Covid-19 Update

COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It’s caused by a virus called coronavirus.

For more up-to-date information and to view resources being offered, please visit: https://covid19.ca.gov/ or https://www.coronavirus.gov/

Click here to learn more about the importance of cleaning and disinfecting.

DO:

Stay Home

Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds

Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces

If soap and water aren’t available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizer

DON’T:

Shake hands

Touch your face

Go to the doctor if you aren’t sick

Stockpile masks or gloves

RESOURCES

VACCINATION INFORMATION

CAL/OSHA’s NEW COVID-19 PREVENTION EMERGENCY REGULATIONS

February 2021 | Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Guidelines

Based on available supply, individuals described below are or will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines:

Phase 1A, all tiers [1]
Phase 1B, Tier 1:
- Persons 65 years of age and older
- Sector populations: Education and Childcare [2] , Emergency Services [3] , Food and Agriculture [3].

Achieving equity

This age-based framework will be coupled with a vaccine distribution and engagement approach that prioritizes disproportionately impacted communities, settings, and populations to ensure those eligible for vaccines within these communities are more likely to receive it.

Minimizing disuse of scarce COVID-19 vaccine

To avoid wastage or disuse of scarce supplies and maximize their benefit to Californians:

Allocations of doses are made on the assumption that immunization will be accepted by some but not all who are offered the vaccine, and then adjust later allocations based on the number of doses that are accepted.
After focused and appropriate efforts to reach the groups prioritized at that moment, providers may offer vaccine promptly to persons in lower priority groups when:
- Demand subsides in the current groups, or
- Doses are about to expire according to labeling instructions.
Providers may temporarily adjust prioritization based on other resource constraints while continuing efforts to immunize higher priority groups as soon as feasible.

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Get Testing and Treatment

If you have coronavirus symptoms and think you need testing, please seek medical advice or treatment. If you need to go to the hospital, call ahead so they can prepare for your arrival. If you need to call 911, tell the 911 operator you’re experiencing coronavirus symptoms so the ambulance provider can pepare to treat you safely.

Resources Available for the Undocumented

Many resources exist for our state’s undocumented residents. If you are undocumented and need assistance pelase visit these websites for valuable information.

C OVID-19 Resource Guide for Undocumented Residents(link is external) (CA Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance) (English and Spanish)
DACA Updates during the Coronavirus Crisis(link is external) (Informed Immigrant)
List of Benefits not subject to Public Charge(link is external) (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)
California Immigrant Guide: Public Benefits and Public Charge(link is external) (California Immigrant Guide)

COVID-19 and the American Workplace

The Wage and Hour Division provides information on common issues employers and employees face when responding to COVID-19, and its effects on wages and hours worked under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).

FFCRA will help the United States combat and defeat COVID-19 by giving all American businesses with fewer than 500 employees funds to provide employees with paid leave, either for the employee’s own health needs or to care for family members. The legislation will ensure that workers are not forced to choose between their paychecks and the public health measures needed to combat the virus while at the same time reimbursing businesses.

Fact Sheets

Posters

For more information, visit: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic

School Meal Sites Providing Free Meals for Children Throughout California

Find a location here: https://www.healthyeating.org/Schools/School-Wellness/School-Feeding-Locations

Small Business Paycheck Protection Program

Press Release: With $349 Billion in Emergency Small Business Capital Cleared, SBA and Treasury Begin Unprecedented Public-Private Mobilization Effort to Distribute Funds

Overview: Small Business Paycheck Protection Program

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Information Sheet: Borrowers

Paycheck Protection Program Application Form

Keeping Workers Employed

Small Business Administration – Coronavirus Small Business Guidance and Loan Resources
1. Paycheck Protection Program
2. COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application
Treasury Department – Resources for the Paycheck Protection Program
1. Overview of the Program
2. Information and Application for Lenders
3. Information and Application for Borrowers
Treasury Department – FAQ: Employee Retention Credit
Small Business Administration – Interim Final Rule Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program

