WDACS News Roundup 😷

Free At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits Now Available 

LA County residents can now order free at-home COVID-19 tests. The federal government launched a new program in partnership between the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Postal Service to provide every household in the nation 4 free at-home test kits. 

The new website went live on Wednesday January 19th and is currently taking orders, which are expected to ship within 7-12 days. 

Visit here to order your test kit or to learn more about this free program.

Public Health Modifies Masking Requirements For Employers

COVID-19 cases continue to surge as a result of the highly transmissible Omicron variant. LA County Public Health has modified its Health Officer Order to include additional safety measures to reduce COVID-19 transmission risks.

LA County employers are now required to provide employees who work indoors in close contact with others with well-fitting medical grade masks, surgical masks, or higher-level respirators, such as N95 or KN95 masks no later than January 17th.

Need PPEs? Learn how employers can receive free N95 masks! Visit here to learn more about PPE Unite.

Help Shape LA County's Future! Join Team WDACS

Interested in joining our team? We're hiring! Recruitment is now open for the following executive level positions.

Click on each link below to access the requirements for each position:

• Assistant Director 
  Area Agency on Aging and Community Centers
• Assistant Director
  Business and Economic Development
• Assistant Director
  Workforce Development

Beginning July 2022, WDACS will be divided into two standalone departments, one focused on aging and community services, and the other focused on economic and workforce development. 

• Kick Start Your Business Today
  
  Ready to kick start your business? Join the East LA Entrepreneur Center throughout January to get all the key tips and resources you need to launch and grow your business. Click here to register and reserve your spot!
• Elder Abuse Reporting Hotline Open 24/7
  
  If you're concerned that someone you care about may be the victim of abuse, don't be silent. Call our Elder Abuse Hotline at 1-877-477-3646 to report abuse 24 hours a day, 7 days a week or visit here to learn more about Adult Protective Services.