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Dear Friend,

Since the start of the pandemic more than 215,000 people have contracted COVID-19 in our district and 2,500 have died due to the virus. While businesses and families are getting back to normal, we continue facing the economic and health impacts of the pandemic and the disproportionate effects on communities of color.

Under the leadership of President Biden, Democrats in Congress delivered desperately needed relief to get all communities back on their feet.

I want to share these resources to keep you and your family safe and healthy.

Below you will find the latest information on resources available to residents of Los Angeles and Orange County.

Help is Here: The American Rescue Plan

In March 2021, I proudly supported a historic relief package to help our nation recover. The American Rescue Plan (ARP) is helping our community reopen and rebuild by putting shots in arms, money in pockets, children in schools, and people in jobs.

Here and below you will find additional information on how the ARP is helping California.

COVID-19 Vaccines

The American Rescue Plan has helped us deliver more than 237 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccines across the country. As a result, over 7.3 million people in Los Angeles County and 2.3 million in Orange County are now fully vaccinated. In California we are working to slow the spread of COVID-19, save lives in our communities, and return to normal. I encourage you to follow state and local guidance, including following these steps to help keep our community
safe.

When it is your turn, please roll up your sleeve and get vaccinated or boosted

There are several ways to schedule a vaccine appointment. You may do so online by registering using California's "My Turn" system here. LA County residents can also click here to find more information on booking an appointment. OC residents can do the same here.

Los Angeles Country residents with disabilities or without computer access can call (833) 540-0473 between 8:00 am and 8:30 pm 7 days a week for assistance with appointments.

Orange County residents can call the COVID-19 Hotline, which is available to help Orange County residents with booking appointments, location selection, or assistance with transportation. Live operators are available Monday-Friday from 8 am to 5 pm at (714) 834-2000.

You can visit vaccines.gov, text your ZIP code to 438829, or call 1-800-232-0233 find additional vaccine sites near you.

The Biden Administration and WhatsApp launched a Spanish-language vaccine finder on WhatsApp to help Spanish-speaking communities find the nearest vaccine location, get a ride, and get accurate information about the vaccination process. To use this free service, click here or text "Hola" to 1-833-636-1122 in WhatsApp.

Important facts to remember about the COVID-19 vaccine and boosters:

  • COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective in protecting your health.
  • All COVID-19 vaccines are free for all Californians.
  • Vaccines are available for everyone age 5 and over.
  • You will not be asked about your immigration status when you get a vaccine.

You can learn more about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines here.

Continue taking steps to protect our community

At Home Test Kits:
You can order free, at-home COVID-19 tests from the US Government at COVIDTests.gov.

You can also order by phone at 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489), from 8 AM to midnight ET. Multiple languages are accommodated.

  • Each order now includes 8 rapid antigen COVID-19 tests
  • Your order of 8 tests will come in 2 separate packages (4 tests in each package), each with its own tracking number
  • Packages will ship free

Los Angeles County and Orange County have updated their guidelines on the use of masks. Please remember the following.

EVERYONE, regardless of vaccination status, must wear a mask:

  • Healthcare settings.
  • State and local correctional facilities and detention centers.
  • Shelters and cooling centers.
  • Nursing homes and Adult/Senior Care Facilities.

Surgical masks or higher-level respirators (e.g., N95s, KN95s, KF94s) with good fit are highly recommended.

Masks are strongly recommended for all, regardless of vaccine status, in indoor public settings and businesses (examples: retail, restaurants, theaters).

LA County Department of Public Health requires residents, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a mask indoors as a precautionary measure in the following places:

  • On planes, trains, buses, ferries, taxis and ride-shares, and all other forms of public transportation.
  • In transportation hubs, like airports, bus terminals, train stations, marinas, seaports or other ports, subway stations, or any other area that provides transportation.

For more information on when you need to wear a mask, LA County residents can see here and OC residents can visit here for more information.

Health Insurance – Get Covered!

If you currently do not have health insurance, I encourage you to go to www.coveredca.com where you can find health insurance plans available to you and your family. Remember, you can enroll in Med-Cal year-round.

FEMA Funeral Assistance

Due to our work in Congress, FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses that occurred after January 20, 2020. Assistance can be up to $9,000 per funeral and a maximum of $35,500 per application.

Starting on April 12, FEMA began accepting applications for Funeral Assistance through their dedicated call center. The following conditions established by FEMA must be met:

  • The death must have occurred in the United States, including the U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia.
  • The death certificate must indicate the death was attributed to COVID-19. Applicants may submit a statement or letter from the death certificate's certifying official, medical examiner, or coroner, that attributes the death to COVID-19 fatalities that occurred between Jan. 20 and May 16, 2020.
  • The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or a qualified non-citizen who incurred funeral expenses after January 20, 2020.

You can find more information on eligibility and the necessary documentation here.

COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Line Number: 844-684-6333 | TTY: 800-462-7585

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday; 8AM – 8PM Central Time

Situation Updates

For up-to-date information on COVID-19, the State of California's response, as well as ways to help out during this pandemic, please visit the following: