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Please Be Safe During This Holiday Season
The holidays are not cancelled this year, but they will look very different. We are asked not to gather, to observe the Limited Stay at Home Order, and to seek regular testing. All in an effort to keep us safe! We need to work together to get through this pandemic so we may continue on the path to normalcy. We are providing this information to you in an effort to guide you through this holiday season--to offer guidance and hope for a new year with less COVID and less restrictions, where we may resume our normal activities.
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Please do not gather. While you may think it is harmless to have family gatherings during this time, here’s why you should think twice before having a family gathering:
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Limited Stay At Home Order
The State of California has issued a limited Stay at Home Order generally requiring that non-essential work, movement and gatherings stop between 10 pm and 5 am in counties in the Purple Tier, including Ventura County, per the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy. The order will take effect at 10 p.m. Saturday, November 21 and remain in effect until 5 a.m., December 21, although it may be extended or revised as needed by the State.
Ventura County offers the following clarifications:
- The Order does not prevent restaurants from operating after 10 p.m. for takeout and does not prevent community members from going to the grocery store or pharmacy for essential needs or walking their dog in their neighborhood.
- The Order does not prevent members of the same household from leaving their residences together, as long as they do not intermingle with others while out.
- Sit down dining may only take place with members of the same household, it must be outdoors and must end by 10 pm. Restaurants can remain open for takeout or delivery past 10 pm. There is no required closure time.
- Grocery stores and pharmacies may stay open after 10 pm.
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All businesses not operating as part of California’s Critical Infrastructure workforce must close by 10 pm. View the list of essential workforces from the State at: https://covid19.ca.gov/essential-workforce/.
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TESTING
The City of Camarillo aligns with the County of Ventura Public Health and strongly encourages everyone to get tested,
every two weeks.
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CAMARILLO POP-UP TESTING
A mobile testing unit will be at Constitution Park, adjacent to Camarillo City Hall, on:
December 3
December 17
December 31
Open to the public from:
11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
No cost. No appt necessary.
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Did you know that free FLU SHOTS are offered throughout the County of Ventura?
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HOLIDAY DECORATIONS: Lights & Yard Displays
Thank you for keeping spirits up by decorating your homes! Lights and yard decorations are encouraged, but please refrain from gathering with other households to view them. We strongly encourage you to stay safe in your car while enjoying the holiday lighting displays throughout our City. However, if you choose to walk, please do your part--maintain your distance and wear face coverings, not only for your safety, but for the safety of others around you. Click Here for the State's Guidance on Face Coverings. We're all in this together!
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Please Be Considerate -- Your Community is Counting on YOU!
This pandemic has had a devastating impact on the health and wellbeing of individuals, families, and businesses across our community. With the Thanksgiving holiday upon us, please keep in mind that individual sacrifices can help to save lives. Please follow public health expert guidance. Avoid gatherings. Wear your mask. Practice social distancing.
Please do not panic! Our stores have ample supply of household items, and some are placing restrictions on the amount of items each household may purchase to ensure there is enough for everyone. Please purchase what you need, but be mindful that other families and neighbors are also in need of those items. Thank you for being considerate of others as you shop. We will get through this if we stand together, Camarillo!
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SHOP LOCAL!
Another way to help our local businesses through the holidays is to shop local. Shopping at Camarillo businesses helps support our local economy. Local businesses not only provide jobs to residents, they also enrich our community through philanthropic support to local schools, non-profit organizations, and youth sports. our local businesses are working hard to safely serve their customers. Our businesses are working hard to stay open and keep you safe! Please abide by the posted safety precautions within our local businesses to ensure a successful holiday season for everyone. Thank you!
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COVID-19 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
County of Ventura: Please see Ventura County's FAQs for answers to frequently asked questions about gathering, social distancing and the local health order. To subscribe to regular COVID updates from Ventura County, click here.
City of Camarillo: Please see Camarillo's FAQs for answers to frequently asked questions about City services and facilities, community resources, senior services, trash and recycling, closures and cancellations, and common questions we have received at City Hall from our community members.
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The City is committed to keeping our community informed!
We encourage you to:
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Kind Regards,
Michelle Glueckert D’Anna
Community Relations Officer
601 Carmen Drive, Camarillo, CA 93010
Camarillo City Hall is open to the public, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PLEASE NOTE: Face coverings are required to enter City Hall.
We encourage all community members to continue to utilize services that are available online, or over the phone, as much as possible in order to maintain social distancing and help slow the spread of COVID-19.
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