1 Coronavirus Case Confirmed In South Pasadena

South Pasadena CA

17 March, 2020

11:59 AM

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SOUTH PASADENA, CA — The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced 50 more cases of the new coronavirus Tuesday and released a list of confirmed cases by location, reminding residents that no city or area is safer than any other. There may still be people in many communities who have not yet been diagnosed, DPH Director Barbara Ferrer said during a Monday briefing, urging everyone to remain vigilant and follow public health guidelines for hand washing and social distancing. "There may be people infected everywhere in the county," Ferrer said. "Think and act for your own health and for the health of our community." Don't miss local and statewide news about coronavirus developments and precautions. Sign up for Patch alerts and daily newsletters. The breakdown of the 144 total cases confirmed as of Tuesday afternoon is as follows: Los Angeles County (excluding Long Beach and Pasadena, which have their own health departments) — 137 Long Beach — 5Pasadena — 2By City: Alhambra — 1Altadena — 1Arcadia — 1Baldwin Hills — 1Beverly Hills — 1Boyle Heights — 5Brentwood — 1Carson — 1Culver City — 2Diamond Bar — 2Eagle Rock — 1Encino — 5Gardena — 1Glendale — 3Granada Hills — 3Hollywood — 1Hollywood Hills — 2Inglewood — 1Koreatown — 1La Mirada — 3Lynwood — 1Manhattan Beach — 4Mar Vista — 1Melrose — 9Monterey Park — 1North Hollywood — 1Northridge — 1Reseda — 1San Dimas — 1San Pedro — 1Santa Clarita — 2Santa Monica — 1Sherman Oaks — 2Silverlake — 1South Pasadena — 1Tarzana — 5Torrance — 1Venice — 2West Adams — 1West Hills — 3West Hollywood — 8West Vernon — 1Westchester — 2Woodland Hills — 2Other City in Los Angeles County (City <25000) — 9Los Angeles City (Neighborhoods with <25,000) — 18Still Investigating — 19There 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.Related Coverage: What You Need To Know About California's Lockdown Of Seniors And The Chronically Ill California Coronavirus: Live Updates On Cases, Updates, Closures City News Service contributed to this post