COVID-19 #s Jump In Manhattan Beach As County Issues New Order

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA — The number of people testing positive for COVID-19 in Manhattan Beach hit 515 today [Friday, Nov. 27] as the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health released its latest countywide results. That number, for MB, jumped 19 in five days, from Monday until today. On Monday, Nov. 23, the city had 496 positive test cases since data began to be collected in March.

Today [Friday, Nov. 27], the LA County DPH has confirmed 24 new deaths and 4,544 new cases of COVID-19. Currently, the five-day average of new cases is 4,751.

As the United States grapples with an ever-growing number of positive test cases for COVID-19, California and Los Angeles County face their own issues. On the heels of a Health Order that temporarily closed outdoor dining in LA county for three weeks, the LA County DPH is issuing another Health Officer Order set to start Monday, Nov. 30.

In that Nov. 30th order, additional safety measures will be required through Sunday, Dec. 20. Residents will be advised to stay home as much as possible and to always wear a face covering over their nose and mouth when they are outside their household and around others, according to a news release.

The additional safety modifications in the order include the following changes to the existing Health Officer Order:

• Gatherings: All public and private gatherings with individuals not in your household are prohibited, except for church services and protests, which are constitutionally protected rights.
• Occupancy limits at various businesses; all individuals at these sites are required to wear face coverings and keep at least 6 feet of distance:
  • Essential retail – 35% maximum occupancy
  • Non-essential retail (includes indoor malls) – 20% maximum occupancy
  • Personal care services – 20% maximum occupancy
  • Libraries – 20% maximum occupancy
  • Fitness centers operating outdoors – 50% maximum occupancy
  • Museums galleries, zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens operating outdoors – 50% maximum occupancy
  • Mini-golf, batting cages, go-kart racing operating outdoors – 50% maximum occupancy
• Outdoor recreation activities all which require face coverings (except for swimming) and distancing:
  • Beaches, trails, and parks remain open; gatherings at these sites with members outside your household are prohibited.
  • Golf courses, tennis courts, pickleball, archery ranges, skate parks, bike parks, and community gardens remain open for individuals or members of a single household. Pools that serve more than one household may open only for regulated lap swimming with one person per lane.
  • Drive-in movies/events/car parades are permitted provided occupants in each car are members of one household.
• Schools:
  • All schools and day camps remain open adhering to re-opening protocols. K-12 Schools and Day Camps with an outbreak (3 cases or more over 14 days) should close for 14 days.
• Closed non-essential businesses/activities:
  • Playgrounds (with the exception of playgrounds at childcare and schools)
  • Cardrooms