REMEMBER TO PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING and WEAR A FACE COVERING
*This reflects the total number of cases since start of data collection by the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health on February 28, 2020. Recoveries are not tracked.
CURRENT ORDERS IN EFFECT
PRACTICE SOCIAL(PHYSICAL) DISTANCING
What is COVID-19?
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. Many of them infect animals, but some coronaviruses from animals can evolve (change) into a new human coronavirus that can spread from person-to-person. This is what happened with the current novel (new) coronavirus known as COVID-19. Diseases from corona viruses in people typically cause mild to moderate illness, like the common cold. Some, like the SARS or MERS viruses, cause serious infections like pneumonia.
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s Frequently Asked Questions.
Courtesy of City of Los Angeles
HOW IS IT SPREAD?
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People who have traveled to or from Wuhan, China since December 1, 2019, could have been exposed to the virus. Seek medical care if you traveled to Wuhan and develop a fever and cough or respiratory symptoms within 14 days of your return.
Early information out of China, where COVID-19 first started, shows that Older adults and people who have serious chronic medical conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and lung disease are at higher risk of getting very sick from this illness. |
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Through coughing and sneezing. |
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Close personal contact, such as touching or shaking hands. |
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Touching an object or surface with the virus on it, then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes before washing your hands. |
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Because novel coronavirus is new, the CDC and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health are learning more each day about the transmission patterns and incubation periods. |
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?
How to Protect Myself?
| BE PREPARED! |
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| Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds and frequently. |
| Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer, but handwashing is better. |
| When coughing/sneezing, cover your mouth with your sleeve or a tissue (throw the tissue away immediately).
Should you choose, covering your face with cloth material. See Guidance for Cloth Face Covering |
| Clean and disinfect your home, workspace, and care to remove germs. Practice routine cleaning of frequently touched surfaces (e.g. tables, doorknobs, light switches, handles, desks, toilets, faucets, sinks & cell phones). |
| Practice social distancing (masks are limited value unless you are sick or a health worker). Limit close contact and avoid other social norms, such as shaking hands, hugs and other close contact in the foreseeable future. Elbow bumps are a good alternative. |
| Have provisions that will last a few days (water, food, essential hygiene, etc.) |
| Get immunized against the flu. This will relieve what could be a highly impacted healthcare system. |
| Stay home when you’re sick. Don’t wait until you are VERY sick. |
| Have a supply of medications on hand. Consider contacting your healthcare provider to ask about obtaining extra necessary medications should you need to stay home for a prolonged period of time. |
| Be sure you have over-the-counter medicines, medical supplies (tissues, etc.) to treat fever and other symptoms. |
Doing these things will go a long way to protect individuals.
City Alerts
July 2nd – LA County DPH Reimposes Certain Closures
Additional Sectors Permitted to Reopen as the County Moves Further into Stage 3 on June 19, 2020
June 11th – Additional Sectors Permitted to Reopen as the County Moves into Stage 3 on June 12, 2020
May 29th – In-Person Dining & Hair Salons and Barbershops to Reopen May 29, 2020
May 26th – Faith-Based & Retail Services to Reopen May 26, 2020
May 14th – Specified Recreational Activities to Reopen May 15, 2020
May 7th – Certain Businesses Allowed to Open; Trails to Re-Open
May 5th – Los Angeles County Department of Public Heath’s Plan to Re-Open the County under Stage Two to take effect May 8th
April 6 – County Alert – COVID-19 Testing Sites (Limited Availability)
April 3rd, 2020 – City Alert – Reminder – Recreational Facilities Remain Closed
March 31, 2020 – State Alert – Governor Newsom announced the “Stay Home. Save Lives. Check In” campaign urging Californians to combat social isolation and food insecurity among those over the age of 65. A statewide hotline is available at 833-544-2374 providing answers questions and providing help during this crisis, such as, assisting older Californians access grocery and medication delivery while staying at home.
March 20, 2020 – City of La Canada Flintridge Proclaims Local Emergency Due to COVID-19
March 18, 2020 – City Alert – City Hall Closed to Public
March 18, 2020 – Local Small Business Closures, Disaster Assitance Loans
Additional Resources and Funding Programs
Information in this section has been provided by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. As they are working directly with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), please visit their website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Financial & Business Assistance Programs
- Los Angeles-Area COVID Recovery Fund: $3 million available
- Application now open for the LISC Small Business Relief Grants (4th Round)
- U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FACT SHEET -DISASTER LOANS
- COVID-19 Small Business Relief Programs and Resources
- SoCalGas Launches “SoCalGas CAREs” – Assistance Program for Customers Facing Financial Hardship due to COVID-19
- Visit Los Angeles County Business & Workers Disaster Help Center for valuable resources.
- LA County Employer Assistance Grant
- Los Angeles County Development Authority Small Business Recovery Loan Program
- Verizon COVID-19 Small Business Support Grant
Senior Delievery Services
Informational Resources
- Los Angeles County Food Guide
- The Housing Rights Center Virtual Services
- AB 1482 State Wide Rent Cap & Just Cause Protection
- A statewide hotline is available at 833-544-2374 providing answers questions and providing help during this crisis, such as, assisting older Californians access grocery and medication delivery while staying at home.
- Cal OES News
- President’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America: 15 Days to Slow the Spread
- New Same-Day COVID-19 Tests FAQ
Violation Reporting
Report Violations:
Customer Call Center:
(888) 700-9995 (M-F 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.)
Email: Ehmail@ph.lacounty.gov
File an online complaint with Environmental Health
Or submit an online report through the “Report a Violation” tab here:
