Coronavirus Updates for FBOs and CBOs: January 25, 2022

The following guidance is as of January 25, 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 afternoon community leaders,

Updates:

• Press Releases: Link here
  • As Several COVID Metrics Decline, LA County Residents Are Reminded to Take Steps to Reduce Risk and Spread - 18,822 New Positive Cases and 36 New Deaths Due to COVID-19 in Los Angeles: Link here

• LA DPH Virtual Townhall on COVID-19 (above): 
  • Save the date for our COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall, Wednesday, Jan. 26 at 6pm! We’ll be discussing the Omicron variant, COVID-19 boosters, and keeping schools safe. Have a question? Submit here: Link here
• CBO/FBO Townhall on COVID-19 with Dr. Ferrer and Dr. Davis: 

• Telebriefings This Week: 
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• COVID-19 Medications: 
  • COVID-19 medications are available for people at high-risk for severe illness from COVID-19. If you think you may be at risk, talk to your doctor to see whether these might be right for you. Link here
• Updated Documents: 
  • FAQ for Nightclubs, Lounges, Bars, Breweries, Wineries and Distilleries: Link here
  • Overview of Vaccine/Testing Requirements for Businesses: Link here
  • Special Considerations for Professional Performers: Link here
  • Summary - Quarantine Instructions for Close Contacts: Link here
  • Summary - Isolation Instructions for COVID+ People: Link here
  • Vaccines and What Parents Need to Know: Link here
  • Vaccines and What Teens Need to Know: Link here
  • Vaccines and What Teens in Foster Care 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