Citywide Coronavirus Update - June 1, 2020: Hair Salons, Barbershops and In-person Dining at Restaurants to Reopen with Public Health Protocols in Place
City of Culver City sent this bulletin at 06/01/2020 07:00 PM PDT
Hair Salons, Barbershops and In-person Dining at Restaurants to Reopen with Public Health Protocols in Place
Culver City Issues New Public Order Allowing Hair Salons, Barbershops and In-person Dining at Restaurants to Reopen with Specific Public Health Protocols in Place
Risk of COVID-19 Remains High
What’s Open in LA County
Free COVID-19 Testing Available
Food Resources
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1. Culver City Issues New Public Order Allowing Hair Salons, Barbershops and In-person Dining at Restaurants to Reopen with Specific Public Health Protocols in Place
Note that a curfew remains in effect today, Monday, June 1 at 4:00 PM through tomorrow, Tuesday, June 2 at 5:30 AM.
The City has issued a new Public Order that allows additional business types to reopen that had been closed due to COVID-19. Highlights of the order:
Additional measures to make it easier for restaurants and retail businesses to use the public right-of-way for outdoor dining and retail.
For more details, please visit the new City’s Coronavirus Business Information Page, where you can now find easy-to-understand information about how to re-open your business organized by business sector.
2. Risk of COVID-19 Remains High
As businesses reopen and as peaceful protests occur, please be aware that you could have COVID-19 and not know it.
Public Health supports the need for LA County residents to exercise their first amendment rights. There is, however, a risk that these gatherings can become super-spreader events where a great deal of transmission of the COVID-19 virus can occur. Everyone engaging in peaceful protest should always wear a face covering over their nose and mouth and keep six feet apart from others not in your household.
The best protection against COVID-19 continues to be to wash your hands frequently, avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands, self-isolate if you are sick, practice physical distancing, and wear a clean face covering when in contact with others from outside your household.
People who have underlying health conditions remain at much greater risk for serious illness from COVID-19, so it will continue to be very important for our vulnerable residents to stay at home as much as possible, to have groceries and medicine delivered, and to call your physician immediately if you have even mild symptoms. If you don’t have a physician, dial 211. If it’s an emergency, dial 911.
Outdoor Museums, Open Air Galleries, Botanical Gardens, and other Outdoor Exhibition Space
Beach Piers
Recreation and Community Centers
Basketball and Volleyball Courts
Baseball and Soccer Fields
Youth Sports Leagues
Gyms/Fitness Centers, including in Multi-unit Housing
Public Pools
Indoor Museums, Galleries and Zoos
Bars and Nightclubs that Don’t Serve Food
Arcades, Bowling Alleys, Movie Theaters, Live Performance Theaters, Concert Halls and Venues, Stadiums, Arenas, Gaming Facilities, Theme Parks, and Festivals
Grocery Stores, Certified Farmers’ Markets, Farm and Produce Stands, Supermarkets, Food Banks, Convenience Stores, Wholesale Clubs, and Pharmacies
Pet Food Stores, Animal Daycare and Boarding Facilities, and Veterinary Clinics
Stores that Sell Products Needed for Your Home, such as Hardware, Building, Home Appliance, and Pool Supply Stores
Lower-Risk Retail Stores, such as Bookstores, Jewelry Stores, Furniture Stores, Toy Stores, and Clothing Stores
CLOSED FOR NOW
Nail Salons
Spa Services (e.g., massage, facials, waxing)
Healthcare Services
OPEN: Clinics, Hospitals, Dental Clinics, Physical Therapy and Chiropractic Offices, Optometrists, Mental or Behavioral Health Providers, and other Healthcare Settings
4. Free COVID-19 Testing Available
Appointments continue to be available, but there have been some temporary test site closures. If you are experiencing severe symptoms such as extreme shortness of breath, contact your physician immediately. If it is an emergency, dial 911.
LA County strongly encourages all LA County residents who are interested in being tested to first contact their Primary Care Provider or Healthcare Center about receiving a test a their facility. If you do not have access to this care or are unable to contact them, free testing is available across the County. Priority is given to those who meet the criteria below.
Persons with the following symptoms:
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Fevers
Chills
Repeated shaking with chills
Muscle pain
Headache
Sore throat
New loss of sense of smell
OR
Persons without symptoms who meet the following criteria:
The Culver City Emergency Food Drive continues to accept donations to help those in need in Culver City.
