EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER COVID-19 Weekly Update #16 Date: Sunday, August 2, 2020 Time: 1800 PST Reporting Period: July 26 – August 1, 2020 Prepared by: William Boyer, LACCD Director of Communications and External Relations LACCD COVID-19 Hotline (213) 221-5112 or coronavirus@laccd.edu Website: www.laccd.edu/coronavirus Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LACCD, @LACCD Twitter https://twitter.com/laccd, @laccd Instagram https://www.instagram.com/laccd_edu/ laccd_edu

LACCD STATUS SUMMARY LACCD SITUATION SUMMARY:

1. The EOC continues to follow-up with Los Angeles County Department of Public Health on the positive COVID-19 cases involving public safety personnel from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) Community College Bureau working at Los Angeles Pierce and Los Angeles Mission colleges. The LASD offices at both colleges were sanitized and reopened July 28 on schedule.

2. Resumption of very limited on-campus instruction starting the week of July 27 in

support of completing classes from the Spring 2020 semester that could not be finished in remote learning environments. No issues have been reported by the colleges. Additional classes at other colleges will occur in the coming week.

3. LACCD received updated DRAFT re-opening documents and checklists from

LACDPH that are under review. No formal date for resumption of either full or expanded on-campus instruction or business services has been set by either the State or County. Health officials in a briefing on July 29 made it clear about the serious situation facing all of Los Angeles County and throughout the state/nation with the continued unchecked spread of COVID-19. Re-emphasized that no athletics team sports or training can occur at our colleges at this time.

4. Deployment and use of the new COVID-19 Symptom

Self-Check questionnaire posted online began July 27. The EOC and the District’s Information Technology Department will be tracking use statistics, but not personal data. The questionnaire is to be used on a daily basis by any LACCD personnel or students seeking access to the colleges or District facilities, effective July 27. The questionnaire is accessible at: http://laccd.edu/About/News/Pages/Self-Check-Survey-Landing.aspx

5. A comprehensive package of new signage for the colleges and District facilities has now been deployed to help in the return to limited on-campus instruction and to reinforce the need for the online questionnaire self-check. L.A. City College, left, and L.A. Harbor College, right:

(More photos of sign deployment below under College ICCs section)

6. EOC and COVID-19 related information posted online: Safety Advisories http://laccd.edu/About/News/Pages/Safety-Advisories.aspx

Recovery Information http://laccd.edu/About/News/Pages/Recovery-Information.aspx

EOC Weekly Report http://laccd.edu/About/News/Pages/Emergency-Operations-Center-Weekly-Reports.aspx

7. The supplies received so far from the State have been sorted and re-deployed to the colleges. Additional deliveries to complete the total shipment at anticipated in the next week.

8. Positive COVID-19 cases and death totals continue to rise throughout the county,

however state and local officials have not yet declared a full retreat back to more stringent stay-at-home health orders. Numbers are shown below as part of this report.

9. Health Orders from Los Angeles County Department of Public Health effective July 18 and are online at:

http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/docs/HOO/2020_07_18_HOO_SaferAtHome_Schools.pdf

The revised health orders include protocols for re-opening of K-12 schools, but NOT colleges and universities. http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/coronavirus/docs/protocols/Reopening_K12Schools.pdf

10. All personnel and students continue to be reminded of the importance of mental and physical health. Student Health Center info is available online at: http://laccd.edu/About/News/Pages/Coronavirus---For-Students.aspx

11. All LACCD personnel are also reminded of the importance of self-monitoring and self-care. If feeling stressed, depressed or anxious and need to talk with someone, contact the free helpline by the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, https://dmh.lacounty.gov/get-help-now/

24/7 Access Line: (800) 854-7771 -- Text “LA” to 741741.

Or call the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at (800) 327-0449

Statewide message:

SUMMARY OF COVID-19 CASES IN LACCD COMMUNITY as of 7/30/20

For LACCD: 114 reported positive tests 1 fatality 34 suspected cases 65 possible exposures

All LACCD figures come from independent, self-reported sources to the LACCD EOC from faculty, students and staff. Case numbers now include the incidents from Pierce and Mission that were officially noticed to and acknowledged by LACDPH.

