COVID

Healthy Long Beach

2020-2023

#HealthyLB:

Regardless of our race, income, age, or living situation, everyone in Long Beach deserves to be healthy and protected, especially during a global pandemic.

The Healthy Long Beach campaign was created to support health equity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Through the 2020-2023 Healthy LB campaign, Long Beach Forward:

collaborated with neighborhood leaders, community organizations, and government leaders across Long Beach’s most vulnerable neighborhoods;
coordinated community-led solutions that delivered public health information;
guided people to vaccinations;
supported families in navigating the rapidly changing COVID-19 landscape;
safely moved between the streets and digital spaces, to bring people together towards a fair and just COVID-19 response.

Thanks to the help of people like you, our Healthy Long Beach team was out in neighborhoods, on the ground, able to support vulnerable communities who are often left out of decision-making. We made sure these neighbors were prioritized in local COVID-19 responses and preventions in Long Beach, leading to more equitable health outcomes across our city.

COVID Resources

Learn about vaccinations and testing:

Click a button below to see related COVID resources:

Long Beach

For the latest health information and news, visit longbeach.gov/covid19 or call the City of Long Beach’s hotline at 562-570-INFO(4636). Please call your healthcare provider to determine if testing is needed.

Movement Strategy

Caring Across Distance: Some Things to Consider Before Movement Gatherings During COVID-19: Hear some of these considerations talked through on Healing Justice Podcast’s bonus episode, “Should we cancel?” Coronavirus, travel & organizing?
Coronavirus Resource Kit: Collective document for mutual aid projects.
Coronavirus Wisdom from a Social Justice Lens: We’re bringing you medical information, invocations, grounding practices and dialogue from the March 7, 2020 webinar: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Preparation for People Living with Chronic Illnesses in the United States.
A few things for nonprofits to consider: Nonprofit AF Blog
The Justice Collaborative Resources – COVID19: A national website with information, resources, and actions that you can take across the country.
Options to Safely Take Action to Protect Our Climate, Communities, and Future
TCE Community Signage (English and Spanish): Find a downloadable fact sheet, proper hygiene precautions poster, and a Stop! poster you can post at the entrances of your organizations to alert those not feeling well to reconsider entering your facility.
Tips for hosting hybrid virtual/IRL meetings: From Mary Alice Crim and the Narrative Change Initiative.
When Xenophobia Spreads Like a Virus: NPR’s CodeSwitch Podcast.
Coronavirus Resources to Stand Against Racism: From Asian Americans Advancing Justice

Family Resources

Free Internet Access via Comcast: Comcast offering ‘Internet Essentials’ package free for low-income customers for 60 days.
Long Beach COVID-19 Internet Resources for Low-Income Families
Free Charter Internet for K-12 Students in LB: Announcement in English and Spanish
Legal Aid at Work: Legal Aid at Work, which is based in San Francisco but serves workers statewide, provides free legal services and has posted a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions about the coronavirus and workplace issues.
COVID-19 Resources for Undocumented Californians
A sample Tenant Self-Help letter and checklist is also available for download here.
COVID-19 Resource Guide for Immigrants in California: Organized by the California Immigrant Policy Center and contains links to multilingual resources.

School Resources and Information

LBUSD Coronavirus Homepage: View LBUSD’s coronavirus web page for updates from the school district and partnering agencies.
Updates on Education Centers: Provided by the Long Beach Early Childhood Education Committee

Stay up to date on cases reported in LBUSD

Research and Knowledge

Flattening the Curve: Given all the major events and large gatherings that are shuttering, it’s important to understand why we need to do this. Our goal is to flatten the curve. Our healthcare system is currently being pushed hard with the influx of cases (and potential cases). The number of cases will increase and we want to make sure we can manage the increased load.
Get the facts straight: CBC News medical contributor and family physician Dr. Peter Lin breaks down the facts about what it is, where it came from, how it spreads and what you can do to protect yourself.

Government Resources

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health: Updates, press releases, and other helpful guidance documents (in-language) are available here.
LA County Public Health Clinics: For people who do not have healthcare providers.
California Guidelines from Governor Newsom: Major updates from Governor Newsom, including assisting California workers, and what to do about large gatherings.
California Labor Guidelines: Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Resources for Employers and Workers
California Unemployment under COVID-19: If you lost your job or had reduced hours for reasons related to COVID-19 you may qualify for unemployment insurance.
California Disability Insurance under COVID-19: If you are unable to work due to medical quarantine or illness related to COVID-19 (certified by a medical professional) you may qualify for Disability Insurance.
California Paid Sick leave: If you or a family member are sick or for preventative care when civil authorities recommend quarantine you may qualify for paid sick leave.
California Paid Family Leave: If you are unable to work because you are caring for an ill or quarantined family member with COVID-19 (certified by a medical professional) you may qualify for Paid Family Leave.