Long Beach Moves into CDC’s Yellow Tier of the COVID-19 Community Levels as Cases Rise
LONG BEACH, CA – With COVID-19 cases rising, the City of Long Beach has entered the Yellow (Medium) Tier of COVID-19
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Long Beach Health Department announces Alignment with Los Angeles County’s Latest Mask Mandate
LONG BEACH, CA – On April 21, the County of Los Angeles released a new Health Order that continues to
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City to Begin Administering Second COVID-19 Booster Doses for Eligible People
LONG BEACH, CA – Effective immediately, the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) will begin administering
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Long Beach Unveils Digital COVID-19 Memorial
Long Beach has unveiled a digital memorial honoring the lives lost due to COVID-19. The memorial was unveiled on March
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City of Long Beach to ease Mask Requirements on Feb. 26
City of Long Beach Health and Human Services Department has announced a new health order, which goes into effect on
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California Indoor Mask Mandate set to end Feb. 15; City of Long Beach will keep current Mask Policies in place
The City of Long Beach will keep current masking policies, in alignment with Los Angeles County, but announces a roadmap
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The Historical Society of Long Beach seeks Survey Responses for COVID-19 Archives
LONG BEACH, CA – The Historical Society of Long Beach is collecting stories about the impact the pandemic has had
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COVID-19 Omicron Sub-Variant BA.2 Virus Found in Long Beach
On January 28, 2022, the Long Beach Health Department received confirmation of its first case of the Omicron subvariant, BA.2. The new subvariant was first detected in South
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Local Bar Scene Shows Optimism as Pandemic Persists
As COVID-19 remains a prevalent issue in Long Beach, the local bars have come together as a community. Vivian Hernandez,
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MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach reports New High for Pediatric Patients with COVID-19
MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach is experiencing the highest volume of pediatric patients with COVID-19 its seen
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Biden Administration Launches new site for Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Jan. 19, the new government-run site, COVIDtests.gov., officially went live, offering free at-home COVID-19 tests to
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Surge in COVID-19 Cases Cause Delay in City Services and Events for the Long Beach Community
Across the state of California, residents are beginning to see postponements, cancellations, and modifications implemented or reinstatement due to the
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Long Beach City College announces Changes to Winter Intersession due to Omicron Surge
Long Beach City College has announced a shift in in-person learning; adding more virtual options and the opportunity for excused
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Transportation Secretary Buttigieg Tours Port of Long Beach
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg took a tour of the Port of Long Beach on Tuesday to view firsthand efforts
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CSU Long Beach Starts Off New Semester with Virtual Instruction
The California State University of Long Beach has decided the first two weeks of the Spring 2022 semester will be
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City of Long Beach Issues Updated Isolation and Quarantine Orders, Health Order
LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) has issued updated Isolation and Quarantine Orders and an updated Health Order, all
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Concerns and celebration as high school sports return
As the number of cases of COVID-19 in Long Beach dwindles, the Long Beach Unified School District has begun easing
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LBUSD to Mandate COVID-19 Vaccinations
As the Delta variant surges throughout the world and local community, the Long Beach Unified School District has announced that they will be requiring proof of vaccination or weekly negative COVID-19 tests for all of their employees.
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Delta Variant of COVID-19 Virus Found in Long Beach
On June 28, 2021, the Long Beach Health Department discovered that the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus is present
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Evening Vaccines Available at Long Beach City College Pacific Coast Campus
The city of Long Beach is now hosting evening vaccines at Long Beach City College’s Pacific Coast Hwy Campus during weeknights.
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California Launches New $116.5 Million Vaccination Incentive Program
The State of California has launched a $116.5 million incentive program for vaccinated residents. The vaccine incentive program is the
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222 Migrant Children Reportedly Reunited with Sponsors
Nearing one full month of operations, the Long Beach Convention Center, currently occupied by HHS to house migrant children has reportedly reunited a total of 222 children with sponsors as of Monday, May 17th.
