CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) INFORMATION
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
CITY BACKGROUND EMERGENCY ACTIONS:
MODIFIED CITY OPERATIONS PLAN UPDATE (Version #3, Issued 04/01/20)
Extension of Declaration of Emergency 040620 Ordinance 2020-042
Urgency Ordinance of Emergency Response Operations 040620 Ordinance 2020-005
Emergency Services Order #1-032320
Suspension of Automatic Approval Deadlines 040620 Ordinance 2020-006
PRESS RELEASE (Haga clic aquí para ver la versión en español.) - March 17, 2020: SAN PABLO CITY COUNCIL DECLARES LOCAL EMERGENCY AND LAUNCHES MODIFIED CITY OPERATIONS PLAN, EFFECTIVE MARCH 16, 2020
MODIFIED CITY OPERATIONS PLAN UPDATE (Version #2, Issued 03/19/20)
City of San Pablo Closures:
Due to the Local Emergency Declaration (Haga clic aquí para ver la versión en español.) by the City Council, and Shelter-in-Place Order issued March 16, 2020 by Contra Costa Health Services, ALL City of San Pablo Activities, Programs and Services have been temporarily CANCELLED until further notice.
All City facilities are hereby CLOSED to the public, effectively immediately.
CASINO SAN PABLO TEMPORARILY SHUTDOWN UNTIL APRIL 15, 2020: The Lytton Tribe who operates Casino San Pablo released a press release on March 16, 2020 which announced the temporary closure of Casino San Pablo due to coronavirus COVID-19 concerns until April 15, 2020.
All West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) schools are closed until further notice. Please visit the WCCUSD website for closure updates, including student meal locations.
Modified Services:
AC TRANSIT ACTIVATES MODIFIED SERVICE SCHEDULE: The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) is experiencing dramatic declines in ridership and fare revenue in the wake of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) shelter-in-place orders, issued by all nine Bay Area Health Officers. As a result, AC Transit is activating a Modified Service Schedule, effective Tuesday, March 31, 2020, for the start of morning service and will remain in effect until further notice. Details here!
REPUBLIC SERVICES SUSPENDS CERTAIN SERVICES: Republic Services has notified the City of San Pablo that due to the outbreak of COVID-19 and for the health and safety of collection vehicle drivers, employees and the community, certain services will be suspended temporarily. Details here!
REPUBLIC SERVICES SUSPENDE CIERTOS SERVICIOS: Republic Services ha notificado a la ciudad de San Pablo que debido a la epidemia de COVID-19 y por la salud y seguridad de los conductores de vehículos de recolección, empleados y la comunidad, ciertos servicios serán suspendidos temporalmente. Detalles aquí!
The City of San Pablo is taking the Novel Coronavirus outbreak seriously. The virus was first detected in China and has now been detected in more than 100 locations internationally, including in the United States. The virus has been named “SARS-CoV-2” and the disease it causes has been named “coronavirus disease 2019” (abbreviated “COVID-19”). Please keep in mind that risk is for the virus depends on exposure, not on race, ethnicity, or culture.
Summary:
On January 30, 2020, the International Health Regulations Emergency Committee of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak a “public health emergency of international concern” (PHEIC). On January 31, 2020 Health and Human Services Secretary Alex M. Azar II declared a public health emergency (PHE) for the United States to aid the nation’s healthcare community in responding to COVID-19. On March 11, 2020 WHO publicly characterized COVID-19 as a pandemic. On March 13, the President of the United States declared the COVID-19 outbreak a national emergency.
The City of San Pablo is working closely with Contra Costa Public Health, local health care providers, Bay Area health departments, the California Department of Public Health, and the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.
Confirmed Cases:
There are confirmed cases in the United States.
COVID-19 has a high transmission rate, but a low mortality rate. From the international data we have, of those who have tested positive for COVID-19, approximately 80 percent do not exhibit symptoms that would require hospitalization.
Symptoms of Coronavirus:
Symptoms may appear in as few as 2 days or up to 14 days after exposure.
1) Fever
2) Cough
3) Shortness of breath
4) Severe complications often include pneumonia in both lungs
Precautions You Should Take:
1) Wash hands with soap and water.
2) Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
3) Avoid small gatherings that do not allow for six feet per person for social distancing.
4) Cancel or postpone gatherings of 10 people or more.
Sensitive Groups:
Early information shows that some people are at higher risk of getting very sick from this illness. This includes:
1. Older adults
2. People with chronic medical conditions such as:
A) Heart disease
B) Diabetes
C) Lung disease
To learn more, please visit the CDC's website.
Links to Additional Resources:
Resources Regarding Coronavirus
CA State of Preparedness: Updated 032220
CCHS-Stay At Home Order Details
CDC - What You Need to Know about COVID-19
CDC -Confirmed Cases in the United States (updated regularly)
Johns Hopkins CSSE Outbreak Tracker
CDC-What To Do If You Are Sick
State of CA EDD Support Services
Small Business and Workforce Resources
State of Ca. Executive Order-031720
Governor's Office of Emergency Services
CA Health and Human Services Agency
Looking for resources related to coronavirus (COVID-19) testing?
If you:
• Have no medical insurance and do not qualify for medical insurance such as MediCal; and
• Do not have a Primary Care Physician; and
• Would like to establish care with a provider – Lifelong Medical Care;
You may be eligible for COVID-19 testing through Lifelong Medical Care. Call (510) 981-4100 to register over the phone and discuss your options.
If you are curious what questions you may be asked to assess your health related to COVID-19, you can visit: https://www.coolquit.com/forms/coronavirus-screening-form