Ventura Is The Latest County To Close Offices To Public
By LAist
Published Mar 17, 2020 8:00 PM
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Ventura County became the latest to close down county government buildings to the public, starting tomorrow. The announcement came the same day the county announced six new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total in the county to nine
County CEO Mike Powers said:
“A threat like this requires bold action. We do not do it lightly. We need to do all we can to protect the public and our employees in the midst of this expanding public health crisis. Our departments will continue to provide essential services to our residents, but it is prudent to limit public access to our facilities at this time. We will continue to monitor the situation and urge the public to follow the guidance of the Public Health Department.”
Also closed:
All school districts
Libraries
Still open:
Airports
County hospitals
All first response and public safety services will continue
Home visits and other services to vulnerable populations will also continue to be provided.
Fentanyl and other drugs fuel record deaths among people experiencing homelessness in L.A. County. From 2019 to 2021, deaths jumped 70% to more than 2,200 in a single year.
