Covid-19 (English)

Los Angeles County buildings to close Monday as officials ramp up efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19

(March 15, 2020) Los Angeles County will close all of its buildings to the public effective Monday, March 16, as a precautionary measure to help slow the spread of COVID-19, Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger announced Sunday. The announcement comes as Gov. Gavin Newsom directed closure of California’s bars, brewpubs and wineries, and called on people over 65 and others …

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[Seattle] Mayor Durkan Signs Emergency Order to Halt Residential Evictions

Seattle (March 14, 2020) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan signed an emergency order to put into place a temporary moratorium on residential evictions, which will keep Seattle families from losing their homes as a result of impacts from the pandemic. The temporary moratorium will begin immediately in the City of Seattle for any residential eviction action related to the non-payment of rent. …

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State of Illinois and City of Chicago Issue New Guidance to Minimize COVID-19 Spread

CHICAGO (March 12, 2020) – Following CDC guidance and recommendations by local public health experts, the State of Illinois and the City of Chicago are issuing new guidance to residents to prevent further spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). These new precautionary measures were developed with large events and gatherings in mind, and will promote social distancing practices – a key recommendation to prevent …

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11 New Cases of Confirmed COVID-19 in Los Angeles County

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 11 new cases of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Social distancing is the most effective tool we have to slow the spread of novel coronavirus. Additional case information: Two cases have unidentified sources of exposure.Two cases were exposed during recent travel.Four cases had close contact with …

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San Mateo County Health Officer Issues School Operations Modification Order

Redwood City, Calif. – San Mateo County Health Officer Dr. Scott Morrow has issued a School Operations Modification Order that will take effect on Monday, March 16, 2020, and remain in force through Friday, April 3, 2020, unless amended by the County or State health officer. The order requires all schools to dismiss students from regular attendance and encourages schools …

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State Health & Emergency Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts

California now has 69 confirmed cases of COVID-19 SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 69 confirmed cases. For more information on COVID-19 and California’s response visit www.cdph.ca.gov. COVID-19 in California by the Numbers (as of 10 a.m. Pacific Time): 69– Positive cases1 – Death 24 – …

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County of San Mateo Opens COVID-19 Public Call Center

Local emergencies announced to position resources for extended response Redwood City — The County of San Mateo today announced the opening of a public call center for residents with non-medical questions about COVID-19. The number is (650) 363-4422. The call center will open no later than noon Thursday, March 5. The center will take calls from 7 a.m. to 7 …

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