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Long Beach Healthcare Workers Protest at St. Mary Hospital
Healthcare workers at St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach were joined by Vice Mayor Rex Richardson to address accusations of unequal treatment and lack of protections for security officers at Dignity Health – St. Mary Hospital the morning of Thursday, May 13th. The protest came a day after Service Employees International Union-United Health Care Workers West (SEIU-UHW) filed a formal hazard complaint with Cal/OSHA related to the hospital’s handling of the novel coronavirus.
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Vaccination Incentive: Aquarium of The Pacific
Starting today through Saturday, May 15, the City of Long Beach will begin offering two general admission tickets to the Aquarium of the Pacific to anyone receiving their first COVID-19 vaccination.
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City of Long Beach Will Begin Vaccinating ResidentsAges 16 Years and Older Starting Today
Beginning April 15, those who work in Long Beach who are 16 years and older will also be eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine.
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Long Beach to Fully Reopen June 15
Long Beach and the rest of California will be re-opening on June 15. Long Beach will be fully reopening on
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City of Long Beach Will Begin Vaccinating Residents Ages 50 Years and Older Starting Today
Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach announced today that, effective immediately, the Department of Health and Human Services will begin vaccinating all residents, as well as those who work in Long Beach, ages 50 years and older. Long Beach will be one of the first health jurisdictions in California to expand vaccine access to people in this age group.
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Long Beach City Council Passes $234 million Long Beach Recovery Act
Long Beach city officials are adopting the $234 million Long Beach Recovery Act to help fund the needs of public health, fiscal and economic downfalls that may have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
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City Officials Create $207 Million Proposal To Boost Local Economy in Long Beach Recovery Act
City Officials Create $207 million Proposal to help rebuild and promote the local economy
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Covid-19 Vaccine on Wheels are Now in Place to Serve Residents from Home
The city of Long Beach is releasing two mobile COVID-19 vaccination vans to reach the community.
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COVID-19 City Update: 03.01
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 51,266 total positive results 71 new cases since Friday Seven-day positivity rate: 3.6% 10.2
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COVID-19 City Update: 2.26
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 51,195 total positive results 103 new cases since yesterday Seven-day positivity rate: 3.9% 12.0
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COVID-19 City Update: 02.12
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 50,196 total positive results 124 new cases since yesterday Seven-day positivity rate: 7.2% 33.6
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COVID-19 City Update: 02.8
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 49,603 total positive results 558 new cases since last update (Feb. 4) Seven-day positivity
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Grocery Stores Close After Mandated Hero Pay
Kroger Grocery company announced that it will be closing two of its Long Beach stores in response to the city
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By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 47,844 total positive results 225 new cases since yesterday Seven-day positivity rate: 10.4% 69.3
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City of Long Beach Officials Lift Stay at Home Order
On Monday, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the lifting of the Regional Stay at Home Order, allowing counties to return
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COVID-19 City Update: 12.28
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 30,600 total positive results 2,881 new cases since last update (Dec. 23) Seven-day positivity
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COVID-19 City Update: 12.21
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 26,281 total positive results 1,659 new cases since Friday Seven-day positivity rate: 13.6 117.1
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COVID-19 City Update: 12.18
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 24,622 total positive results 547 new cases since yesterday Seven-day positivity rate: 12.9% 106.4
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City Partners With Local Hospital to Administer First Round of COVID-19 Vaccinations in Long Beach
Today, the City of Long Beach announced that COVID-19 vaccinations to frontline healthcare workers have begun. Brandon Gatling, a registered
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COVID-19 City Update: 12.14
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 21,075 total positive results 987 new cases since last update (Dec. 10)* Seven-day positivity
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COVID-19 City Update: 12.07
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 18,370 total positive results 820 new cases since Friday Seven-day positivity rate: 8.4% 41.7
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COVID-19 City Update: 12.04
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 17,550 total positive results 148 new cases since yesterday Seven-day positivity rate: 6.8% 36.7
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COVID-19 City Update: 11.30
The City of Long Beach continues to see an alarming rise in COVID-19 cases. This unfortunate trend, which also is
