City of Morgan Hill Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response and Update

City of Morgan Hill

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Response and Update

The City of Morgan Hill continues to monitor the effects of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The health and safety of our employees, residents, businesses, and visitors is our top priority and we continue to be proactive in helping to ensure the health and safety of the community.

The following is information about the City of Morgan Hill’s response to slow the spread of COVID-19 and reduce the number of people infected. Read the latest County guidance .

The County of Santa Clara Public Health is recommending that persons at higher risk stay home and away from crowded social gatherings of people as much as possible. Information about risk factors for COVID-19 infection is evolving, but the best evidence available makes clear that risk of severe illness begins to increase at age 50 for those who contract COVID-19, and increases with age (i.e., an 80-year-old person is at greater risk than a 70-year-old person). The highest risk group are persons age 80 and over. Persons with underlying health conditions also are likely at higher risk for severe disease, including persons with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, heart disease, or chronic lung diseases like COPD, as well as those who are immunocompromised.

On the evening of March 9 ^th , County Health Officer Dr. Sara Cody officially announced the issuance of a legal Order requiring cancellation of mass gatherings (public or private) consisting of more than 1,000 persons and published new recommendations to help protect the community from COVID-19. The order goes into effect at 12 a.m. on March 11 ^th .

Read the County order and the latest County guidance .

Read the full County order .

City Services and Operations

With the exception of Senior services, as noted below, all City facilities remain open and continue with regular hours and programming. We continue to evaluate all City programs and events. Any changes or cancellations of City events will be shared via the City’s website and on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , and Nextdoor .

Note: While City facilities may be open, some services and meetings may be canceled, postponed or held online. Check the City’s website calendar for specific event listings and cancellations.

Updates on City Services and/or Operations

Senior Services: Suspended until further notice.

Senior Lunch Nutrition Program: starting as early as Wednesday, March 11^th, the lunch program will transition to boxed to-go lunches. Participants can pick up lunch anytime between 11:30 am and 1:00 pm at the Senior Center. Effective Monday, March 16^th only boxed lunches to-go until further notice.

State of the City Address: The Morgan Hill State of the City Address scheduled for Wednesday, March 11^th, will proceed as scheduled at 7:00 pm at the Council Chamber Building, 17555 Peak Avenue, Morgan Hill. The address will be streamed live from the City’s website and on Facebook live.

City Council Meeting: The Morgan Hill City Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 18th, will continue as planned and will be streamed live from the City’s website and on Facebook live.

Note: The City has increased the space between the audience chairs and placed disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer in the Chamber for the public’s use. Members of the public attending in-person will be asked to observe the County’s guidance for social distancing during the meeting.

The community can follow updates on the City of Morgan Hill’s website and on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , and Nextdoor .

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