1 Coronavirus Case Confirmed In Eagle Rock

LOS ANGELES, CA — The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 46 more cases of the new coronavirus Wednesday, bringing the county total to 192.

The county Department of Public Health (DPH) reminded residents that no city or area is safer than any other.

DPH said they are still investigating these cases and will notify close contacts who are household members, intimate partners and healthcare professionals to assess and monitor them for signs and symptoms of illness. All confirmed cases are being isolated and close contacts are quarantined, officials said.

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"We will see an increase in positive cases today, tomorrow and for the coming weeks, but that doesn’t mean our actions to slow the spread of the virus are not working. The measures we are taking in LA County will help flatten the curve," Barbara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, Los Angeles County Public Health Director, said. "By slowing the spread of the virus, we will protect our healthcare system and most vulnerable residents."

The locations with confirmed coronavirus cases are:

• Los Angeles County (excluding Long Beach and Pasadena): 180
• Long Beach: 10
• Pasadena: 2

By City

• Alhambra — 1
• Arcadia — 2
• Beverly Hills — 4
• Carson — 1
• Culver City — 2
• Diamond Bar — 2
• Gardena — 1
• Glendale — 4
• Inglewood — 1
• La Mirada — 3
• Los Angeles - Baldwin Hills — 1
• Los Angeles - Boyle Heights — 5
• Los Angeles - Brentwood — 2
• Los Angeles - Century Palms/Cove — 1
• Los Angeles - Eagle Rock — 1
• Los Angeles - Encino — 6
• Los Angeles - Granada Hills — 3
• Los Angeles - Hollywood — 5
• Los Angeles - Hollywood Hills — 2
• Los Angeles - Koreatown — 1
• Los Angeles - Mar Vista — 1
• Los Angeles - Melrose — 10
• Los Angeles - North Hollywood — 2
• Los Angeles - Northridge — 1
• Los Angeles - Reseda — 1
• Los Angeles - San Pedro — 1
• Los Angeles - Sherman Oaks — 4
• Los Angeles - Silverlake — 1
• Los Angeles - Sylmar — 1
• Los Angeles - Tarzana — 5
• Los Angeles - Venice — 4
• Los Angeles - West Adams — 1
• Los Angeles - West Hills — 3
• Los Angeles - West Los Angeles — 1
• Los Angeles - West Vernon — 1
• Los Angeles - Westchester — 2
• Los Angeles - Woodland Hills — 3
• Lynwood — 1
• Manhattan Beach — 4
• Monterey Park — 2
• San Dimas — 1
• Santa Clarita — 2
• Santa Monica — 3
• South Pasadena — 1
• Torrance — 2
• Walnut — 1
• West Hollywood — 11
• City of Los Angeles - Communities < 25000 — 32
• County Los Angeles - Unincorporated Areas, Cities and Communities < 25000 — 30

These numbers are subject to change based on further investigation, county health official said.

There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
• Follow CDC's recommendations for using a facemask.
  • CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.
  • Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others. The use of facemasks is also crucial for health workers and people who are taking care of someone in close settings (at home or in a health care facility).
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
  • If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.

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