Weekly Update -
July 17th
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Covid-19 Updated Daily Information
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What's Open and What's Not
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Most COVID-positive Contra Costa Residents
Catch the Virus at Home
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Analysis of 1,358 interviews with COVID-positive Contra Costa residents from June 1 to July 12 shows most (56%) knew they were exposed to another COVID-positive person, and half (50%) caught the virus from a household member.
A recurring theme is families unable to fully isolate when one is COVID-positive. 15% of all surveyed positive cases were attributed to household contacts within households of 6 or more people.
Other common sources of exposure are community contacts (20%) such as restaurants, grocery stores and retail settings, and workplaces (17%).
703 interviewed cases gave information about whether they attended a large gathering in the previous 15 days – 18% said they had, mainly Father’s Day parties, funerals and out-of-county vacations with friends or family. Fewer than 15 cases reported attending a rally or protest.
The most represented age groups among the interviewed cases were the 19-30 demographic (24%) and 31-40 (20%), followed by 41-50 (18%).
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When Will We Start Reopening Again and
Go Back To Our Timeline?
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We are now on the State’s “Watchlist,” and they issued a Health Order Monday, July 13, for all Counties on the Watchlist closing or prohibiting the opening of:
- Gyms and Fitness Centers
- Places of Worship
- Indoor Protests
- Offices for Non-Critical Infrastructure Sectors as identified at covid19.ca.gov
- Personal Care Services (including nail salons, massage parlors, and tattoo parlors)
- Hair Salons and Barbershops
- Malls
We will not be allowed to resume or open these and other businesses “until further notice” by the State. It depends on COVID-19 activity in our community and throughout the state
Why are we on the State’s watchlist?
- The number of new COVID-19 cases in Contra Costa County has significantly increased. Our 14-day average daily case rate per 100,000 residents now exceeds 100 and is 134. One month ago our 7 day average of new positive cases was 39. Today it is 124.
- We continue to see an increase in COVID-19 patients hospitalized.
- One month ago our 7 day average of hospitalized patients was 24. One week ago our 7-day average was 57. Today our 7-day average today is 81.
The following County Data Monitoring summary is provided by the State: Contra Costa County
(has variance)
is experiencing elevated disease transmission and increasing hospitalization. There is a concerning rise in the number of people hospitalized. This is in parallel to a rise in overall cases.
Key actions to address the increase include;
- Delaying the opening of additional business and activities in an effort to encourage people to stay home and avoid gatherings,
- Continuing to adhere to the State's guidance on face coverings and enforcement activities,
- Working with communities and community-based organizations to share messaging about face coverings and other prevention techniques along with the importance of testing, and
- Continuing to provide infection prevention expertise to assist skilled nursing facilities and other congregate care facilities on infection control practices and proper use of PPE - www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/.
CDPH County Monitoring List
- Contra Costa and other Bay Area counties are on the California Department of Public Heath’s COVID-19 county monitoring list.
- The monitoring list is not punitive. It is a tool to help local health departments coordinate more closely with CDPH when key data indicators show COVID-19 activity is high in the community.
- We are not focused on removing the county from a list. We are focused on reducing the local spread of the virus, protecting our healthcare system from becoming overwhelmed, and saving lives.
- Contra Costa has issued a health order temporarily restricting certain indoor gatherings and tightening rules about using face coverings in outdoor dining and extended family gatherings.
- California has issued new restrictions affecting businesses and activities, including some specific closures for watch-list counties.
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Contra Costa County Releases Updated
Public Guidance for Face Coverings
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On Tuesday, July 7th, Contra Costa County updated its health order about when and where members of the public should wear face coverings during the COVID-19 pandemic to align it with current state guidance.
Local data indicates that COVID-19 is spreading rapidly in Contra Costa County. The county is currently on the California Department of Public Health's monitoring list because of increasing numbers of COVID-19 patients in local hospitals.
The updated order specifies that face coverings should be worn in businesses and in areas where people wait in line to enter businesses, and that everyone should wear a mask or face covering whenever they are within six feet of another person who is not a member of their household, except in very limited, industry-specific situations.
The order also requires businesses that are open during the pandemic to ensure their workers and volunteers wear face coverings, and to not serve or allow entry to anyone not wearing face coverings.
CCHS encourages everyone to take simple steps to protect themselves from COVID-19: Follow the shelter-in-place order, and wear a face covering when you go out or are near other people. Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently, and always stay home from work or school if you are not feeling well.
Visit
cchealth.org/coronavirus
to read the new health order, and for local information about Contra Costa's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Contra Costa Workforce Development Board is Offering Help
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Contra Costa County residents who experienced layoffs, reduced work hours, or inability to work due to school/childcare closures, or high risk of contracting COVID-19, can potentially receive reimbursement for housing, utilities, childcare, telework equipment and other costs.
