Starting tomorrow, May 13, 2021, Los Angeles County vaccination providers may begin offering the Pfizer vaccine for 12 to 15-year-olds at vaccination sites that offer the Pfizer vaccine. All eight county-run sites will be open tomorrow and able to vaccinate children 12-17; teens should be accompanied by a parent, guardian or responsible adult, and present a photo ID and verification of age. View a full list of sites across the county that offer Pfizer vaccines. To schedule an appointment, visit the Vaccinate LA County website beginning this evening; walk-ins are welcome at all eight county-run sites. Parents or teens with questions about the vaccine should contact their healthcare provider or visit the Public Health website for more information on vaccine safety and efficacy.
2. Appointments are Now Available for In-Person City Services at City Hall
In-person appointments at City Hall are now available. City services will also continue to be available online, and through email and telephone.
LA County is making progress vaccinating seniors in racial and ethnic groups hardest hit by the pandemic. 62% of Black/African American adults 65 or older have received at least one dose of vaccine, as have 64% of Latino/Latinx seniors, 71% of American Indian/Alaska Native seniors, and 76% of Asian seniors. 78% of White residents have received at least one dose. 68% of residents 65 and older are fully vaccinated.
Although Public Health is glad vaccine uptake has been robust among the county’s seniors, not only does Public Health see troubling gaps by race and ethnicity, there is also work to do in increasing uptake among younger populations. Only 38% of Black residents 16 and older have been vaccinated, along with 42% of Latinx residents in this age group and 58% of American Indian/Alaska Native people. This is compared to 60% among White residents 16 and older and 68% of Asian people in this age group. Although 16 and 17-year-olds have only been eligible for the vaccine since mid-April, vaccination in this group has slowed since that time, and about one-third of teens in this age group have been vaccinated.
This week, there are 755 sites offering vaccinations including pharmacies, clinics, community sites, and hospitals. Currently, you can obtain vaccines at the eight county-run sites, all the LA city run sites, almost all mobile sites and many of the community sites without an appointment. Many sites are open on weekends and have evening hours.
The percentage of the population LA County needs to vaccinate to achieve community immunity is unknown, however Public Health estimates it’s probably around 80%. Currently, 400,000 shots each week are getting into the arms of LA County residents, and there are over 2 million more first doses to go before 80% of all Los Angeles County residents 16 and older have received at least one shot. At this rate, Public Health expects the county will reach this level of community immunity in mid- to late July and that assumes the county continues to at least have 400,000 people vaccinated each week. That would include both first doses that people need as well as their second doses.
Need help? Call the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (DPH) Vaccine Call Center at (833) 540-0473 if:
You don’t have a computer or need help making an appointment
You need transportation to a vaccination site
You are homebound and need to get vaccinated at home
The DPH 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. Information is also available in multiple languages 24/7 by calling 2-1-1. For more information, visit the Vaccinate LA County website.
4. COVID-19 Vaccine Conversations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers tips on how to talk about the COVID-19 vaccine with friends and family:
Everyone who chooses to get vaccinated does it for a reason—to protect their family, to protect their children, to be less anxious, to visit their parents, or to get back to activities like seeing friends, resuming work, or returning to school. After addressing concerns with empathy and facts, you can steer the conversation from “why not” to the important reasons that matter to them—their “why.”
5. Enrollment for Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Opens this Week
The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help households struggling to pay for internet service during the pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, and virtual classrooms.
As of Wednesday, May 12, 2021, eligible households will be able to enroll in the program to receive a monthly discount off the cost of broadband service from an approved provider. Eligible households can enroll through an approved provider or by visiting the Get Emergency Broadband website.
The Emergency Broadband Benefit will provide a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute $10 to $50 toward the purchase price.
The Emergency Broadband Benefit is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household.
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 May 12, 2021
Cases in Culver City – 2,211
Deaths in Culver City – 109
Cases in Los Angeles County – 322 new cases were reported today (1,236,243 cases to date)
Deaths in Los Angeles County – 21 new deaths were reported today (24,041 deaths to date)
There are 379 people with COVID-19 currently hospitalized, and 17% of these people are in the intensive care unit. Testing results are available for nearly 6,620,000 individuals with 17% of people testing positive. Today’s daily positivity rate is 0.6%. View additional COVID-19 metrics on the LA County COVID-19 Surveillance Dashboard and the COVID-19 Cases and Deaths by City/Community table.
Los Angeles County remains in least restrictive Yellow Tier in the State's Blueprint for a Safer Economy. Yesterday, the State released updated blueprint tier numbers; LA County's adjusted case rate dropped from 1.6 new cases per 100,000 people to 1.4 new cases per 100,000. The overall test positivity rate remained at 0.7% and in areas with the fewest health affirming resources, LA County’s test positivity rate dropped from 0.8% to 0.7%.
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.
