League weekly COVID-19 update: Oct. 28-Nov. 4

The lab was built in conjunction with a major diagnostics company, and will begin processing tests in November, working toward full capacity of 150,000 tests a day by March 2021. The additional testing capacity will help serve schools, health care providers, and hard-to-reach communities who are at higher risk of contracting COVID-19. The test results are required to be returned within 24-48 hours, which will allow for timely contact tracing, quarantine, and isolation.

The Governor also announced $129.6 million for the seventh and final round of Homekey awards. Cities selected include West Sacramento with $6.2 million for two projects totaling 65 units, Los Angeles with $15.8 million for two projects totaling 92 units, and Sacramento with $2.5 million for a project to purchase and install 11 two-bedroom, fully accessible manufactured housing units.
 
State updates

• In Valencia, Governor Newsom Cuts Ribbon on California’s New Laboratory, Which Will Increase State’s COVID-19 Testing Capacity and Reduce Turnaround Time (10/30/20)
• At West Sacramento Motel Where he Launched Project Roomkey in April, Governor Newsom Announces the Site will Become a Homekey Location as Part of the Seventh and Final Round of Awards (10/29/20)
• State COVID-19 Updates – Governor's Office
• Daily COVID-19 Facts – California Department of Public Health
• Cal OES Key Messages regarding COVID-19/Daily Information – California Office of Emergency Services

For more information

• COVID-19 Resources and Information for Cities – League of California Cities