Public health officers have enforced a temporary stay-at-home order that will limit public and private gatherings in Los Angeles County.
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According to the Los Angeles Times, the restrictions will last for approximately three weeks and residents are advised to stay home to prevent further spread of the virus. Also, public and private gatherings with individuals outside of the household are prohibited except for religious gatherings or protests.
“Public Health reminds everyone to stay home as much as possible and avoid seeing people you don’t live with, even if you don’t feel sick. Residents are also reminded to wear a face-covering over their nose and mouth whenever they are outside their home and around others, as COVID-19 can be unintentionally spread to other people. We can also reduce transmission by keeping a physical distance of at least 6-feet when outside and around others. Taking these simple safety precautions, in addition to washing your hands frequently, will save lives.”
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Currently, there are 387,793 positive cases of COVID-19 in L.A. County with a total of 7,604 deaths. Director of Public Health Barbara Ferrer said the measures will still allow essential and non-essential activities but residents should try to stay home within the next three weeks.
“We know we are asking a lot from so many who have been sacrificing for months on end and we hope that L.A. County residents continue following Public Health safety measures that we know can slow the spread. Acting with collective urgency right now is essential if we want to put a stop to this surge. Please remain home as much as possible and do not gather with others not in your household for the next three weeks.”