New Guidance for People with Coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19)
Free COVID-19 Testing Available
New Public Order Today: 9th Supplement to Public Order
Headspace App – Free Access for LA County Residents
California’s “Stay Home. Save Lives. Check-In.” Campaign
LA County Disaster Help Center
Let's make a Culver City connection and talk soon. We’ll call you!
Do You Need a Volunteer?
1. How the City is Helping
The City of Culver City is working for our residents and businesses during this challenging time. Culver City’s goal during the COVID-19 pandemic has been to:
Slow the spread of COVID-19, in order to reduce and delay the number of infections;
Protect and support at risk populations;
Sustain robust communications with the community, elected officials, and employees;
Protect the economic sustainability and capacity of the private sector and the City of Culver City; and
2. New Guidance for People with Coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19)
This week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated their guidance on how long people who are positive for COVID-19 should self-isolate. New evidence suggests it may take longer for the virus to shed, which means that an infected person may be able to infect other people for a longer period of time than was initially thought.
People who are positive or presumed positive for COVID-19 should now self-isolate for 10 days and 72 hours after fever and symptoms subside. This means you must stay home until your fever has resolved without the use of fever-reducing medications and there is improvement in your respiratory symptoms (e.g., cough, shortness of breath) for at least 3 days (72 hours) after recovery, AND at least 10 days have passed since your symptoms first appeared or you were tested.
If you have been in close contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19 or is presumed to be infected with COVID-19, you must quarantine for 14 days from your last contact with that individual. If you begin experiencing symptoms, you must self-isolate for 10 days and 72 hours after fever and symptoms subside. Individuals who are elderly or who have underlying health conditions may be at higher risk of serious illness and should contact their doctor as soon as they are sick.
3. New Public Order Today: 9th Supplement to Public Order
The City Manager today issued a 9th Supplement to Public Order, which mirrors the revised Safer at Home order issued by the City of Los Angeles on April 27, 2020. The new Order modifies and clarifies Culver City’s “Safer at Home” Public Order as follows.
Funerals with no more than 10 persons in attendance are considered an essential activity and are allowed, providing social distancing is practiced.
Real estate and housing unit showings may be done virtually, or, if a virtual viewing is not feasible, by appointment with no more than two visitors at a time residing within the same household or living unit and one individual showing the unit. However, such in-person visits are not permitted when a tenant occupant is still residing in the residence, unless the owner first obtains the tenant’s written consent.
Clarifies which businesses are required to implement social distancing protocols, and requires that any non-essential business conducting minimum basic operations must keep its doors closed and locked to the public at all times and must post a sign on its main entrances stating that the business is closed to the public.
Other minor clean-up language.
4. Headspace App – Free Access for LA County Residents
You’ll need to be physically in Los Angeles County when you sign up. If you’re not in Los Angeles County at the moment, you can use the resources below or create a free account and use the Headspace Weathering the storm content.
Please make sure to allow your browser to share your location when prompted. Headspace will temporarily process this broad location information to verify your eligibility.
This offer is only available to those who don’t have an existing subscription to Headspace Plus. If you already have a Headspace Plus subscription, please log into your account.
Headspace mindfulness and meditation exercises are meant to be a source of strength and comfort. If you or someone you know is having difficulty coping with the added stress, the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health can provide additional support at any time. Call (800) 854-7771 or visit the Department of Mental Health website for more information and resources.
5. California’s “Stay Home. Save Lives. Check-In.” Campaign
The Governor has called on EVERYONE to check in with the older and at-risk adults in our lives today! Individuals like you, as well as volunteer organizations, health plans, government programs, and more, are generating tens of thousands of calls to check-in. Keep up the good work!
6. Feeling Good & Staying Connected Activity Guide
The California Department of Aging has put together the Feeling Good & Staying Connected Activity Guide, which offers ways for older adults to stay engaged and connected with others while we stay home to save lives. This guide outlines a diverse range of activities to engage in learning, connect with friends, family, and community, and promote health and wellness. View the guide in English (disponible en Español).
7. LA County Disaster Help Center
The County of Los Angeles wants to help county residents and business owners better navigate local resources and has launched a new Disaster Help Center to support a wider range of business owners and workers adversely affected by the COVID-19 health emergency.
The Disaster Help Center's new, centralized call center and website include resources for nonprofit organizations, tenants, and landlords. The Center has also expanded its hours of operation. You can now access its free, one-on-one counseling from:
8:30 AM to 5:30 PM (Monday through Friday)
10 AM to 3 PM (Saturdays)
Whether you are a business owner who's struggling to keep your doors open, a worker who's uncertain about your next paycheck, or an unbanked LA County resident looking for a safe and affordable way to receive your Economic Impact payment, the LA County Disaster Help Center is available for immediate assistance. Visit the Disaster Help Center online, call (833) 238-4450 or email DisasterHelpCenter@lacounty.gov for more information.
8. 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 (Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM).
9. Do You Need a Volunteer?
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 (Monday through Friday, 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.