As of August 2, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported there were just more than 192,000 positive cases, compared to July 26 with 173,995 positive cases (versus 155,887 positive cases July 18)—on average, adding around 20,000 new cases per week during the month of July.

Death total now stands at 4,692 as of August 2, up from 4,360 as of July 26; and 4,095 on July 18. http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/data/index.htm August 2 Data

July 26 Data

August 2 Data

July 26 Data

Statewide Health Orders effective July 13 online at: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/CDPH%20Document%20Library/COVID-19/SHO%20Order%20Dimming%20Entire%20State%207-13-2020.pdf Overall, in California, the state now has the dubious distinction of exceeding a half-million cases, as of Aug. 2 with total at 509,162 positive COVID-19 cases and more than 9,300 deaths. Just a week ago, on July 26, statewide, positive cases had exceeded 450,000 cases and more than 8,400 deaths statewide. https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/ncov2019.aspx

August 2 Data

July 26 Data

Global and national totals are available at the Johns Hopkins University’s tracking website: https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html News media reports continue to document vaccine and therapeutic, but no significant breakthroughs. Many companies are reporting significant progress in different testing phases. Meanwhile, social distance, face coverings, staying home, frequent handwashing and testing continue to be the best methods to help control and prevent the spread of COVID-19

COMMAND EOC DIR PIO SAFETY GOVT. LIAISON LEGAL

EOC DIRECTOR— Focus continues to be in helping to finalize the colleges’ ICCs Stage 3 plans under review by the EOC and revisions by the colleges. Looking at issues for Chromebook orders and distributions for Fall Semester; status of walk-on athletic staff in light of LACDPH information; and the ongoing monitoring of colleges’ limited return on-campus to complete limited Spring 2020 semester classes prior to Aug. 31. PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER— Working with PIO Team to push out more information about everyone completing U.S. Census during pandemic. Meeting with federal Census officials to get more info. Cleared/closed any pending EOC tickets for the PIO. Completed media backgrounder & interview via Dr. Cornner with

Community College Journal about CARES funding. Working to get photos of sign deployment and on-campus instruction. SAFETY OFFICER-- Established a regular schedule for training updates with the ICC Safety Officers. Continue working on the Mission/Pierce incident. Reviewing and clearing EOC tickets. Looking at developed in districtwide “mask safety message.” LEGAL—Reviewing multiple requests for use of college facilities. Reviewing and providing input on what a Disaster Services Worker status means for LACCD personnel as technically LACCD personnel are state employees.

GOVERNMENT LIAISON—Continue monitoring federal and state COVID-19 pending legislation and looking at legislative options regarding low-cost or free Internet access for students.

COLLEGE INCIDENT COMMAND CENTERS AND LIAISONS

GENERAL SUMMARY: All colleges are completing DRAFT Stage 3 plans for advance planning with possible return to more on-campus instruction for the Fall 2020 Semester that begins Aug. 31, 2020 for essential services work infrastructure support. Colleges began week of July 27 LIMITED return to on-campus classes for specific classes only to complete Spring 2020 instruction for essential services workforce only. Staggered state throughout the week, depending on schedule, and more will begin week of Aug. 3. This is NOT a general return to on-campus instruction and NOT a return to business operations on campus. Everything else continues status quo in remote learning and online business formats.

College Presidents continue to conduct variety of weekly virtual town halls, Zoom calls, and/or live social media streams for faculty, students and staff.

