COVID-19 Jumps 14 Positive Cases In One Day In Manhattan Beach

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA — Manhattan Beach's COVID-19 confirmed positive cases increased by 14 today, going from 180 to 194 cases in one day, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. On May 20, the city had 74 cases and on June 27th, the city had 121.

In a news release issued today, the City of Manhattan Beach wrote, "In an effort to educate the community on health protocols and requirements, the City of Manhattan Beach has partnered with the Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce to advocate for businesses to take the 'Safe in the South Bay Pledge' and comply with protocols required by the County Department of Public Health. Next week, the City will visit restaurants and retail businesses throughout the city to inform them on how we can collectively take actions to stop the spread of COVID-19. Specifically, the City will emphasize that employees and customers must wear face coverings at all times. The only exception is that diners may remove the face covering while eating food and drinking beverages."

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“As a community, we must come together and take actions that ensure the health and safety of businesses, residents and visitors," said Mayor Richard Montgomery. "I urge all businesses to take the 'Safe in the South Bay' pledge and most importantly, wear a face covering around others.”

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Montgomery told Manhattan Beach Patch, "Yes, our numbers continue to climb unfortunately, and LA County has started contact tracing to determine where the coronavirus was exposed. We support the MB Chamber and applaud their efforts to remind every one to do the right thing and 'wear your facial coverings and stay six feet apart'!

In addition to joining the chamber's program aimed at business, the city has launched its own campaign, "Our Community, Our Health, Our Responsibility WEAR A FACE COVERING". Banners and signs have been placed throughout the city.

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