California Plans to Implement New CDC Mask Guidelines on June 15, 2021
Everyone 12 and Up is Eligible for a COVID-19 Vaccine
Enjoy Summer to its Fullest - Make a Vaccination Plan
Mobile Vaccine Teams for Organizations
LA County Office of Immigrant Affairs to Host Vaccine Webinar Tomorrow, May 20, 2021
Facing Financial Hardship During the COVID-19 Pandemic? Financial Navigators Can Help.
COVID-19 Counts in Culver City and LA County
1. California Plans to Implement New CDC Mask Guidelines on June 15, 2021
While LA County's metrics continue to remain low and stable, there continues to be COVID-19 transmission in California, particularly among those who are not fully vaccinated. For that reason, the State will keep its current masking guidance in place until June 15, when it aims to fully reopen the economy. The LA County Department of Public Health notes that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announcement last week was not meant to eliminate current safety modifications at local and state levels, and the CDC acknowledged the importance of maintaining local protections.
Masks are still required for everyone at:
Large events, public transportation, retail, and business establishments
With the majority of County residents still unvaccinated and more opportunities for intermingling, businesses must continue to adhere to workplace protocols that require infection control, occupancy limits, distancing, masking, and appropriate PPE that protect employees, customers and residents from COVID-19. Businesses must also complete and implement their safety protocols and post them or a copy of their Los Angeles County COVID-19 Compliance Program certificate.
Public Health's compliance team continues to visit businesses across the County every day. Inspectors provide education, technical assistance, identify violations, and may issue citations for businesses out of compliance. From May 13 to May 16, a total of seven citations were issued to restaurants for noncompliance with Health Officer Orders. Non-compliance and dangerous conditions at businesses can be reported to Public Health by phone at (888) 700-9995 or submit a complaint online. These tips can be submitted anonymously.
2. Everyone 12 and Up is Eligible for a COVID-19 Vaccine
Everyone 12 years and older in LA County is eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. For now, only the Pfizer vaccine is approved for children, so make sure to go to a site that administers the Pfizer vaccine for children and teens aged 12 – 17. Many sites require that children be accompanied by a parent or guardian or that the child is accompanied by a responsible adult and has a signed consent form. Teens are also required to bring proof of their age at sites where they are not known to the provider. Find a location that has the Pfizer vaccine near you.
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.
3. Enjoy Summer to its Fullest - Make a Vaccination Plan
As Memorial Day and the summer season approaches, many are planning travel or gatherings and parties to celebrate with the people we love. Just imagine how much more enjoyable those gatherings will be if you and your loved ones are vaccinated – you will be able to have fun without worry about spreading COVID-19. So, as you’re making plans for food, drink, and decorations, make a plan to get vaccinated too.
Depending on which vaccine you get, it is important to remember the time it takes to go from your first shot to fully vaccinated. For all of the vaccines, you are only considered fully protected two weeks after all doses are complete. For the one-dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine, that means you are considered fully protected two weeks after your one shot. But for Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, which both involve two shots several weeks apart, that means you are only considered fully protected two weeks after your second shot.
Which vaccine you choose is up to you – but for a fun-filled and carefree summer together, it’s best to pick one and make a plan. It makes a lot of sense to think ahead about how to get the most out of your summer fun by making sure you are fully vaccinated in advance.
4. Mobile Vaccine Teams for Organizations
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is connecting businesses and workplaces needing vaccinations to County mobile units and vaccination partners throughout the community. Employers are encouraged to fill out the COVID-19 Mobile Vaccine Team Interest Form to express interest in having a mobile vaccine unit come out to your business or workplace to provide vaccines to groups of employees. The form and more information are available on the Vaccinate LA County website.
5. LA County Office of Immigrant Affairs to Host Vaccine Webinar Tomorrow, May 20, 2021
Social media posts are full of rumors about COVID-19 vaccines. Learn how to spot and counter these myths and get an update on LA County's vaccine efforts. Join LA County Department of Public Health's expert Dr. Eloisa Gonzalez on Thursday, May 20 at 6 PM. Register for the webinar in advance.
6. Facing Financial Hardship During the COVID-19 Pandemic? Financial Navigators Can Help.
Financial Navigators are available to help prioritize your financial concerns, identify immediate action steps, and make referrals to other social services and resources that may offer long-term assistance. A Navigator can guide through some of the following concerns:
Paying for daily expenses
Supplementing income
Paying back debt
Locating food and housing resources
Finding special services or resources for you and your family
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 19, 2021
Cases in Culver City – 2,220
Deaths in Culver City – 110
Cases in Los Angeles County – 255 new cases were reported today (1,237,899 cases to date)
Deaths in Los Angeles County – 16 new deaths were reported today (24,117 deaths to date)
There are 352 people with COVID-19 currently hospitalized, and 22% of these people are in the intensive care unit. Testing results are available for nearly 6,662,000 individuals with 17% of people testing positive. Today’s daily positivity rate is 0.5%. 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 1.4 new cases per 100,000 people to 1.2 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 0.7% to 0.6% across the county and in areas with the fewest health affirming resources.
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.
