We are living a reality that looks like something out of a science fiction movie, a reality that one day we will describe to our grandchildren, or that we will read in history books.
The pandemic has caused the closure of schools, universities, restaurants, and borders. Experts warn that numbers will continue to increase, since at the moment, the country does not have enough exams for everyone. Until the Trump Administration can solve the problem of lack of exams, the extent of the pandemic will not be known exactly.
To partially ease the uncertainty, we share the latest updates on cancellations and what can and cannot be accessed so far in California.
- Children's school. LAUSD has canceled all classes. Several schools are trying and testing alternatives so that children can continue learning. For example, teachers at Stonehurst Elementary in Sun Valley have been meeting with students digitally, through digital cameras, and the Zoom conference program.
Families who depend on the breakfasts, lunches, and dinners provided by LAUSD to feed their children can still pick up the food for free in 60 centers "Grab and Go”, Distributed throughout LA. To find the center closest to your home, you can visit: https://achieve.lausd.net/resources. These centers will be open between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. daily and two meals per child can be withdrawn. - Masses. The Archdiocese of LA suspended Masses since last Monday. In a statement, Archbishop José Gómez indicated that, after much reflection, prayers and consultations with priests and bishops, the Archdiocese made the decision to suspend them.
"I deeply regret that we are forced to suspend the Masses of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles," Gomez said in a statement. “What we do in church, we do it for love of God and for love of our brothers and sisters. We are taking this extraordinary step today out of love and concern for those in our families and communities who are most vulnerable to this deadly coronavirus. ”
For those interested in hearing the Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels you can visit: lacatholics.org/emergency - Special times for errands. Stores and supermarkets have taken various measures to address the fear of consumers who fear running out of supplies. For example, supermarkets Food For Less They only allow 10 to 12 people to buy at a time. Consumers wait online, out of the market, for their turn to enter.
Given the panic of some customers and the shortage of products, most markets have established a maximum purchase of two products at once, that is, you can only buy two bottles of milk, two breads, two packages of paper, and so with everything.
Another measure that supermarkets have taken is to open earlier (7:00 a.m. or 8:00 a.m.) to serve people over 65 years of age and those with physical or mental challenges, thus helping them procure the products they need. - No restaurants, no cinemas, no gyms. As of last Monday, Governor Gavin Newsom canceled operations at those locations. On the other hand, it is about motivating the population to order their meals from the establishments that deliver them, to support small businesses.
- Driver's licenses and vehicle registration. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has asked law enforcement for a special two-month extension for those whose driver's license or car registration has expired. Fines for cars parked on certain streets will also be suspended for the time being, during the days assigned for cleaning, as well as other parking rules will be temporarily relaxed. For more information, you can visit https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv
Capitol closed
Last Monday, state lawmakers assigned the record number of billion dollars from the budget to increase the capacity of hospitals. At the same time, lawmakers retreated to their homes for up to at least next April 13, when they will reconsider the move.
Coronavirus in numbers
- In all the country 5,613 cases and 94 deaths from coronavirus have been confirmed.
- Throughout California 12 deaths and 472 confirmed cases have been confirmed; while 11,740 people have isolated themselves to monitor their cases.
- Inside California, Santa Clara County has so far recorded 155 cases and 4 deaths, followed by The Angels, with 97 cases and 1 death. Sacrament has confirmed 40 cases and 2 deaths, orange county, 22 cases and that of Riverside, 15 cases and 3 deaths.
- Within Los Angeles County, 5 cases were registered in West Hollywood, Tarzana, Long Beach and Boyle Heights. While Granada Hills, Manhattan Beach, Encino and Santa Clarita reported three cases each. Inglewood, Torrance, Alhambra and Pasadena two cases of coronavirus each have been reported.
