COVID-19 Resource Updates
For up-to-date COVID-19 status, click here to link to the County of Los Angeles Public Health website.
California is now early in Stage 2 of the reopening process, meaning curbside pickup retail, manufacturing and logistics sites can open. These lower-risk workplaces must follow state-issued industry guidelines to ensure a safe reopening. This includes performing a detailed risk assessment, implementing disinfecting protocols and physical distancing guidelines and training employees on how to limit the spread of COVID-19.
This week, Governor Newsom announced that California has administered over 1 million COVID-19 tests, averaging more than 35,000 tests daily. To increase testing capacity even further, the California Department of Consumer Affairs and the California State Board of Pharmacy issued a waiver to soon make testing available in pharmacies.
LA County has expanded its Safer at Home order indefinitely beyond the original May 15 expiration date. The new order will allow for all retail locations to open for curbside pickup – except for those at indoor shopping centers. The manufacturers that supply those retailers can also open but must clearly post the safety measures they are taking to meet County guidelines. Although the new order does not have an expiration date, there will be modifications in the coming weeks and months to slowly ease restrictions. For updates on what is opening and when, visit covid19.lacounty.gov/recovery.
Additional Resources
Drive-up COVID-19 testing sites are open throughout LA County. Go to covid19.lacounty.gov/testing to register for a test.
Many LA County trails reopened last weekend. In order to keep our trails open, we must abide by the COVID-19 protocols in place to prevent the spread of the virus. These include wearing face coverings, maintaining 6 feet of social distance and avoiding group gatherings. For more information on trail reopenings, visit trails.lacounty.gov or download the Trails LA County App. To check the status of beaches, golf courses and trails, use this interactive map.
Businesses that are reopening must follow public health protocols to keep patrons and employees safe. To report a violation, call 888-700-9995.
The eviction moratorium in LA County has been extended to June 30th and will be reevaluated on a month-to-month basis. This applies to any city in LA County that does not have its own eviction moratorium order. For more information, visit dcba.lacounty.gov/noevictions.
If you are a renter or property owner in need of relief, click here to learn about available rent relief programs from the LA County Development Authority.
California has created a new “Medi-Nurse” line for Medi-Cal patients without a health care plan. If this applies to you, please call 1-877-409-9052 (line is open 24/7) for help with COVID-19 or other general health concerns.
For the first time in California history, every registered voter in the state will receive a mail-in ballot ahead of the November election. Take a look at this press release to learn more about Governor Newsom’s executive order to ensure every Californian can vote safely in the 2020 general election.
Paid Family Leave is expanding by two weeks in California. If your leave begins on or after July 1, 2020, you may be eligible for up to eight weeks of benefits. Go to Californiapaidfamilyleave.com for more.
If you own a small business and need financial relief because of COVID-19, go to the SBA website for more information on available loans.
To see if you are eligible for an Economic Impact Payment or to check the status of that payment, visit irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments and take a look at these updated FAQs.
If you are a LA County resident in need of food support, go to covid19.lacounty.gov/get-support.
Other credible resources:
CD5 COVID-19 Resources: http://www.councilmemberpaulkoretz.com/covid-19-news
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health: http://ph.lacounty.gov/
City of LA Emergency Coronavirus Info: https://corona-virus.la/
Visit the Los Angeles County website: http://lacounty.gov/covid19
Center for Disease Control: https://www.cdc.gov/
Los Angeles Unified School District: https://achieve.lausd.net
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority: https://www.lahsa.org
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