Public Health Notice: City Confirms 5 New COVID-19 Cases

BALDWIN PARK, CALIF. (Thursday, April 2, 2020) – While the current COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be disruptive, the Mayor and City Council have every confidence that City of Baldwin Park will persevere and continue to thrive again soon. This confidence comes knowing that the community members of Baldwin Park are strong and resilient. The Mayor and City Council are doing all we can to balance the need to keep the City strong and the needs of the community.

As of April 2, 2020, the Los Angeles Department of Public Health has confirmed 5 cases of COVID-19 in Baldwin Park.

Baldwin Park residents can prevent the spread of COVID-19 protect the most vulnerable members of our community by following the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and Governor of California issued stay at home orders. The Order will be in effect through April 19, 2020.

HOW ARE WE PROTECTING OUR COMMUNITY?

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, on March 17, 2020, the Baldwin Park City Council proclaimed the existence of a public health emergency. The City and its residents will only get through it by coming together. Our families and neighborhoods are stronger, safer and healthier when we come together and take care of each other in moments of crisis.

Using the Framework for Mitigation published by the CDC and implementing guidance from the California Department of Public Health, we must all work together to slow the spread of respiratory virus infections in our community. Community mitigation is especially important at this time because no vaccine or prescription treatment is available yet.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/community-mitigation-strategy.pdf

HOW CAN I HELP PROTECT MYSELF AND OUR COMMUNITY FROM GETTING SICK WITH NOVEL CORONAVIRUS?

Public Health officials strongly recommend avoiding non-essential travel and practicing social distancing. Use everyday preventive actions to keep from catching an infection, including novel coronavirus:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Stay home when you are sick. Stay away from work, school and other people if you become sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
• Get a flu shot to help prevent influenza, which has symptoms similar to novel coronavirus.

https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/index.html

For more information, please visit:

• City of Baldwin Park www.baldwinpark.com

• California Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response www.covid19.ca.gov/

• Los Angeles County Department of Public Health www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/