The Huntington Valley Healthcare Center said that 48 patients and 24 staff members have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Huntington Valley Healthcare Center describes itself as"the premier 24-hour skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in the city of Huntington Beach" on its website and says its staff are"highly trained and experienced in caring for high-acuity patients and infectious diseases similar to COVID-19."
Despite this, around 200 people gathered in Huntington Beach on Friday, according to ABC News, calling for stay-at-home measures imposed to curb the spread of the virus to be lifted. They included one" outside a Baskin Robbins store. CDC recommends wearing a cloth face covering in public where social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.
Wash hands after coughing or sneezing; when caring for the sick; before, during and after food preparation; before eating; after using the toilet; when hands are visibly dirty; and after handling animals or waste.Avoid touching your hands, nose and mouth. Do not spit in public.
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