Coronavirus Updates for FBOs and CBOs: April 28, 2022

The following guidance is as of April 28, 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 Reports 2,335 New Positive Cases and 8 New Deaths Due to COVID-19 in Los Angeles County: Link here
• COVID-19 Press Briefing: Link here
• Early Care and Education Providers Technical Assistance: Link here
  • Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is partnering with early care and education providers to offer free technical assistance with COVID-19 health and safety best practices.
• COVID-19 Message/Talking Points: Link here
  • If you test positive and have symptoms of COVID-19, you may be able to get treatment to keep you out of the hospital.
    • Don’t delay. Call a doctor right away, visit a Test-to-Treat site, or use the Public Health Telehealth Service by calling (833) 540-0473.
  • If you can’t get a COVID-19 vaccine for medical reasons, you can get medicine to help protect you from getting COVID-19.
  • Talk to your healthcare provider if you want more information or think these medicines are right for you.
    • If you do not have a healthcare provider, call the Public Health Call Center at 1-(833)-540-0473.
  • COVID-19 treatment and prevention medicines are free, but there may be charges from your healthcare provider.
    • If you have health insurance, check your plan to see if it covers all costs.
    • If you are uninsured, ask the pharmacy, hospital, or doctor’s office about other fees.
  • Visit the COVID-19 Medicines Page (http://ph.lacounty.gov/covidmedicines) or the DPH COVID-19 Medicines Outreach Toolkit for easy-to-read, downloadable materials like flyers and social media posts.
• Updated Documents: 
  • COVID-19 Medication Summary: Link here
  • COVID-19 Treatments/Medicines: English / Spanish
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Schedule: Link here

• 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