Coronavirus Updates for FBOs and CBOs: September 15, 2022

The following guidance is as of September 15, 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 generally sent every Tuesday and Thursday. 

Good afternoon community leaders, 

Updates:

• Press Releases: Link here
  • Public Health Reports 1,862 New Positive Cases and 19 New Deaths Due to COVID-19 in Los Angeles County: Link here
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• COVID-19 Press Briefing with Dr. Ferrer (video): Link here
• Upcoming Telebriefings: 

  • Title: Coronavirus Telebriefing (w/Monkeypox Update) for:	Date	Time (PDT)	Participant Call in
    K-12 Schools	Friday, 09/16	1:30pm-2:30pm	844-291-6362 2444031
    Homeless Shelters, Programs serving PEH, & Interim Housing	Wednesday, 09/21	2pm-3pm	844-867-6163 4801192
    Institutes of Higher Education	Thursday, 9/22	4pm-5pm	844-867-6163 7376957

• Messaging/Talking Points: Link here
  • Updated Boosters:
    • Updated COVID-19 boosters, also called Fall 2022 COVID-19 Boosters, can protect against newer variants.
      • Updated booster doses are bivalent. This means they protect against two strains—the original coronavirus and the newer Omicron subvariants (BA.4 and BA.5) that are spreading widely.
    • The updated booster is recommended for everyone ages 12 and older at least 2 months after getting fully vaccinated OR after their most recent booster dose.
      • This is regardless of how many boosters or which type of vaccine(s) you got in the past.
      • Adults 18 and older can get either the Pfizer or Moderna updated booster dose.
      • Teens ages 12-17 can only get the Pfizer updated booster dose.
      • The Novavax vaccine cannot be given as a booster dose at this time.
    • Visit ph.lacounty.gov/howtogetvaccinated to find a site near you.
• Updated COVID-19 FAQs: 
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Facts for Teens: Link here
  • COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ: Link here

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• Monkeypox Information: Link here
• Messaging/Talking Points: Link here
  • As of September 13th, there are 1,783 confirmed cases of monkeypox in LA County.
  • The monkeypox vaccine is available to anyone in these groups:
    • Gay or bisexual men, or any men or transgender people who have sex with men or transgender people
    • 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 needs)
    • Persons living with HIV, especially persons with uncontrolled or advanced HIV disease
    • Persons who had skin-to-skin or intimate contact with someone with suspected or confirmed monkeypox
  • For more information and to see if you qualify for the vaccine, visit ph.lacounty.gov/monkeypox or call (833) 540-0473. You do not need to register in advance.
• Updated Monkeypox/MPOX Documents: 
  • Isolation Instructions: Link here

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• All Guidance Related to Faith-Based/Community-Based Organizations:
  
  • Free Test Kits
  • 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
  • Requesting 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