May 12, 2020

UPDATED DATA:

As of yesterday, there are now 32,258 total cases after 591 newly confirmed cases in Los Angeles County. The City of Los Angeles had 345 new cases for a total of 15,568 cases. After 39 new deaths due to the virus, there have been 1,569 total deaths in the County.

TESTING:

The 36 testing sites across the County have tested 270,844 people since March 20th. The sites have capacity to test 20,500 people per day. 

MOVING FORWARD:

It is our goal to provide you with the most accurate and up to date information with any news or guidelines in our City. As we move into Phase 2 of our coronavirus response, the nightly address will only occur at the beginning and end of each week or when there’s a major news development. When new information is released, we will be ready to provide you with it as soon as possible. 

We have made great strides in fighting the virus the past 2 months. We must continue our efforts in order to avoid any setbacks. 

To learn more, including about the public health indicators that will drive decision-making about when to loosen or tighten restrictions over the coming year, see the  Safer L.A. website . 



DATOS ACTUALIZADOS:

Después que se confirmaron 591 casos recientemente en el condado de Los Ángeles, hasta ayer el número total era de 32,258 casos. La ciudad de Los Ángeles tuvo 345 casos nuevos para un total de 15,568 casos. Luego de 39 nuevas muertes debido al virus, ha habido 1,569 muertes totales en el condado.

PRUEBAS:

Los 36 sitios de prueba en todo el condado han evaluado a 270,844 personas desde el 20 de marzo. Los sitios tienen capacidad para evaluar a 20,500 personas por día.

AVANZANDO:

Nuestro objetivo es proporcionarle la información más precisa y actualizada con cualquier noticia o pauta en nuestra ciudad. A medida que avanzamos en la Fase 2 de nuestra respuesta al coronavirus, la alocución nocturna del alcalde Garcetti solamente ocurrirá al comienzo y al final de cada semana, o bien cuando haya un desarrollo importante de noticias. Cuando se publique nueva información, estaremos listos para proporcionarla lo antes posible.

Hemos hecho grandes avances en la lucha contra el virus en los últimos 2 meses y debemos continuar nuestros esfuerzos para evitar retrasos.



In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the challenges that many Americans have faced, FCC announced the Keep Americans Connected Initiative. In order

to ensure that Americans do not lose their broadband or telephone connectivity

as a result of these exceptional circumstances, he specifically asked broadband

and telephone service providers, and trade associations, to take the Keep

Americans Connected Pledge.

So far, more than 700 companies and associations have signed the pledge to Keep Americans Connected.

The Keep Americans Connected Pledge reads as follows:

Given the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on American society, [Company Name] pledges to:

The FCC has also urged companies with low-income broadband programs to expand and improve them and those without them to adopt such programs. He called on broadband providers to relax their data usage limits in appropriate circumstances and take steps to

promote remote learning and telehealth. See the list of companies going above & beyond and additional steps they are taking.

More Ways the FCC is Keeping Americans Connected

COVID-19 Telehealth Program :

On April 2, the FCC established a $200 million COVID-19 Telehealth Program to

help health care providers provide connected care services to patients at their

homes or mobile locations in response to the pandemic. Congress appropriated

the funds as part of the CARES Act. The Program will provide immediate support

to eligible health care providers responding to the pandemic by fully funding

their telecommunications services, information services, and devices necessary

to provide critical connected care services. To learn more about eligibility

and to submit an application, visit fcc.gov/covid19telehealth .

Promoting Remote Learning with the Department of Education :

The FCC and the Department of Education are working to promote the use of $16

billion in funding from the CARES Act’s Education Stabilization Fund for remote

learning. Through the effort, the agencies will work with governors, states,

and local school districts as they leverage funding to best help students

learning from home during COVID-19.

Granting Providers Additional Spectrum to Support Increased Broadband Usage :

The FCC has granted temporary authority to a number of wireless companies to

use additional spectrum in order to ensure that they are able to meet their

customers’ needs. It granted Special Temporary Authority to allow 33 wireless

Internet service providers in rural communities as well as AT&T, Sprint,

T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular, Verizon, and others to use additional spectrum to help

meet increased customer demand for broadband during the coronavirus pandemic.

Supporting Telehealth and Remote Learning by Waiving Gift Rules :

The FCC waived gift rules in the Rural Health Care and E-Rate programs to make

it easier for broadband providers to support telehealth and remote learning

efforts during the pandemic. The waiver will allow healthcare providers,

schools, and libraries to accept improved capacity, Wi-Fi hotspots, networking

gear, or other equipment or services to support doctors and patients, teachers

and students, and librarians and patrons during the coronavirus outbreak.