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Surge in Long Beach COVID-19 Cases
Official Statement by the City of Long Beach Health Department Regarding the Surge in COVID-19 Cases As COVID-19 transmission rates
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COVID-19 City Update: 11.23
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 15,226 total positive results 102 new cases since yesterday* Seven-day positivity rate: 5.9% 22.7
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City of Long Beach Reminds Residents to Celebrate Safely Over Thanksgiving Weekend
The City of Long Beach wants everyone to enjoy the upcoming holidays. As the holiday season is a time for
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COVID-19 City Update: 11.16
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 14,330 total positive results 318 new cases since Thursday Seven-day positivity rate: 4.3% 12.9
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Long Beach Offers Combination COVID-19 and Flu Tests
The City of Long Beach is offering free combination flu and COVID-19 tests at City-run testing locations to help prevent the
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COVID-19 City Update: 11.06
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 13,575 total positive results 25 new cases since yesterday Seven-day positivity rate: 3.2% 7.8
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COVID-19 City Update: 11.02
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 13,364 total positive results 134 new cases since Friday Seven-day positivity rate: 3.4% 7.8
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COVID-19 City Update: 10.26
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 13,048 total positive results 94 new cases since Friday Seven-day positivity rate: 3.3% 7.2
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COVID-19 City Update: 10.23
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 12,954 total positive results 84 new cases since yesterday Seven-day positivity rate: 3.2% 6.8
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COVID-19 City Update: 10.19
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 12,665 total positive results 118 new cases since Thursday Seven-day positivity rate: 3.0% 6.5
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COVID-19 City Update: 10.12
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 12,431 total positive results 75 new cases since Friday Seven-day positivity rate: 3.3% 7.1
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COVID-19 City Update: 10.9
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 12,356 total positive results 45 new cases since yesterday Seven-day positivity rate: 3.7% 7.7
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COVID-19 City Update: 10.5
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 12,129 total positive results 126 new cases since Thursday Seven-day positivity rate: 3.4% 6.9
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COVID-19 City Update: 9.28
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 11,843 total positive results 82 new cases since Friday Seven-day positivity rate: 3.8% 6.7
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COVID-19 City Update: 9.25
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 11,761 total positive results 34 new cases since yesterday Seven-day positivity rate: 3.9% 7.3
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COVID-19 City Update: 9.21
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 11,550 total positive results 110 new cases since Friday Seven-day positivity rate: 4.0% 6.8
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COVID-19 City Update: 9.18
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 11,440 total positive results 61 new cases since yesterday Seven-day positivity rate: 3.8% 6.1
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COVID-19 City Update: 9.14
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 11,199 total positive results 65 new cases since Friday Seven-day positivity rate: 4.1% 6.7
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CSULB Extends Virtual Learning to Spring 2021 Semester
California State University of Long Beach President Jane Close Conoley announced that the university will be continuing virtual learning throughout
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COVID-19 City Update: 9.11
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 11,134 total positive results 46 new cases since yesterday Seven-day positivity rate: 4.3% 7.8
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COVID-19 City Update: 8.31
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 10,524 total positive results 87 new cases since Friday Seven-day positivity rate: 5.2% 10.5
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COVID-19 City Update: 8.28
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 10,437 total positive results 79 new cases since yesterday Seven-day positivity rate: 8.8% 168
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COVID-19 City Update: 8.24
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 10,147 total positive results 131 new cases since Friday Seven-day positivity rate (updated M/W/F):
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COVID-19 City Update: 8.17
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 9,736 total positive results Seven-day positivity rate (updated M/W/F): 9.0% 190 fatalities 80 people
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COVID-19 City Update: 8.14
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 9,552 total positive results 189 fatalities 78 people hospitalized Approximately 8,293 recovered (Please note
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Mayor’s Stepfather Dies From COVID-19 Complications
Greg O’Donnell, stepfather to Mayor Robert Garcia passed away due to complications from COVID-19. “We are incredibly saddened to share
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COVID-19 City Update: 8.10
An underreporting of COVID-19 cases has been discovered due to technology issues with the electronic laboratory reporting system which reports
