Manhattan Beach Businesses Take 'Safe in the South Bay' Pledge

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA — Businesses in Manhattan Beach are taking the "Safe in the South Bay" pledge, with 20 already taking the online training and signing the pledge [the pledge was announced last Friday], designed to keep customers and staff safe during COVID-19 by following Los Angeles County protocols.

Those reopening protocols, include:
• Enforce use of face coverings for employees and customers
• Practice physical distancing of at least six feet
• Enact temperature/symptom checks for employees and customers
• Conduct regular cleanings and frequent disinfection
• Provide hand sanitizer for employees and customers
• Limit amount of contact required at point of purchase
• Post a copy of the Los Angeles County reopening protocol at the business' entrance and
distribute copies to employees

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The Manhattan Beach businesses that have taken the "Safe in the South Bay" pledge include

• Tabula Rasa Essentials
• Lori J. Clark, OD
• Margaret O'Leary
• Gelato and Angels
• Waterleaf Home
• Kasai Hair
• Manhattan Denim
• CHA SPA
• Shade Hotel Manhattan Beach
• The Strand House
• BREWCO
• Rock'N Fish
• Right Tribe
• Bacchus Wine Made Simple
• MB Nails and Spa
• Love & Salt
• Manhattan Plaza
• Gum Tree
• Hush Hush Hair Salon
• Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce

The Safe in the South Bay program is open to all businesses in Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach and El Segundo. Businesses taking the pledge self-certify they are following the protocols and can print out a Safe in the South Bay certificate to hang at their business, showing customers their commitment to health and safety. The program is a collaboration of the chambers of commerce of the four cities and the Beach Cities Health District.

On the COVID-19 front, Manhattan Beach saw an increase of four new cases today, up to 173 from 169 yesterday. At last night's City Council meeting, Mayor Richard Montgomery thanked city staff for handing out free masks in the city to those who didn't have them over the July 4th weekend. The city's own campaign of banners and signs reading, "Our Community, Our Health, Our Responsibility WEAR A FACE COVERING" can be seen throughout the city.

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