Dear Residents,
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes continues to monitor the spread of the novel coronavirus in Los Angeles County and would like to share the following updates with the community:
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Covered California Extends Special Enrollment Deadline During COVID-19 Pandemic
Covered California is giving consumers more time to sign up for health care coverage during the COVID-19 pandemic by extending the current special enrollment deadline through the end of July.
Covered California initially opened the health insurance exchange to any eligible uninsured individuals, who needed health care coverage amid the COVID-19 nation emergency, from March 20 to June 30. The new deadline means that anyone who meets Covered California’s eligibility requirements, which are similar to those in place during the annual open enrollment period, can apply for coverage through July 31.
The most recent data shows that 175,030 people have signed up for health care coverage between March 20 and June 20, which is more than twice the number who signed up during the same time last year.
For more information, visit coveredca.com.
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ICYMI: Health Officer Order and Places of Worship
In case you missed it, over the weekend, the L.A. County Department of Public Health updated the Protocol for Places of Worship in the Health Officer Order to align with Governor Newsom's recent directives. These modifications prohibit singing and chanting for indoor services.
If you missed this change, read latest Protocol for Places of Worship (PDF)
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What's Open and Closed in L.A. County?
?Open: beaches, beach parking lots, bike paths, parks, trails, facilities and access ways
??Closed: bars, breweries, pubs, wineries and tasting rooms; all indoor dining, card rooms, satellite wagering facilities, zoos, aquariums and museums
For a complete list, visit http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/docs/HOO/LACounty_ExamplesofOpenings.pdf
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What is Contact Tracing?
Contact tracing is an important step in slowing the spread of COVID-19. It’s when health workers notify you that you’ve been in contact with an infected person, and you should also get tested. Public health departments have used contact tracing for decades to fight infectious disease.
Under the state’s contract tracing program, California Connected, health workers will talk to those who have tested positive. They’ll alert anyone they may have exposed, keeping names confidential. They’ll check symptoms, offer testing, and discuss next steps like self-isolation and medical care.
By finding spread patterns quickly, we slow infection and help avoid outbreaks. This lets California keep healthcare needs below capacity and safely reopen business.
All you have to do is answer a phone call.
Contact tracing is an anonymous way to do your part. The more people answer the call, the more lives and jobs California saves. Your information is always kept confidential.
Early awareness helps you protect your friends and loved ones from exposure. And early medical care can improve your outcome.
The sooner we can reach you, the sooner you can get advice, testing, and support.
Learn more at californiaconnected.ca.gov. |
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Tomorrow is Takeout Thursday!
The community is encouraged to join in the “Takeout Tuesdays and Takeout Thursdays” initiative launched by the Peninsula cities and the PVP Chamber of Commerce by posting on social media and inviting friends and neighbors to order takeout, using Tuesdays and Thursdays as a special reminder.
Residents are asked to show their support by ordering takeout or delivery, not only on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but on a regular basis throughout the coronavirus restrictions. Check the Open for Business page on the City website for a list of local restaurants offering takeout, delivery and curbside pickup.
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Paycheck Protection Program Accepting New Loan Applications; Deadline Extended to August 8
This week, the U.S. Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program began accepting new loan applications in response to the Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act. These loans are designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll during the COVID-19 pandemic. The deadline to apply is now August 8.
Find a lender at: sba.gov/paycheckprotection/find
Learn more about the program at sba.gov/paycheckprotectio
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Application Window Opens for $3 Million in Grants for Small Businesses
This week, applications for the first round of funding from the L.A. Regional COVID-19 Recovery Fund opened for small businesses, nonprofits and micro-entrepreneurs facing unprecedented health and economic challenges due to COVID-19. Applications may be submitted for the first round of funding July 6 - July 10.
The L.A. Regional COVID-19 Recovery Fund aims to distribute: 1) $5,000 grants to micro-entrepreneurs and 2) $15,000 grants to non-profits and small businesses. Grants will be distributed through an equitable lottery system, to ensure equitable access to capital across various demographics in the Los Angeles region.
Register for an upcoming webinar to learn more about eligibility and deadlines at lacovidfund.org/events.
Access a full list of local partners providing technical assistance by visiting the LA Regional COVID-19 Recovery Fund website. For more information, visit lacovidfund.org.
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Upcoming Reopening Webinars for Salons, Barbershops and Offices
The L.A. Small Business Development Center and the L.A. County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs are hosting upcoming webinars detailing reopening protocols and resources for hair salons and barbershops, and for office-based worksites:
Hair Salons and Barbershops – Thursday, July 9 at 3 p.m.
Office-Based Worksites – Thursday, July 16 at 3 p.m.
To register, visit: bit.ly/3iuAAY
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CasesAs of July 8, there are 123,004 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across Los Angeles County (population 10.17 million), including the South Bay, so the public should not think one location is safer than another and everyone should be aware and practice physical distancing. The total includes 160 cases in Rancho Palos Verdes (population 41,731), 58 in Palos Verdes Estates (population 13,190), 26 in Rolling Hills Estates (population 8,066), three in Rolling Hills (population 1,874), and one in the unincorporated area of the Peninsula. Countywide, 3,642 people have died.
According to the Department of Public Health, 12 deaths have been reported in Rancho Palos Verdes. The City extends its deepest condolences to the families of these residents.
For a list of cases broken down by city, demographic characteristics, and settings, visit: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/locations.htm
For an interactive dashboard with maps and graphs showing testing, cases and death data by community, poverty level, age, sex and race/ethnicity visit: http://dashboard.publichealth.lacounty.gov/covid19_surveillance_dashboard/
An interactive dashboard of COVID-19 cases in the South Bay maintained by the City of Torrance is available at bit.ly/2XB1fv1. The dashboard reflects information sourced by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
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