City Of Hermosa Beach: City Of Hermosa Beach COVID-19 Update For 5.27.21

Press release from the City of Hermosa Beach:

05/27/2021 9:00 PM

To help keep the community informed, the City of Hermosa Beach is providing regular updates featuring the latest news about COVID-19; related local updates; and how the City is working to meet the needs of the community and protect public health.

COVID-19 Vaccine Pop-up in Hermosa this Weekend: In partnership with Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, the City of Hermosa Beach will be hosting two pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics and will administer Pfizer vaccine to anyone 12 years old and older. Second dose appointments will be coordinated at the clinic. The clinics are:

Also, for those who received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at the City’s May 7 clinic, second doses will be administered on Tuesday, June 1, from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. at the Community Center. Please remember to bring your vaccination card, and identification. If there are any questions, please contact the Emergency Management Coordinator at 310-947-0341 or via email at oem@hermosabeach.gov. 

Update on AVP: The Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) has notified the City of Hermosa Beach that the 2021 AVP Hermosa Beach Open will not take place in Hermosa Beach this year due to the uncertainty surrounding the State’s and County’s COVID-19 protocols. AVP said it is looking forward to bringing the Hermosa Beach Open back next year. AVP told the City that it would still like to host a junior event under the current COVID-19 protocols during the 2021 Hermosa Beach Open dates of July 7-July 11. City Staff is working with AVP to make this possible. 

Community Survey Due May 31: A reminder that community surveys are due May 31. These are surveys seeking the public’s input on some of the temporary programs the City established during the pandemic to support Hermosa’s local businesses. The surveys include the expanded outdoor dining and retail, the Temporary Lane Reconfiguration Project, limited live music and entertainment and outdoor fitness classes offered in public parks and on the beach. Please find the Community Survey on the City’s website and provide your answers.

Summer Camp Registration Underway: With the City resuming services under updated COVID-19 protocols, Hermosa Beach’s 2021 Summer Camp Programs were opened for registration. Please take a look at the 2021 Summer Camp Programs Brochure for camp and class offerings and register on the City’s website at hermosabeach.gov/recreation. 

Memorial Day Holiday Safety Tips: The L.A. County Department of Public Health (Public Health) today encouraged people to prepare for a safe Memorial Day holiday this weekend by being vaccinated. Public Health said that keeping get-togethers in line with Public Health safety guidelines is much simpler when everyone at a gathering is vaccinated because people can gather outdoors or inside without any masking or distancing requirements. Public Health said that if any of the guests at a gathering are unvaccinated, they should wear masks and keep a distance from people in other households. In these situations, Public Health said that gathering outdoors with at most 100 others is safest, and indoor gatherings should keep the numbers lower, at 50% of capacity or 50 people, whichever is fewer. Public Health also encouraged people to enjoy L.A. County’s beaches, movie theaters, amusement parks, campgrounds, certified farmers’ markets, live events, museums, family entertainment centers and holiday sales over the three-day weekend holiday. 

L.A. County Launches Vaccination Sweepstakes: Starting tomorrow (Friday, May 28), two Los Angeles County residents (18 and older) who get their first vaccine or bring a person needing their first vaccine to their second dose appointment can enter to win a pair of 2021-22 season tickets to the Los Angeles Kings or 2022 season tickets to the Los Angeles Galaxy.

The vaccination sweepstakes will run from Friday, May 28, to Thursday, June 3. Residents can book appointments or walk into County, L.A. City, and St. John’s Well Child and Family clinic vaccination sites to enter. For more information, including official rules and participating site locations, residents can visit the Los Angeles County Vaccination Sweepstakes page by clicking here. Must be a Los Angeles County resident 18 years or older to enter. 

L.A. County COVID-19 Community Ambassador Program Update: After launching the Los Angeles County COVID-19 Community Ambassador program with support from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, the L.A. County Department of Public Health announced that this volunteer program is now available to all Los Angeles County residents. The program was recently updated to include a Spanish option. Participants view a 30-minute informational video about COVID-19 prevention and infection control and receive a certificate along with branded materials (face covering, pin, COVID-19 Directory card) in English or Spanish. COVID-19 Community Ambassadors are not meant to enforce Health Officer Orders but rather to inform others of COVID-19 resources and best practices as well as partner with the appropriate Departmental contacts to support the pandemic response. The program includes video modules, virtual Town Halls with Public Health experts, and weekly updates.

To help promote the program, please share the Community Ambassador webpage. The Ambassador program is an excellent resource for people who would like to stay up-to-date in the COVID-19 response. For questions, people can contact CommunityAmbassador@ph.lacounty.gov.

