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*Layered Protections Will Reduce Outbreaks as Individuals Return from Holiday Activities and Travel*

To prevent a post-holiday COVID-19 surge, residents are asked to layer protections as they return to work and school. Masking indoors remains an easy and sensible precaution to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmissions, limit disruptions related to workplace or school outbreaks, and limit additional stress on health care providers and hospitals.?

There is a greater risk of spreading COVID-19 in closed spaces, and the risk is higher for older people. For the best protection, individuals should wear a well-fitted, high-filtration mask such as an N95, KN95, or KF94.

Let's Mask Up LA County
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*Recently Traveled, Attended a Gathering, or Feeling Sick? Take a COVID-19 Test*

As many of us return from holiday activities, knowing our COVID-19 status can help us make sure we don?t spread the illness to others. If you?ve recently traveled, attended a gathering, or feel sick, take a COVID-19 test.

COVID-19 symptoms usually appear within a few days of infection but can take as long as 10 days to appear. In some cases, individuals have no symptoms at all. COVID-19 symptoms could also be mistaken for another illness like the flu.

Don?t have a test? You can get 4 free rapid home tests at COVIDtests.gov [ [link removed] ]. If you need help placing an order, call 1-800-232-023.

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*Updated Boosters Now Available for Children as Young as 6 Months*

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Updated boosters for children 6 months and older are now available countywide! Here?s what you need to know:


* Boosters protect against original coronavirus strain AND new omicron variants.
* Eligibility depends on the child?s primary series.

Make an appointment and/or find a location at VaccinateLACounty.com [ [link removed] ].

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*At High Risk for Severe COVID-19? Talk to your Doctor About COVID-19 Medications Even if Your Symptoms are Minor*

Even with minor symptoms, if you are at high risk for COVID-19 complications, it?s important to consult with your doctor or pharmacist about COVID-19 medications right away. This is because oral antiviral medications, like Paxlovid, need to be taken within 5 days of symptom onset to be most effective. Paxlovid is available at local pharmacies with a prescription.

*Option 1:*

*Contact your provider* to see if tele-health services are available and if you are eligible for a prescription to treat your COVID-19.

*Option 2:*

Call the free Public Health Tele-Health Service at *1-833-540-0473*, open 7 days a week, 8:00 am ? 8:30 pm; if eligible, medications can be sent to your home.

Therapeutics are only available by prescription from a?healthcare provider or pharmacist.

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Additional Resources

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has developed a wide array of documents, guidance documents, and resources for the workers, businesses, partners, and the general public on a variety of topics related to COVID-19, including:

*For the Public:*


* Vaccines [ [link removed] ], including?in-home vaccination [ [link removed] ]?????
* Masks [ [link removed] ]
* Travel [ [link removed] ]
* Reducing risk [ [link removed] ]
* Testing [ [link removed] ]
* What to do if sick [ [link removed] ]?or?exposed [ [link removed] ]
* Treatment [ [link removed] ]
* Workers? rights [ [link removed] ]

*For Businesses:*


* Best practices [ [link removed] ]
* COVID-19 in the workplace [ [link removed] ]
* Request a mobile vaccination clinic [ [link removed] ]
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Always check with trusted sources for the latest accurate information about novel coronavirus:


* Los Angeles County Department of Public Health?[link removed] [ [link removed] ]
* California Department of Public Health?[link removed] [ [link removed] ]
* Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)?[link removed]- ncov/index.html [ [link removed] ]?Spanish?[link removed] [ [link removed] ]
* World Health Organization?[link removed] [ [link removed] ]
* LA County residents can also call 2-1-1

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The Department of Public Health is committed to promoting health equity and ensuring optimal health and well-being for all 10 million residents of Los Angeles County.

Through a variety of programs, community partnerships and services, Public Health oversees environmental health, disease control, and community and family health. Nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health comprises nearly 4,500 employees and has an annual budget of $1.2 billion. To learn more about Los Angeles County Public Health, please visit?www.publichealth .lacounty.gov [ [link removed] ].

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