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Several Los Angeles County beaches remain closed due to bacteria

A beach closure sign is seen in Long Beach. (City of Long Beach via Twitter)

Bacteria levels remain high at several Los Angeles County beaches, and officials are warning the public to stay out of the water.

Visitors should not swim, surf or play in ocean waters at the following sites, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health:

“These warnings have been issued due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last tested,” Public Health said.

Warnings for one beach, however, have recently been lifted. Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro has returned to acceptable water quality levels.

For information about beach closures, call 800-525-5662 or visit PublicHealth.LACounty.gov/Beach/.