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Public Health & Safety

Updated 04/30/2020

LA County updates COVID-19 resources:

Testing is available for EVERYONE:

Last night, LA became the first city in the U.S to offer wide scale testing for all residents with or without symptoms. This is happening just 40 days after the launch of the City’s first testing site. People with symptoms will still have priority, but testing is now open to everyone that wants a test.

​Testing is free to the public and you can sign-up at: coronavirus.lacity.org/testing.

​
What should I know before taking the test?
Before taking the test, watch the following video to help you prepare for the test: Watch Video

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How long will it take to get my results? How will I be notified?
Test results may take up to 3-4 days. Positive test results will be notified with a phone call. Negative test results will be notified by email.

For LA County residents with no access to the Internet:
  • Dial 2-1-1 for help making an appointment.​
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For LA County residents without a car:
  • You can still get tested! Testing sites can accommodate pedestrians, as long as you have an appointment.
  • NOTE: there are NO walk-up appointments available for people who have not registered. 
To schedule a test, visit https://lacovidprod.service-now.com/rrs

If you have more questions about testing, check out these FAQs or visit https://covid19.lacounty.gov/testing, for more information, including a full list of testing locations.

Free, Same-Day Tests Now Available

As of Friday, April 17th, free, same-day tests are available for all LA County residents who have symptoms of COVID-19. Symptoms include fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. If you or a loved is experiencing symptoms, please know the following factors do not affect eligibility for a COVID-19 test:
  • Immigration status
  • Insurance status
  • Age
  • Underlying health issues
To ensure sites can prioritize people who need it most, ONLY people who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms AND have made an appointment, are eligible for testing at this time. We continue to build our network of testing sites across LA County, and as more sites become operational, we will let you know. 

How do I make an appointment?

Appointments are still necessary for COVID-19 testing. Here are the steps for getting a test appointment: 
  • STEP 1: Visit the website lacovidprod.service-now.com/rrs
  • STEP 2: Answer a series of questions. The answers determine if you are eligible for an appointment. 
  • STEP 3: If you are eligible, you will receive an appointment confirmation number by email. 
  • STEP 4: Bring the confirmation number and photo ID to your appointment.

For LA County residents with no access to the Internet:
  • Dial 2-1-1 for help making an appointment.​
​
For LA County residents without a car:
  • You can still get tested! Testing sites can accommodate pedestrians, as long as you have an appointment.
  • NOTE: there are NO walk-up appointments available for people who have not registered. 
To schedule a test, visit https://lacovidprod.service-now.com/rrs.

What should I know before taking the test?
Before taking the test, watch the following video to help you prepare for the test: Watch Video

​
How long will it take to get my results? How will I be notified?
Test results may take up to 3-4 days. Positive test results will be notified with a phone call. Negative test results will be notified by email.

If you have more questions about testing, check out these FAQs or visit https://covid19.lacounty.gov/testing, for more information, including a full list of testing locations.

Updated 04/10/2020
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Find the nearest site
Testing is now available for anyone with or without symptoms: coronavirus.lacity.org/testing.

General

​Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Coronavirus Resources:
  • https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

Government’s Response to Coronavirus
  • https://www.usa.gov/coronavirus
    • ​Governor’s Response to Coronavirus:
      • https://www.nga.org/coronavirus/

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services- Public Health Emergency Updates:
  • https://www.phe.gov/emergency/pages/default.aspx

Los Angeles County

Friday, April 10, 2020 Updates-

Parks are closed:
  • Parks are closed this weekend, stay home: On Sunday, our parks will be altogether closed, except for the bathrooms. No one will be allowed to walk through the parks. We will have park rangers and LAPD monitoring these areas. Parks will be closed evening of Saturday,  April11- Morning of Monday, April 13; All other closures remain in place (rec centers & trails).

