Long Beach declares health emergency as officials prepare for possible coronavirus spread

Long Beach declared a local health emergency because of the possible spread of the coronavirus to the city, officials announced Wednesday morning, March 4.
There are currently no confirmed conoravirus cases in Long Beach, health officials said.
“We are prepared and continue to plan to address any possible spread of the coronavirus,” Mayor Robert Garcia said in a statement. “We continue to take proactive measures that will protect, treat and care for our residents, especially th