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La County Moves Toward New Standards For Swift And Safe ReopeningIn a major COVID-19 recovery milestone, Los Angeles County is moving toward new standards for a swift and safe reopening in alignment with the State of California guidelines. Among the activities now permitted under the change are faith-based services, in-store shopping at low-risk retail stores, drive-in movies and other recreational pursuits. In aligning its Health Officer orders with the California Pandemic Resilience Roadmap, the County emphasized its commitment to keeping residents "safer at work and safer in our communities." The updated Health Officer Order, to be issued today by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, is part of a phased progression guiding the safe resumption of public life in Los Angeles County, including the recent reopening of beach bike paths and permission for car parades honoring graduates. The change also sets the stage for the County to request a variance from the state to permit quicker reopening of some sectors. Examples of activities now permitted under the changes enacted today:
The order emphasizes that physical distancing requirements, cloth face coverings and other safety protocols must be observed as the recovery progresses. The updated order allows people to take part in permitted activities while continuing to practice physical distancing and wearing a cloth face covering when in contact with others. Although these updates are being enacted today, Los Angeles County residents are still encouraged to remain in their residences as much as practical and limit close contact with others outside their household both indoor and outdoor. Gatherings of people not from the same household are still prohibited, except for faith-based services and in-person protests. Additionally, people 65 years old or older and all people of any age with underlying health conditions should remain in their residences as much as possible. People in these categories should only leave their residences to seek medical care, exercise or obtain food or other necessities. Telework should continue as much as possible. The County Public Health Department will continue to monitor COVID-19 data indicators closely and may, after consultation with the Board of Supervisors, adjust orders to reflect specific County needs. More details are available here. Sincerely, Steven C. Bradford |
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California State Senator Steven Bradford - District 35 |
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