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SH City Council approves free summer lunches for students

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Councilmembers also discusses commemorative flags, new coronavirus cases and COVID-19 testing.

Long Beach City Council approves extension of eviction moratorium through July 31

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COMMUNITY

City of Long Beach

On Wednesday, May 27, Mayor Robert Garcia announced that Long Beach would be teaming up with Los Angeles County to apply to enter a “fast track” to the next stage of reopening Long Beach. The mayor stated that the City and LA county believe that combining their efforts will help strengthen their proposal to the State.

Long Beach is applying for the next phase of reopening Mayor Garcia announced today that Long Beach would be teaming with the County of Los Angeles to qualify to enter the next stage of reopening the city.

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Long Beach hospitals begin experimental convalescent plasma therapy for COVID-19 Page 7

In the most recent COVID-19 live stream, City officials discussed the latest number of cases, changes to the local health order and how Long Beach is preparing to move into the next reopening stage.

COVID-19 On Wednesday, May 27, Kel-

ly Colopy, Director of the Long Beach Health and Human Services, announced that the City is reporting 1,666 positive cases of the coronavirus in Long Beach.

Colopy also stated that out of this number, 1,184 patients have recovered from the disease.

However, the City is also reporting six new deaths since yesterday, bringing the total number of casualties to 81.

Of this number, Colopy stated

that 62 of the deaths are linked to long-term care facilities, but that the City sees improvement.

“We’ve seen a lot of different long-term care facilities where we have not seen any additional cases,” Colopy said. “They’re doing a great job with us and we’re doing everything we can to make sure that we continue to improve the conditions and to ensure that see COVID-19 page 5

LBUSD to assess combination of in-person and online learning for 2020-2021 school year

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As students begin to close their school books for the summer, questions of what the 20202021 school year will look like during the COVID-19 pandemic continue to arise.

While some parents aren’t ready to send students back to an on-site learning environment, others believe students are experiencing valuable learning losses under distance learning.

Third district councilmember Suzie A. Price sent a letter to the Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) last week, which encouraged the district to work with parents of LBUSD students to find a safe way to reintegrate students into an on-site learning environment.

“Students are experiencing significant learning losses as well as missed activities,” Price said in an Instagram post accompanied by the letter. “These missed learning and growth op-

portunities also include essential socialization and exposure to Long Beach’s diversity of cultures, viewpoints, and experiences.”

In a statement to the Signal Tribune, Price’s Chief of Staff Jack Cunningham said that the councilmember is mindful that the district has a lot of different considerations when it comes to a decision on reintegrating students into on-site learning. see LBUSD page 6

Due to COVID-19 physical-distancing requirements, the Signal Hill City Council met virtually by video conference for its regularly scheduled May 26 meeting.

Among other agenda items, the council heard a COVID-19 update and approved participating in a free lunch program for Signal Hill students during the summer.

Summer lunches The council approved the city providing free weekday lunches for Signal Hill students during the summer.

Signal Hill will partner with the City of Long Beach in administering the California Department of Education’s Summer Food Service Program from June 15 to Aug. 21.

A full-time staff member from the Community Services Department will distribute lunches to students at Signal Hill Park each weekday. The program extends the City’s free school-lunch program that ends June 12.

Community Services Director Ali Mancini said Signal Hill served 80 to 100 lunches per day last summer, 60 of them going to participants of the City’s Summer Day Camp program. see SH COUNCIL page 2

Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, L.A. County has shut down all bars & restaurants, with the exception of pick-up and delivery.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer take-out at this time. So, we will be temporarily closing our doors until the crisis is over.

Stay safe and healthy!

We look forward to seeing you all very soon!

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By comparison, Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) is currently serving 7,000 school lunches per day, Mancini said.

Though Signal Hill will likely not offer its day-camp this summer due to LA County Health Department pandemic restrictions, Mancini said there is still a need for the free meals for students aged one year to 18 years old.

“Given the economic impact of the pandemic, it is likely that demand for the lunch-service program throughout the community will increase,” Mancini said.

The program does not cap the total number of meals it delivers, but participants need to place their orders by the previous program day, Mancini said.

After the program drops off the meals, the city-staff member will administer and deliver them at the park, Mancini said. Participants will pick up meals in “graband-go” style, with staff implementing cleaning and sanitizing procedures.