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COVID-19 City Update: 8.07
Note an underreporting of COVID-19 cases has been discovered due to technology issues with the electronic laboratory reporting system which
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COVID-19 City Update: 8.03
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 8,362 total positive results 178 fatalities 91 people hospitalized Approximately 6,950 recovered (Please note
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COVID-19 City Update: 7.31
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 8,142 total positive results 177 fatalities 97 people hospitalized Approximately 6,650 recovered (Please note
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COVID-19 City Update: 7.27
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 7,582 total positive results 163 fatalities 106 people hospitalized Approximately 5,994 recovered (Please note
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Mayor’s Mother Passes Due to COVID-19
Gaby O’Donnell, the mother of Long Beach mayor Robert Garcia has died after contracting COVID-19. “It is with deep sadness
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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
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COVID-19 City Update: 7.20
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 6,522 total positive results 159 fatalities 104 people hospitalized Approximately 4,955 recovered (Please note
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COVID-19 City Update: 7.17
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 6,334 total positive results 158 fatalities 105 people hospitalized Approximately 4,736 recovered (Please note
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COVID-19 City Update: 7.13
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 5,616 total positive results 149 fatalities 97 people hospitalized Approximately 4,102 recovered (Please note
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Governor Newsom Announces Further Closures to Slow the Spread of COVID-19
Governor Newsom and the State of California have announced additional closures to indoor operations in many counties, including all Southern
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COVID-19 City Update: 7.10
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 5,246 total positive results 145 fatalities 87 people hospitalized Approximately 3,861 recovered (Please note
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COVID-19 City Update: 7.6
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 4,472 total positive results 136 fatalities 75 people hospitalized Approximately 3,399 recovered (Please note
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City of Long Beach Now Accepting Applications for Emergency Rental Assistance
Long Beach, CA – The City today announced that application forms and program materials are available for a newly launched
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Should I Wear A Mask?
Current recommendations by the US Centers for Disease Control (“CDC”) and the World Health Organization (“WHO”) state that masks provide
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COVID-19 City Update: 6.29
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 3,799 total positive results 130 fatalities 79 people hospitalized Approximately 2,750 recovered (Please note
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Dark Harbor Postponed Until 2021
Epic Entertainment has confirmed that the 2020 season of The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor has been officially canceled due to
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Mandatory Closure of Bars in Los Angeles County Including Long Beach
Long Beach, CA – Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the mandatory closure of bars in Los Angeles County in
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COVID-19 City Update: 6.26
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 3,643 total positive results 125 fatalities 77 people hospitalized Approximately 2,614 recovered (Please note
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COVID-19 City Update: 6.22
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 3,042 total positive results 120 fatalities 70 people hospitalized Approximately 2,359 recovered (Please note
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COVID-19 City Update: 6.19
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 2,934 total positive results 118 fatalities 73 people hospitalized Approximately 2,225 recovered (Please note
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City to Distribute Free Face Shields to Long Beach Bars, Restaurants and Personal Care Establishments
Today and this weekend, the City of Long Beach will distribute free face shields to Long Beach-based bars, restaurants and
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COVID-19 City Update: 6.12
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 2,634 total positive results 114 fatalities 76 people hospitalized Approximately 2,036 recovered (Please note
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COVID-19 City Update: 6.12
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 2,565 total positive results 110 fatalities 79 people hospitalized Approximately 1,923 recovered (Please note
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Long Beach Launches SafeBiz, Physical Distancing Self-Certification for Businesses
Today, the City of Long Beach launched SafeBiz, a web-interface which allows businesses, which may open according to the “Safer at
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COVID-19 City Update: 6.08
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 2,273 total positive results 100 fatalities 83 people hospitalized Approximately 1,662 recovered (Please note
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COVID-19 City Update: 5.29
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 1,857 total positive results Daily reporting of case counts continues to fluctuate due to
