City of Ventura closes beaches, parks in response to COVID-19 outbreak
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VENTURA, Calif. - The City of Ventura announced on Saturday the closure of all parks and beaches until further notice due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
The beach and park closures include the Promenade, pier, and Wastewater Treatment Plant wildlife ponds.
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The County’s modified Stay Well at Home order asks community members to stay inside their homes, limiting all outside movement beyond what is necessary to take care of essential needs and ordering all non-essential businesses to close. Those orders also include restrictions against non-essential travel and gatherings.
“Closures like this are difficult to hear and hard to share as we navigate through significant changes brought on by COVID-19. Our beaches and parks are an integral part of our community and provide many resources for healthy activities,” said City Manager Alex McIntyre.
“As a City, we need to take extra precautionary steps to help protect the health and safety of our community members, first responders, and public health workers. The efforts and sacrifices we make now will help save the lives of people we know and love in the future.”
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In response to recent public health orders, the City of Ventura has taken a series of emergency actions in the fight against the spread of COVID-19, including proclaiming a “State of Emergency” on March 15, 2020. This proclamation included social distancing practices, cancellations of public events, closures of City facilities, and restrictions placed on bars, nightclubs, restaurants, movie theaters, gyms, and fitness centers, officials said.
Community members are reminded to follow the advice of County Public Health officials and stay home, wash your hands frequently, and practice social and physical distancing of 6-feet or more when conducting essential tasks.
For the latest updates on impacts to the City of Ventura, visit www.CityofVentura.ca.gov/COVID19.
For public health information and updates happening in Ventura County, visit www.VCEmergency.com.