Congressmember Karen Bass was re-elected to her sixth term representing the 37th Congressional District in November 2020. Congressmember Bass serves on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs where she is the Chair of the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights. She also serves on the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism, where she is active in working to craft sound criminal justice reform policies.
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Congressmember Bass and her staff are continuing to monitor the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak and are in regular contact with federal, state and local public health officials.
Throughout this crisis, our office has been hosting telephone town hall meetings with local and national experts to answer questions you have about this outbreak. To join these calls, click here.
For updated information from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health about this outbreak, please visit http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/ or call 211. Please note that many people are likely to call 211 so be prepared for increased wait times and remember that this is not a hotline reserved for the 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Governor Newsom has also announced the creation of a statewide hotline - (833) 544-2374 - in coordination with local 211 systems as a one-stop shop to answer their questions and get assistance during this crisis.
Culver City staff continue to receive updates from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and participate in planning regarding the novel (new) coronavirus. To learn the latest community information about COVID-19, including facility closures and event cancellations in Culver City, click here: https://www.culvercity.org/live/public-safety/emergency-preparedness/current-disaster-information
In concurrence with recommendations made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for team member and constituent safety, Congressmember Bass has directed her L.A. and D.C. offices to begin serving constituents remotely. Learn more here.
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Here is what you need to know to protect yourself and your loved ones:
COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. Coronaviruses are common, and they include the common cold, but COVID-19 is a new strain.