California Announces June 15th as Targeted Reopening Date
Updated Travel Advisory
Vaccine Update
Have a Safe and Joyous Ramadan – Please Celebrate Safely
COVID-19 Counts in Culver City and LA County
Keep Our Shops on the Block – Personal Care and Retail Recovery Grant Application Period Now Open Until April 11th
Culver City Julian Dixon Library to Reopen April 19th for Select In-Person Services
1. California Announces June 15th as Targeted Reopening Date
Los Angeles County recently moved to the Orange Tier in the State's Blueprint for a Safer Economy that allowed the County to expand permitted activities in several key sectors including bars, breweries, wineries, and distilleries, family entertainment centers, gyms, movie theatres, restaurants, retail establishments, grocery stores, and outdoor live events with required safety measures in place including masking and distancing requirements. View the Health Officer Order and Reopening Protocols on the LA County Department of Public Health website.
Now that 4 million people have been vaccinated who are living in communities across the state in the Healthy Places Index quartile 1, LA County’s daily case rate must be at or below 5.9 new cases per 100,000 people and the County's test positivity rate must be at or below 4.9% to remain in the Orange Tier. To move to the less restrictive Yellow Tier, the County's case rate must be less than 2 new cases per 100,000 people and test positivity must be less than 2%.
Yesterday, the State released updated numbers. LA County's adjusted case rate remained at 3.1 new cases per 100,000 people. The test positivity rate dropped from 1.5% to 1.4% and in areas with the fewest health affirming resources, LA County’s test positivity rate dropped from 2.1% to 1.9%.
As we move through the reopening tiers, remember to continue to keep each other safe.
2. Updated Travel Advisory
The Los Angles County Department of Public Health updated their Travel Advisory and Guidance on April 5, 2021 to include guidance for fully vaccinated persons. Non-essential travel out-of-state or out-of-country is still not recommended. For those who must travel, the following applies:
All travelers who are not fully vaccinated should get tested with a COVID-19 viral test 1-3 days before travel. Travel should not be initiated until a negative test result is returned.
All travelers who test positive or develop symptoms of COVID-19 must isolate and follow County isolation instructions. Do not travel when symptomatic or with a positive COVID-19 test result, regardless of vaccination status.
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.
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Don’t click on any links or open attachments. Doing so could install harmful malware that steals your personal information without you realizing it.
Don’t call or use the number in the email or text. If you want to call the company that supposedly sent the message, look up its phone number online.
4. Have a Safe and Joyous Ramadan – Please Celebrate Safely
We wish you and yours a Generous Ramadan! 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:
Hold nightly prayers at home
Limit Eid celebrations to 3 or fewer households outdoors
Mosque services and prayers can be held indoors at 50% capacity.
5. 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 April 6, 2021
Cases in Culver City – 2,169
Deaths in Culver City – 104
Cases in Los Angeles County – 479 new cases were reported today (1,233,174 cases to date)
Deaths in Los Angeles County – 53 new deaths were reported today (23,340 deaths to date)
Public Health has identified one case of the South African variant, B.1.351, and three cases of the Brazilian P.1 variant, both variants of concern. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) classified the South African and Brazilian variants as variants of concern, because they are potentially associated with increased transmissibility and reduced susceptibility to certain therapeutics. Although these are the first reported cases of the South African and Brazilian variant in LA County, it is likely there are additional undetected/undiagnosed cases. To date, 33 cases of the Brazilian variant and 10 cases of the South African variant have been reported in California.
Among 70 specimens analyzed at the Public Health Laboratory this past week, 64% of the specimens analyzed were the UK variant of concern, B.1.1.7 and 20% were the California variant of concern identified as B.1.427 or 429. This means 84% of the variants identified this past week are variants of concern with the probability of increased transmissibility and more severe disease. Three cases of the New York variant were also detected this week, which is a variant of interest. There were no cases of the Brazilian P.2 variant identified this week.
6. Keep Our Shops on the Block – Personal Care and Retail Recovery Grant Application Period Now Open Until April 11th
The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) wants to make you aware of the next round of grants from the Los Angeles County Regional COVID-19 Relief Fund – Keep Our Shops on the Block for Personal Care and Retail Sector Businesses. The grants are $10,000 for small businesses within eligible sectors. Learn more by visiting the LAEDC website.
7. Culver City Julian Dixon Library to Reopen April 19th for Select In-Person Services
The LA County Library recently announced that several libraries will reopen for select in-person services on Monday, April 19, 2021, with safety measures in place. Services that will be available at reopened libraries may include:
Browse the collection and checkout items
Public computer (up to 1 hour per customer)
Holds pickup
Brief reference interactions to assist in finding materials or information
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.
