COVID-19 Update: Vaccine Eligibility for Ages 12-15, Walk-In Vaccines, Walking District Webinar, Facility Rentals & More

City of San Ramon sent this bulletin at 05/13/2021 04:46 PM PDT

Dear San Ramon Community,

This week, Contra Costa County remains in the orange tier of California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy.

Contra Costa Health Services has announced that children between the ages of 12-15 can now get Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine at all county-run clinics, and the County is now offering COVID-19 immunizations for eligible individuals at all county-run vaccination sites, with or without an appointment.

A Walking District Community Webinar will be held Wednesday, May 19 at 6 p.m. 

Facility reservations are now open for San Ramon Community Centers, and the May–June issue of the Encore! Senior Newsletter is now available.

The San Ramon Trails Challenge 2021 has begun, and registration is ongoing for summer camps and recreation programs.

In June, the City of San Ramon will transition from weekly COVID-19 Update emails to weekly News and Information email updates, which residents can sign up to receive here. 

Below are the latest updates for the San Ramon community.

 

Children Ages 12-15 Now Eligible For COVID-19 Vaccination in Contra Costa County

This week, Contra Costa Health Services announced that children between the ages of 12-15 can now get Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine at all county-run clinics.

The County is expanding eligibility after the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention recommended Pfizer’s COVID vaccine for use in this younger age group. Previously, the Pfizer vaccine was only approved for people ages 16 and older.

Pfizer is the only vaccine approved for use by those who are ages 12-17. The other two COVID vaccines in the United States made by Moderna and Johnson & Johnson are still only available to people ages 18 and older.

Contra Costa County will provide a vaccine to any eligible person regardless of whether they are a county resident or not. No appointment is needed, although people can still schedule one if they prefer by going to covidvaccine.cchealth.org or by calling 833-829-2626. The State of California also offers appointments at myturn.ca.gov.

When coming to County vaccination clinics, Contra Costa Health Services recommends that anyone under the age of 18 be accompanied by a parent or guardian. If a parent or guardian cannot be present, CCHS asks for written consent or, when that is not feasible, may accept verbal consent over the phone. A consent form is available at cchealth.org.

> Read the Press Release from Contra Costa Health Services

> Get Vaccinated

 

Contra Costa County Offering Walk-In Vaccine Appointments

All eligible individuals can get vaccinated at a CCHS site, even if they do not live or work in Contra Costa County, no appointment required. While all CCHS sites accept walk-ins without a previous appointment, people can also schedule an appointment online or by phone at 1-833-829-2626, Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

People under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to their vaccination, have written consent from a parent/guardian, or have a parent/guardian who can be contacted by phone during the vaccination. 

Walk-in appointments are available in San Ramon at Diablo Valley College (1690 Watermill Rd), Mon–Thu, 8–11:30 a.m. and 12:30–5 p.m. Patients can choose a one-dose or two-dose vaccine at this site. 

Homebound people that are unable to visit one of the CCHS sites can request a home vaccination from the county's mobile team.

> More Vaccine Information from Contra Costa Health Services

> Get Vaccinated

 

Walking District Community Webinar: Wed, May 19 at 6 p.m.

The City of San Ramon invites you to a webinar to hear the latest recommendations for the San Ramon Walking District and provide feedback. The public webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, May 19 at 6 p.m.
After the first round of interviews and meetings, a series of draft recommendations were created for Walking District guidelines. These recommendations include the hierarchy or system of pathways, walking loops, amenities, and wayfinding strategies. The public is invited to provide feedback on the draft recommendations and to provide input on priorities for project improvements at this meeting.
For more information and the webinar link, visit the link below.

> San Ramon Walking District Information & Webinar Link

 

Encore! Senior Newsletter: May-June Issue Now Available

Sign up to take a virtual or in-person fitness class and get your blood pumping, check out the books the Page Turners are reading next month, or visit one of the resources to reach out for assistance. Find out all that is offered for seniors in the May-June Encore! Senior Newsletter!

Would you like to receive an email update when new issues of the Encore! Senior Newsletter are available? Click here to sign up!

 

Facility Rentals Now Open for San Ramon Community Centers 

The City of San Ramon is now taking facility reservations for our Community Centers. Visit the link below for a virtual tour and additional information. Book now and receive 10% off any rental bundle (promotion expires on 7/31/2021). 

> Virtual Tours and Venue Information for Community Centers

 

San Ramon Trails Challenge 2021

Spring offers some of the best opportunities to explore the trails of San Ramon and discover the health benefits of outdoor recreation! The San Ramon Trails Challenge is a self-guided program that encourages you to hike five featured trails anytime from April to September. The Trails Challenge is free to participate in, and designed for all fitness levels. Visit the link below to learn more and register.

> Learn More & Register for the San Ramon Trails Challenge 

 

Registration Open for Summer Camps and Recreation Programs

Registration is open for Summer Camps and Recreation Programs. Residents can register online at the link below, or in person at the San Ramon Community Center (12501 Alcosta Blvd) Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Questions? Call (925) 973-3200 or email registration@sanramon.ca.gov.

> View Programs and Register

 

Sign Up for Weekly News & Information Emails from the City of San Ramon

With the Governor’s announcement that, on June 15, California will exit the statewide Blueprint for a Safer Economy with its color-coded tier system, the City of San Ramon will transition from weekly COVID-19 update emails to as-needed updates on COVID-19.

The City will continue to provide weekly email updates with news and events for San Ramon residents. If you would like to receive weekly News and Information emails from the City of San Ramon, click the link below to sign up.

> Sign Up for Weekly News & Information Emails from the City of San Ramon

 

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

 

As always, I want to thank you all for your ongoing care for one another!

Joe Gorton
San Ramon City Manager