Long Beach staff will train

Signal Hill staff in developing a social-distancing plan at the site.

The City is also working with Long Beach to see if it can create a drive-through pick-up option.

Other business In other business, Mayor Robert Copeland presented two proclamations– one to retiring LBUSD Superintendent Christopher Steinhauser, who was not present at the meeting, and another proclamation marking May 22 as Harvey Milk Day. He also announced that the City needed a community volunteer for its Sustainable City Committee (SCC).

More than one council member praised Steinhauser’s over 40 years of service– 18 as superintendent– bringing innovation and excellence to the district. They noted that he cared for each individual student while narrowing overall performance gaps.

“Congratulations, Mr. Steinhauser,” Copeland said. “What you’ve done means a lot to us.”

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Day while Deputy City Manager Scott Charney showed a May 22 video of the City raising the LGBTQ Pride flag on three municipal flagpoles– at City Hall, the police station and library.

The flags will continue to fly through the end of next month to commemorate June as Pride Month for the LGBTQ community, Charney said.

He noted that the council had adopted a resolution in May 2019 to display the Pride flag annually. It then adopted a wider policy last October to also display other commemorative flags below the City’s flag.

The next commemorative flag the City will display will recognize the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in August, Charney said.

Copeland announced that the City is seeking a community volunteer to join its SCC. Interested residents or business representatives in Signal Hill can apply by June 12 through the City’s website at cityofsignalhill. org.

The SCC will interview qualified candidates at its next meeting on July 7 at 6pm.

“The committee advises the City Council and acts as community liaison on environmental issues and policy,” Copeland said.

COVID-19 City Manager Hannah Shin-Heydorn reported to the council that LA County continues to face an increasing number of coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and fatalities.

“Signal Hill now has 25 cases as of May 26,” she said.

“We are all still vulnerable to COVID-19,” Shin-Heydorn said.

“We still need to practice physical distancing, hand-washing and wearing cloth face-coverings to protect ourselves and those around us.”

Councilmember Keir Jones noted that the number of cases depends on how many are taking the tests. Early numbers may have been undercounted, he noted.

Though Governor Gavin Newsom has allowed the state to move further into Phase 2 of his reopening plan by allowing more businesses to open statewide, Signal Hill takes its direction from LA County Health and Human Services, which is not allowing the full extent of openings due to its still-growing caseload, Shin-Heydorn said.

Jones said that it would be ideal

if all counties opened at the same time to prevent those who live in LA County to go elsewhere for services that remain closed.

“It’s really going to defeat the whole purpose of stay at home at that point,” he said.

As of May 26, the County is allowing faith-based organizations to open their doors, though at only 25% of building capacity or a maximum of 100 people, whichever is lower, Shin-Heydorn said.

All retail stores can also now open, though only at 50% of capacity, she said. Flea markets, swap meets and drive-in movie theaters may also open, as well as pools, hot tubs and saunas that are part of multi-unit residences and homeowner’s associations.

Beach bike-paths are also now open, Shin-Heydorn said. Parks, public trails, beaches for active recreation and community gardens have already been open, as have grocery stores, farmer’s markets and food banks.

Pet-food stores, animal clinics and pet daycares are also open, as well as hardware and building-supply stores, she said.

Health services are also open, including medical clinics, hospitals, dental clinics, physical-therapy and chiropractor offices, optometrists and mental-health providers.

Beach piers remain closed, however, as do recreation and community centers, basketball and volleyball courts, baseball and soccer fields, youth sports leagues and summer camps, Shin-Heydorn said.

Personal services such as nail salons, tattoo parlors and fitness studios also remain closed, as do in-person-only restaurants and bars and wineries that do not serve food for delivery or pickup.

Though the City’s facilities remain closed, Shin-Heydorn said its services are still available.

“We’re still open for business and we’re still available to help,” she said.

Shin-Heydorn further noted that the City has posted information on its website at cityofsignalhill.org for how to manage anxiety and stress during the continuing lockdown.

She advised maintaining a routine that included eating healthily and exercising, plus rest and relaxation. She also suggested staying connected with family, friends and neighbors and reaching out for help when needed.

Testing tale City Clerk Carmen Brooks told the council of her experience testing positive for COVID-19 in order to highlight the need for better procedures.

After taking the test at Long Beach City College on May 2, Brooks said she didn’t get a call with the results until May 8.