With many neighbors in our community over the age of 65 and/or with underlying medical conditions, and neighbors who have lost their jobs, and don’t have the means to purchase and pickup groceries during the pandemic, we welcome your help! Let’s bridge that gap by being a neighbor that helps neighbors and donate non-perishable food items to those in need.
The requested non-perishable items are:
Rice, dried beans (pinto, black, lentil), canned beans, pasta, pasta sauce, canned meat, canned vegetables, canned fruit, nuts, nut butters, jellies and jams, pancake mix, rolled oats, canned goods, low-sodium soup, dried eggs, freeze dried fruit and vegetables, freeze dried meats, granola and power bars, vegetable oil, flour, barley, quinoa, cornmeal, dried peas, split peas, salsa, popcorn, honey, canned fruit juice, water.
Items that are most needed are peanut butter, canned tuna, canned chicken, beef stew soup, chips, cookies, and shelf-stable milk.
Please drop off your non-perishable food items at any of the following locations or call the CERT Assistance Call Center at (310) 253-5545 to arrange a donation pick up from your doorstep by Bike Culver City.
Culver City Presbyterian Church 11269 Washington Blvd.
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1 PM to 4 PM (enter through the courtyard)
Larsen Automotive 10707 Jefferson Blvd.
Hours : Monday-Friday 7:30 AM to 5 PM Saturday and Sunday 8 AM to 4 PM
Petco 5347 Sepulveda Blvd.
Hours: 10 AM to 6 PM Every day
Sorrento Italian Market 5518 Sepulveda Blvd.
Hours: Monday - Saturday 7 AM to 7 PM (Closed Tuesday) Sunday - 7 AM to 4 PM
Special thanks to Victor & Yah Mei Chen and the Asian World Film Festival for the generous donation of coconut water last week.
If you or one of your neighbors are in need of food, please call the Culver City CERT Assistance Call Center at (310) 253-5545.
For more information, call Ira Diamond, Organizer, at (213) 309-4084 or Christine Parra, Culver City Emergency Coordinator, at (310) 253-5909.
FeedCulver
Culver City is an amazing community, and it’s pulling together to help those who are struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. An example of this amazing community support and collaboration is FeedCulver. FeedCulver is a partnership between local restaurants, the Exchange Club, the Culver City Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Business Association, working with Mayor Göran Eriksson, Council Member Thomas Small, and local non-profits to prepare and distribute nourishing and nutritious meals to those in need in the Culver City community – and they need your support to make it happen.
How does it work? Local restaurants, led by Akasha, create and package meals, which are delivered to volunteer organizations each day to be distributed through their programs.
Who does this serve? FeedCulver distributes around 100 free meals per day to those in need in the Culver City community through local partners. Additionally, this program helps keep local businesses open and their employees working.
What can I do? Make a donation—buy a meal for a neighbor in need! Click here to donate to FeedCulver. All donations will be managed by the Exchange Club and the money will be used to cover the cost of food and preparation. Or, prepare food—do you own a restaurant or catering business? Contact FeedCulver about getting involved. Please note, due to stringent health requirements FeedCulver is not able to engage with home cooks at this time.
LA County Food Resources
Los Angeles County is committed to preventing hunger and ensuring access to food for all residents. The County is currently mobilizing a Countywide response to hunger by coordinating public agencies, nonprofits, and volunteers to provide meals to anyone in need during the weeks and months to come. LA County residents can visit the County COVID-19 website's food portal to receive or provide support at this critical time. The LA County portal connects those in need to those who can help. The food-insecure can find meal and voucher programs. Community organizations can find out how to connect people to the goods that are most needed.
Great Plates Delivered
The State of California recently announced Great Plates Delivered, a new meal delivery service for older adults. The program supports adults 65+ and adults 60-64 who are at high risk from COVID-19 in staying home and healthy by delivering three nutritious meals a day, while providing essential economic stimulus to local restaurants, food service businesses and workers struggling to stay afloat during this crisis. Visit the Great Plates Delivered website for more information.
CalFresh
LA County wants to remind you that CalFresh food assistance is available. Food assistance is needed more than ever to help individuals and households who have just lost jobs, businesses, homes and other financial resources, as a result of the COVID-19 health crisis.
While LA County's Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) offices remain closed, DPSS experts are still open for business and are ready to assist you.
7. 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).
8. 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.
