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May 2, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATES & OTHER NEWS FROM YOUR
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
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For the latest information on Covid-19 from reputable sources, consider these links:
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Children’s story book released to help children and young people cope with COVID-19 |
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A new story book that aims to help children understand and come to terms with COVID-19 has been produced by a collaboration of more than 50 organizations working in the humanitarian sector, including the World Health Organization, the United Nations Children’s Fund, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and Save the Children.
With the help of a fantasy creature, Ario, “My Hero is You, How kids can fight COVID-19!” explains how children can protect themselves, their families and friends from coronavirus and how to manage difficult emotions when confronted with a new and rapidly changing reality. READ MORE
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Assistance from LA County |
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County Mental Health Resources |
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Headspace
If you haven't heard, LA County's Department of Mental Health has partnered with Headspace, the number one mindfulness and meditation app around, to offer free Headspace Plus subscriptions to all LA County residents. READ MORE
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UPDATE on Expanded COVID-19 Symptoms,
Testing Eligibility & Incident Report
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently expanded their list of COVID-19 symptoms experienced by those testing positive for COVID-19. READ MORE
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Metro ExpressLanes will begin testing the Occupancy Detection System along the 1-10 and I-110 ExpressLanes starting June 1, 2020 to take advantage of the recent decrease in traffic. This technology uses cameras to determine the number of persons in a vehicle and compares it to the switch setting on the transponder. The Occupancy Detection System will correct instances where a transponder has been incorrectly set to the toll-free HOV mode and there are not enough passengers present to qualify for toll-free travel. This technology is designed to handle all common passenger arrangements including small children placed in car seats or located in the back seat. All facial images will be redacted for privacy purposes.
Additional communication will be sent out before this system goes live. Occupancy Correction Violation notices will not be mailed out during the testing period. For more information please visit www.metroexpressLanes.net.
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Save Money, Save Water, Save Energy |
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Census Response Time Extended |
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4/30/20 Updates from the Mayor's Office |
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Watch the Mayor's briefing from 4/30/20.
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Below are the latest updates from Mayor Garcetti's office:
Testing Now Available For Everyone: LA is the first city in America to offer wide-scale testing for all residents with or without symptoms. This happened just 40 days after the launch of the City’s first testing site. People with symptoms will still have priority, but testing is now open to everyone that wants a test. Testing is free to the public and you can sign-up at coronavirus.lacity.org/testing.
LA Compact: The Mayor announced a partnership with L.A. Compact, a coalition of early childhood, K-12, higher education, and nonprofit leaders to support kids, their families, and schools. We launched a page on their website for any student in the class of 2020 to fill out a form describing your question, problem, or concern for a counselor from their accepted college, and a high school or one of our non-profit partners will help answer their questions. For more information, please visit coronavirus.lacity.org/collegeconnect.
Senior Meals: Earlier this week the Mayor announced an expansion of the senior meal program. Please encourage seniors to sign-up here. Restaurants may also submit inquiries to be considered as participants by visiting coronavirus.lacity.org/seniormeals.
Spanish Briefing Calls: Thursday, 5/7 a 2pm. Call in: 1-315-757-0338. PIN: 705 568 630#.
LA County: 733 new confirmed cases; 23,182 total
Deaths: 55 new deaths; 1,111 total
LA City: 483 new cases, 10,863 total
Other Government Updates
LA County Board of Supervisors Daily Briefings every day at 1:00pm until further notice. You can watch the County briefing on the County Channel, Facebook, or on local news stations.
Congresswoman Barragan - Virtual Job Fair, As unemployment rises due to #COVID19 I want to ensure all in #CA44 have an opportunity to gain support and connect with essential employers. Please reach out to my office via phone or email to attend our first-ever Virtual Job Fair at 1pm on Tuesday, May 5th. You can reach us at (310)-831-1799 or [email protected].
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Domestic Violence Resources |
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City Attorney Mike Feuer and District Attorney Jackie Lacey just launched the "Behind Closed Doors" campaign, in partnership with the Los Angeles Unified School District and the California Grocers Association, to highlight in-home crimes amid the COVID crisis. Not everyone is safer at home. And whether it's domestic violence, child abuse or elder abuse, being isolated can make victims more vulnerable.
Here are resources for victims of domestic violence. Please share. Victims can also text 911 or call 911 in an emergency.
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