Press Release: Coronavirus

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact:
Bruce Moe, City Manager
City of Manhattan Beach
(310) 802-5000
www.citymb.info

Manhattan Beach, CA (March 5, 2020) – The City of Manhattan Beach is working closely with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (DPH) to monitor the novel coronavirus. Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new, viral disease that produces symptoms similar to the flu or pneumonia. This week, the County of Los Angeles declared a public health emergency through “an abundance of caution and not panic.”

Measures are being implemented by Federal, State, and County partners to prevent the spread of the disease. Focuses include monitoring those who traveled to countries with widespread disease, facilitating testing of all suspected cases, providing direction to healthcare providers across LA County, and disseminating accurate information to the general public and government stakeholders.

Mayor Richard Montgomery stated, “The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is constantly releasing new information on their website regarding the virus and how residents can protect themselves. The most important thing that we can do as a community is practice sensible hygiene, including washing hands often and thoroughly, and to remain calm.”

Manhattan Beach continues to monitor the situation closely and work with DPH to implement all recommended public health measures as directed. The City has formed an internal task force to establish procedures and protocols moving forward in our response to the coronavirus. The task force is led by the Manhattan Beach Fire Chief and is comprised of executive management and other key staff members within the City.

 It is recommended that each person:

• Stay home if you are sick or need to care for a sick family member.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Cover mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.   
• Clean and disinfect objects and surfaces often.
• If you haven’t done so already, please consider getting immunized against the flu. This will relieve what could be a highly impacted healthcare system.

 The health and safety of Manhattan Beach residents and employees continues to be a top priority.

 For accurate and up to date information, please visit

http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/

https://www.citymb.info/services/learn-about/coronavirus