Though she quarantined herself after that and remained asymptomatic, Brooks questioned the amount of time between taking the test and receiving her results because during that period she’d held a neighbor’s child and contacted someone working at her house who has an elderly parent.

“If people in the White House can get tested two or three times a day and get immediate results, we need that as well,” Brooks said. “It took me six days to know I was positive.” ​ Brooks also questioned the physical- and mental-health resources available to those who test positive.

“I felt embarrassed and I felt like I had this ‘scarlet letter,’” Brooks said of her emotional reaction to receiving her results. “I didn’t want to tell anyone.”

She said she first received her positive result by email rather than a phone call, and then a subsequent phone call gave her the results in an unsympathetic way.

“It was devoid of emotion,” Brooks said of the call.

She also said she didn’t know what to do after receiving her results.

Since she is a veteran, Brooks contacted Veteran’s Affairs (VA), who called her every day during her quarantine, she said.

But Brooks expressed concern for those who are symptomatic and don’t have resources such as the VA. She also said those who test positive need to connect in a spiritual way to someone who can offer hope.

“I was asymptomatic,” Brooks said. “But that did not lessen my need for services and support around this.”

The next Signal Hill City Council meeting will be a budget workshop on May 28 at 6pm. It’s next regular meeting will take place virtually on Tuesday, June 9 at 7pm. For information on accessing and participating in both meetings, visit the council’s webpage at www.cityofsignalhill. org/79/City-Council.

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SERVPRO cleaning specialist in Long Beach recommends four key things to look for as businesses reopen For the past several months, people across the country have been sheltering at home to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. It is no surprise that many consumers are now nervous about rejoining their communities and reentering public spaces. A recent nationally recognized survey reported that 89% of consumers were hesitant about visiting a brick-and-mortar business and 40% cited cleanliness as a top concern.

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our definition of clean.

As the country slowly begins to reopen, local professional cleaning specialist Henry Sonboli from SERVPRO of Northwest Long Beach notes four things people should look for when they reenter their community to help ensure they are stepping into a healthy environment.

1. Look for signs of clean.

When you first walk into a building, you should immediately take inventory of whether the space has been cleaned recently. A clean space should be free of visible dirt and trash. Fingerprints on doors and windows and stains on countertops and tables may indicate a relaxed attitude towards cleaning. High-touch surfaces should be disinfected regularly. Oftentimes, you can

smell a freshly cleaned facility.

Standalone sanitation stations are a good sign that preventing the spread of germs is a priority.

You may notice physical signage stating when the space was last cleaned, who is servicing the facility, or details of a regular cleaning regimen. Many businesses are also hanging signage to remind guests and employees of proper social distancing standards.

2. What adjustments have staff made?

Everyone has a responsibility to stop the spread of the coronavirus. The staff of retail businesses, restaurants, or community centers should be properly trained in CDC-approved cleaning methods. If employees are not using proper techniques or products, it might be because of a lack of proper training. Likewise, look for staff who are wearing gloves and masks and who are practicing safe distancing when interacting with customers. It is obvious when the business is not protecting its employees. People should come before profits.

3. What adjustments has the business made to the physical space?

Many businesses and facilities have made physical changes

to their buildings to help reduce the risk of spreading illness. The business may adjust the traffic flow of patrons to prevent congested areas. Contactless pointsof-sale are becoming more common, and many businesses are constructing barriers between employees and guests. Some are even adding markers on floors to indicate safe distances. One good way to help prevent the spread of infection is to reduce the number of touch points, such as propping doors open and opening windows to increase airflow. Some businesses are going a step further and reducing the number of guests allowed inside the space at one time.

4. Does it look like business as usual?

In the same way that the country changed following 9/11, what we once knew as normal may change forever. If a facility is still operating in the way it did before the coronavirus pandemic, there is a good chance the managers or staff are not taking the illness seriously and are not prioritizing the health of their employees and guests. Many have reduced their hours of operation or offered times when they are open only for at-risk individuals, such as senior citizens or those who are immune-compromised. Before step-

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ping out of your door, check the company’s social media pages or their website for communications about their hours and the steps they are taking to protect patrons.

These locations should be following federal, state, and local mandates with regard to safety.

Reopening America requires

all of us to move forward together by practicing social distancing and other daily habits to help reduce the risk of exposure to the coronavirus.

