Mountain Views News, Combined Edition Saturday, July 4, 2020

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Mountain Views-News Saturday, July 4, 2020 

AIR QUALITY ADVISORY

Air Quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Individuals in Parts 
of Los Angeles County

 

LOS ANGELES – According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) forecast, air quality 
will be unhealthy for sensitive individuals tomorrow, Saturday, July 4 in the following areas:

East San Fernando Valley

East San Gabriel Valley

Santa Clarita Valley

San Gabriel Mountains

Los Angeles County Health Officer, Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, advises people living or working in these areas 
with heart disease, asthma or other respiratory diseases to minimize outdoor activities.

Children who have sensitive conditions, including heart disease, asthma, and other chronic respiratory diseases, 
should not participate in outdoor physical activity and should stay indoors as much as possible.

For current air quality maps and forecast, visit the AQMD website at www.aqmd.gov/home/air-quality.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY 

COVID-19 UPDATE 7/03/2020

COVID-19 Deaths and Hospitalizations Increase: Residents Urged to 
Avoid Unnecessary Public Contact

“We mourn with all the families that have lost loved ones to COVID-19. You are in our 
thoughts and prayers every day,” said Barbara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, Director of Public 
Health. “Unfortunately, we continue to see negative trends in the data and we urgently 
need to make a change in the trajectory. We must make sure we are not unnecessarily 
spending time outside with others and use this opportunity as a countywide reset. We 
need everyone's help. Please avoid contact with other people who are not part of your 
household, wear your face covering when out and about and wash your hands frequently.”

As we head into the 4th of July weekend, Public Health reminds everyone that all events 
and gatherings unless specifically allowed by the Health Officer Order remain prohibited. 
Please enjoy your weekend with your household only. If you do go out, Public Health 
urges everyone to avoid the Three C's: Crowded places, Confined spaces and Close contact 
with others not in your household. Everyone should always wear a face covering securely 
over your nose and mouth and keep six feet apart from others not in your household when 
out in public. Businesses must continue to follow Public Health directives. 

Public Health updated the gym and fitness center protocol in the Health Officer Order issued 
yesterday to require patrons to wear a mask and gloves at all times at fitness centers. 
Fitness center patrons are warned to not extend themselves to a point where they can't 
breathe comfortably while wearing a face covering over both their nose and mouth at all 
times.

The Order requires the closure of:

Indoor, in-person dining at restaurants

Indoor museums, indoor children’s museums, and indoor operations at zoos and 
aquariums

Cardrooms and satellite wagering facilities

Bars remain closed, however retail operations for breweries, brew pubs, and wineries 
may remain open.

The Health Officer Order also requires businesses with three or more known cases of 
COVID-19 within the workplace over the span of 14 days, to report the outbreak to the 
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health). Employers who have 
one known case within the workplace must have a protocol that requires that person to 
self-isolate at home and anyone exposed to self-quarantine. 

LA County beaches are closed from July 3 through July 6 at 5:00 a.m. to prevent crowded 
situations that could result in more spread of COVID-19. All public beaches, piers, public 
beach parking lots, beach bike paths that traverse that sanded portion of the beach, and 
beach access points will be temporarily closed to the public. Fireworks displays are also 
prohibited.

Of the 55 new deaths, 40 people who died were over the age of 65 years old, 11 people who 
died were between the ages of 41 and 65 years old, and one person who died was between 
the ages of 18 and 40 years old. Forty-five people had underlying health conditions including 
36 people over the age of 65 years old, eight people between the ages of 41 to 65 years 
old, and one person between the ages of 18 to 40 years old. One death was reported by the 
City of Long Beach and two deaths were reported by the City of Pasadena.

To date, Public Health has identified 107,667 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas 
of LA County, and a total of 3,454 deaths. Ninety-three percent of people who died 
had underlying health conditions and 7% did not. Of those who died, information about 
race and ethnicity is available for 3,209 people (99 percent of the cases reported by Public 
Health); 43% of deaths occurred among Latino/Latinx residents, 27% among White 
residents, 16% among Asian residents, 11% among African American/Black residents, 
less than 1% among Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander residents and 1% among residents 
identifying with other races. Upon further investigation, 44 cases and three deaths reported 
earlier were not LA County residents. Testing results are available for over 1,133,000 
individuals, with 9% of people testing positive.

