First LW fatality has been reported

COVID-19 UPDATE

Please be advised that notification has been received that a resident of Seal Beach Leisure World has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus and has subsequently passed away at the hospital.

There is currently no information as to the source that exposed the resident to the virus, but it is GRF’s understanding that the authorities will investigate further through contact tracing.

GRF considered whether or not to advise the residents of Leisure World out of concern that doing so could cause heightened anxiety.

This notice is provided with an abundance of caution. GRF has also elected (and is required) to maintain the confidentiality of the identity of the resident and to respect his/her family’s privacy.

GRF reminds all occupants of the community to practice social distancing and to comply with all local government and state mandates and recommendations, including those directing “all individuals living in the state of California to stay home or at their place of residence except as needed to maintain continuity of operations of the federal critical infrastructure sectors….”

Each person is responsible for ensuring his or her own safety through proper social distancing and sheltering at home, whenever possible.

Please maintain a safe distance from others, wear face masks when outside your home, be mindful of any surfaces you come into contact with, and practice good hand washing.

Additional information regarding COVID-19 may be found on the California Department of Public Health website: cdph.ca.gov/covid19.

GRF thanks the residents of Leisure World Seal Beach for their continuing cooperation during these trying times and wishes you all good health as our community works together to help stop the spread of the virus.

—from the Golden Rain Foundation