Coronavirus Updates for FBOs and CBOs: January 21, 2022

The following guidance is as of January 21, 2022. We are working hard to make sure we provide the most accurate information, but please note that the situation is constantly developing so what is shared below is subject to change. This e-newsletter is sent every Tuesday and Thursday. 

Good morning community leaders,

Apologies this is going out a little late. 

Updates:

• Press Releases: Link here
  • LA County Reports Highest Daily Number of Deaths Since March 2021; Rates of Cases, Hospitalizations, and Deaths Higher Among Latinx & Black Residents - 42,115 New Positive Cases and 102 New Deaths Due to COVID-19 in Los Angeles County: Link here

• Press Briefing with Dr. Ferrer (video): Link here

• Ways to Get a Free COVID-19 Test:

  • Call 211 or text 52-11 to find a testing site near you. You can also find a site at covid19.lacounty.gov/testing. COVID-19 testing is free at all County-operated sites, regardless of immigration or insurance status.

  • Pick-Up Testing Kit Program: LA County residents can pick up a PCR test kit at 13 designated Pick-Up testing sites. Individuals then return the completed test to those locations. These kits are for people with COVID-19 symptoms or a known exposure. To learn more, click here.

  • The LA County Home Testing Kit program is on a temporary pause, but you can order free COVID-19 at-home test kits from the federal government through [covidtests.gov]covidtests.gov.

• School Updates: 

• • TK-12 COVID-19 Toolkit Webpage: Link here
  • Reopening Protocols of K-12 Schools: Link here
  • Exposure Management Plan K-12 Schools: Link here
• Updated Documents: 
  • Isolation/Quarantine Summary Table: Link here
  • Isolation/Quarantine (SPANISH): Link here
  • Testing Resources for Children: Link here
  • What Event Operators Need to Know: Link here

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• Businesses Who Have Been Issued Citations:
  • Citations issued due to lack of compliance with health officer order: Link here
• All Guidance Related to Faith-Based/Community-Based Organizations:
  
  • Cleaning
  • Contact Tracing
  • Managing Non-Compliant Patrons/Visitors
  • Reporting COVID Positive Cases
  • What to do if you're sick
  • What to do if you're a close contact
  • Vaccine Information
  • Vaccine for your site
• COVID-19 Vaccine (website):
  
  • Residents with disabilities or without computer access can call 833-540-0473 between 8:00 am and 8:30 pm, 7 days a week for assistance with appointments.
    • Call this line if you are homebound and need to get vaccinated at home (availability may be delayed due to high demand). You can also request an in-home vaccination here.
  • Find Your Vaccine Record: Link here
• COVID-19 Testing (website)
• Education Links:
  • Educational settings with 3 or more COVID-19 cases: Link here

Scott Chan, MPA
Center for Health Equity
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health