The Reopening Protocols, COVID-19 Surveillance Interactive Dashboard, Roadmap 
to Recovery, Recovery Dashboard, and additional things you can do to protect yourself, 
your family and your community are on the Public Health website, www.publichealth.
lacounty.gov.

2020CENSUS.GOVConnect with us 
@uscensusbureauFor more information:
D-FS-GP-EN-023 May 4, 20202020 Census Operational 
Adjustments Due to COVID-19The 2020 Census is underway, and more than 
half of the households across America have 
responded and more are responding every day. 
Online, phone, and mailed self-responses will 
continue throughout the data collection pro-
cess. In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the U.S. 
Census Bureau has adjusted 2020 Census opera-
tions in order to:
• Protect the health and safety of the American 
public and Census Bureau employees.
• Implement guidance from federal, state, and 
local authorities regarding COVID-19.
• Ensure a complete and accurate count of all 
communities.
The Office of Management and Budget and the 
Office of Personnel Management have provided 
federal agencies with guidelines for resum-
ing operations on an epidemiologically sound, 
data-driven basis, adhering to the latest federal, 
state, and local guidance. The Census Bureau 
continues to monitor the changing conditions at 
the state and local level, and in consultation with 
the appropriate officials, update its planned start 
dates for selected operations in selected states. 
The information the Census Bureau receives 
daily from FEMA and state and local authorities 
guides Census Bureau decisions on timing. As a 
result, selected field operations will resume on a 
phased schedule on a geographic basis.
Under the adjusted 2020 Census operational 
plan, the Census Bureau is conducting a series 
of preparatory activities so we are fully ready to 
resume field activities as we continue to advance 
the mission of the 2020 Census to ensure a 
complete and accurate count. In-person activ-
ities, including enumeration, office work, and 
processing activities, will always incorporate the 
most current guidance from authorities to ensure 
the health and safety of the public and Census 
Bureau employees.
Activity/OperationOriginal ScheduleNew ScheduleSelf-Response Phase (online, phone, mail)March 12–July 31March 12–October 31Group Quarters (e-Response and Paper 
Enumeration)
April 2–June 5April 2–September 3Update Leave—StatesideMarch 15–April 17Selected Area Census 
Offices starting May 4Update Leave—Puerto RicoMarch 15–April 17Needs further review and 
coordination with outside 
partners and stakeholders. 
Update EnumerateMarch 16–April 30June 14–July 29In-Person Group Quarters EnumerationApril 2–June 5July 1–September 3Mobile Questionnaire AssistanceMarch 30–July 31Needs further review and 
coordination with outside 
partners and stakeholders. 
LOS ANGELES COUNTY EMERGENCY 

OPERATIONS CENTER COVID-19 UPDATE 

7/03/2020 3:30pm 

LOS ANGELE COUNTY 07/03/20 6/26/20 6/19/20 

 Total Cases 107,667 93,232 79,609 
Deaths 3,454 3,267 3,063 

STATS BY CITY Population Cases Deaths 

 (last week's stats in parenthesis)

Pasadena 14,1371 1341 (1213) 93 (89)

Uninc- East Pasadena 6,403 6 (4) 1 (0)

City of Arcadia 57,754 177 (147) 9 (8)

Uninc. - Arcadia 7.981 27 ( 20) 0 (0)

City of Bradbury 1,069 6 (6) 0 (0)

City of Duarte 22,016 204 (177) 19 (18)

Uninc.- Duarte 4,428 38 (32) 1 (1)

City of Monrovia 38,800 304 (264) 28 (28)

Uninc - Monrovia 3,881 38 (30) 0 (0)

 

City of Sierra Madre 10,989 31 (28) 3 (2)

City of So.Pasadena 26,053 166 (153) 21 (21)

Uninc.- Altadena 43,260 248 (214) 7 (7)

For updated information go to: http://dashboard.publichealth.lacounty.gov/covid19_
surveillance_dashboard/ 


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