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Current Initiatives and Updates

• Comply, Contain, and Collaborate in Manhattan Beach – The City continues to urge the residents of Manhattan Beach to COMPLY with the Public Health Directives in place ~ continue to wear a face covering, stay 6 feet apart, wash your hands frequently, avoid touching your face and avoid gathering with people you don't live with. For us to remain on the Road to Recovery, we must all CONTAIN the virus ~ if you're feeling sick, stay home and call your doctor. We need your help to stop the virus in its tracks. And finally, COLLABORATE ~ we can't slow the spread of COVID-19 without you. The City continues to stress that our goal is to change behavior in a way that promotes the community's public health. Wear a face covering when outside your residence. Together, we can overcome COVID-19.
• Care for Yourself and Your Community – With local businesses that have taken the Safe in the South Bay Pledge, you can shop and dine locally in Manhattan Beach reassured businesses are actively following the L.A. County Health Protocols to protect their employees and customers and mitigating the spread of COVID-19. Supporting these businesses is another way to care for yourself, your community, and help stop the spread of the virus. Look for the Safe in the South Bay Pledge signs in the windows of the businesses you choose to shop and dine!
• Community Survey on COVID-19 Impact to Our Communities – Alert SouthBay, in partnership with Beach Cities Health District, requests your feedback. We first surveyed our residents at the start of the pandemic; we are back to check-in with you. Everyone is facing challenges during this unprecedented time. As we strive to help support our communities, your feedback is incredibly valuable to address concerns. The survey will remain open until August 7, 2020, at 8:00 AM. Alert SouthBay is the alert and warning notification system integrated with thirteen South Bay cities, including Manhattan Beach. Visit AlertSouthBay.com to sign up for alerts if you have not already.
• Manhattan Beach Back-to-School Plans –The Manhattan Beach Unified School District Board of Trustees recently addressed several back-to-school items. The Board approved the living document Distance Learning in MBUSD 2020-21 and online learning platform SchoolsPLP. The Board also agreed to move forward with an "intent to re-open" the Manhattan Beach Preschool, with the stipulation that more details would be worked out. Visit mbusd.org for more information.
• Update on 2020 Hometown Fair – With health and safety as the priority, the Hometown Fair scheduled for October 2020 was canceled by the Hometown Fair Board. In the spirit of giving and because many organizations rely on the Hometown Fair to raise money, the Hometown Fair Board approved $10,000 for grants. The grant application is now available online; its deadline is September 8. To be considered for the award, the organization must have financial need, be a non-profit in the South Bay, and be able to show proof of non-profit status. Visit mbfair.org for more information.
• Manhattan Beach Residents Respond to the Census Now –The U.S. Census Bureau announced that it will follow up with household visits in August. To avoid the household visit, your options are:
  • complete and mail back the paper questionnaire received;
  • respond online at 2020census.gov; or
  • call and respond by phone at (844) 330-2020.

Residents that respond now can avoid a household visit next month. For more information and what to expect during the household visit, see 2020census.gov. As a reminder, the U.S. Constitution mandates a census of the population every ten years. Thank you to the 64.6% of the Manhattan Beach residents who already responded to the 2020 Census!

• Recent Press Releases:
  • City Assists Gyms and Personal Care Establishments: Emergency Orders Allows Additional Outdoor Operations in Public and Private Spaces (7/28/20)
  • City Council Strengthens Face Covering Requirements Citations to be Issued for Non-Compliance (7/16/20)

Latest Numbers on COVID-19

Area	Positive Confirmations (Change)	Deaths (Change)
United States[1]	4,405,932 (+65,935)	150,283 (+1,417)
California[2]	485,502 (+10,197)	8,909 (+194)
Los Angeles County[3]	185,872 (+2,628)	4,552 (+41)
City of Manhattan Beach[4]	260 (+2)	4 (+0)

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

Federal, State, and County Updates

Update on COVID-19 Testing – County residents needing a COVID-19 test are strongly encouraged first to contact their Primary Care Provider or Healthcare Center about receiving a test at their facility. Alternatively, another private COVID-19 testing may be available; to find a community testing site near you (e.g., Rite Aid, UCLA Health, UrgentMED, Exer Urgent Care, Quest) use California for ALL Testing Tool. Testing priority at County sites is given to 1) people with symptoms, 2) people working or living in skilled nursing facilities, group homes, residential care facilities and persons experiencing homelessness, and 3) people who were in close contact with someone with COVID-19. To schedule a test, visit lacounty.gov/testing or call 2-1-1.

