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Novel Coronavirus : COVID-19 Update
Today, the President declared a National Emergency to release federal resources to combat the Coronavirus (COVID-19).  The City is continuing to actively monitor the situation.  The health and safety of our community is of utmost importance. As with any potential threat, it is important to remain calm, read information from trusted sources like the Centers for Disease and Control Prevention (CDC) and Los Angeles County Public Health Department , and take precautionary measures to prepare yourself and your family. 

To date, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has reported 40 cases in Los Angeles County; six are likely due to community transmission. Public Health is investigating these cases and will notify persons who may have had close personal contact with these individuals, including any friends, family members or health care professionals, to assess and monitor them for signs and symptoms of illness. All confirmed cases are being isolated and close contacts are quarantined. 
 
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District has advised that there is one report of a parent of students at Silver Spur Elementary and Valmonte Early Learning Academy that tested positive for COVID-19. This has not yet been confirmed by LA Co Dept of Public Health or the CDC.
In light of the growing public health concerns about COVID-19 and in an abundance of caution the City of Rolling Hills Estates is taking the following measures:

Parks will remain open, however recreational activities, classes and events are canceled/postponed including tennis operations and lessons; issuance of park permits suspended through at least March 31, 2020:
  • Tennis lessons
  • Rally obedience
  • Park permit rentals
  • Event permit rentals
  • Any other type of organized activity

In addition, the Tennis Office located at Ernie Howlett Park will be closed beginning March 14 through the end of the month. Parks and tennis courts will remain open for the public to visit at their own discretion .
 
Scheduled Meetings:
March 16 - Parks & Activities Commission Meeting (social distancing measures in place)
March 24- City Council Meeting (potential teleconference, public comment call-in, and/or social distancing measures will be in place)

Canceled Meetings:
March 17 - General Plan Advisory Committee
March 23 - Equestrian Committee and Horse Trainer Meeting

Other Closures in the Area

  • Palos Verdes Library District - All branches effective March 13 through April 6
  • PVPUSD - All school sites effective March 13 through April 3
  • Chadwick Academy - effective March 13 through April 6
  • Los Angeles Unified School District - effective March 13
  • Torrance Unified School District - effective March 16 through March 27.
It is imperative that all community members follow Public Health guidelines:

  • Limit large social gatherings of 250 or more attendees and small gatherings where social distancing (6 feet between persons) is unavailable;
  • Stay home when ill.
  • Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or longer; use alcohol-based hand sanitizer products with at least 60 percent alcohol;
  • Cover coughs and sneezes with tissue and dispose of tissue into a trash container, or consider coughing and sneezing inside of your elbow;
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth;
  • Avoid non-essential travel, public gatherings, and places where large groups of people congregate;
  • Individuals who are elderly, have underlying health conditions or pregnant should consider contacting their providers earlier when they are sick.
For more information and to stay up-to-date with information visit: publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus
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