Increasing Rural Health Care Funding :

The FCC adopted an Order to fully fund all eligible Rural Health Care Program

services for the current funding year with an additional $42.19 million. This

action will help ensure that healthcare providers have the resources they need

to promote telehealth solutions for patients during this outbreak. In addition,

a March 26 order took a number of actions to assist Program

participants, including extending the application window until June 30, 2020,

among other administrative deadlines.

Waiving Lifeline Program Rules to Help Low-Income Consumers :

The FCC has taken action to help ensure that no current Lifeline subscribers

are involuntarily removed from the Lifeline program during the coronavirus

pandemic by waiving several rules that could otherwise result in de-enrollment

of subscribers. The FCC has also waived Lifeline program rules to assist

program participants potentially affected by the disruptions caused by the

coronavirus pandemic and aid community efforts to slow its spread.

Zoom and WebEx Regulatory Relief :

The FCC issued a temporary waiver of its access arbitrage rules to Inteliquent,

a telecommunications company that carries traffic for two of the nation’s

largest conference calling providers, Zoom Video Communications and Cisco

WebEx. The massive increase in conference calls made by consumers using Zoom

and WebEx to work and attend classes from home during the COVID-19 pandemic

would have likely resulted in Inteliquent being deemed an “access-stimulating”

carrier under the FCC’s rules.

Enabling Interpreters to Work From Home to Maintain Services for Disability Community :

The FCC granted Telecommunications Relay Service providers temporary waivers to

better enable American Sign Language interpreters to work from home in order to

maintain relay services during the current coronavirus pandemic for individuals

who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind, or have a speech disability.

Supporting Consumers :

The FCC is working to keep Americans informed about the latest COVID-19 phone

and text based scams. Learn more . In addition, the FCC has issued a consumer alert that provides tips to consumers to help them optimize their home networks during the pandemic.



One of the primary ways LA County has to identify, address, and prevent child abuse and neglect is through the mandatory reporters at schools and daycares that step up and get help for those who cannot advocate for themselves. With schools closed, calls to child protection hotlines have plummeted, but we know the need is still there. 

Abuse thrives in the dark, so we need all the help we can get shining a light where children need help. If you see something, say something. If you suspect child abuse or neglect, call the Child Protection Hotline at (800) 540-4000. 

Domestic violence victims should know that services are still operating and help is available. Please, if you are experiencing violence in your home and need to locate a Domestic Violence Shelter, call the DV Hotline at (800) 978-3600 or through 211. 

Finally, if you have concerns about elder abuse or a senior who is unable to safely care for themselves , please call the Elder Abuse Hotline at (877) 477-3646.



Loss is becoming a part of our everyday lives. 

For some of us, it is the devastating loss of a loved one to a disease we didn’t even know existed a few months ago. For others, it is the loss of a job, which has thrown our lives into financial chaos. And for all of us, on some level, it is the collective loss of losing the world we once knew and having to deal with sudden and unwanted changes in our day-to-day existence.

And because grief is the normal response to loss, experts say we are all experiencing grief on some level right now as we grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic. The losses people are experiencing due can also include:

The grief that follows loss comes in many forms too. We expect feelings of shock, numbness, sadness, anger, and anxiety, but there are others, including:



As thousands of Americans are dealing with the grief caused by the unexpected death of a loved one due to the coronavirus, it is important to remember that, sadly, and unfairly, the coronavirus has completely changed the ways people draw together to say goodbye to loved ones, making it even more difficult to cope.

The good news is that people tend to be resilient in the face of grief. Knowing the signs of grief and ways to cope can help. So no matter what type of loss you have experienced, it is important to remember that your feelings are valid and that you are not alone in this. 

Here are some things that you can do that may help.

Take care of yourself

Focus on the basics and make sure that you are eating, staying hydrated, and getting enough rest. Don't put too much pressure on yourself to get back to normal right away.

Take as much time as you need

Reaching a place of acceptance takes time. Give it to yourself. It takes time to integrate this loss into your life, but this is especially true when your normal daily routines have been disrupted. 

There is no right way to grieve

Try to remember that grief is personal and everyone experiences it differently.

What to do if you need additional help

If you are struggling to deal with feelings of grief, talking to a mental health professional can be helpful. Many therapists are now offering online therapy options in order to follow the CDC’s physical distancing recommendations. 

If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact the  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline  at 1-800-273-8255 for support and assistance from a trained counselor. If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911.

For more mental health resources, see the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)  National Helpline Database  ( https://www.verywellmind.com/national-helpline-database-4799696#national-suicide-prevention-lifeline )  or call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (operated 24/7), for information and referrals if you or a loved one are facing mental health and/or substance use issues.



Governor Newsom  announced  one-time disaster relief assistance for undocumented Californians impacted by COVID-19, who are ineligible for most other forms of pandemic assistance, including direct assistance under the CARES Act and unemployment insurance.

