Employees and patrons of Los Angeles County’s bars, breweries, and nightclubs will have to get the first dose of a vaccine by Oct. 7. Anyone hoping to grab a beer at a bar or nightclub in Los Angeles County will also have to pull out their vaccination card in addition to an official ID starting […]
VaxFacts from the Mayor – August 18, 2021
This week, the City of L.A. began administering third dose Pfizer and Moderna vaccines to people who are moderately or severely immunocompromised. Anyone who qualifies should check with their healthcare provider to make sure that receiving a third dose is the best option. Moderna or Pfizer third doses will be administered at least 28 days after […]
Should I Get A COVID Test If I’m Vaccinated? Where To Go And How To Book Your Appointment
As COVID cases continue to climb among the fully vaccinated (particularly community transmission), the CDC has released new guidelines to help curb the spread — including updated mask and testing recommendations. The new guidance recommends that fully vaccinated individuals get tested for COVID within 3-5 days after any known exposure, even if they aren’t symptomatic. The CDC also says […]
You Have to Wear a Mask Indoors Starting this Weekend
Starting just before midnight on Saturday, everyone indoors — no matter their vaccination status — will be required to wear a face covering, unless they are eating or drinking. Amid rising hospitalizations, deaths and new COVID-19 cases fueled by the delta variant, Los Angeles County public health officials are reinstituting an indoor mask mandate. Starting just before […]
COVID-19 Counseling Available from Cal Voices Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP)
The Cal Voices’s CCP is a program of the larger CalHOPE CCP. CalHOPE is California’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and other disasters. Our services are part of a larger FEMA project for COVID-19. Cal Voices’s CCP is a part of a network of organizations and individuals that are being trained to provide virtual support to Californians experiencing stress, […]
LA County Health Officials Recommend Wearing A Mask Indoors To Curb Spread Of Delta Variant
The recommendation is meant as a precautionary measure, not a rule. It comes amid mounting evidence that the Delta variant of the coronavirus is spreading in L.A. County. Don’t toss out your masks just yet. Los Angeles County health officials recommend that everyone, regardless of their vaccination status against COVID-19, wear a face mask indoors […]
VaxFacts from the Mayor – June 28, 2021
Summer is here — and the end of the pandemic is in sight. Our state’s reopening and the steady decline in COVID-19 infections and related deaths has brought us renewed hope for recovery. This milestone for California comes as one in every five infections in the U.S. is now linked to the new and more […]
Reopening and Updates to Mask Rules
As we move closer to the full reopening of our economy on June 15th, masks will no longer be required when outdoors. For indoor settings, individuals who are not fully vaccinated must still wear masks. Masks will also be required, regardless of vaccination status, on public transportation or in major transportation hubs (airport, train station, […]
VaxFacts from the Mayor – May 17, 2021
From the first moments COVID-19 vaccines were approved, our City has done everything possible to get people vaccinated swiftly and safely. Those efforts continue today, with daily work to increase access to life-saving doses across Los Angeles. And right now, with expanded eligibility, extended vaccination site hours, and appointment-free options, we are closing in on […]
LA County Mask Wearing Guidelines
This week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new mask-wearing guidelines for members of the public who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The State of California along with the LA County Public Health Department will review the latest recommendations to determine appropriate adjustments. In the meantime, current masking protocols will remain for the […]
VaxFacts from the Mayor – May 7, 2021
It’s never been easier to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in Los Angeles. For the first time, the City has opened up appointment-free options for vaccinations, and we’ve moved more doses to walk-up centers and mobile clinics — all part of our ongoing effort to bring these life-saving vaccines directly into communities and make getting a shot as […]
Vaccination Event at CSUN this Weekend – No Appointment Necessary
This weekend CSUN is having Vaccinations with no appointment necessary for 16 year olds & older.
VaxFacts from the Mayor – April 12, 2021
Good news: Beginning tomorrow, every Californian 50 years and older will be eligible to get a vaccine –– bringing our state, our city, and our communities a step closer to ending this pandemic. If you’re eligible for a vaccine, you can book your appointment. This milestone comes as many regions in the United States contend with a […]
VaxFacts from the Mayor – March 31, 2021
Good news: Beginning tomorrow, every Californian 50 years and older will be eligible to get a vaccine –– bringing our state, our city, and our communities a step closer to ending this pandemic. If you’re eligible for a vaccine, you can book your appointment. This milestone comes as many regions in the United States contend with a […]
Emergency Rental Assistance Program Opens March 30th!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, March 26, 2021 Media Contact: Sandra Mendoza | sandra.mendoza@lacity.org THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES 2021 EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OPENS MARCH 30TH to assist low-income renters who have been economically impacted by COVID-19 LOS ANGELES – The City of Los Angeles’ Housing + Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) announced today that the City’s Emergency Rental […]
VaxFacts from the Mayor – March 16, 2021
This week marks another milestone in our vaccination effort in Los Angeles. Beginning yesterday, people with certain severe underlying health conditions are eligible to be vaccinated. Vaccines are now also open to veterans of all ages who are eligible for VA healthcare and enrolled with the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. And this week, […]
VaxFacts from the Mayor – March 11, 2021
Every day, there are more signs of progress in our battle against COVID-19. We’re administering more vaccines across Los Angeles, including through mobile clinics in L.A.’s hardest-hit areas. This week, the City began deploying the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine alongside the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines –– and vaccination appointments are still open at City-run sites. […]
Lyft Ride Program for Seniors
ONEgeneration and Lyft ridesharing company have partnered together to offer FREE Lyft rides to and from vaccination appointments for seniors 65 and over. To schedule vaccine appointment transportation with ONEgeneration please call 818-708-6625.
Vax Facts from the Mayor – March 4, 2021
Tonight I announced several important updates to our vaccination effort in Los Angeles –– including the deployment of vaccination teams directly to homebound Angelenos and a partnership with Uber to provide free rides for South L.A. residents to our new USC vaccination site opening on Tuesday, March 9th. These critical programs build on our commitment […]
Vax Facts from the Mayor – February 28, 2021
Good news: vaccine eligibility is expanding. Starting tomorrow March 1, we’ll update our City of Los Angeles vaccination portal to allow those in Tier 1B –– workers in food and agriculture, education and childcare, and emergency services and first responders –– to make first dose appointments at City sites. We’re making this change to provide […]