Henry Sonboli Owner of SERVPRO of Northwest Long Beach

LETTERS, EMAILS, WEBSITE COMMENTS AND STATEMENTS Yolanda, it seems that you never had to endure hardship in your life. What a blessing that must be! I’d like to inform you that this “fool” had been crawling for hours as stated by police who had previously visited him to take him out of the street. Is one life worth more than another? Do drinking and drugs justify a tragic death??

Why wasn’t he taken away from the street if he was most likely not sober? Why was he left to face a painful death? Regardless of whether or not the person thought they hit a box, there was a camera a few yards from where he was where the police had the ability to keep an eye on him had they thought his life was worth more than the alcohol and drugs he may or may not have taken.

Geo Silva Website Comment In response to: Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run accident in Long Beach Sorry for the family’s loss. I’ve dealt with Mike in the past a handful of times. He was a pretty straight up dude and helped me when I needed it. The last time I saw him was about the time Eric passed away and I could remember feeling his pain when he talked about it. Now the motorcycle community and his loved ones are feeling that same pain. He is missed.

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Changes to the Health Order Mayor Robert Garcia also announced changes to the City’s public health order for offices, small retailers and places of worship.

“And so today, […] we’re currently putting out our new health order that will allow houses of worship, allow retail shopping, allow offices across the city [to open],” Garcia said.

Under the health order, these locations will be open to the public but must follow social-distancing procedures and limit the number of customers in a store at one time.

According to the health order, places of worship and shops will only be allowed to fill to 50 percent capacity and must maintain a six-foot distance at all times.

Additionally, these locations must disinfect and clean.

The mayor also asked for residents attending services to avoid sharing prayer books, hymnbooks or other items when close.

Offices will be allowed to open, but Garcia encouraged businesses to continue working from home if possible.

“If offices are telecommuting, now, we encourage that to continue,” Garcia said. “We think that’s a healthy way to keep folks safe and to keep the economy working. So telecommute if you can, but offices can begin to open.”

The Next Phase Along with the new health order, Mayor Garcia also announced that Long Beach is teaming up with the County of Los Angeles to apply for a fast-track to reopen the City.

“The good news is and I wanted to announce today that […]

Long Beach has submitted a fast track variance application with the state of California,” Garcia announced.

To approve its chances of success, the City of Long Beach has teamed up with the County to strengthen its case for reopening.

Garcia stated that this is because both the County and the City have reached the health markers set by the State, but that the numbers look more positive by combining Long Beach and Los Angeles County.

“We in Long Beach have done some really great work as it relates to health preparedness– and so has LA County,” Garcia said.

“In some areas, they’re doing just a little better than us, and others we’re doing just a little better than that. But combined, we meet all the criteria that are required to the State to move forward.”

According to the mayor, the City hopes to have an answer in 24-48 hours and make an announcement on Friday.

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Under the new ordinance, renters would have until July 31, 2021, to repay any suspended rent.

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To help residents still impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Long Beach City Council voted to approve an extension of its rent freeze.

On Tuesday, May 26, in a special meeting held by teleconference, the council hosted a joint meeting with the Long Beach Housing Authority to vote on two measures with the intent of helping renters.

The first vote was a unanimous vote to temporarily suspend the termination of the Housing Assistance Payments from March 4 to July 31, 2020.

Next, the city council voted in favor of an emergency ordinance that temporarily prohibits the eviction of tenants who are unable to pay due to a loss of income from the health crisis.

Under the new ordinance, renters will now be able to ask for a suspension of rent from their landlord or agent if they can provide proof that they are unable to pay due to COVID-19.

The reason for non-payment can include job loss, a cut in work hours, loss of business income, or out-of-pocket medical expenses.

If a tenant can prove they are unable to pay for these reasons, they cannot be evicted for non-payment of rent between March 4, 2020, through July 31, 2020.

However, the new ordinance also includes new exemptions for tenants and sub-tenants that are multi-national companies or have more than 500 employees– who will have to repay any back rent by November 2020.

The new extension also pro-

vides additional time for tenants to repay any rent missed while the City’s Safer-at-home order is in effect.

The original deadline for repayment was set for November 2020, but under the new ordinance, renters will have until July 31, 2021, to repay any suspended rent.

