Manhattan Beach, LA County Beaches Close Due To Coronavirus

Emily Holland
Updated ·2 min read

This article originally appeared on the Manhattan Beach Patch

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA — Los Angeles County will immediately close all beaches to the public in an effort to spread the new coronavirus, according to Supervisor Janice Hahn.

The public health order, signed Friday by LA County Public Health Officer Dr. Muntu Davis, is effective immediately and applies to all L.A. County beaches, beach bathrooms, piers, promenades and beach bike paths. In addition, it incorporates previously announced closures of public trails.

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There were five more deaths due to the coronavirus reported in Los Angeles County Friday, raising the total to 26. There were also 257 more cases have been confirmed in the county, raising the total to 1,465, Barbara Ferrer, head of the county Department of Public Health, said. That figure, however, does not include 16 new cases reported Friday morning by the city of Long Beach, which maintains its own health department.

Long Beach had a total of 70 cases as of Friday morning. The city's 16 new cases raised the overall Los Angeles County figure to 1,481.

There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:

  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

  • Stay home when you are sick.

  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.

  • Follow CDC's recommendations for using a facemask.

    • CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.

    • Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others. The use of facemasks is also crucial for health workers and people who are taking care of someone in close settings (at home or in a health care facility).

  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.

    • If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.

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