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CORONAVIRUS LOS ANGELES UPDATE: COUNTY OFFICIALS REPORT 51 ADDITIONAL DEATHS, 815 NEW CASES
Get updates on the coronavirus in Los Angeles including new case numbers, response efforts and latest news.
Thursday, May 7, 2020 6:38PM PT
ABC7 outlines today’s top headlines for coronavirus-related news, including impacts to Los Angeles.
LOS ANGELES — Here are the current numbers of novel coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County and across Southern California:
Los Angeles County: 29,427 confirmed cases, 1,418 deaths
Orange County: 3,092 cases, 66 deaths
Riverside County: 4,756 confirmed cases, 192 deaths
San Bernardino County: 2,562 cases, 108 deaths
Ventura County: 608 cases, 19 deaths
San Diego County: 4,319 cases, 158 deaths
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May 7, 2020
5:15 p.m.
Mayor Eric Garcetti and city officials are announcing new protections for tenants and ratepayers affected by the economic slowdown. The city Department of Water and Power will not shut off bills for nonpayment for the rest of 2020, Garcetti said.
In addition, the mayor has signed a freeze on rent for one year after the crisis ends.
The city is also offering new legal protections for tenants to prevent intimidation or fraud by landlords in an effort to get funds from stimulus checks. Tenants have new rights to take legal action against landlords who violate the protections given during the emergency period.
Also starting Monday, May 11, all riders on the Metro transit system trains and buses will be required to wear face coverings.
1 p.m.
Los Angeles County health officials on Thursday confirmed an additional 51 deaths and 815 new coronavirus cases. The total number of cases in the county increased to 29,427. Officials said 1,826 patients are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19.
May 6, 2020
5:15 p.m.
All travelers at Los Angeles International Airport will have to wear face coverings starting Monday, Mayor Eric Garcetti said Wednesday. The new requirement, he said, aligns with what many individual airlines are already requiring of many passengers and flight crew.
Garcetti also announced the beginning of the lifting of some business and public recreation restrictions starting Friday. The city is following the county’s lead in reopening retail businesses for curbside pickup, as well as opening more parks, trails and golf courses. The popular Runyon Canyon remains closed, he said.
Businesses that can reopen for curbside service include stores that sell flowers, toys, clothing, sporting goods, music products and cars.
But anyone who makes use of the city’s golf courses and hiking trails, Garcetti said, must wear face coverings even if they are alone. He noted that even if you are by yourself, you could round a corner “and suddenly be face-to-face with someone.”
Riders on city transit buses, including DASH, Commuter Express and Cityride, will also have to wear masks, he said. The county is considering, but has not yet approved, similar requirements on the Metro transit system.
1:30 p.m.
Los Angeles County health officials on Wednesday reported 55 additional deaths due to COVID-19, bringing the county’s death toll to 1,367. The confirmation of 851 new cases raised the total countywide to 28,644. Public health director Dr. Barbara Ferrer said 92% of the people who have died of COVID-19 in the county had underlying health conditions.
Health and elected officials also announced that certain types of businesses and public spaces in Los Angeles County that were temporarily closed will be allowed to reopen with safety precautions on Friday.
Speaking at a daily briefing, county Supervisor Kathryn Barger said the first round of reopenings will include trails, golf courses, car dealers, and stores that sell toys, books, clothing, sporting goods and music.
May 5, 2020
5:15 p.m.
Mayor Eric Garcetti announced a new program, LA Represents, that will help provide free legal assistance to those affected by COVID-19. The law firms and organizations who volunteered their pro bono services will help with issues such as rent and evictions, domestic violence, employment, debt, bankruptcy and other issues triggered by the coronavirus crisis.
Information about LA Represents is available here.
1 p.m.
Los Angeles County health officials on Tuesday reported 58 new deaths due to COVID-19, bringing the county’s death toll to 1,313. The confirmation of 1,638 new cases raised the total countywide to 27,815. Public health director Dr. Barbara Ferrer said 93% of the deceased had underlying conditions. She noted that officials planned to release more information later this week on guidelines for an eventual reopening of the county’s economy…
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