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Current Initiatives and Updates

• Our Community, Our Health, Our Responsibility: Wear a Face Covering- Everyone must always wear a face covering securely over your nose and mouth and keep six feet apart from others not in your household when out and about. Businesses must continue to follow Public Health directives. It is the collective responsibility shared between everyone, including businesses and residents, to slow the spread of COVID-19 and to prevent an overwhelming surge of COVID-19 cases at healthcare facilities. Your actions saves lives!
• L.A. County Closes Beaches, Beach Parking Lots, Bike Paths, Pier and Beach Access Points –The L.A. County Department of Public Health (DPH) issued a Revised Public Health Order to temporarily close public beaches, piers, beach parking lots (except for permit holders), beach bike paths, and beach access points for the Fourth of July weekend. The closure includes South Bay beaches, including Manhattan Beach, and is to prevent gatherings and crowds that may spread COVID-19. To that end, the City will increase weekend security measures to address outdoor activity, foot traffic, and any impact on residents and businesses. During the holiday weekend, the additional personnel will monitor beach access and re-direct vehicular traffic where needed.
• Virtual #CoffeewiththeMayor Tomorrow at 3:00 PM - Join Mayor Montgomery tomorrow afternoon for an hour in a casual conversation from the comfort of your home. Get to know the Mayor, convey a concern, ask a question, or just listen to the conversation. Email questions in advance to ensure Mayor Montgomery answers all items in the hour. For more information and Zoom meeting details, visit the City's website.
• Celebrate Independence Day at a Distance – As the Fourth of July nears, you may be tempted to make plans to gather with family members, friends, and neighbors. Please celebrate safely with only those in your household. Avoid all gatherings, and continue to follow social distancing guidelines!
• Fireworks are Prohibited - The City of Manhattan Beach reminds the public that it is illegal to possess or discharge fireworks of any type in the City. In addition to being illegal, the fireworks are upsetting to local older adults, Veterans, and pets. The City continues to protect your well-being and property; please do not place us or yourselves in unsafe situations with illegal discharge of fireworks.
• L.A. County Bars, Breweries, and Bar Areas in Restaurants Must Close -  Key metrics continue to show steep increases in positive coronavirus cases.  In Manhattan Beach, positive COVID-19 cases have increased from 80 cases on June 1 to 135 cases on June 30. Governor Newsom issued Guidance for Closure of Bars in select counties, including Los Angeles. DPH issued a Revised Public Health Order and Revised Protocol for Restaurants to close bars, brewpubs, wineries, and tasting rooms, unless the bar offers sit-down dine-in meals, to close until further notice; this includes bar areas in restaurants. The revised Health Order applies to bars and bar areas in restaurants in Manhattan Beach.
• View Manhattan Beach COVID-19 Cases Daily on Social Media – The City remains committed to providing the community with critical COVID-19 information. Manhattan Beach COVID-19 case updates are summarized weekly and posted daily on Instagram/Facebook stories. Be sure to follow us! COVID-19 daily statistics will be not be reported on July 4 and July 5 on Social Media due to DPH data processing systems upgrades. The COVID-19 Situation Report is published twice-a-week on Tuesdays and Thursdays; past reports are online. As developments happen, the City will release timely information using Nixle Public Safety Alerts, Facebook, Twitter, Nextdoor, Instagram, and the City's website.
• COVID-19 Business Reopening Q&A: Safe in the South Bay Webinar Tomorrow - The El Segundo, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Redondo Beach Chambers have partnered with Beach Cities Health District to provide a self-certification process called Safe in the South Bay. This program has been created for restaurants and businesses in these cities to provide health guidance and a certification process related to Los Angeles County's Safer at Work Orders. A “Business Reopening Q&A: Safe in the South Bay Webinar” will be held tomorrow, July 1 from 3 – 4 p.m., to assist local businesses in safely reopening. The webinar will include an opportunity for Q&A with Liza Frias, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Director of Environmental Services. Ms. Frias will be able to answer any questions about compliance with LA County reopening protocols and offer guidance for businesses navigating all of the health regulations. To register for the webinar, click here.
• Recent Press Release
  • Los Angeles County Closes Beaches, Piers, Beach Parking Lots for the Fourth of July Weekend (6/29/20)

Change reflects daily increases, not increases from the prior situation report.

