Face Covering Resources for Residents and Businesses
Special Enrollment-Period for Health Care Coverage due to COVID-19
Free, Same-Day COVID-19 Tests Available
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1. Heat Advisory
High temperatures have been forecast for many areas throughout LA County. As the Safer at Home Order remains in effect, the LA County Department of Public Health would like to remind everyone that precautions should be taken to avoid heat-related illness, especially by older adults, young children, outdoor workers, athletes, and people with a chronic medical condition, among others, who are especially sensitive to negative health impacts from extreme heat. Public Health offers the following recommendations during high temperatures:
Drink plenty of water and keep hydrated throughout the day.
If you must go out, plan your day to avoid going out during the hottest hours, and wear sunscreen. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothes, and bring a hat or umbrella with you.
Cars get very hot. Don't leave children or pets in cars, and call 911 if you see a child or pet in a car alone.
Beware of heat-related illness, like heat stroke and call 911 if you see these symptoms: high body temperature, vomiting, and pale and clammy skin.
Check on those at risk, like the sick, older adults, pregnant women, and children.
Avoid working out wearing face coverings or masks not intended for athletic purposes; this means avoiding contact with others while you work out.
Public Health and County partners are planning on ways to safely open cooling centers, if the need arises.
2. Tempted to go outdoors?
LA County urges you to continue practicing physical distancing during warm weather. Each time you leave your home, you are putting yourself and anyone near you at risk for contracting and spreading COVID-19. Today, Dr. Barbara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, Director of Public Health, noted that COVID-19 is currently the leading cause of death in the County. She stated, “So many in LA County are mourning people who have passed away from COVID-19. We are deeply sorry for your loss, and you are in our thoughts and prayers every day. On average, 44 people are dying each day from COVID-19. This is significantly higher than the five people who die each day from the flu and 31 people who die from coronary heart disease.”
Remaining indoors as the weather gets warmer in Los Angeles County can feel like a challenge. The following are some ways to keep busy and productive at home:
Find a furry friend: Foster a dog, cat or rabbit through Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control and save an orphaned animal.
Connect virtually with loved ones: There is no better time to call, text, or video chat loved ones to check in.
And last but not least, make a “crisis deal” with your family members. Take time to talk about what truly matters to each of you during the COVID-19 crisis, and clarify essential wants and needs. Set clear priorities for your family. When this kind of communication takes place, set kinds of principles are communicated, the practical day-to-day decisions that come later are easier.
3. Face Covering Resources for Residents and Businesses
A sampling of manufacturers selling face coverings is posted on the City’s website. The City is providing this list as a courtesy resource for the community, and by providing this information the City does not expressly or by implication endorse any of these vendors. Availability, in-stock, and shipping times may vary. This list is not comprehensive—there are many other companies and individuals selling face coverings online.
If you are a Culver City business that is producing face coverings or other personal protective equipment and would like to appear on this list, please email the City to be added to the list.
4. Special Enrollment-Period for Health Care Coverage due to COVID-19
Covered California has issued a special enrollment period for those impacted by income changes, reduced hours or lay off due to COVID-19. If the following circumstances apply to you, you may be eligible for health care coverage through Covered CA:
You’ve lost Medi-Cal coverage
You’ve lost your employer-sponsored coverage
Your COBRA coverage is exhausted
You are no longer eligible for student health coverage
Those without access to the Internet can call Covered CA's Service Center at (800) 300-1506 for assistance with determining eligibility and/or applying for health care coverage.
If you're not eligible for Covered CA health coverage, visit LA County's My Health LA (MHLA) website. MHLA is a no-cost health care program for individuals or families who do not have and cannot get health insurance. For assistance over the phone with MHLA, call (844) 744-6452 from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM (Monday through Friday).
5. Free, Same-Day COVID-19 Tests Available
Free same-day tests are available for all LA County residents, including Culver City residents. For the general public, testing is currently available only for people with symptoms, such as fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms can now book a same or next day appointment.
For certain critical front-line workers, testing is available even if you are not experiencing symptoms. Front line workers include: first responders, critical government personnel, health care professionals, and grocery workers. If you are not sure whether you qualify, ask your employer for further information.
Please know the following factors do not affect eligibility for a COVID-19 test:
6. Let's make a Culver City connection and talk soon. We’ll call YOU!
We want you to know that we are here for you. If you or another Culver City resident would like a check-in call for a quick chat, let us know. Our friendly City staff are making weekly phone calls to any residents 18 and older just to say “hi," see how you are doing, or offer information and resources. You don’t need a reason—we’ll call you. If you would like to sign-up for the weekly phone call program, give us a ring at (310) 253-6890.
If you or someone you know has a non-emergency, non-medical need related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and you would like assistance from a volunteer, please email the City or call the City’s Coronavirus Hotline at (310) 253-6890 (7:30 AM to 5:30 PM). If you email or leave a message at the Hotline after hours, please include your name, address, phone number, email address, and your need. In an emergency, please dial 9-1-1.