Families & Workers

Department of Labor – Resources for COVID-19 and the American Workplace
1. Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employee Paid Leave Rights
2. Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employer Paid Leave Requirements
3. Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and Answers
4. COVID-19 and the Fair Labor Standards Act: Questions and Answers
5. COVID-19 and the Family and Medical Leave Act: Questions and Answers
Department of Labor – Temporary Rule on Paid Leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and Summary
Department of Treasury – Social Security Recipients Will Automatically Receive Economic Impact Payments
IRS – Main Page for Coronavirus Tax Relief Information
IRS – Economic Impact Payments (Recovery Rebates): What You Need to Know
IRS – Warning about Scams on the Economic Impact Payments (Recovery Rebates)
IRS – FAQ on COVID-19 Related Tax Credits for Required Paid Sick Leave and Paid Family Leave, under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
IRS – Notice on Paid Qualified Sick Leave Wages and Family Leave Wages
IRS – FAQ on the Employee Retention Credit in the CARES Act
IRS – Notice on Relief from Penalty for Failure to Deposit Employment Taxes
IRS – Notice on Relief for Taxpayers Affected by Ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic, Related to Gift and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Filing and Payment Deadlines
Department of Education – Coronavirus and Forbearance Information for Students, Borrowers, and Parents

Economic Stabilization for Distressed Industries

Treasury Department – Guidelines and Application Procedures for Payroll Support to Air Carriers and Contractors
Treasury Department – Procedures and Minimum Requirements for Loans to Air Carriers and Eligible Businesses and National Security Businesses
Treasury Department – Guidelines and Application Procedures for Payroll Support to Air Carriers and Contractors

Health Care

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – FAQ on Infection Control
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – FAQ for Healthcare Professionals
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – FAQ on Personal Protective Equipment
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Information for Health Departments on Reporting Cases of COVID-19
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services – Main Page for Coronavirus Emergency Response
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services – COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Health Care Providers Fact Sheet
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services – FAQ on Medicare Telehealth
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services – Long-Term Care Nursing Homes Telehealth and Telemedicine Toolkit
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services – FAQ on Coverage and Payment Related to COVID-19
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services – Expansion of the Accelerated and Advanced Payments Program in the CARES Act Fact Sheet
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services – Medicaid and CHIP COVID-19 Response Toolkit
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services – FAQ for State Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Agencies
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services – Medicaid Telehealth Services Fact Sheet
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services – FAQ on the Availability and Usage of Telehealth Services through Private Health Insurance Coverage
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services – Waivers and Flexibilities
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services – Guidance on Payment and Grace Period Flexibilities for Issuers Offering Coverage on the Federally Facilitated Exchanges and State-Based Exchanges on the Federal Platform
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services – FAQ on Prescription Drugs and COVID-19 for Issuers Offering Health Insurance Coverage in the Individual and Small Group Markets
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services – Guidance Regarding Enhanced Medicaid Funding for States – Federal Medical Assistance Percentage FAQ
Drug Enforcement Administration – Registrant Guidance on Controlled Substance Prescription Refills
Drug Enforcement Administration – Exception to Separate Registration Requirements Across State Lines
Drug Enforcement Administration – Exception to Regulations Emergency Oral CII Prescription
Drug Enforcement Administration – Use of Mobile Devices in Issuance of Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances
Drug Enforcement Administration – Exemption Allowing Alternate Delivery Methods for Opioid Treatment Programs
Drug Enforcement Administration – DEA Guidance: Methadone Shortages
Federal Emergency Management Agency – Fact Sheet on the Supply Chain Stabilization Task Force
Food and Drug Administration – Coronavirus Treatment Acceleration Program Resources
Food and Drug Administration – Information Regarding Drug Shortages of Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine
Health Resources and Services Administration – COVID-19 FAQs for Grantees
Health Resources and Services Administration – COVID-19 Resources for 340B Program Participants
Health Resources and Services Administration – COVID-19 FAQs for Rural Health Programs
Health Resources and Services Administration – COVID-19 FAQs for Health Centers
Health Resources and Services Administration – COVID-19 FAQs for Maternal and Child Health Programs
Health Resources and Services Administration – COVID-19 FAQs for National Health Service Corps and Nurse Corps
Health Resources and Services Administration – COVID-19 FAQs for Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program
Office for Civil Rights – Notice of Enforcement Discretion for Telehealth
Office for Civil Rights – FAQs on HIPAA and Telehealth
Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology – Interoperability Standards Advisory: Interoperability for COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus Pandemic
Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology – Interoperability Proving Ground: COVID-19 Projects
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – Emergency Grants to Address Mental and Substance Use Disorders during COVID-19
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – COVID-19 Information for SAMHSA Discretionary Grant Recipients
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Response and 42 CFR Part 2 Guidance
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – COVID-19: Interim Considerations for State Psychiatric Hospitals
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – Virtual Recovery Resources
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – Opioid Treatment Program Guidance (March 16, 2020)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – OTP Guidance for Patients Quarantined at Home with the Coronavirus
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – FAQs: Provision of Methadone and Buprenorphine for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in the COVID-19 Emergency

