Everyone 16+ - It’s YOUR Turn - Schedule a Vaccination Appointment Today!
No Appointments Needed This Week at New COVID-19 Vaccination Sites in Palmdale and Lancaster
Culver City Fire Department Outreach to Homebound Seniors
Culver City Thirty-Sixth Supplement to Public Order
Signs of Illness in Children
Johnson & Johnson/Janssen Vaccine Pause Update
COVID-19 Counts in Culver City and LA County
COVID-19 vs. Seasonal Allergies
1. Everyone 16+ - It’s YOUR Turn - Schedule a Vaccination Appointment Today!
Everyone living or working in LA County 16 and older is eligible for COVID-19 vaccine. Learn more and make an appointment on the Vaccinate LA County website. 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.
Remember that proof of citizenship is not required if you’re eligible for the vaccine. Only proof of eligibility is required. The following documents also provide proof of living in LA County:
Consular ID
Post Office Change of Address Confirmation
Letter from a local faith-based/non-profit organization or shelter
Membership cards: YMCA, Union, fitness center, community association, apartment building association, business club.
If you are age 16 or 17, you are only eligible for the Pfizer vaccine. Make sure you book your appointment at a vaccination site that offers the Pfizer vaccine. You will be turned away if you go to a site that does not offer Pfizer. Minors must bring their parent or guardian to their vaccine appointment to consent for vaccination.
2. No Appointments Needed This Week at New COVID-19 Vaccination Sites in Palmdale and Lancaster
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced that this week, everyone living or working in LA County 16 and older can receive the vaccine at the new Palmdale and Lancaster vaccination sites without setting up an appointment ahead of time. Registration for COVID-19 appointments will be completed on-site.
Vaccination sites accepting walk-ups include:
Palmdale Oasis Recreation Center (in partnership with Curative)
3850 East Avenue S Palmdale, CA 93550
7 days a week 11 AM – 7 PM
Palmdale Metrolink Station
39000 Clock Tower Plaza Dr. Palmdale, CA 93550
(18 and older only)
Tuesdays through Saturdays 10 AM – 7 PM
Lancaster Metrolink Station
44812 Sierra Hwy Lancaster, CA 93534
(18 and older only)
Tuesdays through Saturdays 10 AM – 7 PM
3. Culver City Fire Department Outreach to Homebound Seniors
The Culver City Fire Department (CCFD) is currently conducting outreach on behalf of the LA County Department of Public Health to ask certain homebound seniors if they are interested in receiving the FREE Johnson & Johnson vaccine. So far, CCFD has visited approximately 200 out of 360 homes in Culver City on record with the LA County Department of Public Health. Although there is a directive to temporarily pause the administration of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, CCFD anticipates that the pause could be lifted as soon as this Friday. Once the pause is lifted, CCFD will be able to conduct mobile health clinics to administer the vaccine to homebound seniors who wish to receive it.
Please note, CCFD members conduct these visits in uniform and provide residents with information about the reason for their visit. CCFD members will never ask for payment or payment information as the COVID-19 vaccine is always FREE. For information about potential vaccine scams, visit the LA County Department of Public Health website.
In addition to mobile health clinics for homebound seniors, CCFD will also conduct mobile health clinics for unhoused people in Culver City who would like to receive the single dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
The Community Risk Reduction Division is available to answer questions about the program in Culver City at (310) 253-5925.
4. Culver City Thirty-Sixth Supplement to Public Order
Grants authority to the Public Works Director and the Community Development Director to issue Temporary Use Permits (TUPs) for outdoor bar operation in the public right of way or outdoors on private property
Notes that live events and performances (indoor and outdoor) are permitted with all County protocols plus any required City special event permits
5. Signs of Illness in Children
As schools re-open for in-person instruction, be sure to follow public health guidelines like masking and distancing and tell your child to tell you if they feel sick and contact a healthcare provider if they have:
Fatigue or fever
Body aches or headaches
Cough, sore throat, shortness of breath
Vomiting
Learn more about COVID-19 in children and teens on the CDC’s website.
6. Johnson & Johnson/Janssen Vaccine Pause Update
The recent pause on the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine shows that the safety monitoring systems, like the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), are working efficiently to detect unusual or unexpected patterns of adverse events. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) take all issues reported after vaccination seriously. Reports to VAERS quickly revealed a few cases of blood clots with low platelets, out of over 7 million administered doses of the J&J/Janssen vaccine. The pause reflects the CDC’s commitment to safety and transparency. As of April 13, there have been no reports to VAERS of people having clots with low platelets after the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccination.
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) will hold its second emergency meeting to discuss J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine on April 23, 2021. People who have received the J&J/Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine within the past three weeks who develop severe headache, abdominal pain, leg pain, or shortness of breath should seek medical care right away. People who don't have a medical provider can call 2-1-1 to connect with a healthcare provider.
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 20, 2021
Cases in Culver City – 2,200
Deaths in Culver City – 106
Cases in Los Angeles County – 439 new cases were reported today (1,229,998 cases to date)
Deaths in Los Angeles County – 35 new deaths were reported today (23,702 deaths to date)
There are 484 people with COVID-19 currently hospitalized, and 23% of these people are in the intensive care unit. Testing results are available for nearly 6,360,000 individuals with 18% of people testing positive. Today’s daily positivity rate is 0.9%. View additional COVID-19 metrics on the LA County COVID-19 Surveillance Dashboard and the COVID-19 Cases and Deaths by City/Community table.
Yesterday, the State released updated numbers; LA County’s adjusted case rate dropped from 3.2 new cases per 100,000 people to 2.7 new cases per 100,000. The test positivity rate dropped from 1.5% to 1.2% and in areas with the fewest health affirming resources, LA County’s test positivity rate dropped from 1.9% to 1.4%.
Los Angeles County remains in the Orange Tier in the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy. In order to move to the least restrictive Yellow Tier, LA County’s case rate must be less than 2 new cases per 100,000 people and test positivity must be less than 2%.
8. COVID-19 vs. Seasonal Allergies
It’s allergy season. COVID-19 and seasonal allergies share some symptoms, but not others. Use this chart to compare the symptoms of COVID-19 and seasonal allergies so you can tell the difference.
COVID-19
Common COVID-19 Symptoms: fever or chills, cough, body aches, headaches, tiredness, loss of taste or smell, shortness of breath
Less Common COVID-19 Symptoms: sore throat, runny or stuffy nose
Uncommon COVID-19 Symptoms: sneezing, itchy or watery eyes
Allergy Symptoms
Common Seasonal Allergy Symptoms: cough, headaches, tiredness, sore throat, sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, runny or stuffy nose
Less Common Allergy Symptom: shortness of breath (Seasonal allergies do not usually cause shortness of breath unless a person has a respiratory condition such as asthma that can be triggered by pollen).
Uncommon Allergy Symptoms: fever or chills, body aches, loss of taste or smell
If you’re sick, you may need a COVID-19 test. Learn more about seasonal allergies and COVID-19 by visiting the CDC’s website.
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.
