Coronavirus Updates for FBOs and CBOs: February 24, 2022

The following guidance is as of February 24, 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
• Virtual Press Briefing with Dr. Ferrer (video): Link here

• Updated Health Officer Order: 
  • The Los Angeles County Responding Together at Work and In the Community Health Officer Order has been updated (Issued Wed., February 23, 2022. Effective at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022).  Changes are highlighted in yellow on the document:
    • In light of decreasing case and test positivity rates and hospitalizations, this Order creates elective criteria for establishments, businesses, and venues to voluntarily implement to exempt either of the following from the indoor masking requirement:
      • Option #1 - all fully vaccinated customers, visitors and onsite workers or 
      • Option #2 - just fully vaccinated customers and visitors.
  • Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated persons must continue to wear a well-fitting mask in public indoor settings.
• Updated Masking Guidance Documents: 
  • Fact Sheet Interim Indoor Masking
  • FAQ Interim Indoor Masking
  • Overview of Interim Indoor Masking Policy
  • Business Toolkit for Masks
• Updated Documents:
  • Health Care Worker Vaccine Requirement Order: 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