Citywide Coronavirus Update - November 9, 2022

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Citywide Coronavirus Update - November 9, 2022

The City of Culver City continues to cooperate with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to respond to the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Los Angeles County.

For previous updates, please visit the City’s Coronavirus webpage.

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Shift in COVID-19 Case Rates May Indicate a Winter Surge
Free Flu Shot and COVID-19 Booster Clinic at Veterans Memorial Building on November 16
Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones from Respiratory Viruses this Fall and Winter
COVID-19 Counts in Culver City and LA County

1. Shift in COVID-19 Case Rates May Indicate a Winter Surge

For the past month, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has been noting signals that the COVID-19 case rate may no longer be declining locally. The steady decline observed since July appeared to plateau in mid-October. Last week, Public Health reported a nearly 10% increase in the 7-day-average number of cases from the prior week.

While Omicron BA.5 continues to be the dominant subvariant, each week it is accounting for a smaller proportion of samples. As of the week ending October 15, it accounted for about 72% of sequenced specimens. BF.7, a descendant of BA.5, makes up the second largest proportion of cases sequenced at 7.8%.

Recently, Public Health added two additional descendant strains of BA.5 to weekly variant reporting: BQ.1 and BQ.1.1. Each of these sublineages account for 3.4% of sequenced specimens for the week ending October 15.

However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that as of about three weeks ago, BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 combined, accounted for nearly 17% of cases across the country, up considerably from about 9% the week before. There are reports that BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 have some growth advantages over some of the other sublineages, and they may begin to increase here as well.

One thing that everyone can do to prepare is to make sure they have the updated COVID-19 Fall bivalent booster, which is now available for people 5 years and older. A bivalent booster can protect against both the original virus that causes COVID-19 and the more recently spreading Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants. These two subvariants are different, but they have the same spike protein, and the new Fall bivalent booster offers protection against both. The bivalent booster is also expected to provide protection against the BQ strains.

2. Free Flu Shot and COVID-19 Booster Clinic at Veterans Memorial Building on November 16

Culver City has partnered with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to offer free flu shots and COVID-19 boosters on Wednesday, November 16 from 10 AM to 2:30 PM at Veterans Memorial Building, 4117 Overland Avenue, Culver City, CA 90232. No appointment required.

If you can’t make it on November 16, updated Fall COVID-19 boosters, plus flu vaccines, are readily available at Public Health sites, pharmacies, and other locations across the county. Seniors and residents who can’t easily leave their home can contact Public Health telehealth services at (833) 540-0473, seven days a week, from 8 AM to 8:30 PM to arrange for at-home COVID-19 Fall booster and primary series vaccinations or transportation to a vaccination center. Insurance is not required, and callers can be assisted in multiple languages.

Residents can also go to VaccinateLACounty.com to find nearby vaccination sites, request a mobile vaccination team for your worksite or community event, or an in-home visit if you or someone you know is homebound.

Boy giving thumbs up flexing arm after getting vaccinated

3. Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones from Respiratory Viruses this Fall and Winter

This year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting an earlier than usual start to the respiratory virus season. Respiratory viruses such as influenza (flu), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and the virus that causes COVID-19 can be very serious, especially for young children, older adults and those with weakened immune systems. Below is helpful information about each respiratory virus for reference.

Virus	Time from Exposure to Infection	Most Common Symptoms	Vaccine Availability
Influenza Virus A and B (Flu)	1 to 4 days	body aches, chills, cough, fatigue, fever, headache, sore throat, stuffy nose	Flu vaccines are available for everyone 6 months and older
SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)	2 to 14 days	body aches, chills, cough, diarrhea, fatigue, fever, headache, loss of smell/taste, nausea/vomiting, shortness of breath, stuffy/runny nose	COVID-19 vaccines are available for everyone 6 months and older COVID-19 Boosters are available for everyone 5 years and older
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)	4 to 6 days	cough, runny nose, sneezing, fever, wheezing	Researchers are working to develop RSV vaccines, but none are available yet.
Rhinovirus (Common Cold)	2 to 3 days	cough, low-grade fever, sneezing, sore throat, stuffy nose	There is no vaccine to protect you against the common cold.

For children and young infants, it is difficult to tell the difference between influenza, COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses just by looking at symptoms alone. If your child is experiencing any of the following warning signs, the CDC recommends that you seek medical attention right away: fast breathing or trouble breathing, bluish lips or face, chest pain, muscle pain (that can be shown in the child by refusing to walk or crying excessively if you pick them up), dehydration (shown by no urine over an eight hour period, a dry mouth, or crying without tears, or a child who is not alert or interactive when awake).

Viruses spread most easily in closed spaces, crowded places and close contact settings. Prevention measures are similar for all respiratory viruses. It is important to protect yourself and others. Remember to wash your hands often, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands, avoid close contact with people who are sick, and stay home if you are sick. Wear a mask that fits and filters well and try to improve airflow in indoor places. Depending on the virus, there is also testing and treatment. For a refresher on COVID-19 prevention options, visit the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s website.

RSV can be very serious for infants and some young children. baby in hospital bed wtih breathing tube CDC

4. COVID-19 Counts in Culver City and LA County

The City of Culver City mourns the loss of residents who have passed away due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Case and Death Counts – as of November 9, 2022

Cases in Culver City – 10,590

Deaths in Culver City – 144

Cases in LA County – 1,662 new cases were reported today (3,500,252 cases to date)

Deaths in LA County – 10 new deaths were reported today (34,032 deaths to date)

There are 492 people with COVID-19 currently hospitalized in LA County. Testing results are available for more than 12,666,000 individuals with 24% of people testing positive. Today’s daily positivity rate is 5.9%. View additional COVID-19 metrics on the LA County COVID-19 Surveillance Dashboard and the COVID-19 Cases and Deaths by City/Community table.

How You Can Help

Donate food and resources to help those in need. Visit the City’s Coronavirus webpages to learn more.

Food Resources

Find food resources and other helpful information on the City’s Coronavirus webpages.

You Are Not Alone

If the news surrounding COVID-19 is making you feel stressed, anxious, or depressed, visit the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) COVID-19 mental health resource page, call their 24/7 hotline at (800) 854-7771, or text LA to 741741 to get help.

Questions? Call the City of Culver City

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 at (310) 253-6000 (Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, the City is closed every other Friday). COVID-19 related questions should be directed to (310) 253-6000. If you email or leave a message after hours, please include your name, address, phone number, email address, and your need or question. In an emergency, please dial 9-1-1.

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Citywide Coronavirus Update - November 9, 2022

Citywide Coronavirus Update - November 9, 2022

Table of Contents

Shift in COVID-19 Case Rates May Indicate a Winter Surge

Free Flu Shot and COVID-19 Booster Clinic at Veterans Memorial Building on November 16

Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones from Respiratory Viruses this Fall and Winter

COVID-19 Counts in Culver City and LA County

1. Shift in COVID-19 Case Rates May Indicate a Winter Surge

2. Free Flu Shot and COVID-19 Booster Clinic at Veterans Memorial Building on November 16

3. Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones from Respiratory Viruses this Fall and Winter

4. COVID-19 Counts in Culver City and LA County

How You Can Help

Food Resources

You Are Not Alone

Questions? Call the City of Culver City

Where can I get more information?