REGIONAL MESSAGE ON COVID-19 THREAT
ALERT SOUTHBAY CITIES
JOINT INFORMATION CENTER
KEY MESSAGES
June 12, 2020
LA COUNTY MOVING INTO PHASE 3 WITH ADDITIONAL RE-OPENINGS
Los Angeles County is moving forward on the Roadmap to Recovery and re-opening key economic and community sectors, including day camps, fitness centers, spectator-free professional sports, museums, campgrounds, and entertainment production. The Health Officer Order has been modified to include infection control and distancing requirements for re-opening the following sectors on Friday, June 12:
Gyms and fitness facilities
Professional sports without live audiences
Day camps
Museums, galleries, zoos, and aquariums
Campgrounds, RV parks, and outdoor recreation
Music, film and television production
Hotels, lodging and short-term rentals for tourism and individual travel
The County continues to monitor the spread of the virus and the healthcare system's capacity to provide residents with essential services. With these re-openings, Los Angeles County will be in Phase 3 of the State’s Resilience Roadmap. For detailed guidance for each of these sectors, please visit https://covid19.lacounty.gov/reopening-faqs/.
EXPANDED BEACH AND PIERS REOPENING
Many restrictions on beach use in Los Angeles County, including all South Bay Beaches, have been removed. The new Health Officer Order allows for chairs, canopies, and coolers along with non-active recreation. Summer beach and surf camps are now allowed to open. Athletic camps such as beach volleyball are still prohibited. Physical distancing and face coverings are still required when out of the water and around others, not in your household. Piers are also allowed to re-open following the Health Officer protocols for use of outdoor spaces. Please check with your local city regarding restrictions and re-opening of Piers and other outside space areas. To read the guidance, please click here.
Face-coverings and 6-ft of physical distancing play a critical role in slowing the spread of COVID-19 and allowing our hospitals to maintain capacity for those who need it. As a reminder, all normal rules and regulations on beach use are in effect including no smoking, no animals or pets, no alcoholic beverages, no fireworks, grills, or barbeques, amongst others. To read the full list, please click here.
Beaches and Harbors has updated their FAQ page on beach re-opening which can be found here: https://beaches.lacounty.gov/la-county-beach-rules-frequently-asked-questions/
For updated information on confirmed cases and numbers, please click here: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/locations.htm
For more information on how you can protect yourself, please visit:
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
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