Potential COVID-19 Exposure At Santa Monica City Council Meeting

SANTA MONICA, CA — Santa Monica City officials were notified Thursday that a person who attended this week's City Council meeting tested positive for COVID-19.

The city notified the public that the individual attended the July 18 meeting and said anyone who also attended the meeting would be considered to have had a close contact interaction with the person.

The individual's identity was not provided.

"We have been informed that the individual had self-isolated and has not been on site since that time and will not return until medically cleared to do so," said City Safety Administrator Don Cocozza.

Officials advised anyone who attended the Tuesday meeting to:

• Closely monitor symptoms;
• Quarantine and take a COVID-19 test if symptoms arise;
• Wear a high-quality mask when indoors or around others for at least 10 days from the last contact;
• Test three to five days from the last contact

Common areas at the person's work location are disinfected on a regular basis in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Los Angeles Department of Health guidelines, officials said.

"The City remains committed to maintaining a healthy and safe working environment for all," officials said in a statement.