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Impact of coronavirus on Malibu
Stats and Information
Confirmed cases in LA County: 2,136 | California: 4,643 | Nation: 122,653 | World: 634,835
Cases by age (nationally)**: 85+: 6% | 65-84: 25% | 55-64: 18% | 45-64: 18% | 20-44: 29% | 0-19: 5%
Of 508 Americans hospitalized as of March 16: 85+: 9% | 65-84: 36% | 55-64: 18% | 20-44: 20% | <20: <1%
Deaths from disease in LA County: 37 | California: 101 | Nation: 2,112 | World: 29,957
Mortality rate by age (nationally)**: 85+: 10-27% | 65-84: 3-11%; |55-64: 1-3% | 20-54: <1% | <20: no fatalities reported
(Information last updated 8:15 p.m. Sunday, March 29, and provided by local, national and global health departments)
**Through March 16 via CDC
Local News
March 28: Officials urge prudence as coronavirus scams appear
March 27: Zero confirmed cases in Malibu, as county reports five more deaths
March 27: How Malibu High is adjusting to new normal: A Q&A with Principal Patrick Miller
March 27: Farmers market trudges on with slight modifications
March 26: As testing ramps up, LA County officials announce largest case hike
March 26: City donates surplus of N95 masks to local medical facilities
March 25: Restaurant roundup amid dine-in shutdown
March 25: 'It really hurts': Sharks coaches talk about suspended seasons
March 25: Malibu Search and Rescue remains operational
March 24: County announces its first youth death from COVID-19
March 24: Malibu Under Dogs gather, deliver goods to homebound residents
March 24: School district modifies meal-pickup hours
March 24: Malibu Little League counting on 'a long rain delay'
March 24: With forced cancellation of St. Patrick's Day show, MAHMA makes virtual debut
March 23: Boys and Girls Club stays put to care for Malibu community members of all ages
March 22: As public crowds Malibu, City issues mobile alert and authorities close parks, trails
March 22: Now 4 dead in LA County from coronavirus
March 20: Health inspectors reportedly keeping tabs on nonessential businesses ordered to shut down
March 19: Two more Pepperdine students — including one on Malibu campus — test positive
March 19: LA County's Safe At Home order adds more closures, limitations
March 19: 34-yr-old is second coronavirus death in county; 40 more county cases announced
March 19: County DA warns of opportunistic scams related to coronavirus
March 19: School Board meeting to stream via Zoom
March 17: Facing 'severe blood shortage,' Red Cross urges donations
March 17: Continuation of social distancing recommended as 50 new cases confirmed in county
March 16: SMMUSD closure to last at least five weeks, including spring break
March 16: Still no confirmed cases in Malibu, but 94 for LA County
March 16: City convenes to issue emergency proclamation
March 16: City, SMMUSD to meet amid local emergency
March 16: Animal care centers close; animal control still taking welfare, safety calls
March 16: Nearby MUSE School uses lessons learned from Woolsey Fire
March 15: Pepperdine athletic seasons come to abrupt end
March 14: SMMUSD closures extended; meals available for pickup starting Tuesday, March 17
March 13: SMMUSD closes Friday, Monday; More Malibu-related developments
March 12: Library programs canceled through March
March 12: Caffe Luxxe open, but loosens sick leave policy
March 12: Refunds to be issued for select Pepperdine events
March 11: Pepperdine students to leave campus, take online classes for rest of school year
March 11: County announces first virus-related death; City events in March canceled or postponed
March 11: General fans not allowed at Pepperdine home games
March 9: 'Community transmission' believed to be responsible for new case in LA County
March 5: Coronavirus count in LA County climbs to 13; Malibu council to hear from public health official
March 3: From the Editor: A wealth of information for those who want it
March 2: Public Health officials: Coronavirus risk remains low in LA County
Feb. 24: Point Magu naval base eyed as quarantine site
Feb. 3: With coronavirus threat looming, Pepperdine suspends Shanghai program
Jan. 26: 'No immediate threat' to public as first case of coronavirus hits LA County
Resources
GIVE OR RECEIVE HELP
• Food Assistance: Manna Conejo Valley Food Bank (Thousand Oaks) | Pepperdine | West Valley Food Pantry (Woodland Hills)
• Local COVID-19 information: City of Malibu | County of Los Angeles
LEARNING AT HOME
• Educational relief packs by grade
• Imagineering In A Box: Disney 32-video learning program
FUN AT HOME
• Make Your Own: Playdough | Bunny Slime | Tin Can Windsocks | Marble Run | Clothespin Catapult | Lunch sack kites
• Listen to Olaf read a children's book every day
• Movement and Mindfulness videos
TALKING CORONAVIRUS AT HOME
• Comics to explain COVID-19 to children
• Talking to your kids abour the coronavirus
• Speaking out against racism related to the coronavirus
• Coronavirus lesson plan (Grades 3-5, 6-8)
MEDICAL RESOURCES
• Medical Authorities: World Health Organization | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) | California Department of Public Health | LA County Department of Public Health