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Dear Community Partners,
Below are important developments that will help you and your clients stay informed.
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SPA 3 Regional Health Office
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LA County Moves into Low Community Level
As of last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have moved LA County into the Low Community Level. This reflects minimal stress on the hospital system in LA County associated with COVID-19. However, viral transmission remains high, with a case rate just below 200 as of Tuesday, September 6, which represents about 2,500 new cases a day. With more K-12 schools starting the new school year, there have been increases in the number of clusters of cases and outbreaks at schools.
To help further reduce the rate of transmission at schools and in the community, residents should continue to follow simple safety measures such as staying home when sick; testing after an exposure; universal masking indoors when around others and for 10 days after an exposure; and being up to date on vaccinations.
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Vaccinations remain the best defense against severe COVID-19 illness and hospitalization. The new Pfizer and Moderna boosters that target the BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants of Omicron were approved last week by both the Food and Drug Administration and the CDC. The new booster vaccines are also referred to as “updated boosters” or “bivalent boosters.”
The CDC recommends that everyone who is eligible get an updated booster dose at least 2 months after their last COVID-19 shot—either since their last booster dose, or since completing their primary series. Pfizer’s updated booster shot is authorized for individuals 12 and older, and Moderna’s is authorized for adults 18 and older.
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Residents and workers in LA County can now receive the updated bivalent booster at more than 900 sites across the county. LA County should begin administering these free vaccines on Wednesday, September 7th at 12 Public Health sites, 701 mobile vaccine clinics, and 245 community, pharmacy, and clinic sites.
To find a location for the new booster, go to VaccinateLACounty.com. Click on “Find a Location” and then search by “Vaccine Type”.
For those who have questions about vaccine safety and effectiveness, please contact your healthcare provider or call our DPH Call Center at 1-833-540-0473 between the hours of 8:00am and 8:30pm, seven days a week.
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The Health Officer Order for the Control of COVID-19 - Public Health Emergency Isolation Order has been revised, effective Thursday 9/1/22, clarifying the following:
- If a person's COVID-19 symptoms recur or worsen after ending isolation, they should isolate again, as they may have COVID-19 rebound. Isolation for COVID-19 rebound can end 5 days after the rebound symptoms began, as long as they have been fever-free for at least 24 hours AND their symptoms are improving.
In LA County, a person with COVID-19 can exit isolation on or after Day 6 if they have had no fever for 24 hours, their symptoms are improving, and a test taken on Day 5 or later is negative. Those exiting isolation Day 6 - Day 10 should continue to wear a well-fitting mask whenever around others. Isolation can end after Day 10 if there has been no fever for 24 hours.
See ph.lacounty.gov/covidisolation for more information.
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Foster care youth 18 years of age or older can decide themselves to get the COVID-19 vaccine. For youth aged 17 or younger and in foster care, their foster caregiver, relative caregiver, or group home staff can provide consent as long as the youth agree. For more information, call foster youth lawyer at the Children’s Law Center 323-980-7700.
Teens who are age 15 or older and are self-sufficient (e.g., emancipated or self-sufficient minor, married, or previously married) can give their own consent. Otherwise, youth under 18, must have a parent or legal guardian’s consent.
For more COVID-19 resources for parents or guardians, click here.
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COVID-19 Media Briefing
If you missed the latest Public Health virtual media briefing, the recording is available. Click here to watch the recording on YouTube.
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Need a COVID-19 Vaccination Presentation?
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health offers an array of presentations, including COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccines, and Monkeypox. If you would like to schedule a presentation for your organization, click here.
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Monkeypox Update
As of September 7, 2022, LA County has reported 1,763 confirmed monkeypox cases, which includes cases in Long Beach and Pasadena. If you have a new unexplained rash or lesions on any part of your body, especially if you were exposed to someone with or suspected to have monkeypox, you should contact a doctor right away to get tested. You can:
- Contact your healthcare provider
- If you don’t have a provider or health insurance,
- Call the Public Health Call Center at 1-833-540-0473 (7 days a week 8:00am – 8:30pm) OR
- Visit a Public Health Sexual Health Clinic
As a reminder, our current Monkeypox vaccine eligibility criteria include the following individuals at high-risk of exposure to monkeypox:
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(NEW) Gay or bisexual men, or any men or transgender people who have sex with men or transgender people
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(NEW) Persons of any gender or sexual orientation who engage in commercial and/or transactional sex (e.g., sex in exchange for money, shelter, food, or other goods or needs)
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(NEW) Persons living with HIV, especially persons with uncontrolled or advanced HIV disease
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(UPDATE) Persons who had skin-to-skin or intimate contact with someone with suspected or confirmed monkeypox, including those who have not yet been confirmed by public health
For more information and to see if you qualify for monkeypox vaccine, visit ph.lacounty.gov/monkeypox. Registration is no longer required!
