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COVID.gov/tests - Free at-home COVID-19 tests Every U.S. household is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-⁠19 tests.

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New CDC study finds one in five adults ages 18–64 years and one in four ages 65 years and older who survived COVID-19 had a new condition at least 4 weeks after their COVID-19 illness that may be associated with the past illness. Regardless of age, adult COVID-19 survivors had twice the risk of developing a blood clot in the lung or a new respiratory condition.

Talk to your health care provider if you still have symptoms or develop new symptoms after a previous infection. Learn more: https://bit.ly/MMWR7121.

New testing program designed to increase and facilitate access to COVID-19 tests for LA County residents unable to obtain appointments. The Pick-Up Testing Kit program allows residents to pick up a PCR test kit, perform the test and return the completed test to designated sites for processing. Residents will be notified of their test results within 24-48 hours.

Pick-Up Testing Kits will be available without an appointment and until daily supplies are exhausted at designated locations. In alignment with all our LA County operated testing locations, the Pick-Up Testing Kits will also be concurrently testing for COVID-19 and Influenza (A and B).

Note: The Pick-Up Testing Kit is a PCR test that requires individuals to register, self-test and return completed test for results. These kits are not rapid test kits.

Pick-Up Testing Kits are provided at no cost to you if you meet the following criteria:

Have symptoms of COVID-19, OR
Think you were exposed to COVID-19.

You can now pick up a free COVID-19 testing kit at 13 different locations across the County, thanks to L.A. County Health Services' new Pick-up Testing Kit program.
Testing kits are available until daily supplies last.
No appointment is needed!
For more info and locations, visit: https://covid19.lacounty.gov/la-county-pick-up-testing-kit-program/?fbclid=IwAR2iSSprA3TzD3qbVBIx3lnYlre5iwJYi-N_xb7E3RgeKIxULqp1vXr-l38

EFFECTIVE TODAY: masks must be worn in all indoor public settings throughout California, regardless of vaccination until 1/15. With the rise COVID-19 cases & growing concern of Omicron, masks are essential & provide an extra layer of protection against the spread of COVID.

Teens 16+ who got Pfizer are now eligible for boosters (6 months after their two-dose series). Anyone 18+ who got Moderna 6 months ago & J&J 2 months ago is also eligible & should get one ASAP to remain protected. For more info & to find a clinic, visit VaccinateLACounty.com

If you’re struggling with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis or are caring for someone who is, connecting with others in a similar situation can be a game changer. Alzheimer’s LA offers a wide variety of support groups, currently virtual, that provide participants with coping strategies, education, a sense of community & more.

CALL US at 844.HELP.ALZ (844.435.7259) and we will help you find a group that’s right for you.

Now that kids 5-11 are also eligible for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, here are some facts about COVID-19 in kids and the vaccine’s safety and efficacy. All kids 5+ can get vaccinated now in LA County. For more info and to find a site near you, visit VaccinateLACounty.com

If you are homebound and need a COVID-19 vaccine, contact your healthcare provider or local health department. If they can’t help, learn about different organizations that may be able to: https://bit.ly/3p2YKPW.

Did you know? Some adults who received their second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine at least 6 months ago are now eligible for a booster shot. Use this chart to determine if you should or may get a booster shot.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3mrK4Z5.

Rates of COVID-19-associated hospitalizations are lower in children compared with adults, but some children develop severe COVID-19 symptoms and are hospitalized. Children with underlying medical conditions are at increased risk for severe COVID-19 outcomes. In addition to getting vaccinated, protect yourself and your family by eating a healthy diet, being active, getting enough sleep, and learning to cope with stress in a healthy way. Read more in the COVID Data Tracker Weekly Review: http://bit.ly/CDTweeklyreview

Wearing a mask indoors with others reduces the risk of both getting & transmitting the virus. We’re requiring masking for everyone while indoors at public settings & businesses, regardless of vaccination status so that we can stop the increased level of transmission we are seeing.

“However, it now appears that kids between the ages of 2 and 11 may be eligible even sooner. According to CNN, on May 4, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla told investors that the company expects to apply for emergency-use authorization for this age bracket in September.”

When Will Kids Be Able to Get the COVID Vaccine? The FDA has authorized the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 12 to 15.

Covid-19 vaccinations for young teens could be available as soon as Thursday, FDA predicts The CDC is expected to sign off on the move Wednesday, making Thursday the first day shots could be available for children 12 to 15 years old.

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