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More Long Beach Establishments May Reopen with Restrictions
The City of Long Beach announced that offices, places of worship and in-person retail may reopen, with restrictions, in alignment
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Long Beach City Covid-19 Update 5.24
By the Numbers (Long Beach only), Saturday, May 23: 1,553 total positive results Daily reporting of case counts continues to
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COVID-19 City Update: 5.22
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 1,513 total positive results Daily reporting of case counts continues to fluctuate due to
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COVID-19 City Update: 5.18
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 1,305 total positive results 52 fatalities 63 people hospitalized Approximately 848 recovered (Please note
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COVID-19 City Update: 5.15
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 1,214 total positive results Daily reporting of case counts continues to fluctuate due to
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Facial Coverings Required at Long Beach Airport
As part of its ongoing safety precautions, Long Beach Airport (LGB) requires all passengers, employees and visitors to wear a facial covering
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Zoom, Canvas, and Emails: CSULB Students Adjust to Virtual Learning
CSULB Students are struggling to adapt to a class-free learning experience. Life, as we had known so far, has been
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Hope on the Bluff in Long Beach
Long Beach Residents that live on the intersection of Ocean and Junipero started a new 8 p.m. ritual by banging
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Long Beach City Covid-19 Update 5.11.20
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 953 total positive results 45 fatalities 50 people hospitalized Approximately 617 recovered (Please note
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COVID-19 City Update: 5.08
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 898 total positive results 40 fatalities 50 people hospitalized Approximately 564 recovered (Please note
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City of Long Beach Amends Isolation, Quarantine Health Orders
Today, the Department of Health and Human Services issued amendments to both the Isolation Order and the Quarantine Order, in an effort to
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Long Beach City College 2020 Commencement Moves to June 12
Long Beach City College rescheduled and revised its annual Commencement exercises as a virtual ceremony to take place on Fri.,
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Councilmember Rex Richardson Announces Major Drive-Thru Food Distribution for Long Beach Families in Response to COVID-19
On Saturday, May 9th, Long Beach City Councilmember Rex Richardson, along with State Senator Lena Gonzalez, Labor Community Services Los
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Additional Limited Retail and Outdoor Recreational Activities To Reopen with Restrictions in Long Beach
Today, the City of Long Beach announced additional retail, golf, and trails will reopen with restrictions on Friday, May 8.
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COVID-19 City Update: 5.01
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 768 total positive results 37 fatalities 42 people hospitalized Approximately 475 recovered (Please note
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OP-ED: Studies Suggest The Economic Shutdown Will Cause More Deaths Than Covid-19
Across the United States and worldwide Covid-19 is causing great devastation, especially to those who have lost loved ones. As
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Virgin Orbit Ventilators Ready To Ship
Virgin Orbit, Sir Richard Branson’s responsive satellite launch company, announced today that regulators at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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Long Beach City Covid-19 Update 4.23.20
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 518 positive results, including 43 people who are hospitalized and approximately 297* cases where
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Fire Department Activates Mobile Assessment Team
The Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD) has implemented a newly created Mobile Assessment Team (MAT) specifically assigned to transport individuals
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Stanford Study Suggests Covid-19 Has Similar Mortality Rate To Flu
A study was released today by Stanford University demonstrating that the mortality rate of Covid-19 is far lower than previously
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COVID-19 City Update – 4.17
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 419 positive results, including 45 people who are hospitalized and approximately 213* cases where
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The “Science” of Coronavirus
Amid decreasing deaths and hospitalizations from Coronavirus, California’s leading politicians are considering re-opening the state’s economy. Despite repeated promises that
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City Council Takes Action for Economic Relief
Yesterday, the Long Beach City Council unanimously adopted 25 individual actions related to a historic local Economic Relief Package designed to help
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COVID-19 City Update – 4.15
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 379 positive results, including 49 people who are hospitalized and approximately 190* cases where
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National Guard Humanitarian Assistance in Long Beach
Last week, the California National Guard approved the City of Long Beach’s request to provide logistical support for humanitarian assistance
