Additional Re-Openings with Safety Measures Set for Monday
As Cases Decline in LA County, Caseloads Increase in Other Parts of the US
Have a Safe and Happy Easter – Please Celebrate Safely
Culver City Thirty-Fifth Supplement to Public Order
LA County Residents Ages 50-64 Eligible for Vaccination Starting Tomorrow
COVID-19 Counts in Culver City and LA County
Rent Relief for Landlords and Renters
Blood Drive – COVID-19 Antibody Testing Available for All Blood Donors
1. Additional Re-Openings with Safety Measures Set for Monday, April 5, 2021
Los Angeles County has met the threshold for the less restrictive Orange Tier in the State's Blueprint for a Safer Economy. Yesterday, the State released updated numbers. LA County's adjusted case rate dropped from 3.7 new cases per 100,000 people to 3.1 new cases per 100,000 people. The test positivity rate dropped from 1.8% to 1.5% and in areas with the fewest health affirming resources, LA County’s test positivity rate dropped from 2.5% to 2.1%.
As Los Angeles County has met the threshold for the less restrictive Orange Tier, a revised Los Angeles County Health Officer Order will go into effect on Monday, April 5 at 12:01 AM to reflect newly permitted activities. This allows the County to follow the state guidelines and wait until three weeks are completed in the Red Tier to be sure that case numbers do not rise this third week, since the County’s earlier re-openings. The Health Officer Order and modified directives for businesses will be posted on the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s website this Friday, with an effective date of April 5th. Public Health teams will be available this week and through the weekend to provide information about upcoming changes, allowing establishments to be prepared for full compliance with the required safety modifications. Below is a listing of what will be allowed to open on April 5th.
Bars that do not provide meals will be allowed to open outdoors with distancing, masking and infection control safety measures.
Indoor operations are not permitted.
Masks are required except when people are eating or drinking.
There can be no counter seating and people can eat or drink only when they are seated.
Tables must be 8 feet apart, with a maximum of 6 people from up to 3 different households.
There can be no live entertainment, television is permitted, and hours of operations are from 11:30 AM until 10:00 PM.
Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries that do not serve meals can remain open outdoors and can also open indoors at 25% capacity or 100 people, whichever is fewer. These establishments will follow the same public health directives as bars for their outdoor areas; however, there are additional requirements for indoor spaces.
Reservations are required for indoor seating.
There is a maximum of 6 people per table and they must be from the same household.
There is no live entertainment or television viewing indoors.
Restaurants can increase capacity for indoor dining to 50% capacity or 200 people, whichever is less with continued safety modifications.
Cardrooms can operate indoors at 25% capacity. There must be 8-feet of distancing between tables and masks are always required. Food and beverages remain banned from card tables.
Places of Worship can hold services indoors at 50% capacity.
Fitness Centers can operate indoors at 25% capacity and indoor pools can now re-open. Masks are always required unless swimming.
Movie Theatres can increase capacity to 50% or 200 people, whichever is less.
Seats must be reserved, and each group must have 6 feet of distance from other groups in all directions. Eating is allowed in only designated areas or in your reserved seat.
Family Entertainment Centers can open indoors at 25% capacity for distanced activities, such as bowling or escape rooms. Masks remain required.
Grocery and Retail Stores can increase capacity to 75%, although Public Health strongly recommends grocery stores remain at 50% capacity until April 15 to allow as many grocery store workers as possible get vaccinated.
Hair Salons, Barbershops and Personal Care Services can increase capacity to 75% with masks required, except for services where customers need to remove their masks. For services where customers must remove their face coverings, staff must wear a fitted N95 or a mask with a face shield.
Museums, Zoos and Aquariums can be open indoors at 50% capacity.
Youth and Adult Recreational Sports can apply to Public Health for approval for athletic events, tournaments or competitions that involve more than two teams or multiple individuals.
Just because certain activities are allowed or certain reopening protocols are revised, does not mean that those activities are “safe” and without risk. To keep yourself, your family, your friends and neighbors, and the broader community and local economy safe, continue following these core practices:
Go outdoors. Outdoor activities are far safer than indoor ones.
