This is the City of La Palma’s central location for local updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The City continues to closely monitor the coronavirus situation and is in regular communications with the County of Orange Healthcare Agency and other community partners.
Latest Updates
There is now laboratory evidence of community transmission, indicating that COVID-19 is likely spreading in Orange County.
Older adults (ages 65 and higher) as well as people who have serious, chronic medical conditions (like heart disease, diabetes and lung disease) are at higher risk for contracting COVID-19. These individuals should avoid crowds as much as possible as well cruise travel and non-essential air travel.
All residents should practice good health hygiene, which includes washing your hands, staying home if you are sick, avoiding close contact with people who are sick, and covering your cough or sneeze with a tissue or your sleeve (not hands).
Minimizing risk through social distancing whenever possible, which includes avoiding attendance at large gatherings (250 or more). Small gatherings should be limited to no more than 10 people and provide social distancing of six feet per person.
Maintain vigilance and personal readiness by being prepared if there is COVID-19 in your household or a disruption of daily activities.
If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, stay home. If you need to seek medical care, call your health care provider first so that appropriate precautions can be taken.
Impacts to the City of La Palma
Basic Precautions
Basic precautions are similar to avoiding the flu or the common cold.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick
- Clean and disinfect frequently-touched objects