Eligible Californians may receive one-time COVID-19 disaster relief assistance at a value of $500. A limit of two adults per household can receive this assistance (maximum assistance of $1,000 per household).

The CA Department of Social Services (CDSS) will select immigrant-serving community-based nonprofit organizations to conduct targeted outreach, application assistance, and delivery of the disaster relief assistance to eligible individuals. The selected organizations will deliver the assistance directly to qualified individuals. CDSS’ goal is for Californians to be able to access this relief through local community-based nonprofits starting mid-May 2020. 



The Safer at Home Order provided restrictions to prevent the spread of the virus and keep our most vulnerable populations safe in their residences. But without easy access to food, there has been a growing number of food-insecure seniors throughout Los Angeles, who are at higher risk for developing serious complications from a COVID-19 illness.  

 

The hospitality and restaurant industries have also been hard hit by the crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought travel to a standstill, causing job and revenue losses as hotel kitchens and restaurants are temporarily restricted from serving food in their premises. Both of these industries employ thousands of workers in L.A. across income levels and immigration statuses. These workers represent additional populations made vulnerable during this pandemic.

 

The Senior Meal Emergency Response Program supports both seniors and hard-hit hospitality and restaurant industries in the City of Los Angeles.

 

The program provides home-delivered and healthy meals to seniors by partnering with Everytable, an L.A.-based social enterprise and restaurant chain, and the Hospitality Training Academy, an L.A.-based workforce development program founded in partnership with the labor union UNITE HERE Local 11. HTA trains low-income and marginalized communities in L.A. for careers in the hospitality industry. 

 

I am a senior, and I am in need of meals during this crisis. How do I apply?

 

Seniors who qualify for this program may be eligible to receive up to 10 home-delivered meals per week during the COVID-19 crisis. 

 

To find out whether you are eligible to participate, you can:

·         Fill out the questionnaire by click  here .  

·         Call (213) 263-5226 and another City staff member will assist you. 

 

I am a restaurant, and I would like to prepare meals. How do I apply?

 

Restaurants who qualify for this program may be eligible to prepare meals for seniors during the COVID-19 crisis.

 

To find out whether your restaurant is eligible to participate, fill out the questionnaire by clicking on this   link .

 

Guidelines for meal preparation, packaging, labeling, and transport are available  here .

 

Due to the expected level of response and interest in this program, please allow for at least 72 hours to receive confirmation that your restaurant is eligible to participate. You may not receive a response if you are not eligible or there is not sufficient demand.



To slow the spread of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public places where social distancing is difficult to maintain, such as grocery stores.

The use of nonmedical masks can reduce transmission of the virus by people who have it but aren’t experiencing symptoms. Masks are most effective when worn consistently and properly in order to avoid contaminating the hands or face of the user.

Here’s how to protect yourself and others when wearing a mask:

PUTTING IT ON

1.      With clean hands, fit the mask to cover your mouth, nose and chin.

2.      Secure it tightly to minimize gaps between your face and the mask.

3.      Once it’s on, do not touch or adjust it. Wash your hands.

REMOVAL

1.      Handling only the straps, untie or unloop your mask from behind and pull it away from your face. Do not touch the front of the mask, your eyes, nose or mouth.

2.      Immediately throw the mask in the laundry, or the trash if it’s intended for single use. Wash your hands.

 

DO

 

DON’T

The Department of Justice is remaining vigilant in detecting, investigating, and prosecuting wrongdoing related to the crisis. Find out how you can protect yourself and helpful resources on DOJ’s Coronavirus Fraud Prevention  website .

The Federal Trade Commission has also established a  website  with helpful information to help consumers avoid coronavirus-related scams.



In order to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus, the City has ordered temporary closures of the following sites:

USA.gov is cataloging all U.S. government activities related to coronavirus. From actions on health and safety to travel, immigration, and transportation to education, find pertinent actions  here . 

 

Each Federal Agency has also established a dedicated coronavirus website, where you can find important information and guidance. They include: 

 



Office of the Mayor : click here

Los Angeles Unified School District: click here

Department of Transportation: click here  

Housing + Community Investment Department: click here

Port of Los Angeles : click here

Department of Aging: click here

Department on Disability: click here

Department of Public Works: click here  

Most critical services continue to be provided on a daily basis:

Bureau of Street Services: click here

Bureau of Engineering: click here  

Most services may be conducted online.

Los Angeles Sanitation: click here

Animal Services:  click here

 

Recreation and Parks: click here  

Department of Cultural Affairs

Los Angeles Zoo: click here

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power: click here

Los Angeles Public Library: click here  

Planning: click here  

LA CityView: click here



The following resources are a great sources of up-to-date information on the coronavirus and how it might affect day-to-day life:

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