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Dear Community Partners,
Below are important COVID-19 updates that will help you and your clients stay informed.
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SPA 3 Regional Health Office
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Los Angeles County Enters Post-Surge Period
On Wednesday, February 16, LA County entered its post-surge period after daily COVID-19 hospitalizations remained below 2,500 for seven consecutive days. An updated LA County Health Officer Order was released, recommending, but no longer requiring, masking for attendees at outdoor mega events, and while outdoors at TK-12 schools, youth sports, or childcare settings.
LA County also launched post-surge strategies for COVID-19 case investigation, including a new text messaging option. Residents who test positive for COVID-19 will now receive an initial text message from LA County Department of Public Health with easy-to-follow:
- Instructions for isolation
- Instructions requesting to complete an online case interview survey within 8 days
- Links for additional information
Public Health will continue to maintain a call center for residents who test positive where they can receive information and support. Residents can call 1-833-540-0473 seven days a week from 8:00 am to 8:30 pm.
If you have been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19, continue following LA County DPH Quarantine Protocols.
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As Black History Month continues, this is the time to come together in the fight against COVID-19. Help protect your community, find vaccines and boosters near you by clicking here. Watch this short video from COVID-19 Community Corps celebrating Black History Month and share on your social media page.
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Most people with COVID-19 have mild illness and can recover at home, but some people are at higher risk for getting very sick. If you test positive for COVID-19:
Click on the following links to learn more about:
COVID-19 Treatments Are Not a Substitute for the COVID-19 Vaccine. Vaccines are safe, effective, free, and widely available. Vaccines can protect you and others from getting sick with COVID-19.
Only take treatments prescribed by a health care provider. People have been seriously harmed and even died after taking products not authorized for COVID-19, even products approved or prescribed for other uses.
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As of January 22, 2022, there have been 277 cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) reported in LA County. MIS-C is a rare inflammatory condition associated with COVID-19 that can damage multiple organ systems. MIS-C can require hospitalization and be life-threatening.
Children and teens can get MIS-C during or after having COVID-19. The best way to protect them from MIS-C is to take everyday actions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in your home and community. These practices include:
- Getting eligible children vaccinated & boosted. The COVID-19 vaccine is 91% effective at preventing MIS-C.
- Ensuring children and teens wear a mask that offers the best protection when in school and in public settings.
- Staying home and getting tested for COVID-19 if you're sick.
- Ventilating indoor spaces and socializing outdoors when possible. Read more on improving ventilation in your home here.
- Following public health travel guidelines. Read more on travel advisory here.
Read more on reducing the risk of COVID-19 here.
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Free N95 Masks
Need an upgraded mask? You can get up to 3 free N95 masks at select pharmacies and community health centers.
Click here to find a new site near you.
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Need a COVID-19 Vaccination Presentation?
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health offers an array of presentations, including the Novel Coronavirus and COVID-19 vaccines.
If you would like to schedule a presentation for your organization, click here.
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Pomona Wellness Community offers a place for community members to gather, find resources, or participate in wellness activities. Support includes mental health, substance use, and general health and wellness resources. All activities are FREE and open to the community. Our February program includes:
Visit our website: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/chs/pwc.htm
Download our monthly calendar of programs here
Email: pomonawc@ph.lacounty.gov
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Free Healthy Food! Free Produce Distribution (new location)
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LACDMH Peer Advisory Council Formation - Input Session
The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) needs your input to ensure the application and the selection processes to appoint 15 members to the first LACDMH Peer Advisory Council. This will ensure diversity and inclusion in all aspects, in addition to representing the wide array of lived experience as a consumer, parent, caregiver or family member.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
- Individuals with the lived experience of the process of recovery from emotional trauma, mental illness or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
- Family members or caregivers of individuals described above
- Primary caregivers of children/youth who have received or are receiving services from DCFS, Probation, Regional Center, or DMH
- Individuals who provide mental health peer support services
- Representatives of peer-run service organizations/programs who themselves have the lived experience
The session will be held virtually and by phone on Tuesday, February 22 from 10:30 am – noon. See flyer for more details.
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SGV African American Infant and Maternal Mortality Community Action Team
Open to all families and communities who wish to join the movement to elevate the health and wellness of African American/Black moms and babies in our San Gabriel Valley community.
Next meeting:
February 24, 2022
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Click here to register
Click here to see the schedule of upcoming meetings this year.
For more information and to join the movement, click here.
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Volunteers Needed
Volunteer for the 2022 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count Tuesday, February 22 through Thursday, February 24 from 8PM to 11PM. If you are interested and would like to participate, please click on this link to sign up. We would greatly appreciate you sharing this amazing opportunity amongst your networks and community members in which you serve.
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Free Tax Preparation Services
File with confidence at a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site and keep more of your money. IRS-certified volunteers provide free, basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. Persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their tax returns are encouraged to participate.
Click here for more information.
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Sign up for the COVID-19 Vaccine Newsletter to stay updated on COVID-19 related facts. Visit VaccinateLACounty.com to learn more about:
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Melisa Acoba, MPH
(She/Her/Hers)
Health Program Analyst – COVID-19 Response
Community and Field Services Division, San Gabriel Valley (Service Planning Area 3)
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
(833) 641-0305 ext. 9991
macoba@ph.lacounty.gov
750 S. Park Avenue, Pomona, CA 91766
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