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COVID-19 Update from Gavilan College: October 26, 2020 The Gavilan College COVID-19 Update is published weekly

LOCAL AND STATE NEWS How Silicon Valley cases spread may surprise you Californias largest counties report uptick in cases For some working parents only one solution to virtual school- drop their job Fewer seeking COVID-19 tests in San Benito County Halloween on horizon for San Benito County Gilroy Gardens to remain closed despite newly released theme park guidelines Despite COVID-19 Halloween can still be fun this year COVID-19 hits Gilroy Center for the Arts hard Despite the challenges during pandemic students strive to learn online Large Gilroy High School party stirs coronavirus fears COVID-19 Testing: San Benito County COVID-19 Testing: Santa Clara County Sign up to receive special COVID-19 updates from the Chancellor's Office Register for upcoming Food Distributions at Gavilan College

COVID-19 testing on campus There is an OptumServe test center at Gavilan College, 5055 Teresa Blvd., Gilroy. Testing is by appointment only; visit lhi.care/covidtesting or call 1-888-634-1123 to sign up. No drop-in testing at this location. Make Testing Appointment San Benito County COVID-19 Dashboard Santa Clara County COVID-19 Dashboard Mercury News Coronavirus Tracker Johns Hopkins COVID-19 Dashboard

GAVILAN COLLEGE STATUS: All locations of Gavilan College are closed to the general public. Fall classes are in session, mostly online. Students coming to campus for classes are required to wear masks and complete a self-assessment every day. The Gavilan College Golf Course has reopened with social distancing protocols. Reservations are required. Most Gavilan College staff continue to work off-campus for the fall. Anyone coming to campus for an approved purpose must: enter through the South gate. wear a mask while on campus. not come to campus if you are experiencing a fever or other symptoms. leave at least 6' of space between yourself and others Since the start of the pandemic, there have been 6 reported cases of an individual who has been on campus testing positive for COVID-19.

Free COVID-19 testing in Gilroy No appointment is required. This testing site is not designed to test individuals with symptoms of COVID-19. Individuals with symptoms should contact their healthcare provider for evaluation and testing. San Ysidro Park – Community Center (7700 Murray Avenue) Wednesday 10/28 1:00-5:30PM All participants will also receive a resource tote filled with COVID-19 resource information, facemask, hand sanitizer, and disinfecting wipes. Disney Mask and Halloween goodie bag will be provided to children participants (while supplies last). Visit sccfreetest.org for additional testing locations.

RESOURCES

FOOD DISTRIBUTION MAP South Santa Clara County COVID-19 Resources and Services FOR STUDENTS: STAYENROLLED.COM

FOR STAFF AND FACULTY: r VISION RESOURCE CENTER GAVILAN COLLEGE TEACHING AND LEARNING CENTER