LA County Transitions to New COVID Scheduling PlatformLos Angeles County is changing scheduling platforms for COVID-19 testing at its nine operated testing sites. The new platform was developed by Fulgent Genetics, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLGT), the lab used at the County-run sites. Scheduling on the new platform will begin later today (7/13/20). The new platform was designed to provide more user-friendly…

Emergency Cooling Centers Bring Heat Relief This Weekend to L.A. County Residents During Heat WaveWith temperatures in parts of Los Angeles County expected to rise into the triple digits this weekend, several public facilities located throughout the County will serve as Emergency Cooling Centers on Saturday and Sunday. These centers provide members of the public who lack air conditioning at…

COVID-19 briefing with LA County officials – July 8, 2020

L.A. County Announces New Commitment to Testing Site FundingAs part of its commitment to ensure access to testing during a critical new phase of the epidemic, Los Angeles County has committed $400,000 in one-time bridge funding to support staffing-related costs at COVID-19 testing sites operated by CORE within the City of Los Angeles.   The County’s contribution to CORE will help…

COVID-19 briefing with LA County officials – July 6, 2020

Los Angeles County Schools, Nonprofits Receive Tablets for FamiliesTwo-thousand Los Angeles County families will have at-home access to tablets to use for educational activities, thanks to a donation from Amazon. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Safer at Home order, students across Los Angeles County have been attending school remotely. As we move into summer, the need for remote…

County Leaders Urge Public to be Safer at Home This 4th of JulyLos Angeles County leaders are urging residents to stay home this 4th of July holiday weekend to slow the spread of COVID-19 and ensure the healthcare system is not overwhelmed. They are asking each resident to do their part to keep the County safe and moving ahead toward…

Virtual Press Conference for media who serve Immigrant Community – July 1, 2020

L.A. County Beaches to Close for Fourth of July WeekendLos Angeles County beaches and beach facilities will be closed to the public for the Fourth of July holiday weekend in an effort to prevent gatherings and crowds that may spread COVID-19, County officials announced Monday evening. Under the modified order from the Health Officer, all beaches, beach parking lots, beach…

COVID-19 briefing with LA County officials – June 29, 2020

Virtual Press Conference for media who serve Immigrant Community – June 24, 2020

Next Day COVID-19 Testing Still Available in LA CountyFree COVID-19 testing is available in Los Angeles County for next day appointments at a variety of sites. Currently, there are four sites with availability subject to change below. Individuals still need to register for a next-day appointment in advance and are encouraged to visit covid19.lacounty.gov/testing for an up-to-date list of sites…

L.A. County Prevails in Legal Action to Temporarily House Vulnerable People Through Project RoomkeyThe County of Los Angeles prevailed today in litigation that allows Project Roomkey to continue serving the most vulnerable residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. The cities of Bell Gardens and Lynwood have been dismissed from a lawsuit brought by the County of Los Angeles. These cities had…

Board of Supervisors Protects Renters Across Los Angeles County By Extending Temporary Eviction Moratorium to July 31LOS ANGELES – On Tuesday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors issued an executive order which extends an existing temporary moratorium on evictions in parts of Los Angeles County in response to the coronavirus/COVID-19 health emergency. The eviction moratorium, which can be extended…

Update on LA City and County Testing Site AvailabilityCurrently, the registration website for COVID-19 testing at the LA City and County supported sites is showing no appointments available. All available appointments this week are full. The lack of availability is primarily due to LA City not opening slots for registration at City-operated sites beyond tomorrow, June 24, as they migrate…