REGIONAL MESSAGE ON COVID-19 THREAT FROM SOUTH BAY CITIES

JOINT INFORMATION CENTER

KEY MESSAGES

May 1, 2020

HOW THE REOPENING PROCESS WORKS

The Governor of California has ultimate authority to determine the measures taken by all state and local government officials in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The County of Los Angeles must comply with the state orders, but they can implement stricter policies based on regional concerns. Cities must also adhere to state and county measures, but can also implement stricter policies based on specific community needs. What this means is that cities cannot lift restrictions until the county and the state start to loosen theirs.

We hear your concerns. Please understand that we too are members of your communities. We see and hear the impacts this is having on individuals, families, and businesses. Please stay vigilant and adhere to the County’s Safer at Home Order so that we can move into the next phase of recovery.

CALIFORNIA’S FOUR STAGE PLAN TO RECOVERY: 

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Early this week, Governor Newsom outlined the four stages to recovery.  While the dates are fluid and based on many indicators, we are likely weeks away from phase 2. There are no dates attached to each phase, but this is the criteria the state will use to transition to each phase of recovery.  For details on the Governor’s plan, please visit: https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Update-on-California-Pandemic-Roadmap.pdf

COVID-19 TESTING SITES AND CRITERIA 

 COVID-19 Testing: These tests are diagnostic tests and are utilized to determine if a patient is infected with the virus at the time of testing. These can be administered to eligible residents who meet the testing eligibility criteria for COVID-19. For a list of testing sites, please click here.  Local testing sites that are County sponsored are located at the South Bay Galleria in Redondo Beach and the Forum in Inglewood. 

LOCAL COUNCIL EMERGENCY RESOLUTIONS

As part of the California Emergency Services Act related to emergency public disaster assistance, local governments are required to re-ratify their emergency proclamations declarations every 60 days. This can be rescinded at any time during the disaster. However, because COVID-19 is an ongoing disaster, cities will be required to take this to City Council every 60 days. This is different than emergency orders.

For more information on how you can protect yourself, please visit:

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

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