As the ordinance stands now, it does not include a repayment plan for tenants. Still, Rich Anthony, the deputy city attorney, stated that his department expects to have various options for the City Council to vote on soon.

In his comments, Mayor Robert Garcia asked residents to reach out and provide their input on the repayment plan before it goes to vote.

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Signed: Solomon Muth. The registrant has not begun to use this fictitious business name. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on May 19, 2020. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Pub. The Signal Tribune: May 29 & June 5, 12, 19, 2020.

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This business is conducted by: an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signed: Anthony A. Arvizu. The registrant has begun to use this fictitious business name. The registrant began using this fictitious business name in April, 2003. This statement was filed with the county clerk of Los Angeles County on May 20, 2020. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or

TST6243 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, the City Council of the City of Signal Hill, California, will conduct a public hearing via video/teleconference at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following: ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF CUP 97-03 SIGNAL HILL PETROLEUM INC. (SHP) HAS A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) FOR SEVEN CONSOLIDATED DRILL SITES IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS ACROSS THE CITY. THE CUP IS SET TO EXPIRE ON JUNE 30, 2020. EXTENDING THE CUP TO JUNE 30, 2021, WILL ALLOW SHP TO CONTINUE OIL PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES WHILE PLANS FOR A LONG-TERM RENEWAL CONTINUE. CONSOLIDATED DRILL SITE LOCATIONS: 1.

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East of N. Olive Avenue, at Gateway retail center (3051 California Avenue).

Southeast corner of E. Spring Street and Orange Avenue (1251 E. 29th Street).

North of E. Willow Street, south of E. 27th Street, between Walnut and Gardena Avenues.

Southwest of Junipero Avenue and Combellack Drive, behind Home Depot.

South of Combellack Drive, west of Temple Avenue.

South of E. 20th Street, between Redondo and Obispo Avenues.

South of Grant Street, between Redondo and Obispo Avenues

Applicant: Signal Hill Petroleum Inc. Recommendation: Staff is recommending approval with conditions.

AN INITIAL STUDY AND MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION 9/18/97 (1) for the subject CUP was approved and certified by the City Council under Resolution 98-06-4831 in 1998. On October 1, 2002, an Amended CUP 97-03 and Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration 8/12/02 (1), were approved for a term of ten years and certified by the City Council under Resolution 375-09-02. In accordance with California Code of Regulations Section 15162 no subsequent Negative Declaration is required for the extension of CUP 97-03 in that no changes to the previously approved project are proposed. The Mitigated Negative Declaration, as well as material relevant to CUP 97-03, may be inspected by the public. Please contact the Community Development Department at (562) 989-7340 for more information.

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are hereby invited to participate in this public hearing to present written information, express their opinions, or otherwise present evidence on the above matter.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GOVERNOR’S EXECUTIVE ORDER N-2920 to “stay at home” to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus, you are encouraged to participate and provide comments during the workshop in one of the following ways: • You may participate via teleconference by calling (408) 638-0968 on the date and time of the meeting, using meeting number 825-8527-9319 and password 347131; • You may participate via Zoom by typing in Zoom.us. Click on Join A Meeting, and enter the following meeting number 825-8527-9319 and use password 347131; or • You may submit comments no later than 5pm on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, by email to cdoan@cityofsignalhill.org, or by mail to the attention of Colleen Doan, 2175 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill, CA, 90755, and your comments will be read into record.

IF YOU WISH TO LEGALLY challenge any action taken by the City on the above matter, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City prior to or at the public hearing.

FURTHER INFORMATION on this item may be obtained by emailing Colleen Doan, Community Development Director, at cdoan@cityofsignalhill.org or calling (562) 989-7344.

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“The details of what would need to happen to ensure safety is something she defers to the school board on, but as a parent and a policymaker in the city, she will always make herself available to facilitate any community forums on the topic,” Cunningham said.

He added, “As this is a very robust national and statewide topic of discussion, she has been asked to weigh-in on the topic and has consistently reported to her residents that she defers to Long Beach Unified to come up with the best plan, which hopefully involves some sort of safe and prudent phasing-in of school this fall.”

The LBUSD has begun releasing some details of what can be expected come fall.

In a YouTube video sent to families last week, Dr. Jill Baker, Deputy Superintendent of Schools for LBUSD, gave an update on planning in preparation for the 2020 school year.

