In line with the L.A. County Department of Public Health recommendations regarding Coronavirus, the March 18, 2020 PRTC meeting will be postponed to help slow the spread of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
The Department of Public Health advised that "Event organizers should consider postponing or canceling non-essential community events, especially those that may be attended by the elderly, pregnant women, or people with chronic health conditions."
At this time, the PRTC is working to determine best practices for conducting future meetings. =========================================== Coronavirus:
The L.A. County Department of Public Health is carefully assessing this situation as it evolves. Public Health continues to recommend that the public do the following to protect themselves and others from respiratory illnesses:
Avoid non-essential travel, public gatherings, or places where large groups of people congregate, such as ticketed events (such as theaters, concert halls, and sporting events) if you are at higher risk of getting very sick from infection, such as the elderly (65 or older), people with underlying health conditions, and pregnant women.
Avoid travel to all areas where there are outbreaks of COVID-19.
If you are mildly sick with a fever, stay home until you have been fever-free for 72 hours, except to get medical care.
Those with high risk factors and who have fever or new or worsening cough, should consider contacting their providers earlier when they are sick.
Public Health has offered these everyday personal prevention actions:
Stay home if you are sick. If you have mild symptoms, there may be no need to go to a medical facility to see a doctor (though certain patients, such as the elderly, should call their doctor earlier).
Practice simple social distancing strategies that limit your exposure to others who may be ill (verbal salutations in place of handshakes & hugs, etc.)
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Wash your hands often with soap & water for at least 20 seconds. If soap & water are not available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Cover your coughs & sneezes with a tissue, & then dispose of the tissue & clean your hands immediately. If you do not have a tissue, use your sleeve (not your hands).
Clean & disinfect frequently touched objects & surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipes.
Get immunized against the flu to protect yourself & your family & reduce the potential strain on the healthcare system that coronavirus may cause.
Learn more about COVID-19:
L.A. County Department of Public Health (DPH, County)
California Department of Public Health (CDPH, State)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, National)
World Health Organization (WHO, International)
Media Contact:
Jennifer Osborn, Community Information Officer josborn@coc.lacounty.gov Office: (213) 253-5678