Coronavirus Update June 30, 2020
COVID-19 Statistics
| Area |
Confirmed Cases |
Deaths |
Source |
| United States |
2,581,229 (+35,664) |
126,739 (+370) |
CDC website 6/30/20 at 3 p.m. |
| California |
222,917 (+6,367) |
5,980 (+44) |
CA.GOV
6/30/20 at 3 p.m. |
Los Angeles
County |
103,529 (+2,779) |
3,369 (+45) |
LACDPH website 6/30/20 at 3 p.m. |
| Los Angeles County Hospitalizations |
1,783 (+73) |
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LACDPH press release 6/30/2020 at 3 p.m. |
| El Segundo Cumulative Cases to Date |
54 (+3)* |
- |
LACDPH website 6/30/20 at 3 p.m. |
| El Segundo Active Cases to Date |
13** |
- |
City of El Segundo 6/30/20 at 3 p.m. |
The Los Angeles County Hospitalization numbers are included in the table to provide additional data regarding the overall effect of COVID-19 in Los Angeles County.
*As of June 30, 2020, the Los Angeles County Public Health updated the El Segundo confirmed case count to 54. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health began reporting cases of positive COVID-19 based on the zip code the patient listed in the medical records. This reporting started on March 22, 2020 and El Segundo has had 54 reported cases.
**The Centers for Disease Control recommends a 14-day quarantine once a patient tests positive and then recommends a follow-up test to validate that the patient doesn’t have active virus. It has been determined that a majority of cases resolve within the 14-day period, however some patients remain symptomatic beyond the 14-day period.
Updates & News
Community Update
Communications and Legislative Affairs Manager Martha Guzman-Hurtado updates the community with the latest information on the Coronavirus in El Segundo. Click here to view the video.
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El Segundo Recreation & Parks reminds park visitors to “Play it Safe” this holiday weekend
Please remember that visiting the parks alone or with your immediate family is encouraged; however, gathering with members outside of your household is prohibited. While in a park, maintain at least 6 feet of distance between other park visitors and wear a face covering to help protect you and others from the unintended spread of the Coronavirus. Tennis and Pickleball courts at Rec Park will be open by reservation from 8am-8pm and the El Segundo Wiseburn Aquatics Center will be open limited hours for morning lap swim by reservation. Contact 310-524-2700 with any questions.
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L.A. County Beaches to Close for Fourth of July Weekend
Los Angeles County beaches and beach facilities will be closed to the public for the Fourth of July holiday weekend in an effort to prevent gatherings and crowds that may spread COVID-19. Under the modified Health Officer order, all beaches, beach parking lots, beach bike paths, beach facilities and beach accessways will closed from 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 3 until 5:00 a.m. Monday, July 6.
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As directed by California Govenor Gavin Newsom, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health ordered the closure of all bars, breweries, brew pubs, pubs, wineries and tasting rooms, unless they offer sit-down dine-in meals, in Los Angeles County, including El Segundo, until further notice. This includes closing bar areas in restaurants. The new health officer order is available here.
The State-mandated closing comes as the Department of Public Health is reporting significant increases in COVID-19 hospitalizations and the testing positivity rate. There has been a sharp increase in new cases and hospitalizations.
To stop the spread of the virus, please continue to follow physical distancing and wear a clean cloth face covering that securely covers both your nose and mouth when around people outside of your household.
If your weekend plans include dining out remember to protect yourself and others from COVID-19 by following these safety guidelines:
Report a violation
To report any potentially unsafe conditions to the Public Health Department call (888) 700-9995, Monday - Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The 4th of July Home Decorating Contest!
Enjoy a little friendly competition with your neighbors! Celebrate 4th of July by decking out the outside of your home this year!
Participation is open to all El Segundo residents. You must sign up at esrec.org no later than Wednesday, July 1st. Homes must be decorated before 10:00 AM on July 2nd. Judging will be done on Thursday, July 2nd and winners announced on our social media pages and website. Winners will receive a prize delivered to their homes on Friday, July 3rd. Good luck!
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Street Sweeping Enforcement to Resume July 27th
The City of El Segundo will resume parking enforcement on Monday, July 27th. El Segundo PD will begin to issue warnings for all parking violations, including street sweeping, starting Monday, July 13 to give the public two weeks to transition. For more information check out this helpful video, check the website here or call the Traffic Division at (310) 524-2298. Thank you in advance for your cooperation!
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City Hall Reopening Monday, July 6th
El Segundo City Hall will officially reopen to the public on Monday, July 6, 2020 at 7:00 a.m. with new safety protocols in alignment with the Los Angeles County Health Order.
The public should enter City Hall through the no-touch double doors in front of the Planning and Building Safety (PBS) counter located on the east side of the plaza. Everyone entering City Hall or any City facility will be required to wear a face covering and follow the floor markings to maintain social distancing of six feet. Other safety measures include plexiglass dividers at all public counters, plexiglass dividers between work stations (where maintaining social distancing is not possible), sanitation stations and best practices signage throughout facility to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
To avoid large gatherings in City Hall, the public should make appointments for service before arriving. The safety and well-being of employees and the public remains the City's top priority. To make an appointment with a specific department please click here for a complete directory or call the main line: (310) 524-2300.
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City Accepting Applications for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission
The application for the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission is now available online at elsegundo.org. The deadline to apply is Friday, July 17, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. and interviews will take place in August.
Additional details and information about this Commission will be available after the July 21st El Segundo City Council meeting
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission will engage the community, evaluate current policies and offer its recommendations to the City Council.
On Tuesday, June 16th the El Segundo City Council agreed to establish a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission to work with the community to gain a deeper understanding of the issues and determine how to move forward to bring positive change so everyone who lives, works and visits El Segundo feels welcome.
To learn more about the Commission and to apply click here.
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Donations for Nonprofits During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Old Town Music Hall, ESMoA, and the Automobile Driving Museum need funding to continue operating. Here's how you can help. Watch here.
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Reminders
Aquatics Center Slated Reopening, July 1st
The City of El Segundo Wiseburn Unified School District Aquatics Center will open for training teams and lap swimming on Wednesday, July 1st. Lap swimming lanes will be limited to one swimmer only and on a reservation basis. Reservations can be made on esrec.org or by calling 310-524-2738 starting Monday, June 29th. The schedule will be in effect until Sunday, August 9th. Additional aquatics programming such as Family Swim and fitness classes will be available later in the month. More information regarding the reservation process, lap swim hours, and pass/fee information is available on the website and esrec.org.
City Contact Information
Contact info for City Hall including information including helpful links for Planning & Building Safety Department for permitting, inspection requests and code enforcement.
Ways to Connect
New information is provided through these Daily Updates, Community Updates with Communications and Legislative Affiars Manager Martha Guzman-Hurtado and Public Service Announcements. Links can be found on the City’s website.
Questions
If you have COVID-19 related questions, please visit the Coronavirus page on the City of El Segundo’s website or call the City’s Joint Information Center at 310-692-1699 between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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