• Living in Shared Housing –The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) created a webpage Living in Shared Housing as a reference during the pandemic. The page provides guidelines for shared or congregate housing such as apartments, condominiums, student or faculty housing. Shared housing residents often gather together closely for social, leisure, and recreational activities, shared dining, laundry facilities, stairwells, and elevators. These situations present challenges with social distancing. Visit cdc.gov for more information.
• FDA Reiterates Warning About Dangerous Hand Sanitizers – The FDA is warning consumers that the agency has seen a sharp increase in hand sanitizer product labels to contain ethanol (also known as ethyl alcohol) but has tested positive for methanol contamination. Methanol or wood alcohol – a substance often used to create fuel and antifreeze is a substance that can be toxic when absorbed through the skin and be life-threatening when ingested. The FDA has identified the manufacturers, distributors, and product names (94) of hand sanitizers that consumers should not use. Note: Methanol does not appear on the product label. Treat disposal of the hand sanitizer as hazardous waste. The agency encourages consumers to report adverse events or problems experienced with hand sanitizers to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Online Reporting program. For more information, visit fda.gov.
• Employment Law Webinar for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 – L.A. County's Department of Consumer & Business Affairs (DCBA) has teamed with legal experts to offer a free webinar for small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Webinar topics include employment laws, anti-discrimination laws, employee benefits, tips on hiring and managing employees, and more. Attendees will be able to sign up to be screened for pro bono legal representation and receive information on applying for DCBA's free legal services. The webinar takes place Friday, July 31, from  11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Advance registration required.
• CARES Act Benefits Early Childhood Education – L.A. County Department of Public Health (PDH) announced that the Board of Supervisors allocated $15 million in CARES Act funding for childcare vouchers to serve essential workers and low-income families in the County. In partnership with the Los Angeles County Early Childhood Education COVID-19 Response Team, PDH will support the funding distribution. Families seeking early care and education services may access vouchers by calling 888-92-CHILD (888) 922-4453. The State sets eligibility for these vouchers.
• New Paycheck Protection Program Deadline Approaching – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan helps businesses keep their workforce employed during the COVID-19 crisis. The new deadline to apply (with local lenders) for a PPP loan is August 8. SBA will forgive loans if all employee retention criteria are met, and the funds are used for eligible expenses. For more information, visit sba.gov.
• Actions in Response to COVID-19 – Governor Newsom announced several initiatives that benefit many working in the State during the COVID-19 recession through California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) and Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC). He also announced that minimum wage would increase on January 1, to $13.00 per hour for businesses with 25 or fewer employees, and $14.00 per hour for companies with more than 25 employees. In a separate press release, Governor Newsom announced new efforts to transform the State's Employment Development Department and focus on processing unpaid claims, modernizing technology, and improving communication with claimants. Visit ca.gov for more information.
• L.A. County Daily Briefing Statistics on COVID-19 – L.A. County Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed 41 new deaths and 2,628 new cases of COVID-19 in today's daily report. DPH is responding to over 1,000 active outbreaks. Inspectors are conducting unannounced site visits and responding to a high volume of complaints. Residents are encouraged to report suspected outbreaks and notify the DPH if their employer is not following critical infection control protocols by calling (888) 700-9995 (can be anonymous). Testing results are available for over 1,733,000 individuals, with 10% of all people testing positive. Of the 12,638 people ever hospitalized, DPH is reporting 2,022 confirmed cases currently hospitalized, and 27% are confirmed cases in the ICU. There are a total of 2,597 confirmed and suspect cases that are currently hospitalized, and 17% of these patients are on ventilators. There are a total of 4,552 deaths; ninety-two percent of people who died had underlying health conditions. To view DPH's COVID-19 Daily Data, visit lacounty.gov. To view L.A. County statistics as part of the State, visit update.covid-19.ca.gov.

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

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

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

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