Federal, State, and County Updates

• Update on COVID-19 Testing – County residents interested in being tested for COVID-19 are encouraged first to contact their Primary Care Provider or Healthcare Center about receiving a test at their facility. If you do not have access to this care or are unable to contact them, free testing is available across L.A. County. Priority is given for those who meet the criteria under the new State guidelines. Due to the Fourth of July holiday, there are fewer appointments available at L.A. County-supported sites; testing appointments are open beginning the week of July 6. Visit lacounty.gov/testing for more information.
• Projections in Healthcare / Predictive Modeling - The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) released an updated COVID-19 Projections of Hospital-based Health Care Demand through June 29. One of the key findings stated, “The model suggests that about 1 in 140 L.A. County residents are currently infected and infectious to others.”
• L.A. County Office of Education (LACOE) COVID-19 Update –The Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools provides the COVID-19 Update. Visit  lacoe.edu for an update on public health, high school sports (CIF Guidelines), budget & finance, curriculum & instruction, nutrition & meal services, and more.
• $3 Million Available for COVID-19 Recovery Fund - As businesses and non-profits across the Los Angeles region continue to face challenges in response to the public health and economic crisis of COVID-19, partners across government and philanthropy have come together to deploy $3 million dollars in grants for small businesses, non-profits, and microentrepreneurs in a newly launched L.A. Regional COVID-19 Recovery Fund. Awards will be distributed through an equitable lottery system. Visit LACOVIDFund.org for more information.
• COVID-19 Tool to Aid in Disease Forecasts - Governor Newsom released tools, technology, and data that allows scientists, researchers, and technologists, to understand the impact of COVID-19 better. The California COVID-19 Assessment Tool, or CalCAT, is a "model of models" that contains assessments of the spread of COVID-19, short-term forecasts of disease trends, and scenarios of the course of the disease from modeling groups across the country. Visit ca.gov for more information.
• Budget Emergency to Support State's Response to COVID-19 - Governor Newsom proclaimed a budget emergency to make additional resources available to fund the State's ongoing emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The proclamation ensures the availability of funding for personal protective equipment, medical equipment, and other expenditures as necessary to support a hospital surge and provide essential services.  
• "Summer of Service" COVID-19 Outreach - Teens and young adults across the State are invited to join the #CaliforniansForAll Summer of Service COVID-19 Outreach program. The initiative allows young Californians the opportunity to support organizations providing essential services (10 volunteer hours up to 100 hours through August 31) to receive recognition from the Office of the Governor, for their commitment to community service. Visit CaliforniansForAll for more information.
• Virtual Conference: The World Order after COVID-19 - The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic dealt a crippling blow to global public health while devastating the world economy. Moments of great shock, however, can also provide an opportunity to boldly re-imagine our future to build a new and better world. Join Johns Hopkins University in a Virtual Global Conference taking place July 1, 6:00 AM to Noon. For more information and to register, visit eventbrite.com.
• L.A. County Daily Briefing Statistics on COVID-19 – DPH has confirmed 45 new deaths and 2,779 new cases of COVID-19 in today's daily briefing. DPH reported the single largest one-day case count since the pandemic began took place yesterday, Monday, June 29, with 2,903 new cases. Today is the third consecutive day of new cases over 2,100. There are a total of 3,369 deaths; ninety-three percent of people who died had underlying health conditions. Testing results are available for nearly 1,107,000 individuals, with 9% of people testing positive. L.A. County reports testing information weekly, which is viewable on this Community Testing Dashboard. To view DPH's COVID-19 Surveillance Dashboard, visit lacounty.gov. To view L.A. County statistics as part of the State, visit update.covid-19.ca.gov.To help keep the community informed, the City of Manhattan Beach will provide daily updates featuring the latest news about COVID-19, service updates, and how the City is working to meet the needs of the community and protect public health.

COVID-19 Update from the City of Manhattan Beach (PDF)

The City of Manhattan Beach has proclaimed a Local State of Emergency (PDF) regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Staff continues to monitor and speak with the health experts at Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH), California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Their health expertise and guidance are critical to the City’s planning and response to the coronavirus. 

[1] June 29, 2020, Source: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-in-us.html

[2] June 29, 2020, Source: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/ncov2019.aspx

[3] June 30, 2020, Source: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/

[4] June 30, 2020, Source:  http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/