The City of Los Angeles and has partnered with the County of Los Angeles and CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) to provide all L.A. County residents with free COVID-19 testing, whether or not they are showing symptoms.

Priority will still be given to residents who are showing symptoms, such as fever, cough, and shortness of breath. For more information, visit ​https://lacovidprod.service-now.com/rrs

TORRANCE, Calif., April 25, 2020- The City of Torrance has taken great care to assure our most vulnerable populations have received essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic.  The elderly care facilities in the city have been at the top of the list.  Patients and caregivers in these facilities are vulnerable to the COVID-19 virus.  ​

The Torrance Fire Department partnered with all of the care facilities in Torrance since the first reported case of COVID-19 in LA County.  Daily calls were conducted with each business to assure staff and patients were following LA County Public Health and CDC guidelines.  The care facilities were also provided with contact information to assure that all caregivers were wearing the proper personal protective equipment.  

As the COVID-19 response has grown within the LA County area, Torrance has followed the same trend.  The City of Torrance continues to partner with medical directors, hospitals, LA County Department of Public Health and the care facilities to assure patients are provided with the best care.  Our team remains focused on slowing the spread of COVID-19 and will continue to work with all agencies to assure the highest levels of safety for everyone.  For additional questions about care facilities affected by COVID-19, please refer to the LA County Department of Public Health website www.PublicHealth.LACounty.Gov/Media/Coronavirus/Locations.htm

TORRANCE, Calif., April 25, 2020- Beginning today, the City of Torrance will be accepting Torrance Certified Farmers’ Market curbside pick-up orders from Torrance residents in the at-risk population. Torrance Cares: Farmers Market Curbside Pick-Up will allow Torrance seniors, those with disabilities and residents with underlying health conditions to pre-order produce directly from the farmer and pick it up at the Wilson Park without having to get out of the car.

Customers will pre-order and pay the Farmer directly in advance.  Customers will drive by for pick-up between 11 a.m. and noon on their designated pick up day. Staff will deliver orders to customers in the comfort of their vehicle, at the Wilson Park roundabout.

At-Risk residents can customize orders or choose from a variety of pre-selected produce boxes. All sales will be final. To view participating Farmers and explore produce options visit www.CityofTorranceCA.com/TCFarmersMarket.​

The Torrance Cares: Farmers Market Curbside Pick-Up is the newest program the City of Torrance has rolled out in their Torrance Cares Campaign.  Other programs rolled out in their effort to slow the spread include Torrance Cares Connections, Torrance Cares 4 Business, Torrance Cares 4 Seniors and Torrance Cares 2-Go. To learn more visit www.CityofTorranceCA.com.

​TORRANCE, Calif., April 23, 2020- On April 20, 2020, the City of Torrance learned of data published to the internet that may have come from our systems in the course of a ransomware attack we experienced on March 1, 2020.  We are working with law enforcement and a professional third-party forensic firm to analyze the contents of the data and investigate its source. 
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Some of the data may include personal information of employees and others.  We sincerely apologize and regret any concern this incident may cause our employees and others who interact with the City.  We are working hard to determine if this information originated from our systems and will notify affected individuals as soon as is reasonably possible.  The investigation is ongoing, and we cannot provide any additional information at this time.
 

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​Los Angeles, CA (Friday, April 17, 2020)--Free, same-day tests are now available for all LA County residents who have symptoms of COVID-19.  Symptoms include fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. 
The following factors do not affect eligibility for a COVID-19 test: 

• Immigration status
• Insurance status
• Age
• Underlying health issues

Health equity is central to Los Angeles County’s mission to build a network of free COVID-19 testing sites. There are currently 29 operational sites throughout the County. There are both drive-up and walk-up sites. To ensure the sites prioritize people who need it most, only people who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 are eligible for these testing services at this time.  
Appointments are necessary. Here are the steps for getting a test appointment: 

• Visit the website lacovidprod.service-now.com/rrs
• Answer a series of questions. The answers determine if you are eligible for an appointment. 
• If you are eligible, you will receive an appointment confirmation number by email. 
• Bring the confirmation number and photo ID to your appointment.
• People with no access to the Internet can dial 2-1-1 for help making an appointment. 
• People without a car can be tested as long as they have an appointment. The sites can accommodate pedestrians.
• There are NO walk-up appointments available for people who do not register. 
• For a full list of locations and answers to questions about testing, go to covid19.lacounty.gov.

There is a helpful instructional video to prepare you to take the test. Test results may take up to 3-4 days. Positive test results will be notified with a phone call. Negative test results will be notified by email.
For more information, visit https://covid19.lacounty.gov/testing. To schedule a test, visit https://lacovidprod.service-now.com/rrs.