A Letter from Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis
Dear Friends,
The spread of COVID-19 continues to be a significant risk for many vulnerable residents across LA County. If you do not feel safe taking your mask off in places where masks are no longer required, remember that no one can be prevented from wearing a mask to enter a business or participating in an activity. Although no longer required, it is strongly recommended that people continue to wear well-fitted masks in all indoor public places, and upgrade to a respirator (suck as an N95 or KF94) whenever possible.
Masks continue to be required by everyone ages two and older, regardless of vaccination status, on public transit and within transportation hubs in Los Angeles County. Transportation settings where many people are in shared indoor spaces for extended periods of time are vulnerable to spreading COVID-19 to large numbers of people. Many of County residents rely on public transportation to get to and from work, and do not have the option of taking other forms of transportation to keep themselves safe. The new mask requirement is supported by the CDC’s latest assessment that masking on public transportation remains essential to protecting public health. This order pertains to buses, taxis, ride-shares, commuter trains, subways, airport and bus terminals, and other ports.
Additionally, as COVID-19 cases continue to trend upward, eligible residents are strongly encouraged to get their second booster doses. Second boosters are now available at LA County vaccination clinics to residents 50 and older, residents ages 12 and older who are immunocompromised, and residents who previously received two doses of the Janssen vaccine. Residents must also have received their last booster four or more months ago. If you or someone you know needs assistance with getting to an appointment or needs homebound service, please call the COVID-19 information line at (833) 540-0473 or visit VaccinateLACounty.com.
With many residents living in under-resourced communities at elevated risk, LA County Public Health is working to increase information sharing and distribution of COVID-19 antivirals in these communities. Currently, there are 593 sites providing antivirals across the entire County, with 326 sites located in under-resourced neighborhoods. There is also 74 “Test to Treat” programs offered at CVS Minute Clinics, Walgreens, and community clinics that allow patients to get tested and treated on the same visit at the same location.
Residents that do not have access to a clinical provider can call the COVID-19 information line mentioned above.
As always, please feel free to reach out to one of my offices if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Hilda L. Solis
Supervisor, First District
 It was such an honor to receive the Compassionate Leader Award from my hermana, Dolores Huerta, at the Immigrant Defenders Law Center’s 7th Anniversary Gala last night.
When President Joe Biden’s administration reached out to me to assist with the influx of unaccompanied children last year, I immediately agreed and knew that this mission would be successful in large part to Immigrant Defenders Law Center. Their attorneys and staff helped to provide culturally competent legal services to more than 8,000 unaccompanied children who were cared for at the Pomona Emergency Intake Site — leading to reunifications with family members and sponsors here in the United States.
Immigrants coming to this country are fearlessly stepping toward justice and we must do the same for them. I thank Immigrant Defenders Law Center for their compassion in ensuring that no immigrant is forced to face an unjust immigration system alone.
 I was so happy to welcome back home 140 Army Reserve personnel of the 250th Transportation Company last week who were deployed to assist in the Afghan evacuations and relocation. These men and women have served our country honorably and went above and beyond their call of duty. I'm so grateful for their heroism and vow to continue to support them and their families.
 Earlier this week I joined the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce's networking event "Alhambra Connects" where I had the pleasure of connecting with local entrepreneurs on my work to uplift small businesses across the First District. I'm so honored to represent the City of Alhambra once again and look forward to driving equitable economic growth together.
The LA County Youth Commission, in partnership with the Department of Mental Health, has created a survey in which we want to hear from YOUth on how to best support their mental health and wellbeing.
Please complete the short survey by simply scanning the QR code for access.
After a two-year hiatus, the LA County Fair returns to the Fairplex in Pomona from May 5-30, 2022, and will celebrate 100 years! There will be great rides, shopping, community, food, live entertainment, and more!
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