Dear Friend,

I hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and healthy. As cases of COVID-19 are sparking all across the country, and in our region as well, I wanted to share some guidance and resources to help. With Halloween and Día de los Muertos this weekend, and the holiday season approaching, it is important to plan ahead on how to limit the spread of COVID-19 and keep yourself, your family, and our community safe. 

HOLIDAY SAFETY GUIDANCE

Each of us has a part to play in stopping the spread of coronavirus and ending this crisis as soon as possible. For Halloween, door-to-door trick-or-treating is not recommended because it can be very difficult to maintain proper social distancing on porches and at front doors, and because sharing food is risky. “Trunk-or-treating,” where children go from car-to-car instead of door-to-door to receive treats, is also not recommended since it is difficult to avoid crowding and sharing food.

The fewer people you and your household have in-person contact with, the lower your risk of being exposed to COVID-19. If your family decides to interact with one or two other families, the safest way to do so is by having your gathering outside, with everyone wearing face coverings and staying at least six feet apart from non-household members. For more information on how to safely celebrate Halloween and Día de los Muertos, please see guidance from the LA County Department of Public Health HERE.

And for the upcoming holidays, staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others, but if you must travel, it is important to be informed of the risks involved. Please visit the CDC's website HERE to get information on your travel risk. 

FLU SHOT CLINICS

As the flu season approaches and COVID-19 cases continue to rise nationwide, it's more important than ever to get your flu shot. Please see below for free flu vaccine clinics in the San Gabriel Valley.

ALTADENA
Huntington Hospital - FINAL Free Drive-Through Flu Vaccine Clinic 
November 8th
9:00am – 11:00am
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish School 
1840 N. Lake Ave.

PASADENA
Pasadena Public Health Department
November 4th and November 5th 
9:00am – 1:00pm
Pasadena High School
2925 E. Sierra Madre Ave.

For more information on getting this year's flu vaccine and where to find a clinic in your community, please visit the LA County Department of Public Health's website HERE.

The health and safety of you and your loved ones is of the utmost importance. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call my Pasadena office at (626) 304-0110 or my Washington, D.C. office at (202) 225-5464. 

Sincerely,

Judy Chu, PhD
Member of Congress

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