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Current Initiatives and Updates

• Signs of Progress in Slowing the Spread of COVID-19 – Thank you Manhattan Beach for wearing your face coverings securely over both your nose and mouth, washing hands frequently, self-isolating if sick, practicing physical distancing, and staying home and limiting activities to what is essential – work, getting groceries, medicine, and medical visits. The L.A. County Department of Public Health sees signs of the spread of COVID-19 slowing in critical indicators, including daily hospitalizations and deaths. Daily hospitalizations numbers have decreased by 45% from the peak of over 2,200 in mid-July; there are 1,200 hospitalized in the County today. The decreasing number of daily hospitalizations is one of the best indicators as it is an accurate representation of how many people are seriously ill from the virus. The State is monitoring all counties on six signs to determine progress in slowing the spread of COVID-19. L.A. County is meeting five of the State's six indicators, only missing the mark on the threshold of having less than 100 cases per 100,000 residents. In the City of Manhattan Beach, the number of instances of COVID-19 for the past four weeks totals 55 new cases which is less than half the amount of new cases in the four weeks prior. Our community, our health, together we are making a difference!
• Update on 2020 Manhattan Beach 10K Run – With health and safety as the priority, the 10K Run and Hometown Fair scheduled for October 2020 had been canceled due to COVID-19. However, the Manhattan Beach 10K Run is still taking place, a Special Edition version. Online registration for the Special Edition "Run Your Own Race" is now open. Participants have ten days to complete the 10k, spreading out the time to complete the race in whatever fashion suits you, from October 1 through October 10, 2020. Visit mb10krun.com to sign up and get ready to lace up to run your race!

The change reflects daily increases, not increases from the prior situation report.

Federal, State, and County Updates

• FDA and OSHA Partner for Food Safety and Employee Health – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) partnered to published a checklist for FDA-regulated human and animal food operations for employees’ health and food safety during COVID-19. The  Employee Health and Food Safety Checklist for Human and Animal Food Operations During the Covid-19 Pandemic includes considerations for employee health, screening, and operation configuration for social distancing to prevent or minimize the spread of COVID-19. Visit fda.gov for more information.
• Managing the Effects of Social Distancing in Older Adults During COVID-19 – Isolation and loneliness can be a devastating result of COVID-19. The Administration for Community Living (ACL) has tools to assist older adults and their family members during these challenging times. Visit acl.gov for resources on staying connected, such as Engaging Virtually, Activity Guide, Managing the Effects of Social Distancing, and How to Become Tech Savvy In 10 Days.
• Ask The Expert: In-Person, Virtual and Everything in Between – Register to attend the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Ask the Expert Webinar: "In-Person, Virtual and Everything in Between – Supporting Families and Children Returning to School" on Thursday, August 27, at 1:00 PM. Returning to school looks different around the country. COVID-19 created issues for everyone. After the presentation, a moderated Q&A session will take place. Visit nami.org for webinar details and to register.
• Assistance With Childcare During COVID-19 – The Families First Coronavirus Act guarantees that parents and guardians of school-aged children who work full-time can take up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave at two-thirds of their regular pay, capped at $200 a day, if local schools and daycares are closed or unavailable due to the pandemic. The rules generally apply to businesses with 50 to 500 employees. Talk to your employer to determine if you are covered by the Family First Law. The 12 weeks of leave include two weeks of unpaid leave, followed by ten weeks of paid leave. Part-time employees are eligible for emergency-leave for the number of hours usually scheduled over a work period. The emergency-leave program expires on December 31. Visit the U.S. Department of Labor at dol.gov for information and answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
• Lost Wages Assistance Due to COVID-19 - The Employment Development Department (EDD) announced the State was authorized participation in the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) program. LWA provides an initial amount of $4.5 billion, with the possibility of additional funding in the future. The LWA supplemental payment of $300 per week will be available for a limited time, for claimants who are currently eligible to receive at least $100 per week in benefits and have provided a self-certification that they are unemployed or partially unemployed due to disruptions caused by COVID-19. The LWA supplement will be available for weeks of unemployment dating back to August 1. Visit edd.ca.gov for more information.
• L.A. County Daily Briefing Statistics on COVID-19L.A. County Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed 51 new deaths and 989 new cases of COVID-19 in today's daily report. This is the first time the number of reported new cases has been under 1,000 since the beginning of June. In mid to late July, the daily reported number of new cases was around 3,200 cases per day. It is too early to tell if the County's 14-day case rate will remain below 200, especially given cases reported on Monday and Tuesday are typically lower than other days of the week. DPH will continue to monitor the case rate reported by the State and is working to determine what additional adjustments may be needed before opening up the school waiver process. To date, DPH has identified 233,777 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County, and a total of 5,605 deaths; ninety-two percent of people who died had underlying health conditions. Currently, there are 1,200 confirmed cases presently hospitalized, and 32% are confirmed cases in the ICU. Testing results are available for more than 2,207,000 individuals, with 10% of all people testing positive. To view DPH's COVID-19 Daily Data, visit lacounty.gov. To view statewide case statistics and demographics, including positive cases, deaths, and testing results, visit covid-19.ca.gov.

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] August 24, 2020, Source: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-in-us.html

[2] August 24, 2020, Source: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/ncov2019.aspx

[3] August 25, 2020, Source: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/

[4] August 25, 2020, Source:  http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/