Hand-washing stations:
  • Washing stations on the streets will be checked daily for water and paper towels and for cleanliness, instead of once per week.
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Overflow of trash pick-up for FREE:
  • Temporarily offer free extra collection in those black or blue bins on your regularly scheduled collection days: HERE'S HOW: Meet the drivers at the curb, after they empty the bin, you can add more to it and they will empty that as well; Starts Monday til Safer at Home order is lifted; Call 1-800-773-2489 -- to call sanitation or call 311 during the workweek.
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*THE MAYOR’S WORKER PROTECTION ORDINANCE IS NOW IN EFFECT*:
  1. Must allow workers to wash their hands or sanitize every 30 minutes
  2. Must provide or reimburse employees for face coverings
  3. Clean, fully-stocked restrooms
  4. Physical distancing between workers and everyone else
  5. Hand Sanitizer at key touch points
  6. All customers who enter businesses must wear face covering
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Sign up for Emergency Alerts in LA County:
Alert LA County is a free mass notification system for Los Angeles County residents and businesses.  
  • https://lacounty.gov/emergency/alert-la/

Updated LA County DPH Coronavirus Website:
The website has been updated with new guidance documents, some in-language. If there are ones that you feel should be translated in-language, please let me know and I can elevate the request. Please note that capacity is stretched right now so this may take time.
  • http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/ 

Update on Dispute Resolution Services:
WDACS and the County’s Human Relations Commission partner with 11 agencies to provide dispute resolution services (also known as mediation services) to residents across the County.  We provide three types of mediation services: Community Mediations, Mediation services at the Courts, and Victim/Offender mediations. Below is an update on service closures or modifications for each type of mediation service:
  • Mediation Services at the Courts: All mediation services based at the courts are temporarily suspended.
  • Victim/Offender Mediation Services: The California Conference for Equality and Justice is providing Victim/Offender Services via telephone/videoconference. The other agencies are closed.
  • Community Mediations: The following agencies are providing community mediation services via telephone/videoconference: Los Angeles City Attorney, Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs, Loyola Law School, Korean American Coalition, California Lawyers for the Arts, California Conference for Equality and Justice, and Asian Pacific and American Dispute Resolution Center.
To request mediation services, please call us at (213) 738-2621 or you may call the agencies listed above directly.  Click Here for a list of agencies and phone numbers.
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*The Korean American Coalition-Los Angeles (KACLA) cannot and does not provide legal and financial advice. The COVID-19 resources provided are for general informational and educational purposes only based on government-issued resources and are not a substitute for professional advice. April 7, 2020.* ​
Korean American Coalition - Los Angeles
3727 W. 6th Street, Suite 305,
Los Angeles, CA 90020

Tel: (213) 365-5999
Email:
 info@kacla.org

  • About
    • Mission
    • History
    • Who We Are >
      • Board of Directors
      • Advisory Board
      • Honorary Board
      • Staff
    • Annual Reports >
      • 2019 Annual Report
      • 2017 KAC Annual Report
    • KAC: Where Are They Now
  • COVID-19 Resources
    • Public Health & Safety
    • Housing
    • Employment
    • Food
    • Racism/Xenophobia
    • School
    • Small Business Support
    • Technology
  • Civic Engagement
    • Voter Engagement >
      • Information | Videos
      • Resources
      • In-Language Resources
    • Citizenship
    • Advocacy >
      • Promoting Fair and Transparent Voting
      • KAC in Solidarity with the Black Community
      • K-Town ED Joint Statement Against Anti-Asian Hate
      • KAC's Timeline of A Bridge Home Homeless Solutions in Koreatown >
        • What is the Bridge Home Program?
        • Bridge Home Facts and Q & A
      • AHCA
  • Census 2020
    • KAC Census Information Center >
      • Census Data >
        • Language and Education
        • Demographics and Citizenship
        • Industry, Employment, and Income
        • Economic Contribution and Civic Engagement
        • Housing and Health
    • KAC Census Videos
    • 2020 Census FAQs
    • Learn More >
      • U.S. Census Bureau
      • We Count LA
    • LAUSD-EVERYONE COUNTS
  • Programs
    • Alternative Dispute Resolution Center
    • Ignite Next Gen >
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    • National College Leadership Conference (NCLC) >
      • Apply
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        • 2017 NCLC Testimonials
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    • Summer College Internship Program (SCIP) >
      • Community Advocacy Project >
        • 2019
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      • Testimonials >
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