Redondo Beach Declares Local Emergency Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

REDONDO BEACH, CA — The City of Redondo Beach declared a local emergency in response to the new coronavirus last week.

The City announced Saturday they are suspending the Sunday Riviera Village Farmers Market and the City's Thursday Farmers Market through the end of April that as a precautionary measure to help safeguard the public.

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The City also announced City Manager Joe Hoefgen is taking additional action to help safeguard the community and City employees with additional measures outlined below:

• The Redondo Beach Libraries, both Main and North Branch, and all associated programs and meetings will be closed to the public until April 13. This is in parallel with the closure schedule announced by the Redondo Unified School District for all Redondo Beach public schools and may be extended.
• The Redondo Beach Teen Center and City-operated after school programs will be closed during this same time period with possible extensions.
• The three senior centers and associated programs are also closed.
• Community events and certain activities of the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center are postponed, and public facilities will receive additional cleanings.

The City of Redondo Beach said the above actions will help safeguard the community and limit the spread of COVID-19.

By decreasing the prevalence of COVID-19, the City of Redondo Beach said the community will:

• Reduce the spread of COVID-19 before an effective treatment or vaccine is available.
• Protect those most likely to experience severe symptoms, such as older individuals and those with underlying chronic conditions.
• Minimize the social and economic impacts of COVID-19 over the long run.

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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