Coronavirus Updates for FBOs and CBOs: April 21, 2022

The following guidance is as of April 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 afternoon community leaders, 

Updates:

• Press Releases: Link here
  • Public Health Continues to Require Masks in All Public Transit and Indoor Transportation Hubs Within LA County - Public Health Reports 2,123 New Positive Cases and 13 New Deaths Due to COVID-19 in Los Angeles County: Link here
• Health Officer Order Updated: Link here
  • Revised to continue to require masks in all public transit within the County, such as, commuter trains, subways, buses, taxis and ride-shares, and indoor transportation hubs, such as, airport terminals, bus, train and subway stations, marina or port stations. 
  • Noted updates to Appendix K: Reopening Protocol for Day Camps and Appendix K-1: Reopening Protocol for Overnight Organized/ Children’s Camps.
• COVID-19 Virtual Media Briefing: Link here
• COVID-19 Free Medication Telehealth Service: Link here
  • Are you at high-risk for getting severely ill from COVID-19? Get a free Telehealth visit to help get you treatment if you qualify. Call 833-540-0473, 7 days a week, 8:00am-8:30pm to get screened for medication eligibility, connect you to services, & more.
• Telebriefing Schedule

  • Title: Coronavirus Telebriefing for:	Date	Time (PDT)	Participant Call in
    K-12 Schools	Wednesday, 04/27	2pm-3pm	877-226-8189 1830941
    Early Childhood Education	Wednesday, 04/27	4pm-5pm	877-226-8189 9383790
    Youth Sports	Thursday, 04/28	11am-12pm	877-226-8189 8990026
    Transportation Sector	Friday, 04/29	10am-11am	877-226-8189 9342272

• Messaging/Talking Points: Website 
  • Quarantine Requirements:
    • Last week, the LA County DPH updated the quarantine requirements for “close contacts” who do not have symptoms, whether they are vaccinated or not.
    • You are a “close contact” if you were exposed to COVID-19. This means you were indoors with someone with COVID-19 for 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period.
    • If you were exposed to COVID-19 and you do not have symptoms, you do not have to quarantine if you follow these three required steps:
      • Wear a highly protective mask for 10 days. This is especially important when you are indoors or around other people.
      • Take a COVID-19 test as soon as possible. If you test positive, follow the Isolation Requirements. The best time to take a test is 3-5 days after your exposure.
      • Watch for symptoms for 10 days after your exposure. If you start to have symptoms, take a COVID-19 test, stay home and away from others, and follow the Isolation requirements.
    • People who live or work in a high-risk setting still must quarantine when they are exposed, even if they do not have symptoms.
      • Examples of high-risk settings include healthcare facilities and emergency shelters.
• Updated Documents: 
  • TK-12 Exposure Management Plan: Link here

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• All Guidance Related to Faith-Based/Community-Based Organizations:
  
  • Cleaning
  • Contact tracing
  • 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 Messaging/Talking Points (website)
• COVID-19 Post Surge Plan (website)
• COVID-19 Testing (website)
• 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

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