Los Angeles County Will Reopen Outdoor Dining with Safety Measures Beginning Friday
Culver City 33rd Supplement to Public Order Issued
COVID-19 Vaccine New Registration Platform
Avoid COVID-19 Vaccine Scams
One Year Ago First Coronavirus Case Reported in LA County
The Risk is Real: A Grieving Daughter
COVID-19 Counts in Culver City and LA County
1. Los Angeles County Will Reopen Outdoor Dining with Safety Measures Beginning Friday
On Monday, January 25th, the State of California lifted the Regional Stay at Home Order and returned each county to its associated tier under the Blueprint for a Safer Economy. Los Angeles County, along with the majority of the State is in the most restrictive purple tier. With the lifting of the Regional Stay at Home Order, Los Angeles County revised its Health Officer Order that was originally issued on November 25, which is in effect until a new Health Officer Order is issued later this week. The new Health Officer Order will align with sector openings permitted in the purple tier.
With the lifting of the State’s Order, several sectors are allowed to resume operations. Businesses are required to adhere to safety protocols and specific sector guidance in order to protect both employees and customers. Public Health's compliance teams continue to visit businesses across the County every day. Inspectors review Public Health protocols with business owners, identify deficiencies, and issue citations for businesses out of compliance.
Now Allowable
Private Gatherings – limited to 3 households and a total of 15 persons; outdoors only
Family Entertainment Centers – open for outdoor operations (50% capacity)
Museums, zoos, aquariums – open for outdoor operations
Cardrooms – open for outdoor operations at 50% capacity
Miniature golf, go karts, batting cages – outdoor operations at 50%
Certain outdoor recreational activities – open
Hotels, Motels – tourism and individual travel allowed
Fitness facilities – open for outdoor operations
Personal care – open at 25% indoor capacity
Faith based services – outdoors only
Indoor mall, shopping centers, lower-risk retail – open at 25% indoor capacity; food courts and common areas closed
Allowable starting Friday, January 29, 2021
Restaurants – outdoor dining only, with safety measures in place
2. Culver City 33rd Supplement to Public Order Issued
On January 26, 2021, the City of Culver City issued the Thirty-Third Supplement to Public Order to reflect the County's Revised Health Officer Order and keep orders specific to Culver City in place (e.g., unexpired eviction moratorium, extension of outdoor dining and valet parking fees, authority for temporary use permits for outdoor operations). The order also does the following:
Extends the limitations on third party food delivery service fees to March 31, 2021.
Extends the 50% reduction of monthly parking fees in City owned lots and structures and gives authority to the Community Development Director, in consultation with the City Manager and Finance Director, to extend.
Stresses that face coverings are still required
Notes that the City will align with future County orders, unless expressly stated otherwise.
3. COVID-19 Vaccine New Registration Platform
Los Angeles County's COVID-19 Vaccine website, VaccinateLACounty.com has incorporated the State's new appointment registration platform, MyTurn. The registration system features a streamlined process for residents eligible to receive the vaccine. Those who are registered can receive alerts when new appointments become available, or when vaccinations are allowed for additional priority groups. Currently, MyTurn will make appointments for the County's five large capacity sites, as well as two other County-operated vaccination sites. Appointments for other locations, including pharmacies and clinics are also available.
Residents with internet access and a computer are urged to use the Vaccinate LA County website to reserve an appointment. For those without access to the internet, or with disabilities, a call center is open daily from 8 AM to 8:30 PM to help schedule appointments; dial (833) 540-0473 if you are in need of assistance. Please note that this phone line is reserved for people with disabilities or for those who don’t have internet access.
4. Avoid COVID-19 Vaccine Scams
You cannot pay to put your name on a list to get the vaccine. That’s a scam.
You cannot pay to get early access to the vaccine. That’s a scam.
Nobody legit will call, text, or email you about the vaccine and ask for your Social Security, bank account, or credit card numbers. That’s a scam.
5. One Year Ago First Coronavirus Case Reported in LA County
One year ago, Public Health announced its first case of coronavirus in Los Angeles County. Since then, over 1 million cases have been reported and nearly 16,000 deaths; January is trending to be the deadliest month in the pandemic. And while this virus is still novel and researchers continue to learn new details about COVID-19, one thing Public Health knows for certain is how it spreads and how to prevent its spread. Residents are urged not to gather in crowds, stay home when you are sick, wear a face covering and maintain physical distance from others when outside your home.
6. The Risk is Real: A Grieving Daughter
Jill Alexander lost her father to COVID-19. According to Jill, her father, Paul J. Foley, Jr. was a healthy 77-year-old and had no underlying health conditions. This is their story.
7. COVID-19 Counts in Culver City and LA County
The City of Culver City mourns the loss of our residents who have passed away, which sadly includes the passing of residents due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The County of Los Angeles Public Health Department tracks COVID-19 cases and deaths of County residents.
Culver City’s Case and Death Counts – as of January 26, 2021
Cases in Culver City – 1,866
Deaths in Culver City – 67
Cases in Los Angeles County – 6,917 new cases were reported today (1,091,712 cases to date)
Deaths in Los Angeles County – 307 new deaths were reported today (15,897 deaths to date)
Please protect yourself and those around you by wearing a face covering, washing your hands regularly, staying at home as much as possible, keeping at least six feet of physical distance from others when in public, and avoiding people who do not live with 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).
Questions? Call the Culver City Hotline
If you or someone you know has a non-emergency, non-medical need or question related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and you would like assistance, 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 or question. In an emergency, please dial 9-1-1.
