City officials report 2 new deaths, 29 new cases linked to COVID-19 in Long Beach

by Stephanie Rivera May 24, 2020May 24, 2020

In this April 11, 2020 file photo, people walk and shop along Second Street in Long Beach. Photo by Stephen Carr.

Long Beach health officials reported 2 new deaths and 29 new cases linked to COVID-19 on Sunday as restrictions loosened during Memorial Day weekend.

Sunday’s figures bring the number of confirmed cases to 1,582 and a total of 73 deaths so far in Long Beach, according to the city’s database.

Officials said about 1,100 people have recovered from the coronavirus while a total of 67 people are currently hospitalized.

County officials reported 940 new cases of COVID-19 and 14 additional deaths, raising the county’s totals to 44,988 and 2,104 deaths.

Stephanie Rivera

Stephanie Rivera is the community engagement editor. Reach her at [email protected] or on Twitter at @StephRivera88.