COVID-19 Update: Local Video Updates, plus State & Federal COVID-19 Support

City of San Ramon sent this bulletin at 04/16/2020 08:07 PM PDT

Dear San Ramon Community,

Thank you for your continued commitment to slowing the spread of COVID-19 and protecting our community. It is truly inspiring to see the shared effort to sustain our healthcare resources and care for vulnerable neighbors. Based on the reports throughout California and the county, it appears we are doing well to bend the curve and beat the virus. We must remain vigilant.

Your elected officials and City staff and we are here to help in any way we can. We encourage you to explore the updates and resources below, and reach out with any questions at (925) 973-2500 or info@sanramon.ca.gov.

Following is the weekly COVID-19 update from the City.

This week, I would like to share a video message from Vice Mayor Sabina Zafar:

Video Message from Vice Mayor Sabina Zafar


Here are the most recent updates for the San Ramon community:

County, State & Federal Updates

  • A new Contra Costa Health Order requires masks and temperature checks for health facility visitors.

    To protect medically vulnerable patients, residential care and other licensed healthcare facilities in Contra Costa County must screen all staff and visitors for signs of illness and adhere to a strict masking policy.

    Anyone who is not a patient or resident at an applicable facility must submit to temperature and symptom screening, and facilities must exclude anyone who has had symptoms of respiratory illness or fever in the past seven days, or a temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.

    To learn more, click here.

  • Contra Costa County Health Services continues to update its dashboard of COVID-19 statistics throughout Contra Costa County daily by noon, including case numbers by city.

    To view the dashboard, click here.

  • County Connection has made significant route adjustments amid the COVID-19 outbreak, including reduction in service on Route 21 and 35, and suspension on all express routes in San Ramon.

    Click here for more information.

  • California Governor Gavin Newsom recently outlined six critical indicators that will guide State decisions about modifying the stay-at-home order and other COVID-19 interventions.

    According to the Governor, California’s six indicators for modifying the stay-at-home order are:

    • The ability to monitor and protect our communities through testing, contact tracing, isolating, and supporting those who are positive or exposed;
    • The ability to prevent infection in people who are at risk for more severe COVID-19;
    • The ability of the hospital and health systems to handle surges;
    • The ability to develop therapeutics to meet the demand;
    • The ability for businesses, schools, and child care facilities to support physical distancing; and
    • The ability to determine when to reinstitute certain measures, such as the stay-at-home orders, if necessary.

    The Governor said there is not a precise timeline for modifying the stay-at-home order, but that these six indicators will serve as the framework for making that decision.

    View the Roadmap to Modify the Stay-at-Home Order
    Read more at ca.gov

  • Governor Newsom also announced additional unemployment benefits of $600 a week for workers impacted by COVID-19, beginning Sunday, April 12.

    Read more here.

  • The IRS has launched a new Get My Payment online platform for taxpayers to check their eligibility for Economic Impact Payments, update direct deposit information, and track deposit dates.

    Click here to visit the site.

 

City Updates

  • The City of San Ramon is accepting donations of personal protective equipment (PPE) and supplies for use by healthcare providers and child care/family centers, to be distributed through Contra Costa Health Services. 

    Businesses and residents are encouraged to donate only the following types of protective medical supplies:

    • Eye protection, such as goggles and face shields
    • Antibacterial and disinfecting wipes, typically alcohol or bleach based (unopened). NO baby wipes.
    • N-95 and surgical masks (unused)
    • Waterproof gowns, coveralls and sleeved aprons
    • Hand-sewn cloth masks

    Donations can be made Mon–Fri, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at San Ramon City Hall (7000 Bollinger Canyon Road) through May 1.

    For more details about donations, click here.

  • The second Virtual Mayor’s Breakfast was held on Friday, April 10 with a several community leaders addressing local COVID-19 response.



    Panelists included San Ramon Mayor Bill Clarkson; San Ramon City Manager Joe Gorton; California State Senator Steve Glazer; Contra Costa County District 2 Supervisor Candace Andersen; San Ramon Valley Unified School District Superintendent Rick Schmitt; San Ramon Valley Unified School District Board of Education board members Rachel Hurd & Ken Mintz; San Ramon Regional Medical Center CEO Ann Lucena; and Dr. Patrick Joseph, Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco.



    To watch the recording, click here.


  • The next Virtual Mayor’s Breakfast will be streamed live on YouTube this Friday, April 17 from 9–10:15 a.m. 



    Guests include San Ramon City Manager Joe Gorton; Contra Costa District 2 County Supervisor Candace Andersen; California District 16 Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan; Stanford Health Care–ValleyCare President and CEO Richard Shumway; and Dr. Patrick Joseph, Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco.



    For more details on how to watch the live stream, submit a question, or watch the recording after the event, click here.

 

Community Resources

As a reminder, the following information and resources are available at the City of San Ramon’s website, and are updated regularly:

 

Stay Informed

Website: www.sanramon.ca.gov/covid-19

Social media: Facebook, Twitter, NextDoor

General Questions: (925) 973-2500

General COVID-19 Help Line for San Ramon: (925) 973-3240

Senior Hotline (English): (925) 973-3250

Senior Voicemail Line (Mandarin): (925) 973-3277

Contra Costa County Help Line: 2-1-1

Email: info@sanramon.ca.gov

 

If you have any additional questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Together, we can continue to keep our community strong!

 

Joe Gorton
San Ramon City Manager