Malibu Coronavirus: 7 Cases Confirmed, New Recommendations

MALIBU, CA — The City of Malibu has seven confirmed cases of the new coronavirus as of Friday, and the City published new recommendations to their website to wear face coverings while in public.

The City of Los Angeles recommends all residents wear cloth face coverings when leaving the house for essential activities after the state Department of Public Health recommended using face coverings in public Thursday. Early data suggests that many people infected with the new coronavirus are not symptomatic, but it's important to remember that "a face covering is NOT a substitute for other critical measures to slow the spread of COVID-19," the City of Malibu said.

It's still extremely important to stay at home as much as possible, wash hands frequently and practice safe social distancing in all settings to prevent infection and transferal of the virus, the City said.

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Also, the Malibu Chamber of Commerce is inviting local small businesses to attend free webinar at 4:30 p.m. Friday regarding the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) new Paycheck Protection Program. Farhod Kazimi, Vice President at City National Bank, will provide information on the SBA program that authorizes up to $349 billion in forgivable loans to small businesses. Register for the webinar here.

Patch is also putting together a simple open-or-closed directory for local businesses. To add your business to the list, visit: Local Business Owners: Open Or Closed? Let Malibu Customers Know.

The first five confirmed cases of coronavirus in Malibu were announced yesterday. Los Angeles County has 4,584 confirmed cases and 90 deaths from the coronavirus as of Friday.

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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