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Health & Safety during COVID-19 at Beach Cities Schools

Masking at SchoolsWith the State issuing the new guidance on TK-12 schools, the layering of safety protections is critical to protect vulnerable children, teachers and staff at schools. Starting March 12, indoor masking at schools will no longer be required. However, the State and the County are strongly recommending indoor masking for students, teachers and staff, regardless of vaccination status, until transmission is lower.The County is also aligning with the State in revising isolation and quarantine requirements for TK-12 schools. Schools must continue to require COVID-19 cases to isolate and a negative test will be required to exit isolation after day five. Masking and testing for asymptomatic students remaining at schools during their quarantine period are strongly recommended. View the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health TK-12 Schools COVID-19 Toolkit here.COVID-19 School & City TestingBeach Cities Health District (BCHD) is wrapping up its final days of the 2021-2022 school year supporting Hermosa Beach City School District (HBCSD), Manhattan Beach Unified School District (MBUSD) and Redondo Beach Unified School District (RBUSD) with COVID-19 testing for the following persons on an appointment-only basis:

  • Student athletes
  • Staff requiring weekly testing
  • Students and staff who are symptomatic
  • Students and staff who are close contacts to a known case
  • Students and staff participating in optional weekly testing

Starting Monday, June 6, BCHD’s testing operations at 514 N. Prospect Ave., Redondo Beach, located in the former Child Development Center will be reduced to the following final days from 2-5 p.m.:Monday, June 6, 2022Tuesday, June 7, 2022Wednesday, June 8, 2022Friday, June 10, 2022Monday, June 13, 2022Wednesday, June 15, 2022Friday, June 17, 2022(After June 17, 2022, BCHD will no longer be offering COVID-19 testing.)

  • You will need an appointment to be tested. Walk-ups will not be accepted. If you have tested at this location before, a distinct appointment will need to be made each time.
  • BCHD COVID-19 testing is processed with Fulgent Genetics, which is a lab-based PCR test. Results will be provided to the email address on file within 24-48 hours.
  • Testing is provided at no-cost to you through billing your insurance provider. If you have insurance, please be ready to provide that information when you register.
  • Please see the FAQs for more information about the test, receiving results and more.

 COVID-19 Symptom Screening at Schools in 2021-22In the 2021-22 school year, school districts are able to have students and families self-screen before accessing campus. Families are still encouraged to do daily temperature checks at home.Click here to download student screening questions (plus Spanish)Click here to download employee screening questions (plus Spanish)Learn more about the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s Screening Exposure Decision PathwaySymptom Assessment Tool during the 2020-21 School YearIn 2020, Beach Cities Health District partnered with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to provide a Symptom Assessment Tool to eight school districts, giving students and staff the option to conduct symptom screening on their mobile device before entering school.  

  • El Segundo, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, MBX, Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Santa Monica/Malibu and Torrance utilized the Symptom Assessment Tool during the 2020-21 school year
  • For all schools combined, there were 356,860 total uses of the screener from 1/1/2021 through 6/30/21
  • 276,512 (77%) were students and 80,352 (23%) were employees
  • Of those, 349,813 (98%) indicated low-risk of COVID exposure and 7,056 (2%) of the total screens resulted in a high-risk indication

Health Guidance and Protocols for Schools

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COVID-19 Vaccines for South Bay Schools

BCHD was an authorized vaccine provider and hosted open and closed vaccination clinics for eligible school employees, students and families.

COVID-19 Testing

BCHD closed the operations of its COVID-19 testing site on June 13, 2021. For alternate testing locations, please visit the County's website: covid19.lacounty.gov/testing.

Virtual Programs for Students & Families

During COVID-19, BCHD is offerings a variety of virtual programs for students and families.

COVID-19 Downloadable Posters, Videos and Materials

Find an inventory of health and safety resources including posters and videos created by BCHD’s Youth Advisory Council.

More Resources for School Staff, Teachers and Parents

From mental health resources to disinfecting workplaces, find resources for a wide range of COVID-19 topics.


BCHD Supporting Schools and the Community During COVID-19


2021-2022 School District Plans
Click on school logo to view district plans.

 

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