By the Numbers (Long Beach only), Saturday, May 23:
- 1,553 total positive results
- Daily reporting of case counts continues to fluctuate due to heavy demand for testing (due to the wider scope of testing criteria) and backlog at various laboratories, causing delays in reporting.
- 71 fatalities
- 62 people hospitalized
- Approximately 1,091 recovered (Please note that, for low-risk patients recovering at home, recovery data is self-reported)
By the Numbers (Long Beach only), Sunday, May 24:
- 1,582 total positive results
- Daily reporting of case counts continues to fluctuate due to heavy demand for testing (due to the wider scope of testing criteria) and backlog at various laboratories, causing delays in reporting.
- 73 fatalities
- 67 people hospitalized
- Approximately 1,100 recovered (Please note that, for low-risk patients recovering at home, recovery data is self-reported)
Details Regarding Fatalities:
- 57 are associated with long-term care facilities
- One individual was in their 40s, four individuals were in their 50s, 17 were in their 60s, 18 were in their 70s, 19 were in their 80s, and 14 were over 90 years old
- 41 individuals were men and 32 were women
- 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:
- 472 positive cases have been confirmed at a total of 25 long-term care facilities in the city since the start of the pandemic (25 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 93 long-term care facilities.
- 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. (A delay in publishing the LTCF attachment is associated with the holiday weekend closures; the attachment will be provided tomorrow.)
Tracking the Curve:
- Information regarding positive cases, hospitalizations and demographic breakdown is available online at longbeach.gov/COVID19 and in the City’s data dashboard, providing the most up-to-date information available. (see attachments)
Today’s Highlights:
- Due to the Memorial Day Holiday, there will not be a press briefing this afternoon. The Joint Information Center (media) and INFO Hotline (community) are both open during normal business hours today. Next press conference will be on Wednesday, May 27.
- By the Numbers (Long Beach only) for Monday, May 25, will be provided tomorrow.
Orders of the Health Officer:
- Latest version of “Safer at Home” Order (5/22)
- Amendments to the Self-Isolation and Quarantine orders requiring individuals with COVID-19 to self-isolate, and those at risk to self-quarantine (5/08)
- 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, seven days a week: 562.570.NEWS (6397) or jic@longbeach.gov.
Important Public Safety Announcements:
- The City urges people to remain calm. Follow @LongBeachCity on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and visit longbeach.gov/COVID19 for guidance. Sign up for Alert Long Beach to receive emergency notifications.
- Long Beach Police and Fire Departments remain fully committed to the ongoing City efforts to ensure the safety and health of its community members.
Who 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: 562.570.NEWS (6397) or jic@longbeach.gov
- Business Information Line (normal business hours): 562.570.4BIZ (4249)
- Public Information Line (normal business hours): 562.570.INFO (4636)
- Health Providers:
- Normal hours: 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