L.A. County COVID-19 Infections Continue to Decline: The State of California Department of Public Health released updated blueprint tier numbers on Tuesday. They showed L.A. County's adjusted case rate dropped from 1.2 new cases per 100,000 people to 0.9 new cases per 100,000. The overall test positivity rate dropped from 0.6% to 0.5% across the county and in areas with the fewest health affirming resources. The state has already announced it will be ending most COVID-19 restrictions on June 15. L.A. County Department of Public Health announced on Tuesday that, on June 15, almost all sectors and businesses will be able to return to usual operations with some limited exceptions. In most settings, capacity limits and distancing requirements will be lifted. There will be requirements and recommendations for mega-events, and the County will rescind its travel advisory and align with the State and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance on travel.

Covered California Deadline May 31: The next enrollment deadline to sign up for health insurance through Covered California is coming up fast. Uninsured and off-exchange Californians have until May 31 to sign-up and take advantage of financial help starting June 1. Please visit coveredca.com to find out more. 

Rental, Housing and Food Assistance Available: If you need rental assistance, please check out this new tool from the Treasury Department that helps connect renters with Emergency Rental Assistance programs through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. If you are in need of food assistance; housing relief; information about COVID-19; and more, please call 2-1-1 or visit 211la.org.

COVID-19 Harassment Resources for Students: If your student has faced discrimination and harassment stemming from fears surrounding COVID-19 in schools, please click here for a resource for families and actions you can take if you believe a student has been treated unfairly.

Unemployment Assistance Available: If you are out of work or have had your hours reduced, you may be eligible for unemployment benefits. For questions about unemployment insurance, please go to edd.ca.gov.

Checking on COVID-19 Stimulus Checks: To check on the status of COVID-19 pandemic stimulus checks, please visit irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment.

COVID-19 Travel Information Available: For the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance on travel for fully vaccinated people, please click here. If you plan to travel outside the U.S., please remember to renew your passport at least 6 months in advance.

Los Angeles County Vaccine Update: L.A. County Department of Public Health reported that more than 9.5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to people across Los Angeles County. Of these, 5.5 million were first doses and nearly 4 million were second doses. Altogether, more than half of L.A. County residents 16 and over and 72% of seniors 65 and older are fully vaccinated. Public Health also reported that 28% of teens 16-17 years old are fully vaccinated.

For people struggling to get to a vaccination site, Uber and Lyft rideshare apps are offering free roundtrip rides to some vaccination sites within their apps. However, if you are seeking assistance scheduling a ride or if you want to get your vaccination at a site not listed in the app, you can reach out to the Public Health call center at 1-833-540-0473 and you will be connected to free transportation. Public Health held a virtual vaccine town hall to answer questions about the vaccine and provide information about vaccinating children. To watch the full town hall, please click here.

Everyone age 12 and older who lives or works in L.A. County is eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Please check VaccinateLACounty.com for updated information on walk-in vaccinations or to book an appointment ahead of time. The consent of a parent or legal guardian may be needed for those between the ages of 12 and 17 to receive a vaccination. Please visit Vaccinate All 58 to learn more about the safe and effective vaccines available. To find a vaccination site near you, please visit corona-virus.la/VaxSites. Learn about vaccine misinformation and how to avoid vaccine scams.

L.A. County Department of Public Health has a Vaccine Interactive Dashboard to track vaccinations by city here.  Public Health also has a Vaccination Provider webpage to help businesses, schools and organizations find a provider for onsite services here.  

Los Angeles County Update: The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) reported today that it has confirmed 9 new deaths and 217 new cases of COVID-19. 

Public Health's data teams have identified 3,857 historical L.A. County resident cases dating back to March 16, 2020 that are included in case totals. These cases came from inpatient and outpatient medical records and cases with updated address information or revised jurisdiction criteria. 

To date, Public Health identified 1,243,319 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County and a total of 24,321 deaths.

Jurisdiction - Reported Cases | Reported Deaths

• Hermosa Beach -  1,012 | 10*
• L.A. County - 1,243,319 | 24,321
• California - 3,677,235 | 61,855
• United States - 33,018,965 | 589,547

* These numbers are subject to change pending further investigations by L.A. County Department of Public Health.

Additional Resources

Please continue to follow public health experts’ recommendations to avoid spreading the coronavirus including frequent handwashing, wearing a face covering, keeping a safe distance from one another, and staying home if you are ill. Public Health has issued the following guidance during this time of increased spread: If you are mildly sick, stay home for at least seven days or until 72 hours after being fever free, whichever is longer. Call your doctor if you are concerned and/or your symptoms worsen. Individuals who are elderly, have underlying health conditions or pregnant should consider contacting their providers earlier when they are sick. More information is available here. 

We are monitoring updates and sharing information about the coronavirus from trusted sources including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, California Department of Public Health, and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. 

Information regarding coronavirus is changing frequently, and the City will provide the latest information about COVID-19 and links to resources on our website. To stay informed, please sign up for Hermosa Beach eNotifications, public safety alerts or follow the City on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

This press release was produced by the City of Hermosa Beach. The views expressed here are the author’s own.