LA County has made modifications to masking rules. See here for detailed rules and recommendations. EVERYONE* MUST wear a mask: On planes, trains, buses, ferries, taxis and ride-shares, and all other forms of public transport In transportation hubs like airports, bus terminals, train stations, marinas, seaports or other ports, subway stations, or any other area that provides transportation […]
LA to Lift Vaccine Verification Mandate for Indoor Businesses
The City Council passed an urgency ordinance to end proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirements to enter clubs, gyms, theaters, and eateries. Los Angeles will cease requiring patrons at most indoor establishments and large outdoor venues to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter. The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday passed an urgency ordinance eliminating […]
City Vaccination Requirements in Effect
COVID-19 vaccine verification is now required for customers and onsite employees at indoor portions of bars, wineries breweries, nightclubs, and lounges in the County of Los Angeles. Additionally, in the City of Los Angeles, vaccine verification is needed to enter additional establishments beyond what is required under the County mandate including: Establishments where food or […]
Super Bowl Party Safety
HAVING A COVID SAFE SUPER BOWL Guidance for Families and Individuals This guide offers ideas on how to reduce your risk of COVID-19 while enjoying a Super Bowl watch party with family and friends. The Super Bowl often means gathering indoors for an extended period of time while eating, drinking, cheering, and shouting. These are […]
Having issues ordering your free at-home COVID test? Here’s what to do
On Tuesday, Americans were able to order free COVID tests for the first time after the federal government rolled out its website for ordering them a day earlier than expected. However, some people ran into issues with the site. The website, COVIDtests.gov, was reportedly in its testing phase when it launched on Tuesday and should […]
Place Your Order for Free At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits
All Americans can now order free at-home COVID-19 antigen rapid test kits as part of the Biden Administration’s effort to reign in the latest surge of coronavirus cases amid the Omicron Variant. The home tests are meant to supplement the more conventional lab tests consumers get at testing sites, clinics, or hospitals. Persons interested in […]
How To Access Your CA COVID-19 Vaccination Card Online
The Golden State has not issued a statewide mandate for a COVID-19 vaccine, but swaths of businesses now require proof of inoculation. As the omicron variant continues to grip California, vaccines remain the number one defense against the virus. As the pandemic lingers on, Golden Staters will need to hang onto their vaccination cards to […]
Tips for Having a COVID-Safe Winter Holiday Season and a Happy New Year
Get vaccinated and get a booster if it’s time (6 months after Moderna/Pfizer, 2 months after J&J). Always wear a mask indoors and in crowded places outdoors. Get tested if sick or exposed. Keep gatherings small, and gather outside if possible. If indoors, improve airflow: open windows & doors, turn on a fan, run an […]
Vaccinate LA – It’s Free!
The Vaccinate LA Collaborative works to increase vaccine access throughout the San Fernando Valley. This is done by hosting pop-up vaccine clinics at community-based sites. Together we can fight COVID-19! Find a vaccine clinic near you! Visit: https://www.vaxlatoday.org Receive a free $25 (or $50 in some cases) gift card! All boosters: $25 J&J, 1st single […]
Domestic and International Travel Requirements and Recommendations
Tips for Having a COVID-Safe Thanksgiving
Strength and Love, The City of Angels’ COVID-19 Memorial
Los Angeles is a city of belonging, and if there was ever a time in which this was clear, it was during the pandemic. COVID-19 showed us that communities across Los Angeles are united — in a city as vast as ours we still found ways to step up and support each other. Now, to […]
City of Los Angeles Vaccine Mandate – Beginning November 8
Digital Vaccine Record The state is offering a digital COVID-19 vaccination record as an alternative to a physical vaccination card. To receive your digital vaccination card, click here.
LA To Require Proof Of COVID-19 Vaccination At Bars, Gyms, Shops
The law, passed by the Los Angeles City Council in an 11-2 vote today, is one of the most aggressive vaccination measures nationwide. Anyone entering indoor restaurants, bars, gyms, shopping centers, entertainment venues, and personal care establishments in Los Angeles will have to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination under a new ordinance approved by […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Required For LA County Bars, Breweries, and Nightclubs
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 […]