CITY—Los Angeles City College Completed COVID-19 sign deployment Limited classroom instruction returned week of July 27 including in this lab:

EAST—East Los Angeles College Return to on-campus classes began July 27 UPDATE: County’s drive-through COVID-19 testing site will now continue to operate through December until the end of the 2020. HARBOR—Los Angeles Harbor College Return to on-campus classes began July 29 Complete COVID-19 sign deployment MISSION—Los Angeles Mission College Return to on-campus classes scheduled for week of Aug. 3 Coordinating on positive cases and notifications Campus LASD office reported reopened July 28 after cleaning PIERCE—Los Angeles Pierce College Return to on-campus classes scheduled for week of Aug. 3 Coordinating on positive cases and notifications Campus LASD office reported reopened July 28 after cleaning COVID-19 signs deployed

SOUTHWEST—Los Angeles Southwest College Reviewing filming location request. Return to on-campus classes begins Aug. 3

TRADE—Los Angeles Trade-Technical College Return to on-campus classes scheduled for week of Aug. 3

VALLEY—Los Angeles Valley College Return to on-campus classes began July 27 COVID-19 sign deployment completed (photo below) Looking at outside request to use college for a COVID-19 testing site

WEST—West Los Angeles College Return to on-campus classes scheduled to begin July 29

OPERATIONS

Completed distribution of COVID-19 signs to colleges. Coordinating on distribution of supplies to colleges. Reviewing County’s K-12 reopening protocols and DRAFT IHE protocols from County. Continue working with college ICCs to update list of FEMA ICS training certificates from colleges. Continue coordination of training and professional development opportunities in remote format for staff and adjusting schedules due to return to on-campus operations.

PLANNING & INTEL

Begin working on advance plans for Stage 3 for reopening in Fall and Winter. Continue tracking enrollment in Fall. Working on language for EMT return. Coordinating with colleges’ VPs regarding increase in faculty requests to return to campus. Continue working on plans for other technology and equipment needs for students in the Fall semester—i.e., low-cost microscopes and lab kits.

LOGISTICS

Tracking additional deliveries of emergency supplies from State Chancellor/ State Office of Emergency Services to the District. Working on supply sort and distribution to the colleges.

Coordinating with the colleges for additional signage orders, including additional A-frames to signage display.

FINANCE

Working on financial and budget issues. Coordinating expense responses from the Colleges’ ICCs. Working to reconcile shipment from state.

LACCD RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR STUDENTS

If you are feeling stressed, depressed, or anxious and need to talk with someone, please contact the LA County Department of Mental Health: https://dmh.lacounty.gov/get-help-now/ 24/7 Access Line: (800) 854-7771 | Text “LA” to 741741

or through the LACCD Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at (800) 327-0449 STUDENT HELP DESK UPDATED INFO

Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Email: studenthelp@laccd.edu Phone: (844) 695-2223

PEER NAVIGATION HELP FOR HOUSING

http://laccd.edu/Documents/NewsDocuments/Campus%20Peer%20Navigator%20Flyer%20-%20LACCD%206.22.20%20-%20Screen.pdf

HEALTH CENTERS AVAILABILITY FOR MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH

Health Centers Available by Phone for Medical and Mental Health (Updated)

College Health Center Information

L.A. City College Wesley Health Center

Phone Number: (562) 867-7999

Hours of Operation: Mon. thru Fri. – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

East L.A. College Via Care Community Health Center

Phone Number: (323) 268-9191

Hours of Operation: Mon. thru Fri. – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

L.A. Harbor College Harbor College Student Health Center

Phone Number: (310) 233-4520

Life Skills Center (for Mental Health)

Phone Number: (310) 233-4586

Hours of Operation: Mon. thru Thurs. – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

L.A. Mission College Northeast Valley Health Corp.

Phone Number: (818) 270-9777

Hours of Operation: Tues. & Thurs. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. / Wed. 8 a.m. to Noon

L.A. Pierce College Pierce Student Health Center

Phone Number: (818) 710-4270

Hours of Operation: Mon. thru Thurs. – 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

L.A. Southwest College Mosaic Family Care

Phone Number: (323) 226-9042

Hours of Operation: Mon. thru Fri. – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

L.A. Trade-Tech College St. John’s Well Child & Family Center

Phone Number: (323) 541-1411

Hours of Operation: Mon. thru Fri. – 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

L.A. Valley College Valley Community Healthcare

Phone Number: (818) 763-8836 Option #4

Hours of Operation: Mon. thru Thurs. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

West L.A. College Mosaic Family Care

Phone Number: (323) 226-9042

Hours of Operation: Mon. thru Fri. – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.