Public Health Highlights the Importance of Masking Indoors as COVID-19 Transmission Increases Due to Delta Variant
Thank You for Getting Vaccinated
Masks Are Still Required on Public Transportation
Host a Mobile Vaccination Clinic – Mobile Vaccination Units Make It Easier Than Ever to Get Vaccinated
Vaccination Records Available Online
City Hall and Other City Locations Are Now Fully Open with Safety Precautions in Place
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Small Business Grant and Loan Opportunities
COVID-19 Counts in Culver City and LA County
1. Public Health Highlights the Importance of Masking Indoors as COVID-19 Transmission Increases Due to Delta Variant
Community transmission of COVID-19 in Los Angeles County has increased to a moderate level and may continue to increase unless everyone consistently and proactively takes steps to reduce their risk of infection and the spread of COVID-19.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 1,315 new cases of COVID-19. This is the sixth consecutive day where more than 1,000 new cases have been reported.
At the current number of daily new cases, and with continued circulation of the more easily spread Delta variant of this virus, Public Health strongly urges everyone, as a proactive and precautionary measure, to wear masks when in any indoor setting or business where vaccination verification is not required and the vaccination status of others is unknown.
As a reminder, people who are not fully vaccinated are required to wear masks at all indoor public settings and businesses.
Other proactive measures include washing your hands often, getting vaccinated if you can, and, if you are sick, stay away from others and get checked.
2. Thank You for Getting Vaccinated
61% of eligible LA County residents 16 years and older are fully vaccinated and nearly 85% of the eligible Culver City residents have at least received their first dose. Despite these vaccination rates, COVID-19 case rates are increasing. One month ago, the 5-day average of cases was 201 and today the 5-day average is over 1,000; this is an increase of more than 500% in just one month.
The test positivity rate has increased nearly 700% from the 0.5% seen a month ago; today’s test positivity rate is 3.7%.
Public Health encourages everyone unvaccinated for COVID-19 to get fully vaccinated as the start of school year approaches. If you begin your two-dose series for the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines this week, it may allow enough time to be fully protected by the start of the school year. For all of the vaccines, you are only considered fully protected two weeks after all doses are complete.
Barbara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, Director of Public Health explains, “The COVID-19 vaccines are the most powerful tool to reduce the risk of serious illness if infected. A significant number of unvaccinated people indoors, with a highly contagious Delta variant circulating, makes it easy for this variant to be transmitted at higher rates. If you are not fully vaccinated yet, wear your mask in all indoor public settings and wash your hands or use hand sanitizer frequently when outside your home. Get vaccinated without delay to have the best protection.”
Through Thursday, at County-run vaccination sites, LA City sites, and St. John’s Well Child and Family Center sites, everyone 18 and older coming to get a vaccine will have an opportunity to win one of seven packages of concert tickets. Prizes will include tickets to see Celine Dion, Grupo Firma, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, and Dan and Shay at Staples Center, and box seats to four classical concerts at the Hollywood Bowl. Official rules and participating site locations are posted online on the Los Angeles Vaccination Sweepstakes page. Winners will be contacted by phone and/or email.
Anyone 12 and older in living or working in LA County can get vaccinated against COVID-19. 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 ages 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 its 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.
3. Masks Are Still Required on Public Transportation
Everyone two years of age and older, regardless of vaccination status, must wear a mask on public transportation that covers both your mouth and nose. This includes wearing a mask at airports and on planes, trains, and buses.
As a reminder, people who are not fully vaccinated are required to wear masks at all indoor public settings and businesses as well.
4. Host a Mobile Vaccination Clinic – Mobile Vaccination Units Make It Easier Than Ever to Get Vaccinated
Mobile vaccine teams are working with employers and community organizations to provide vaccines at convenient locations where residents gather. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) encourages employers and event organizers to fill out the online request form to let them know when they want to host a team. Public Health can set up sites at workplaces, markets, schools, churches, senior centers, and other gathering places all over the county to make it as easy as possible for residents to get vaccinated.
6. City Hall and Other City Locations Are Now Fully Open with Safety Precautions in Place
City Hall and many other City locations are now open and appointments are no longer required. For your convenience, you may still schedule an appointment online. You may also continue to access City services online, via email and/or telephone. Unvaccinated visitors to City Hall and other City locations are required to wear a face covering at all times.
Join the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation to learn about current small business grant and loan opportunities, eligibility, and how to apply on Thursday, July 22, 2021 from 11 AM – 12 PM.
Also join the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation and partners to celebrate the launch of Together for L.A.—a collaborative offering no cost consulting assistance and support to women and diverse-owned small businesses, sponsored by Wells Fargo on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
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 July 14, 2021
Cases in Culver City – 2,286
Deaths in Culver City – 110
Cases in Los Angeles County – 1,315 new cases were reported today (1,261,068 cases to date)
Deaths in Los Angeles County – 9 new deaths were reported today (24,563 deaths to date)
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.