“Planning for next year and future years involves developing approaches to learning that have never existed in LBUSD before and doing so with a potential 10% reduction to our district budget, which is approximately $70 million,” Dr. Baker said in the video.

One of the innovative approaches being considered according to Baker, is a blended learning opportunity that will allow students to choose a combination of in-person and online learning.

“Our aim is to bring as many students back to school as is safely possible.

It has been well recognized that not only are K-12 students different in their needs for learning than college students but also see LBUSD page 7

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Long Beach hospitals begin experimental convalescent plasma therapy for COVID-19 Kristen Farrah Naeem Staff Writer

MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children and Women’s Hospital Long Beach are among the four MemorialCare hospitals treating coronavirus patients with transfusions of plasma from individuals who have already recovered as part of the federal Expanded Access Program to treat COVID-19.

Convalescent plasma therapy refers to giving patients with severe and life-threatening cases of COVID-19 transfusions of plasma from donors who have already recovered from the virus. Plasma from donors who have fully recovered from COVID-19 may contain antibodies that can help infected patients fight off the disease, according to the Expanded Access Program’s website.

The Food and Drug Administration has not approved any drugs for the treatment of COVID-19, and convalescent plasma therapy provides a drug free alternative.

However, the treatment is still experimental and rates of success in patients are not yet known. “There is no doubt that nationwide, the medical community is working hard to develop evidence-based SARS-COV-2 treatment solutions. I am proud that my hospital is a part of this endeavor,� David Michalik, DO, pediatric infectious disease specialist at MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital

Long Beach said in a press release. “Convalescent plasma has gained considerable traction as a treatment option in SARS-COV-2 infected patients. I remain hopeful that studies will show its use can improve outcomes for those fighting this infection.�

Fatal COVID-19 symptoms include acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and organ failure.

There have currently been 1,605 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Long Beach. There have been 75 fatalities in the city due to the virus, while 1,150 residents have recovered already and 65 are currently hospitalized.

The MemorialCare research team, led by Emanuel Ferro, MD, of Long Beach Medical Center, will collect and provide data for the Expanded Access Program while providing convalescent plasma therapy to critically ill COVID-19 patients.

MemorialCare’s Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley and Saddleback Medical Center in Laguna Hills are the other two participating MemorialCare hospitals.

The four hospitals combined have treated 17 COVID-19 patients using convalescent plasma therapy, according to a May 14 press release by MemorialCare.

The Mayo Clinic will lead the program while working closely with other medical, industry, academic and government partners.

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having students in school creates the best opportunity for our families to get back to work,�

Baker said.

Additionally, as reintegration to on-site learning is being contemplated, there will be an expectation of social distancing in classrooms. Large group gatherings such as assemblies, activities and events will not be taking place as advised.

According to Baker, surveys have been sent to teachers, parents and students to evaluate their experiences with distance learning.

In order to incorporate multiple perspectives and a lived experience into future plans, the findings of the surveys will be reviewed by re-opening task forces.

Baker also revealed in the

video that the re-opening task forces will be expanding in the following weeks and will include members of the teacher, classified employees and management associations respectively. “This work will require that we continue to collaborate well into the days of summer, continually assessing and reassessing our plans and maintaining close contact with our local health officials,� the deputy superintendent of schools said.

Ultimately, the district will determine the ability for students to return to on-site learning based on the direction of California Gov. Gavin Newsom and the local health department.

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Two of MemorialCare’s Long Beach locations have been using convalescent plasma therapy to treat COVID-19 patients as part of the national Expanded Access Program.

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According to the Mayo Clinic, the likelihood of contracting COVID-19 from convalescent plasma therapy has not been tested yet. Medical professionals believe the possibility of contracting an infection from the therapy is low because the plasma donors have already fully recovered.

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transfusion of plasma from patients that have recovered from COVID-19 infection may provide an additional valuable therapeutic option for our patients.�

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Safety is the bus way to get back out there.

After a couple months of hitting the brakes, we know you can’t wait to rediscover the amazing local businesses, restaurants and outdoor spaces that make Long Beach so great.

While you adjust to new routines and new behaviors, Long Beach Transit has been preparing for the road back with the latest safety measures to protect you when you venture out again.

See how we’re keeping you safe and learn what you can do to help at ridelbt.com/basics