By Sam Catanzaro
As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases continues to grow, including additional Santa Monica cases, local officials have put forward measures to increase healthcare capacity.
On Thursday, March 19 the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) confirmed 40 new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). This brings the total number of confirmed cases in the county to 231, including three in Santa Monica.
In addition, Public Health has confirmed four cases in Venice, four in Beverly Hills, three in Culver City, 13 in Brentwood, one in Mar Vista and two in West Los Angeles.
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