REGIONAL MESSAGE ON COVID-19 THREAT ALERT SOUTHBAY CITIES JOINT INFORMATION CENTER
KEY MESSAGES
APRIL 17, 2020
FACE COVERING REQUIREMENT
All Los Angeles County essential businesses must provide face coverings to their employees effective April 15. Additionally, the public must wear face coverings when visiting essential businesses. Children under 2 years old are not to wear face coverings, and children older than 2 years should only wear face coverings under the supervision of an adult. This is NOT required when walking, running, or standing outside. However, check with your local city for city specific requirements related to face coverings. Guidance on face coverings can be found here: http://www.covid19.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/HOO_Safer-at-Home-Order-for-Control-of-COVID_04102020.pdf.
As a reminder, do not call 9-1-1 for non-emergencies.
PLASMA AND BLOOD DONATIONS NEEDED
Individuals are encouraged to donate blood, platelet and AB Elite plasma, especially if you have had, and recovered from COVID-19, by scheduling and keeping donation appointments. For more information visit www.redcross.org
SOUTHBAY COMMUNITY SURVEY #2
We are all facing challenges during this unprecedented time in our lives. As we strive to help support our communities, your feedback is incredibly valuable in helping address your concerns. Thank you for taking the time to provide your comments. To access the survey, please click here:
English: www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z9ZD2NW
Spanish: www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZQ6ZJQV
SAFER AT HOME ORDER STILL IN EFFECT
Thank you to all members of our communities who have continued to follow the Safer At Home Order. Your actions are slowing the spread of COVID-19 and are making a significant difference. As a reminder, all trails, beaches, sports fields and courts, public spaces and many parks remain closed. We understand the challenges this brings but appreciate all that you are doing.
For more information on how you can protect yourself, please visit:
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
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