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The California Department of Public announced on Monday that all residents — regardless of vaccination status — must wear masks in all indoor public places beginning on Wednesday, December 15th. The mask mandate will last until at least January 15, 2022.
State health officials said that the renewed masking requirement follows a 47% increase in COVID-19 case rates since the Thanksgiving holiday and the arrival of new variant.
The state mandate will override Alameda County's November 1, 2021 easing of masking requirements for certain controlled indoor spaces where everyone is fully vaccinated such as offices, gyms, and fitness centers.
While the requirement is specific to public spaces and does not extend to private gatherings, health officials recommend testing ahead of holiday gatherings and considering better ventilation by opening windows or convening outdoors when possible.
In addition to the new mask mandate, the state also announced that unvaccinated individuals attending "mega-events" with more than 1,000 people must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 24 hours of the event if using an antigen test, and 24 to 48 hours of the event if using a PCR test. The state is also recommending that travelers get tested before and after trips.
The full press release from California Department of Public Health can be found here.
The California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development, in partnership with the California Department of Public Health, has provided simple flyers and toolkits to share how to use California's California Digital Covid-19 Vaccine Record to protect customers and businesses.
There are two different pdf flyers that are easily shareable with members and businesses. Option 1 is available here. Option 2 is available here. Additionally, all images and logos are available to make customized flyers or digital content. Follow the link here for pdf and jpg versions of our DCVR "how to" flyers.
Updated Guidance Regarding Applicant Deadlines for EIDL
The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced updated guidance for COVID EIDL program applicants to better serve small business owners in need, while funding remains available. Updated guidance includes:
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EIDL loan and Targeted Advance applications will be accepted until December 31 and will continue to be processed after this date until funds are exhausted.
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Supplemental Targeted Advance applications will be accepted until December 31; however, the SBA may be unable to process some Supplemental Targeted Advance applications submitted near the deadline due to legal requirements. and strongly encourages eligible small businesses to apply by as soon as possible.
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Borrowers can request increases up to their maximum eligible loan amount for up to two years after their loan origination date, or until the funds are exhausted, whichever is soonest
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The SBA will accept and review reconsideration and appeal requests for COVID EIDL applications received on or before December 31 if the reconsideration/appeal is received within the timeframes in the regulation. This means six months from the date of decline for reconsiderations and 30 days from the date of reconsideration decline for appeals – unless funding is no longer available. Learn More.
EIDL program Webinars
Please join the SBA San Francisco District Office to discuss the COVID EIDL program before the application portal expires December 31, 2021. Funding remains available for this federal disaster loan designed to support small businesses still reeling from the pandemic. The webinar is specifically designed to provide current program information and application best practices
No registration is required. Click on the attendee webinar link below at the time of the event most convenient to you:
Tuesday 12/14 at 4PM PST
Monday 12/20 at 11AM PST
On July 12th, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a budget, which included the largest economic and business recovery package in California state history. The budget contains an array of funding opportunities, relief programs, and business incentives to accelerate an innovative and resilient economic recovery.
This guide is intended to help businesses and for-profit entities identify relevant new and existing state funding resources for recovery and success. Download the guide here.
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