LA County Residents with Lowest Vaccination Rates are Experiencing Highest Infection Rates
Vaccine Hesitant?
Preparing for June 15
Everyone 12 and Up is Eligible for a COVID-19 Vaccine
Home Safe Program Helps Older Adults Facing Eviction
Food Resources
COVID-19 Counts in Culver City and LA County
1. Vaccination Sweepstakes
Through Thursday, June 3, at all the county-run vaccination sites, LA City sites and the St. John’s Well Child and Family Center sites, everyone 18 and older getting their first COVID-19 vaccine or bringing a first-time vaccine recipient with them to their second dose appointment, will have an opportunity to win a pair of tickets to the 2021-2022 home season of either the LA Kings or the LA Galaxy. Two residents will be awarded prizes. More information, including official rules and participating site locations can be found on the Los Angeles County Vaccination Sweepstakes page online.
Governor Gavin Newsom announced the Vax for the Winprogram in which all Californians aged 12+ who are at least partially vaccinated are automatically eligible for cash prize drawings taking place in June. Thirty winners in total will be selected for the $50,000 Fridays cash prize drawings on June 4 and June 11, totaling $1.5 million. On June 15, $1.5 million will be awarded to 10 lucky Californians – for a grand total of $15 million in cash prizes. And the next two million people across the State who begin and complete their COVID-19 vaccination will automatically be eligible to receive a $50 prepaid grocery card!
Get vaccinated if you have not already! To find a participating vaccination site near you, please visit the Vaccinate LA County website or call (833) 540-0473.
2. LA County Residents with Lowest Vaccination Rates are Experiencing Highest Infection Rates
Although 53% of LA County residents 16 and older are now fully vaccinated, only a little more than a third of Black and just 38% of Latinx residents are fully protected compared to 54% of White residents and 61% of Asian residents. 55% of Black and 58% of Latinx seniors 65 and older are fully protected, compared with 67% Asian and 70% of White seniors.
The LA County residents who are getting vaccinated at the lowest rates are also the ones seeing the highest rates of infection, hospitalization, and death due to COVID-19. Black residents have the highest two-week case incidence rate among the county’s racial and ethnic groups, with 37 of every 100,000 people infected between May 9 and May 22. Black residents also had the highest rate of hospitalization, 8 people per 100,000, and the highest death rate, with almost 1 death per 100,000 people.
"These inequities reflect many complicated issues, including the distribution of resources and opportunities needed for optimal health. And while we continue essential efforts to ensure good access to both vaccines and information about vaccine safety, we do need everyone’s help. Each of us who are vaccinated can approach our unvaccinated friends, family, and neighbors with curiosity and humility about their vaccine decision-making process. We can share our own stories, share what it was that helped us make our decision, and keep the conversation going. We can offer our company and encouragement to get those in our community to any of the hundreds of vaccination sites across the county when people are ready to get their vaccines," said Barbara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, Director of Public Health.
3. Vaccine Hesitant?
It’s okay to have questions. It’s alright for it to take whatever it takes for you to be ready. Visit the California Department of Public Health’s website for COVID-19 facts and testimonials. Let’s get to immunity. Vaccination helps us get to community-wide protection (sometimes called herd immunity) much more quickly, saving millions of lives. When enough individuals become vaccinated, it adds up to protection for everyone.
Currently, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health estimates that it will take until late August for 80% of all Los Angeles County residents 16 and older to have received at least one dose of the vaccine. With the impending June 15 opening, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health urges everyone 12 and older to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
You may have heard different things about the COVID-19 vaccine on social media or through friends and family, but it is important to know the facts. For more information visit the Vaccinate LA County website and the CDC website.
4. Preparing for June 15
In addition to getting vaccinated, Public Health is keeping several other prevention measures top of mind approaching the June 15 reopening.
Testing – as more people intermingle with others outside of their households, testing will be an essential part of the County strategy after June 15 to prevent outbreaks. Public Health recommends testing for anyone with signs or symptoms of COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status or recent infection. Testing is also recommended for unvaccinated people who have been in close contact with someone who has a confirmed COVID-19 infection or who has had a potential exposure. Testing is still widely available across the county.
California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) Proposed Modifications – on May 28, Cal/OSHA released proposed new COVID-19 prevention standards for workplaces, which continue to include a requirement for face coverings at all indoor worksites until further notice unless all of the people in the room have been fully vaccinated. The Cal/OSHA standards board will meet tomorrow, June 3, 2021, to determine the new COVID-19 prevention section requirements. It will be important for all businesses to comply with all of the Cal/OSHA masking and distancing requirements at worksites past June 15.
Public Health Best Practices - After most sectors reopen fully on June 15, there will continue to be sector-specific protocols for schools, day cares, camps, hospitals, health care facilities, and high-risk congregate settings; these protocols will continue masking, distancing and infection control safety measures as appropriate. And while businesses may not be required to maintain distancing, masking, and infection control after June 15, Public Health recognizes that many businesses may want to continue some public health measures for the safety of their workers and customers. Public Health will post best practices online next week to help businesses make plans.
5. 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. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health recently updated their website to allow searches by Zip Code, vaccine type, location hours and by locations which do not require appointments. Visit the Vaccinate LA County website now to find the best location for 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.
6. Home Safe Program Helps Older Adults Facing Eviction
Older adults facing eviction may qualify to receive financial assistance and rent relief. Call (213) 610-1589 or email APShomesafe@wdacs.lacounty.gov with questions.
7. Food Resources
The last day of service for the Culver City Emergency Relief Food Drive will be June 22, 2021.
CalFresh monthly benefits help low-income households buy the food they need for proper nutrition. Benefits are used to buy food but may not be used to buy alcohol, cigarettes, or paper items. To learn more, watch this short CalFresh video.
If your college student is eligible for “work study” or has a $0 expected family contribution, they can choose CalFresh to add valuable dollars to their food budget. Learn more and apply at the Get CalFresh website.
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Benefits are Increasing this Summer - From June – September, WIC customers will receive an extra $35/month per eligible household member to buy fruits, veggies and other WIC eligible foods. If you’re pregnant and/or have children age 5 and under, you may be eligible for WIC benefits.
Text APPLY to 91997 or visit to sign up today on the WIC website.
LA Food Bank COVID-19 cases may be falling, but hunger persists. LA County continues to host drive-through food distribution with our partner, the LA Food Bank. Find out more online.
8. 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 June 2, 2021
Cases in Culver City – 2,227
Deaths in Culver City – 110
Cases in Los Angeles County – 120 new cases were reported today (1,244,254 cases to date)
Deaths in Los Angeles County – 9 new deaths were reported today (24,354 deaths to date)
There are 254 people with COVID-19 currently hospitalized, and 19% of these people are in the intensive care unit. Testing results are available for nearly 6,800,000 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 0.9 new cases per 100,000 people to 0.7 new cases per 100,000. The overall test positivity rate dropped from 0.5% to 0.4% across LA 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.