Lifting of Indoor Masking Requirement for Fully Vaccinated Customers and Fully Vaccinated Workers
 As the county continues to experience reduced COVID-19 spread, it is appropriate to consider fewer required safety measures, noting that vulnerable individuals should continue to layer in all protections possible. Given decreased risk, Public Health is modifying the Health Officer Order to allow establishments, businesses, and venues verifying vaccination status to offer optional masking for fully vaccinated individuals. The modified Health Officer Order will go into effect at 12:01am on Friday, February 25.
The Health Officer Order will allow establishments, businesses, or venues two options for removing masking requirements for fully vaccinated individuals.
Option 1: Starting this Friday, establishments, businesses, or venues that want to allow fully vaccinated customers and workers to unmask while indoors must:
- Verify that 100% of customers (5 and older) and workers prior to, or upon, entry to indoor spaces:
- Provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19, or
- Provide proof of a recent negative COVID-19 viral test result. Tests for customers must be taken within two days of entry if a PCR test, or one day if an antigen test. Employees will be allowed to submit a negative test result every three days.
Those who are not fully vaccinated or do not show proof of vaccination, are required to provide a negative test, and continue wearing a well-fitting mask while indoors (as required by the state), except when actively eating or drinking.
Option 2: Starting this Friday, establishments, businesses, or venues that want to allow their fully vaccinated customers to unmask indoors while all onsite workers remain masked, must:
- Verify that 100% of customers (5 and older) prior to, or upon, entry to indoor spaces:
- Provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19, or
- Provide proof of a recent negative COVID-19 viral test result. Tests for customers must have been taken within two days of entry if a PCR test or one day if an antigen test.
- Adhere to the following regarding customers and masking:
- Fully vaccinated customers may be unmasked in the indoor setting.
- Customers that are not fully vaccinated must continue to wear a well-fitting mask while indoors (as required by the state), except when actively eating or drinking.
Any individual showing proof of full vaccination prior to entering can still choose to wear a mask indoors.
For more information, please visit the Toolkit for Lifting of Indoor Masking Requirement for Fully Vaccinated Customers and Fully Vaccinated Workers.
Get Boosted
 Protection from the vaccine decreases over time, but they are highly effective at preventing severe illness from COVID-19. If it’s been 5 months since you got your 2nd dose, you are eligible for a booster. Visit http://VaccinateLACounty.com to find a location to get vaccinated.
LA County Library Laptop & Hotspot Loan Program
 Do you know anyone without internet or a computer at home who would benefit from borrowing them—to apply for jobs, access homeschooling resources, or simply stay connected to information?
You can now check out a kit with a Chromebook and wireless hotspot to access the internet (plus chargers) inside a handy carrying case, from any Sidewalk Service location.
Please call any Sidewalk Service location to place a hold on a Laptop & Hotspot Loan Kit. Borrow for 3 weeks, with the option to renew, if available.
If you are looking for a job and need a laptop kit with a longer checkout period, please visit our Work Ready page for more information.
Please note: Laptop & Hotspot Loan Kits require a full access card to check out. Call your nearest Sidewalk Service location for details about signing up or upgrading your digital card.
Saturday, February 26, 2022
How You Can Help
Don't Go to Bed Hungry
English: You can’t fight a pandemic on an empty stomach. If you or a loved one is suffering from food insecurity, you can sign up for monthly grocery benefits from CalFresh. It only takes 10 minutes to apply. #LetsFeedLACounty https://www.getcalfresh.org/ (Graphic)
Spanish: No se puede combatir una pandemia con el estómago vacío. Si usted o un ser querido sufre de inseguridad alimentaria, puede inscribirse para recibir beneficios mensuales de comestibles de CalFresh. Solo se necesitan 10 minutos para aplicar. #LetsFeedLACounty https://www.getcalfresh.org/ (Graphic)
Chinese: 您不能空著肚子對抗流行病。如果您或您所愛的人正受到糧食不安全的困擾，則可以申請CalFresh的每月雜貨店福利。 只需10分鐘即可申請。 #LetsFeedLACounty https://www.getcalfresh.org/ (Graphic)
Korean: 공복 상태에서는 전염병과 싸울 수 없습니다. 귀하 또는 사랑하는 사람이 식량 불안에 시달리고있는 경우 CalFresh의 월별 식료품 혜택에 가입 할 수 있습니다. 신청하는 데 10분 밖에 걸리지 않습니다. #LetsFeedLACounty https://www.getcalfresh.org/ (Graphic)
Armenian: Դուք չեք կարող պայքարել համավարակի դեմ դատարկ ստամոքսով: Եթե դուք կամ ձեր սիրելին ունեք սննդի անապահովության խնդիր, ապա կարող եք գրանցվել CalFresh-ի կողմից հատկացվող սննդամթերքի ամսական նպաստների համար: Դիմելը տևում է ընդամենը 10 րոպե: #LetsFeedLACounty https://www.getcalfresh.org/ (Graphic)
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Sunday, February 27, 2022
LA County is Here to Help
English: Help is available regardless of age, income, or immigration status. Get help today: www.211la.org (Graphic)
Spanish: Hay ayuda disponible independientemente de edad, ingreso o estatus migratorio. Reciba ayuda hoy: www.211la.org (Graphic)
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Wear a Face Covering When Caring for Those Who Are Vulnerable
English: Wearing a face covering when caring for those who are vulnerable to COVID-19 will help protect them, and yourself. (Graphic)
Spanish: Usar una mascarilla facial cuando cuidas a otros que son vulnerables al COVID-19 ayudará a protegerlos a ellos y a ti. (Graphic)
Chinese: 照顾那些对于COVID-19脆弱的人时，戴口罩有助于保护他们和你自己。(Graphic)
Korean: COVID-19에 취약한 사람들을 돌볼 때는 얼굴 가리개를 착용하여 그들과 자기 자신을 보호하십시오. (Graphic)
Armenian: COVID-19-ի նկատմամբ խոցելի անձանց խնամելիս դիմակ կրելը կօգնի պաշտպանել նրանց և ինքներդ Ձեզ։ (Graphic)
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In Case You Missed It
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Contracting Opportunities
 The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), signed into law in March 2021, provides $350 billion in funding for state and local governments to build an equitable economic recovery from the devastating economic effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Los Angeles is committed to helping communities impacted by the pandemic build back better. With resources from the American Rescue Plan Act, LA County is working to partner with community service providers and businesses that can help our communities recover.
On July 27, 2021, the Board adopted Phase One Spending Plan which allocated $975 million of the $1.9 billion dollars received as the first tranche of spending as Phase 1 of the County’s plan. Phase 1 of the spending plan covers three pillars:
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Emerging from the Pandemic Better than Before Through Equity-Based Investments: Allocates $567.9 million
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Building a Bridge to an Equitable Recovery: Allocates $239.68 million
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Fiscal Stability and Social Safety Net: Allocates $239.68 million
In total, 81 programs are funded through ARPA and administered by 17 departments across the County, from Parks and Rec and Library to Public Health and Health Services. Through December 2024, a wide range of service providers, vendors, organizations and businesses will be needed to achieve these objectives.
To learn more about current solicitations and contracting opportunities please visit: ceo.lacounty.gov/recovery/contract-opportunities
Additional Resources
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