Latest Redondo Beach Coronavirus Updates: 60 Cases Confirmed

Emily Holland
Updated ·2 min read

REDONDO BEACH, CA — The City of Redondo Beach has 60 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus as of Friday, and there is now a drive-up testing site open at the South Bay Galleria.

The drive-up testing site is one of three new coronavirus test sites that opened in Los Angeles County Friday. The other two are in Pomona and Palmdale.

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Testing is by appointment only, and walk-up appointments are not available. Additional sites in Northridge, Long Beach, Lancaster and Pasadena are in the planning stages, and sites in Lancaster and Glendale are already operating.

For more information about getting tested for coronavirus, see more here: Drive-Up Coronavirus Test Site Opens In Redondo Beach.

Patch is also putting together a simple open-or-closed directory for local businesses. To add your business to the list, visit: Local Business Owners: Open Or Closed? Let Redondo Beach Know

Los Angeles County has 4,584 confirmed cases and 90 deaths from the coronavirus as of Friday.

There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:

  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

  • Stay home when you are sick.

  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.

  • Follow CDC's recommendations for using a facemask.

    • CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.

    • Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others. The use of facemasks is also crucial for health workers and people who are taking care of someone in close settings (at home or in a health care facility).

  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.

    • If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.

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This article originally appeared on the Redondo Beach Patch