THE ANGELS – According to guidelines issued Monday by California Governor Gavin Newsom, Los Angeles County officials announced the closure of indoor operations in certain business sectors as the number of coronavirus cases and hospitalizations increased.
The closings include gyms and gyms, worship centers, offices for non-critical sectors, indoor shopping malls, beauty salons, hair salons, and personal care services such as nail salons, body waxing, and tattoo shops, among others.
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“I know this setback is daunting … but we must do everything we can to help curb the spread,” said Dr. Barbara Ferrer, County Director of Public Health.
Ferrer said the county will release detailed information on the new health order later Monday. The county updated its coronavirus pandemic recovery plan online.
Newsom said Monday that all California counties must re-close dinner in person at restaurants, wineries and tasting rooms, movie theaters, family entertainment centers such as bowling alleys, miniature golf, batting cages and game rooms, zoos, museums and game rooms.
In addition, bars, breweries, breweries, and pubs must shut down all indoor and outdoor operations throughout the state.
Earlier in the day, Superintendent Austin Beutner announced that students within the Los Angeles Unified School District would not return to classes in person this fall, after teachers urged the district to maintain orders to stay home and put a senior focus. on improving online learning.
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The county reported 2,593 new coronavirus cases and 13 additional deaths Monday, totaling 136,129 cases and 3,822 deaths.
Ferrer noted that the number of deaths reported on Monday tends to be lower due to a delay in reports from laboratories and hospitals over the weekend.
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Although the 7-day moving average for all COVID-19 deaths in the county has decreased, Ferrer noted that the increasing number of cases and hospitalizations could lead to a dizzying increase in deaths in the coming weeks.
Some officials have attributed the increase in overall cases to increases in testing, but county officials repeatedly said the metrics clearly demonstrate an increase in the spread of the community’s COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus.
Ferrer said there are ways that each person can help delay the spread of the virus, such as covering their faces when they are around other people, avoiding crowds, and washing their hands frequently to avoid transmitting the infection or becoming infected. .
“We must all remember that we can play a role in preventing spikes and infections … The truth is, this is truly a virus in which we can do a lot to prevent transmission ourselves, as individuals, individuals and businesses can do a lot, “he said.
Ferrer said residents should take the call to leave home seriously for the bare essentials.
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“At this point, if you’re not part of the solution to curb the spread, you’re ending up being part of the problem,” said Ferrer.
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention conducted revisions to its list of underlying medical conditions that put people at increased risk for serious complications from the new coronavirus.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently expanded the list of virus symptoms. Nasal congestion or discharge, nausea and diarrhea were added, joining the federal agency list that already included fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell and pain. throat.
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Anyone experiencing these symptoms should first call their healthcare provider or local public health department before seeking medical attention so that appropriate precautions can be taken.
On June 18, the California Department of Public Health issued new guidelines that require covering your face in most situations indoors, but also outdoors when a person cannot maintain six feet of social distance.
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There are exemptions that include children two years of age and younger because of the risk of suffocation and for people with a variety of medical or psychological problems that make wearing masks a hazard.
The use of face covers is believed to help delay the spread of the virus and to people who may have the virus, unknowingly transmit it to others.
Facial coatings can be made at home from low-cost common materials, and the CDC has instructions on how to include them on its website.
Public health continues to remind the public that while most of the county’s COVID-19 deaths had underlying health problems, not everyone does. Residents are urged to continue taking the necessary precautions to protect themselves from the virus.
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In Los Angeles County, approximately 93% of all residents who died from the virus had underlying health conditions. Ferrer said this emphasizes the county’s need to protect those with underlying health conditions and urges those residents to stay home as much as possible.
She said this includes, but is not limited to, people with asthma, those who have had cancer, anyone with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and anyone who is immunocompromised.
“If you are part of one of these groups, you must take every conceivable precaution to protect yourself from COVID-19,” said Ferrer.
Health officials say social distancing remains our best defense against the virus, and all residents are instructed to abide by current statewide measures. Social distancing is not just about preventing the disease itself, but about slowing down the rate at which people get sick.
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The county health department says that due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the risk of widespread transmission, everyone should wear a secure face covering over their nose and mouth and stay six feet away from others who are not in their home. when they are away from home.
Health officials say coronavirus infections are being spread by people who do not have clear symptoms. In early April, the CDC changed the way it defined the risk of infection for Americans, saying that anyone can be considered a carrier, whether they have symptoms or not.
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Public Health says the best protection against COVID-19 is to wash your hands frequently, avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with your hands without washing, isolate yourself if you are sick, practice physical distancing, and use a clean face covering when be in contact with others outside your home.
Click here for a list of confirmed coronavirus case locations in Los Angeles County.
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CNS contributed to this report.