Public Health is offering Speakers’ Bureau presentations on monkeypox. Request a presentation here.
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The Pomona Wellness Community is pleased to offer virtual and in-person programs in the month of September. We are partnering with Tri-City Mental Health to make many more programs available to the community. Please follow the instructions for each program on how to register or link directly for virtual programs. Please see below for more details.
The appropriate COVID-19 protocols will be followed for all in-person activities.
Please share these opportunities widely with any interested adults, youth, and families.
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New at the Pomona Wellness Community in September
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San Gabriel Valley Monkeypox Townhall
Public Health’s San Gabriel Valley Regional Office will host a Virtual Townhall on Monkeypox on Wednesday, September 14 at 12:00 p.m. Our regional Medical Director, Dr. Jasmine Sharma, MD, MPH, will be discussing the latest updates on Monkeypox in the San Gabriel Valley, transmission, prevention, vaccinations, and taking your questions. The town hall will be streamed live on Zoom (https://bit.ly/JoinSGVMonkeypoxTownhall).
To sign-up for email reminders and/or if you would like to submit a question in advance, click here.
For more details about the event, please contact us at PomonaWC@ph.lacounty.gov.
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Suicide Prevention and Resilience
We will talk about:
- Statistics regarding youth and older adults
- Myths & realities
- Risk factors and signs/symptoms
- How to seek help
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location TBA
Please check our website in mid September for updated information.
To register, click here.
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Drive-thru Fresh Produce Giveaway (In-Person)
Participants will also receive a resource packet that includes FREE nutritional information, healthy cookbooks, and more!
First come, first served, while supplies last.
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Washington Park
865 E. Grand Ave, Pomona
*Download flyer with map and directions*
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Safe Driving Workshop for Teens
Teens are at highest risk for car crashes. The #1 killer of teens in America is reckless and distracted driving. In this workshop, learn about:
- Strategies to stay safe on the road as a driver or passenger
- Graduated Drivers Licensing (GDL) laws
- How you can help stop the #1 killer of teens in America
Open to teens and their parents/guardians around San Gabriel Valley.
Thursday, September 29, 2022
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Azusa Youth & Family Center @ Memorial Park
340 N Orange Ave, Azusa, CA 91702
To register, click here.
Visit us online: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/chs/pwc.htm
Email: pomonawc@ph.lacounty.gov
Call: (909) 802-2650
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Public Health – AmeriCorps Members Wanted!
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is recruiting Public Health AmeriCorps members.
- AmeriCorps members will work up to 1,200 hours per year to gain valuable first-hand public health experience, learn community engagement skills, and receive mentorship and develop skills from public health experts and leaders.
- Activities include conducting COVID-19 outreach and education, providing resources and service navigation to community members, and supporting the Department of Public health with region-specific public health activities.
- For more information and to apply, visit http://www.hsp-inc.com/americorps/
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Youth@Work Elevate Program for LA County Youth
The first cohort of Youth@Work Elevate will launch on September 26, 2022. The Youth@Work Elevate program will provide 500 of LA County’s foster youth, individuals experiencing homelessness, LGBTQ+, and justice impacted youth, ages 17-24, with pathways to unsubsidized jobs in high-growth and emerging sectors.
Participants will receive 400 hours of personal enrichment training, paid mentoring and work experience with high-growth and emerging sector employers, including hospitality, trade and logistics, advance manufacturing, IT, and health care, while earning $16.04 an hour. They are currently recruiting both eligible youth and employers from high-growth sectors with a commitment to evaluate participants for hire after completion of program.
To learn more, click here.
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LAUSD Kids Ride Free with Metro GoPass
With a registered GoPass TAP card, students attending LAUSD schools can ride Metro and other participating systems to and from school, and for trips after school and on weekends. Using public transit to get to and from school has never been easier!
For more fare information and program details please visit Metro online at www.metro.net/riding/fares/.
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Sign up for the COVID-19 Vaccine Newsletter to stay updated on COVID-19 related facts. Visit VaccinateLACounty.com to learn more about:
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Melisa Acoba, MPH
(She/Her)
Health Educator
Community and Field Services Division, San Gabriel Valley (Service Planning Area 3)
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
750 S. Park Avenue, Pomona, CA 91766
Sign up for a free class/workshop!
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