Downey reaches unfortunate milestone with 100th coronavirus case

DOWNEY — Downey reached a milestone Saturday in its battle against Covid-19: its 100th diagnosis.

The case was one of 456 new coronavirus cases across all areas of L.A. County confirmed today by health officials.

There were also 25 new deaths; of those, 21 victims were over the age of 65.

Downey parks and the Downey Cemetery will be closed Sunday in an effort to keep people home.

"As people of different faiths come together this weekend, my thoughts and prayers are with all those who are experiencing loss, illness and distress associated with the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Barbara Ferrer, Director of Public Health.

“I want to thank all our faith leaders who are tending to the spiritual needs of their members and exercising creative ways to ensure fellowship from a physical distance. And I want to express my gratitude to all the people of LA County who are finding ways of observing their faith while staying safe at home.”