COVID-19 City Update: 7.24

By the Numbers (Long Beach only):

7,368 total positive results
161 fatalities
97 people hospitalized
Approximately 5,669 recovered (Please note that, for low-risk patients recovering at home, recovery data is self-reported)
Data dashboard updated July 23

Details Regarding Fatalities:

118 are associated with long-term care facilities
Ages:
- 1 were in their 20s
- 2 were in their 40s
- 9 were in their 50s
- 35 were in their 60s
- 36 were in their 70s
- 53 were in their 80s
- 25 were over 90
74 female, 87 male
All individuals had underlying health conditions
At this time, to avoid risk to patient privacy, no further details will be provided

Long-Term Care Facility Case Information:

1,126 positive cases have been confirmed at a total of 32 long-term care facilities (LTCF) in the city since the start of the pandemic (see attachment).
- Thirty-two is a cumulative number; the Health Department is currently monitoring long-term care facilities with active cases. These cases include both facility residents and staff members (who may not be residents).
- Long Beach has a total of 71 LTCFs, including assisted living and skilled nursing, that are currently open and operating in the city.
In line with the California Department of Public Health’s standard for listing skilled nursing facilities with positive cases, the City is listing facilities currently experiencing outbreaks (more than two cases of COVID-19) including counts for health care workers and residents.

Tracking the Curve:

Information regarding positive cases, hospitalizations and demographic breakdown is available online at longbeach.gov/COVID19 and on the City’s digital dashboard, providing the most up-to-date information available (see attachment).

Today’s Highlights:

The City announced its COVID-19 Health Ambassadors program this week. Young adults, paired with Parks, Recreation and Marine staff, will circulate on foot or on bikes throughout parks and beaches to observe visitor activities and capture hourly usage data, celebrate visitors compliant with physical distancing and safety protocols, educate those who are not compliant and report field issues using the GO Long Beach App.
Appendices for Hair Salon and Barbershop Protocols and Personal Care Establishments Protocols have been updated and are available now on the City’s website.
The City of Long Beach has issued a Health Order that will provide access to COVID-19 diagnostic testing at all healthcare facilities throughout the City.

Orders of the Health Officer

Amendments to the Self-Isolation and Quarantine orders requiring individuals with COVID-19 to self-isolate, and those at risk to self-quarantine (5/8)
An additional health order further protects those living in congregate health facilities (4/15)

Past News Releases:

To view COVID-19-related news releases, visit the City Press Release Archive. Releases include information about economic relief, help for people experiencing homelessness and updates regarding City operations.

Joint Information Center:

The Joint Information Center (JIC) remains open during normal business hours, weekdays: 562.570.NEWS (6397) or jic@longbeach.gov.

Whom To Call & Additional Resources:

Up-To-Date Local Information on COVID-19: longbeach.gov/COVID19 and @LongBeachCity on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Highlights can be found using the hashtag #COVID19LongBeach.
Media Inquiries (normal business hours, weekdays): 562.570.NEWS (6397) or jic@longbeach.gov
Business Information Line (normal business hours, weekdays): 562.570.4BIZ (4249)

Public Information Line (normal business hours, weekdays): 562.570.INFO (4636)
Health Providers:
- Normal business hours, weekdays: 562.570.4302
- After hours, emergency only: 562.500.5537
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: cdc.gov/COVID19

Ready.gov: ready.gov/pandemic
Port of Long Beach COVID-19 Information: polb.com/business/covid-19-information/#covid-19-overview