Manhattan Beach: Stay Safe On St. Patrick's Day

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA — The City of Manhattan Beach is warning residents to avoid gatherings and large groups on St. Patrick's day.

"It is on all of us to slow the spread" of COVID-19, the City wrote in a Facebook post Tuesday.

LA County of Public Health recommends we maintain the following core practices:

• Go outdoors. Outdoor activities are far safer than indoor ones.
• Stay masked.
• Maintain at least a six-foot distance from others.
• Avoid crowds.
• Get vaccinated when it’s your turn.

Currently, Manhattan Beach has confirmed 19 new deaths and 1,251 new cases of COVID-19 to-date. Public Health has identified 1,210,663 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County and a total of 22,475 deaths to-date.

“Our deepest condolences go out to everyone who is mourning a loved one or friend who has passed away from COVID-19. We are so sorry for your loss," said Barbara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, Director of Public Health.

"March 16 marks the one-year anniversary of the first COVID-19-related Health Officer Order here in L.A. County and the first time since the state created the Blueprint for a Safer Economy last summer," Ferrer said. "L.A. County has moved from the most restrictive purple tier to the red tier. That we are here today is not a miracle; our recovery represents the deep commitment by hundreds of thousands of individuals and many thousands of businesses to adhering to safety measures and making sacrifices to keep each other safe. I thank you L.A. County. As we move forward, let's remember that our re-openings are happening alongside holidays and spring break. Holiday traveling, gatherings indoors and large parties have in the past wrecked our recovery journey. Let’s not repeat past mistakes and let’s pledge to keep everyone alive until it is their turn to get vaccinated."

Find more COVID-19 information on the LA County Public health website.