City Confirms Six New COVID-19 Cases

City officials reported six new cases of the Coronavirus and no additional deaths on Wednesday.

So far 943 Pasadena residents have been infected by the virus leading to 83 deaths.

The new numbers came after days of protests across the country in opposition to the death of a man in Minnesota.

Many experts believe that the rallies and vigils in honor of George Floyd could cause an increase in cases.

Meanwhile, the protests and violence forced bsusinesses to close just as they received the green light to open.

According to a county press release, the current Safer at Work and in the Community Health Officer Order allows for in-person dining at restaurants and hair salons to reopen once the establishments are able to implement the required distancing and infection control directives. The Health Officer Order specifically requires businesses to follow the COVID-19 infection control protocols. Restaurant and hair salon owners and operators must complete and implement these protocols prior to reopening. Brewpubs, breweries, bars, pubs, craft distilleries, and wineries that do not offer sit-down, dine-in meals are still required to remain closed. Higher-risk businesses remain closed.