Stay masked. Consistent and correct use of masks, especially double-masking, both indoors and outdoors, is very effective at preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Maintain at least a 6-foot distance from others. Physical distancing from those who do not live with you also helps to keep the virus away.
Avoid crowds. The fewer people you encounter and the fewer interactions you have, the smaller the chance the virus will spread.
Get vaccinated when it’s your turn. All federally authorized vaccines work well and will help protect you, your family, and your friends against COVID-19.
2. As Cases Decline in LA County, Caseloads Increase in Other Parts of the United States
3. Have a Safe and Happy Easter – Please Celebrate Safely
We wish you and yours a Happy Easter! No matter which springtime holiday you’re celebrating, protect yourself and others from COVID-19. Please remember that private gatherings that include more than three different households are not yet allowed. Remember to:
Keep it outdoors
Keep it small (no more than 3 households)
Keep it covered (wear masks & maintain physical distancing)
Keep it separate (no shared plates or utensils)
4. Culver City Thirty-Fifth Supplement to Public Order
Continued waiver of outdoor dining license fees and valet parking license fees, to June 30, 2021.
Continued fee limitations on third party food delivery services, to end of local emergency.
Continued emphasis on wearing face coverings in public.
5. LA County Residents Ages 50-64 Eligible for Vaccination Starting Tomorrow
Starting tomorrow, April 1, any LA County resident age 50 through 64 years old will become eligible for vaccination, even if they don’t have a qualifying medical condition or disability or work in an eligible sector. Starting April 15, vaccines will become available to any resident in Los Angeles County who is 16 and older.
Changes will be made to the MyTurn eligibility criteria to allow residents 50 through 64 years old to begin to schedule appointments. Please note that, while the County received more vaccine doses this week, there are not yet enough doses to vaccinate everyone that is eligible, so Public Health asks for patience until supply increases.
All persons getting a vaccination will need to provide identification (government ID not required) and proof that they live within LA County at their appointment. Immigration status is not required and will not be asked for at any vaccination site. All forms of acceptable documentation are referenced on the Vaccinate LA County website.
Registration is required for a vaccine appointment. Eligible LA County 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.
6. 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 March 30, 2021
Cases in Culver City – 2,152
Deaths in Culver City – 102
Cases in Los Angeles County – 648 new cases were reported today (1,219,562 cases to date)
Deaths in Los Angeles County – 40 new deaths were reported today (23,143 deaths to date)
There are 638 people with COVID-19 currently hospitalized, and 25% of these people are in the intensive care unit. Testing results are available for more than 6,092,000 individuals with 19% of people testing positive. Today's daily test positivity rate is 1.6%. View additional COVID-19 metrics on the LA County COVID-19 Surveillance Dashboard and the COVID-19 Cases and Deaths by City/Community table.
Public Health continues to identify variant cases in Los Angeles County. Among 49 specimens analyzed at the Public Health Laboratory this past week, 21 cases, or 43% of the specimens analyzed, were the California variant of concern, identified as B.1.427 or 429, and 20 cases, or 40% of the specimens analyzed, were the U.K. variant of concern, B.1.1.7. These two variants represent 84% of the variants identified this past week, both of which are variants of concern with the probability of increased transmissibility and more severe disease.
With the California and the U.K. variants becoming the dominant variants in the sampled specimens, it is increasingly important that we adhere to safety measures such as masking, social distancing, and regular routine handwashing to avoid increasing the chances that these variants circulate more widely.
7. Rent Relief for Landlords and Renters
Eligible landlords and renters who have been financially impacted by COVID-19 can now receive help. Apply for the California COVID-19 Rent Relief program. Call (833) 430-2122 or go to the Housing is Key website to check eligibility and apply.
8. Blood Drive – COVID-19 Antibody Testing Available for All Blood Donors
The Culver City Rotary Club is hosting a Cedars-Sinai blood drive at Culver City Fire Station 1 on Wednesday, April 7 from 10 AM – 3 PM. COVID-19 antibody testing is available for all blood donors. All donors are required to wear a face mask, and standard infection control measures will be enforced. Make your lifesaving blood donation appointment today.
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.