COVID-19 Update: Purple Tier Return, Video Updates, Vaccine Volunteer Opportunities & More

City of San Ramon sent this bulletin at 01/28/2021 02:54 PM PST

Dear San Ramon Community,

This week, the State of California lifted Regional Stay-at-Home Orders statewide, returning Contra Costa County to the purple tier in the State's Blueprint for a Safer Economy.

Contra Costa County Health Services is accepting applications for volunteer vaccinators, support staff and contact tracers.

If you missed last Friday's City Update on COVID-19, you can watch the full recording and selected clips on YouTube, and four new Below Market Rate (BMR) units have been released as part of San Ramon's Affordable Home Ownership program, with applications due February 9.

Below are the latest updates for the San Ramon community.

 

Regional Stay-at-Home Orders Lifted, Returning Contra Costa County to Purple Tier

On Monday, the State of California lifted the Regional Stay-at-Home Order for all regions statewide, including the Bay Area, based on 4-week ICU capacity projected to be above 15%.

Contra Costa County has returned to the purple tier in the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy. Changes include:

  • Restaurants may offer outdoor dining, following State health guidelines
  • Hair salons, barber shops and personal services such as nail salons may reopen following State health guidelines
  • Outdoor social gatherings involving 25 or fewer people, from three or fewer different households, are now permitted

Health guidelines regarding physical distancing and use of face coverings outside the home remain in effect, and Contra Costa County is urging residents and businesses to continue practicing health safety measures.

> Read the full Press Release from the California Department of Public Health

> Read the full Press Release from Contra Costa County Health Services

> What’s Open in Contra Costa County

> Read Industry Guidance from the State of California

> Learn More about California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy

 

Vaccine Volunteer Opportunities Through CCHS

Contra Costa County Health Services (CCHS) is accepting applications for volunteer vaccinators, support staff and contact tracers. To view requirements, download the Volunteer Information Form, and apply, visit the link below.

> Learn More About Vaccine Volunteer Opportunities

 

Jan 22 City Update on COVID-19: Watch Recording on YouTube

Last Friday, January 22, City staff hosted a City Update on COVID-19, with a panel of local leaders sharing updates for the San Ramon community.

Guests included Contra Costa County Supervisor Candace Andersen, San Ramon Regional Medical Center CEO Ann Lucena, and UCSF’s Dr. Patrick Joseph, with an introduction from Mayor David Hudson.

The full recording and selected clips are available to watch on the City's website and YouTube channel.

> Learn More About City Updates

> Subscribe to the City of San Ramon on YouTube

 

Affordable Home Ownership Program - Four New Units Released

Four (4) new units in The Preserve community have been released as part of San Ramon’s Below Market Rate (BMR) Home Ownership lottery program with HouseKeys, including two (2) Low income category household units and two (2) Very Low income category household units. The deadline to submit for the drawing lottery is February 9, 2021 at 5 p.m.

> Learn More and Apply

 

Community Resources for San Ramon

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

 

Ways to 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) 570-1186

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


Once again, I want to express my thanks to this community for your ongoing care for one another!

Joe Gorton
San Ramon City Manager