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 By the time LA County?s emergency declaration for COVID-19 ended on March 31, 2023, 36,000 lives had been lost. Thousands of people were infected and thousands more faced economic hardship. 52,382 LA County employees stepped up to serve as disaster service workers, handing out meals and laptops, providing healthcare and shelter, and finding myriad new ways to deliver public services during the longest running emergency in County history. It lasted 1,122 days.
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End of COVID-19 Emergency
 The COVID-19 emergency has ended. Here's what that means for you.
LA County?s declaration of a local public health emergency for COVID-19 ended on March 31, 2023. That means changes in some programs, but many services will continue to be available to support County residents. Here is an overview of what the public can expect in several key areas?from the availability of free testing to resources for tenants and landlords. We?ve also got details on what residents need to do to avoid interruption of their Medi-Cal health benefits.
For more detailed information, visit?lacounty.gov/covid-emergency-ending.
At Your Service
CalFresh Market Match Program
There are over 30 farmers? markets in L.A. County where you can shop with CalFresh AND get between $10-$15 worth of market match vouchers to buy even more fresh and healthy produce. To find your local Certified Farmers? Market, visit?Farmers' Market Finder by the Ecology Center?and enter your zip code in the search bar.
Out and About
Arts Month 2023
The Board of Supervisors has declared April 2023 as Arts Month?a time to celebrate, and advocate for, the power of the arts! The?motion?was authored by Board Chair and Fourth District Supervisor Janice Hahn and Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger. It contains highlights and milestones from the Department of Arts and Culture?s?75-year history?being commemorated this year.
Join LA County in celebrating by visiting one of the county's museums, cultural venues or library sites:
DISCOVER ARTS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD!
Photo Finish
Photo: Los Angeles County / Mayra Beltran Vasquez
LA County Fire Department's new Redondo Beach?'Sirens of Silence' Lifeguard Tower to promote Autism and Special Needs Awareness and Acceptance Month.
Click here?to access more photos of LA County in action.
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