, were once again available at clothing stores, bookstores, flower shops and other businesses previously deemed nonessential.
The reopening of the economy might be a hopeful indication of improvement in the fight against the coronavirus were it not for the fact that the COVID-19 death toll and confirmed case count of coronavirus infectionsL.A. County health officials on Monday confirmed 39 additional coronavirus-related deaths and 591 new cases. There have been 32,258 known infections in the county. Roughly 210,000 of 10 million residents have been tested, officials said.
There have also been 3,614 healthcare workers and first responders who have contracted the illness, Ferrer said. Twenty healthcare workers have died, including 14 who worked in skilled nursing or assisted living facilities. “It’s safer to stay at home. COVID-19 has not changed,” Ferrer told residents Monday, reminding the public that the virus remains easily transmissible and reiterating a warning that she and Gov. Gavin Newsom have maintained in recent weeks while preparing to slowly ease stay-at-home restrictions.
Ferrer reminded residents to maintain social distancing practices, wear face coverings while in public spaces and to regularly wash their hands.
SpeakerPelosi SenSchumer GavinNewsom Please slow down. You are re-opening too fast.