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Long Beach Coronavirus Relief Fund Exceeds $1,000,000 and Expands Priorities Funded
The City of Long Beach, in partnership with the Long Beach Community Foundation, has raised more than $1,000,000 from members
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Amendment to City of Long Beach “Safer at Home” Health Order
The City of Long Beach issued an amendment to the existing “Safer at Home” Order, in an effort to further reduce the
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COVID-19 City Update – 4.11
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 332 positive results, including 48 Long Beach residents who are hospitalized and approximately 140*
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COVID-19 City Update – 4.7
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 256 positive results, including approximately 87* cases where people have recovered. Three more deaths
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Coronavirus: A Critical Analysis Of The Media
When paddle boarders in Malibu are being arrested for ignoring stay at home orders, one might begin to question whether
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More than 170 Long Beach Animal Care Shelter Cats and Dogs Find Homes During COVID-19 Pandemic
Rufus is a happy, handsome 8-year-old Pit Bull-Shar Pei mix who loves to give high fives with his paws. After
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Long Beach City College Partners with City of Long Beach on Rapid Assessment Clinic
LBCC’s Pacific Coast Campus will be the site of this walk-up clinic working in conjunction with the City of Long
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Long Beach COVID-19 City Update: 4.3
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 171 positive results, including approximately 40* cases where people have recovered. A total of
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Long Beach Schools Close Through Academic Year
The closure of all schools in the Long Beach Unified School District will extend through the end of the academic
Read morePacific Gateway to Launch New ‘Work Long Beach’ Program
The City of Long Beach has launched a program that matches people who are unemployed or underemployed with potential employers.
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Long Beach Covid-19 Update: 3.31
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 123 positive results (total includes individuals who have recovered) One death within the city
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What you need to know to get your economic impact payment
The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today announced that distribution of economic impact payments will begin in the
Read moreCity Beaches Closed Through May 1
To reduce the risk of community spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and help maintain the safety of residents, the
Read moreLong Beach Police Department Police Officer Tests Positive for COVID-19
On March 26, 2020, the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) was notified that a police officer has tested positive for
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Evictions Suspended for Tenants Affected By COVID-19
A new emergency ordinance, effective today, temporarily halts evictions for residential and commercial tenants affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, as
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Long Beach COVID-19 Update: 3.26
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 54 positive results New total includes 4 Long Beach firefighters who are City residents,
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Eight LB Firefighters Test Positive for Covid-19
Eight Long Beach Fire Department firefighters tested positive for COVID-19, otherwise known as coronavirus disease. All eight of the infected
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Long Beach Covid-19 Update : 3.24
By the Numbers : 28 positive results 5 people have recovered. 1 death. See press release for more details. Please note that
Read moreLong Beach Covid-19 Update: 3.23
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 19 positive results 4 people have recovered 1 death. See press release for more details. Approximately
Read moreLong Beach Reports First Fatal Case of Covid-19
The City of Long Beach reports that a female resident in her fifties has died of complications of COVID-19. The
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Long Beach Covid-19 Update : 3.21
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 15 positive results 4 people have recovered Approximately 140 people have been or are
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City of Long Beach Provides Clarifying Information For “Safer at Home” Order
Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach would like to provide clarifying information regarding the “Safer at Home”
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Long Beach Covid-19 Update: 3.20
Today’s Highlights: By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 14 positive results 3 people have recovered Approximately 140 people currently being
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Long Beach Institutes ‘Safer at Home’ Order
Long Beach, CA — Today, the Department of Health and Human Services announced an order further restricting and limiting gathering among people
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Long Beach Covid-19 Update : 3.19
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 12 positive results 3 people have recovered Approximately 130 people currently being monitored Today’s
Read moreCity of Long Beach Announces Long Beach Disaster Relief Fund for COVID-19 Response
The City of Long Beach, in partnership with the Long Beach Community Foundation, proudly announces the activation of the Long
Read moreLong Beach Covid-19 Update 3.17.20
By the Numbers (Long Beach only): 8 positive results Of the 3 new cases, 2 traveled to locations of known
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