Weekly Message ~ December 2020
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San Mateo County Issues New Coronavirus
Health Advisory
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San Mateo County Health issued a new health advisory Wednesday with recommendations to limit the surge of COVID-19 cases.
Health officials are emphasizing three core practices and the science behind them that everyone should follow:
- Always wear a mask in public, particularly when talking.
- Insulate your household and any small, stable "Social Support Bubble" from the virus
- Mask – Isolate – Quarantine – Test. Immediately for any symptoms, or after exposure.
Anyone developing symptoms suggestive of COVID-19 should IMMEDIATELY isolate themselves, mask all household members, quarantine household contacts then get tested. Individuals should also contact their personal health care provider, who can help individuals interpret the test, and decide if further isolation and quarantine are necessary.
Residents without a health care provider should call 211 to be connected to San Mateo County's system of support.
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Governor Newsom Launches “Vaccinate All 58” Campaign as First Vaccines Arrive in California |
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As the first doses of the Pfizer vaccine arrive in California, Governor Gavin Newsom today launched “Vaccinate All 58”, California’s campaign for a safe, fair, and equitable vaccine for all 58 counties in the state. The Governor joined Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, one of the first locations in the state to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, as first doses were administered. Across California, vaccines will be administered in phases by prioritizing groups according to risk and level of exposure. Initial doses will go to California’s essential health care workers and those among our most vulnerable in long-term care settings.
To review the COVID-19 vaccine for safety and efficacy, California formed a Scientific Safety Review Workgroup. Joined by Washington, Oregon, and Nevada, the Workgroup is comprised of nationally acclaimed immunization and public health experts. The Workgroup worked concurrently and independently to review the FDA’s actions related to COVID-19 vaccinations. This past Sunday, the Workgroup confirmed the Pfizer vaccine is safe for public use. They will continue to evaluate other COVID-19 vaccines following federal review processes.
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Get COVID-19 Exposure Notifications on Your Phone with 'CA Notify' |
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Governor Gavin Newsom announced the statewide launch of CA Notify, a new digital tool that will help reduce the transmission of COVID-19.
Starting Thursday, December 10, Californians can opt-in to receive COVID-19 notifications informing them if they have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for the virus. CA Notify is a digital tool that protects privacy and security – it does not collect device location to detect exposure and does not share a user’s identity.
How does it work?
CA Notify uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology to exchange random codes with the phones of others who have opted in without revealing any information about the users. If another CA Notify user you've been near in the last two weeks tests positive for COVID-19 and adds their unique, anonymous verification code to the app, you’ll get an anonymous notification that you have potentially been exposed. You will be referred to COVID-19 resources so you can quickly get the testing and care you need to prevent exposing others in your community.
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COVID-19 Town Hall this Thursday |
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The COVID-19 pandemic is escalating dangerously in our community and across California. In response, a series of new public health orders at the state and county levels have been issued.
Join Assemblymember Marc Berman and special guest Dr. Yvonne Maldonado for a virtual COVID-19 Town Hall to learn more about how the state's Regional Stay-At-Home Order impacts the 24th Assembly District. and about the recent developments in vaccines and what we can expect over the coming months. Dr. Maldonado is a member of the Governor’s Vaccine Scientific Safety Review Workgroup and will provide updates on the COVID-19 vaccines, including safety and distribution plans for our community.
Questions that we’ll cover will include:
- How does the new statewide stay-at-home order impact me, and for how long?
- What is the status of the vaccines?
- Are the vaccines safe?
- When can my family and I get the vaccine?
- How can I stay safe this winter?
Thursday, December 17 at 5:30 pm
Virtual Event
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Your Small Business May Be Eligible For $250! |
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EXTENSION NOTICE: Peninsula Clean Energy is extending their $250 bill credit for small businesses until December 31st, 2020!
Small businesses in San Mateo County that qualify received a letter and email with a unique ID to access the application.
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Shop Local for Your Holidays! |
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Every dollar spent locally at retailers, restaurants, and other small businesses in your city or town will save businesses and keep people employed.
San Mateo County’s small businesses are struggling to survive the economic impacts of the pandemic and COVID-19 shutdown orders. Consider shopping local this holiday season and support our community. Now more than ever, our small businesses need us!
Please email us if you have any new information to update this list! We appreciate it.
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Menlo Park Firefighters Toy and Food Drive |
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Menlo Park Firefighters are looking for assistance for their annual Toy and Food Drive since there is a significant change in their operation due to COVID restrictions.
For Food:
In years past Menlo Park Firefighters have collected thousands of pounds of food for Second Harvest Food Bank. However, this year Second Harvest will not be providing barrels due to COVID19 concerns. Because of this, all donations for food will be made through this link.
For Toys:
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Contact John Wurdinger [email protected] with how many children you wish to sponsor. You will be assigned a child on our website
- Purchase 3 toys from the child’s list, expect to spend $60 to $80 (See Below)
- Package the gifts in a clear 55-gallon bag with the: Childs Name and Assigned Number clearly legible on a piece of paper inside the bag (we need to be able to see both the toys and child ID)
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Deliver the bag to one of Menlo Park Fire Districts' 7 Firehouses by the 18th of December.
- Station 1- 300 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park
- Station 2 – 2290 University Avenue, East Palo Alto
- Station 3 – 32 Almendral Ave, Atherton
- Station 4 – 3322 Alameda de las Pulgas, Menlo Park
- Station 5 – 4101 Fair Oaks Ave, Menlo Park
- Station 6 – 700 Oak Grove Ave, Menlo Park
- Station 77 – 1467 Chilco St, Menlo Park
- When you drop the toys off, please be mindful that due to COVID 19 the Firefighters are not allowed to have visitors in the firehouse.
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Cafe Zoë's Veterans Holiday Drive 2020 |
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Café Zoë is keeping its commitment to the patients at the Palo Alto VA this holiday season.
While they won’t be able to provide a holiday meal and personal gifts in person to the residents of Building 520 (the Acute Inpatient Psych Building) as they have in previous years, Cafe Zoë is standing strong on providing the residents with sweatpants, sweatshirts, socks, boxers/underwear, and t-shirts. As always, Cafe Zoë is counting on our incredible community to join them in this effort.
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Celebrate the Holidays with Bistro Vida! |
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Celebrate the Holidays with Bistro Vida on their covered and heated patio OR at the comfort of your own home! Call 650-462-1686 to make a reservation or order delivery & take-out.
641 Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park
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Future Dental Care is Open 24/7 For
Dental Emergencies!
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But why wait for an emergency? Future Dental Care is now offering a $150 special for a full exam, x-rays, and cleaning! No waiting time or overlap with other patients. You can relax and enjoy your favorite television show or listen to music while they take care of your pearly whites.
“I couldn’t have more positive things to say about Future Dental Care, the staff, or Dr. Mudita Agarwal. Everyone there is personable, professional, and really takes the time to get to know you and your needs. They’ve never charged me for anything beyond what I needed, explained everything they were doing, and even threw in extra things. Dr. Agarwal bends over backward to fit patients in, even seeing folks in the evenings and on weekends. I don’t think you can go wrong, and the positive reviews are genuine.” – Eytan B.
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20% OFF Items of the Month at Amici's East Coast Pizzeria!
Enjoy 20% off Amici's items of the month:
Philly PIzza & Spinach Salad
Offer valid on pick-up & delivery orders during the month of
December via amicis.com or mobile app. Use 'DEC20' at checkout.
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