The
Contra Costa County Workforce Development Board
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in partnership with Eastbay Works and America’s Job Center of California, is encouraging Contra Costa residents to find out if they are eligible by calling
Rubicon Programs at (510) 323-1104
.
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Curious About the Status of Express Lanes in Contra Costa?
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To learn about the current status of Contra Costa Transportation Authority's Interstate 680 (I-680) Express Lane Completion project, visit their virtual open house at
innovate680.com
for the latest information on efforts to complete this express lane network. This online forum will be open for comment until 5:00 p.m. on July 29, 2020.
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Back to School Under the Stars Virtual Gala
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The Museum of the San Ramon Valley has taken this year’s annual event virtual!
Join the event online on
Saturday, July 18, at 6:00 pm
to support the work of the Museum of the San Ramon Valley. We’ll come together for an hour-long impactful program. In addition, they are having their first online Silent Auction with a variety of exciting items.
Your support is needed now more than ever before, so they can continue to preserve the history of our community and educate our schoolchildren during these challenging times.
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TRUTH Act Virtual Community Forum
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Juvenile Justice Listening Session
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The Juvenile Justice Commission along with the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council will hold a special virtual meeting on Wednesday, July 22nd at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the potential relocation of the youth and programmatic elements from the Orin Allen Youth Rehabilitation Facility (aka the Byron Boys Ranch) to the John A. Davis Juvenile Hall, Martinez. The agenda will include a presentation from the Probation Department on the proposal, as well as an opportunity for public comment. Meeting via Zoom:
join meeting here.
This matter is scheduled to go before the Board of Supervisors as part of the budget presentations, which begin on Tuesday, August 4th.
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Contra Costa County Seeks Applicants for Racial Justice Oversight Body Community Representative Seat
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The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is seeking applicants interested in serving on its 18-member Racial Justice Oversight Body (RJOB). The Racial Justice Oversight Body has a current vacancy for a Community Representative who has prior personal criminal or juvenile justice system involvement.
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District 2 Volunteer Opportunities
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Although, during these COVID-19 times, many of our advisory bodies are not meeting, some have been meeting virtually and more are starting to come on board with virtual meetings with each passing week. The benefit of these meeting platforms is that more people are able to participate than ever before.
If you are interested in participating in government, then perhaps one of these volunteer opportunities are of interest to you:
To advise on issues and concerns related to services provided by the County or other local agencies located within its boundary, which includes parks & recreation, lighting & landscaping, land use, code enforcement, public safety, and transportation. Alternate Seat Available.
Alamo Police Services Advisory Committee (CSA P-2B)
To advise the Board of Supervisors and the Sheriff's Department on the needs of the Alamo/Danville community for police services.
To advise the Board of Supervisors in collaboration with the
Alcohol and Other Drugs Services
, providing input and recommendations as they pertain to alcohol and other drugs prevention, intervention, and treatment services.
Established to decide disputes between property owners and the Assessor's Office. Disputes are heard by the Assessment Appeals Board, which is composed of members appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
Community Corrections Partnership, Community Advisory Board (AB109)
- Central County representation needed
http://www.cccounty.us/4165/Community-Advisory-Board
. To provide input on community needs; assess implementation of the realignment plan; review data on realignment outcomes; advise the CCP on community engagement strategies; offer recommendations for ongoing realignment planning; advise County agencies regarding programs for implementation in the County; and encourage outcomes that are consistent with the County’s Reentry Strategic Plan.
County Service Area P-5 Citizen Advisory Committee
(Roundhill Residents only)
To advise the Board of Supervisors on the needs of the Alamo community for extended police services for Roundhill.
To advise the Board of Supervisors and the Community Services Bureau for administration of the Community Services Block Grant.
The commission works to support early childhood development through a strategic plan developed pursuant to the California Children and Families First Act of 1998.
To serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors and the County Librarian.
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Small Business Administration Offers Disaster Assistance
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The
U.S. Small Business Administration is offering
low-interest
federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses economically impacted by civil unrest that began May 26, 2020.
The disaster declaration makes SBA assistance available in Amador, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, Sutter and Yolo counties.
These services are only available for the California disaster declaration as a result of civil unrest that began May 26, 2020, and not for COVID-19 related assistance.
Small non-farm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred.
These loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that can’t be paid because of the disaster’s impact. Disaster loans can provide vital economic assistance to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing.
Eligibility is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage. These loans have an interest rate of 3 percent for small businesses and 2.75 percent for private nonprofit organizations with terms up to 30 years and are restricted to small businesses without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship.
Applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance information and download applications at
disasterloanassistance
. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email
disastercustomerservice@sba.gov
for more information on SBA disaster assistance. Individuals who are deaf or hard‑of‑hearing may call
(800) 877-8339
. Completed applications should be mailed to U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155. The deadline to apply for economic injury is April 7, 2021.
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