Among the essential workers who are putting their lives at risk during the coronavirus pandemic, journalists are sometimes taken for granted.  Reporters are out covering this story every day, possibly exposing themselves to the virus even as they try to educate us all about how to stay healthy.

In Los Angeles, CBS reporter Laurie Perez spends her days speaking with people who are impacted by COVID-19, highlighting the efforts of those on the front lines, and working to spotlight the need for everyone to do their part to stop the spread of this deadly disease.

In this episode of Voices of COVID-19, Brian Lucas talks with Laurie about the challenges that she faces as a journalist during a pandemic, and how she deals with the day-to-day stress in both her work life and at home.