As a local health resource in the community, Beach Cities Health District is taking a preventive approach in line with recommendations from public health officials to slow the spread of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health recommends that residents avoid all nonessential travel and practice social distancing.
We all have a role in the health of our community—everybody can be a leader and practice social distancing and good public health hygiene. Find prevention recommendations at
bchd.org/coronavirus
.
Today, the White House released Coronavirus Guidelines for America:
- If you feel sick, stay home. Do not go to work or school
- If someone in your household has tested positive for COVID-19, keep the entire household home. Do not go to work or school. Contact your medical provider
- If you are an older adult or person with a serious underlying health condition, stay home and away from other people
- Work or engage in schooling FROM HOME whenever possible
- If you work in a critical infrastructure industry, as defined by the Department of Homeland Security, such as healthcare services and pharmaceutical and food supply, you have a special responsibility to maintain your normal work schedule. You and your employers should follow CDC guidance to protect your health at work
- Avoid social gatherings in groups of more than 10 people
- Avoid eating or drinking at bars, restaurants and food courts - use drive-thru, pick up or delivery options
- Avoid nonessential travel and activities
- Do not visit nursing homes, retirement or long-term care facilities unless to provide critical assistance
- Continue to practice good hygiene
For more information about COVID-19 visit:
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
World Health Organization
