Beverly Hills Launches Coronavirus Kindness Task Force

BEVERLY HILLS, CA — Beverly Hills is seeking members for its COVID-19 Kindness Task Force whose volunteers will help other residents, including senior citizens and the most vulnerable, amid the new coronavirus pandemic, it was announced Wednesday.

"We're going to be looking at ways, virtually and safely, to help the most vulnerable among us meet their everyday needs and to make the isolation brought on by social distancing more bearable," Mayor John Mirisch said. "It's time we made kindness, not COVID-19, contagious."

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Anyone with ideas to help Beverly Hills residents who feel isolated to feel part of the community, or knows residents who need help, is asked to contact Dana Beesen of the Community Services Department at 310-285- 2530 or by email at dbeesen@beverlyhills.org.

Additional information and an application are available at on the Beverly Hills COVID-19 Kindness Task Force webpage.

There is currently no vaccine to prevent the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to the virus. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues to recommend everyday preventive actions to help stem the spread of respiratory diseases, including:

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
• Follow CDC's recommendations for using a face mask.
  • CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a face mask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.
  • Face masks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others. The use of face masks is also crucial for health workers and people who are taking care of someone in close settings (at home or in a health care facility).
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.
  • If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.

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