Los Angeles County declares a state of emergency against the coronavirus epidemic

Los Angeles County declares a state of emergency against the coronavirus epidemic

In the last 48 hours, six new cases of coronaviruses have been confirmed within Los Angeles County.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER

In the last 48 hours, six new cases of coronaviruses have been confirmed within Los Angeles County.

Health authorities in California have declared a state of health emergency in Los Angeles County after confirming six new cases of coronavirus in that region in the last 48 hours. 

In all these cases, those affected had contact with people infected with the virus, according to the  Los Angeles Times . One of the patients has been hospitalized and the others are isolated in their homes to protect the general population.

This statement was issued after the government agreed that a greater number of people who could be infected had access to the tests that detect the virus in order to identify and treat those who have been infected.

"I want to reiterate that this is not an answer to the existing panic," County Supervisor  Kathryn Barger said  during a press conference. "We need every tool at our disposal."

The authorities have asked the community to follow preventive rules such as avoiding hand greetings and hugs, and staying at least six feet away from any stranger to protect themselves.

"We have to be prepared. We have to protect the welfare of our loved ones and our neighbors, ”said city mayor  Eric Garcetti.

These initiatives underway in Los Angeles occur after the death of an elderly person who tested positive for the virus on Tuesday night and died after being isolated at the Kaiser Permamente Hospital in Placer County.

According to the  Los Angeles Times , the patient had traveled on the Princess cruise on February 10 that sailed for Mexico. Upon his return, on February 21, the patient presented several symptoms that took him to the hospital, where he tested positive for the virus.

At the moment, the people closest to this patient are being monitored, while the hospital staff who attended him are in quarantine. According to reports published in the press, none of the 15 health workers have symptoms for now.

“This case demonstrates the need for a continuous association [at the local] state and federal level to identify and reduce the spread of this virus. California is working to keep our communities safe, healthy and informed, ”state governor  Gavin Newsom said  in a statement.

 Health authorities in California have declared a state of health emergency in Los Angeles County after confirming six new cases of coronavirus in that region in the last 48 hours. 

In all these cases, those affected had contact with people infected with the virus, according to the  Los Angeles Times . One of the patients has been hospitalized and the others are isolated in their homes to protect the general population.

This statement was issued after the government agreed that a greater number of people who could be infected had access to the tests that detect the virus in order to identify and treat those who have been infected.

"I want to reiterate that this is not an answer to the existing panic," County Supervisor  Kathryn Barger said  during a press conference. "We need every tool at our disposal."

The authorities have asked the community to follow preventive rules such as avoiding hand greetings and hugs, and staying at least six feet away from any stranger to protect themselves.

"We have to be prepared. We have to protect the welfare of our loved ones and our neighbors, ”said city mayor  Eric Garcetti.

These initiatives underway in Los Angeles occur after the death of an elderly person who tested positive for the virus on Tuesday night and died after being isolated at the Kaiser Permamente Hospital in Placer County.

According to the  Los Angeles Times , the patient had traveled on the Princess cruise on February 10 that sailed for Mexico. Upon his return, on February 21, the patient presented several symptoms that took him to the hospital, where he tested positive for the virus.

At the moment, the people closest to this patient are being monitored, while the hospital staff who attended him are in quarantine. According to reports published in the press, none of the 15 health workers have symptoms for now.

“This case demonstrates the need for a continuous association [at the local] state and federal level to identify and reduce the spread of this virus. California is working to keep our communities safe, healthy and informed, ”state governor  Gavin Newsom said  in a statement.