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For a complete list of upcoming Testing Locations and links, scroll to the bottom of today’s Daily Update
Tune in to Facebook Live today, Friday, May 8, at 11 a.m., for the San Bernardino County COVID-19 Update. If you are unable to tune in this morning, we will have the livestream available to watch on our Facebook page.
Phase 2 San Bernardino County Businesses Can Begin Gradual Reopening on Friday, May 8
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors late Thursday announced some businesses can start to re-open today. These include what Gov. Gavin Newsom has termed Phase 2 businesses.
Phase 1 has been essential businesses, which were never required to be closed. The early phase of Phase 2 starting today are “lower risk” workplaces, including but not limited to bookstores, jewelry stores, clothing and shoe stores, home and furnishing stores, sporting goods stores, antique stores, music stores, and florists. To start, reopening efforts should be phased in, starting first with curbside pickup until further notice.
Supply chains supporting the above businesses can also open under this early stage of Phase 2, specifically in the manufacturing and logistics sectors. All businesses will need to modify operations to reduce contact, ensure proper distancing, and ensure proper PPE and sanitation equipment for all employees, preferably with outdoor breakrooms and physically distant seating. When businesses eventually open their doors to patrons, a workplace should restrict entry to 25 percent capacity and slowly advance from there as health indicators are evaluated.
“This is a key step in reopening our economy responsibly and safely,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman. “By beginning with mostly curbside operations for early Phase 2 businesses, we are giving business owners an opportunity to begin the process of ramping up their operations and ramping up our economy while ensuring the safety of their employees and patrons.”
As we proceed into the second stage of Phase 2, workplaces in additional sectors will open. Timing for this will be evaluated and announced as early as next week, and could include:
- Destination retail, including shopping malls and swap meets
- Offices, with physical distancing (although telework is still being encouraged)
- Seated dining at restaurants, but with physical distancing
- Personal services (not requiring close proximity with patrons), such as car washes and pet grooming.
- Dine-in restaurants
- Schools and childcare facilities
- Outdoor museums and open gallery spaces
The ability to continue opening workplaces in Phase 2, and eventually higher risk Phase 3 businesses, will rely on several criteria. First, businesses must demonstrate their adherence to safety and social distancing guidelines. Second, county residents should also continue to practice accepted safety guidelines, such as the use of face coverings, six-foot distancing, and frequent hand washing.
Third, and most importantly, is the county must continue to demonstrate a flattening curve. Combined COVID positive and suspected cases must continue to go down (COVID positive has been relatively flat for the past month). Hospitalizations and ICU utilization have been well below projections. The use of ventilators has remained stable, and our hospitals still have significant capacity to accommodate a surge.
“We are confident that our residents and business owners will recognize that keeping the rate of COVID-19 cases and related deaths flat is a shared responsibility,” said Hagman. “We have it within our collective ability to act responsibility, whether you are working in a store or looking to visit one. We are asking all our residents to please respect safe distances and wear face coverings when indoors around other people. If we can support one another during this reopening, we can thrive within this new normal until a vaccine is found that will end this forever.”
High-risk individuals, and anyone who is sick, should continue to follow strict safe-at-home guidelines until further notice.
More information on the County’s plan to reopen will be shared daily, beginning with the County’s weekly video briefing via Facebook Live today at 11 a.m.
Thank you Nurses! You Really Are Our Heroes
San Bernardino County nurses are on the front line of our battle against COVID-19, whether that is in a hospital with COVID patients, managing the essential services in other parts of the hospital, managing our testing, or keeping us safe in doctor offices and clinics.
Your passion for our health is so very much appreciated. Your compassion, optimism and kindness do not go unnoticed. Because of you, we live in a happier, healthier world.
Happy Nurses Week!
We sincerely appreciate you!
Free Box Fans Available to Seniors for Heat Relief
With temperatures nearing 100 degrees and our County Cooling Centers closed due to coronavirus restrictions, the Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) is pleased to share that approximately 150 purchased and donated box fans are available for eligible seniors in San Bernardino County.
Seniors can call the Adult Protective Services hotline at (877) 565-2020 where they will be assessed for this and other needs. There are specific age requirements for services: individuals must be 65 and older, or 18-65 dependent adults and at risk for severe neglect or abuse. Callers to 211 will be directed to this program.
Testing Locations for Weeks of May 4 and May 11, 2020
Monday through Friday – Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
400 N. Pepper Ave., Colton
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Appointment ONLY, call 1-855-422-8029
Monday through Friday – SAC Health Systems (IEHP Members only)
250 South G Street, San Bernardino
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Appointment ONLY, call (909) 771-2911
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday – MCH Rural Health Clinic
29099 Hospital Road, Lake Arrowhead
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Appointment ONLY, call (909) 336-9715
Friday, May 8 – Montclair Place
5060 E. Montclair Plaza Lane, Montclair
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Appointment ONLY, all appointments are filled
Monday, May 11 – Loma Linda Academy
10656 Anderson St., Loma Linda
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Appointment ONLY, at
http://sbcovid19.com/community-drive-through-events/
Tuesday, May 12 – Auto Club Speedway
9300 Cherry Ave., Fontana
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Appointment ONLY, at
http://sbcovid19.com/community-drive-through-events/
Wednesday, May 13 – Apple Valley Civic Center Park
14999 Dale Evans Pkwy., Apple Valley
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Appointment ONLY, at
http://sbcovid19.com/community-drive-through-events/
Friday, May 15 – Montclair Place
5060 E. Montclair Plaza Lane, Montclair
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Appointment ONLY, at
http://sbcovid19.com/community-drive-through-events/
State Testing Locations and Information
Monday through Friday – State of California
Victor Valley College, 18422 Bear Valley Road, Victorville
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Appointment ONLY, visit
https://lhi.care/covidtesting or call 888-634-1123
Previously scheduled testing dates at the Victorville Activities Center and Columbia Middle School in Adelanto announced here by the State of California were postponed. New dates and times will be listed when available.
County Public Health is also conducting testing at select nursing facilities for at-risk seniors living at those facilities. At all testing locations, people age 65 and older as well as healthcare or public safety workers can get tested even if they are not experiencing any symptoms. This is in addition to residents who are experiencing at least one COVID-19 symptom (fever, cough, or shortness of breath).
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