COVID-19 Cleaning and Disinfection for Human-Touch Surfaces

Published: April 1, 2020

Revised: April 14, 2020

Introduction Food retailers play a critical role in protecting public health, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The White House and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) consider the food supply chain as “critical infrastructure” and food industry employees as “essential.” During these extraordinary times, grocery stores must maintain a clean and sanitary facility to ensure the health and well-being of all customers and employees.

Cleaning and sanitation procedures for frequently touched surfaces can help protect customers and employees from COVID-19. While some grocery stores are limiting store hours to thoroughly clean and disinfect their entire store before opening the follow morning (i.e., deep clean), others are more aggressively cleaning and sanitizing high touch surfaces throughout the day to reduce the risk of transmission.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides practical guidance on cleaning and disinfection procedures to control infectious viruses, such as the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). While coronavirus is not known to be transmitted through food or food packaging, coronavirus particles can survive on common, high-touch surfaces, such as stainless steel, shopping cart handles or door handles. The CDC recommends routine cleaning and disinfection using EPA-registered disinfectants that are effective against SARS-CoV-2.

Cleaning and disinfection activities must be:

Validated to ensure effective removal of SARS-CoV-2.
Utilizing EPA-registered antimicrobial chemicals.
Communicated with the local health department.

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Economic Assistance for Dairies

Interim Guidance for Implementing Safety Practices for Critical Infrastructure Workers Who May Have Had Exposure to a Person with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19

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COVID-19 Infection Prevention for Agricultural Employers and Employees

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Prepare for Public Health Emergencies

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Prevention and Management Dairy Farmer Handbook

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EXECUTIVE ORDER N-33-20

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Permission for Essential Food and Agricultural Employee Work

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Memorandum on Identification of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers During COVID-19 Response

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COVID-19 and the Food Supply

Update from California Department of Food & Agriculture

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15 Days to Slow the Spread

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Tips for Storing Dairy Products

Learn how to extend the shelf life of your dairy products.

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Share Facts About COVID-19

Know the facts about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and help stop the spread of rumors.

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What to do if you are sick

If you are sick with coronavirus disease 2019, or suspected of being infected with it, follow the steps in this fact sheet to help prevent spreading it to people in your home and community.

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Stop the spread of germs poster

Help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, like coronavirus disease 2019 by avoiding close contact with people who are sick; covering cough and sneeze; avoiding touching eyes, nose and mouth; and washing your hands with soap and water.

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Wash Your Hands

Follow these steps for proper handwashing to prevent the spread of germs. Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

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COVID-19 Update

DO:

Stay Home

Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds

Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces

If soap and water aren’t available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizer

DON’T:

Shake hands

Touch your face

Go to the doctor if you aren’t sick

Stockpile masks or gloves

RESOURCES

Achieving equity

Minimizing disuse of scarce COVID-19 vaccine

ESSENTIAL FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL EMPLOYEE WORK AUTHORIZATION NOV 2020

COVID-19 General Checklist for Agriculture and Livestock Employers

Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19

Interim Guidance for Implementing Safety Practices for Critical Infrastructure Workers Who May Have Had Exposure to a Person with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19

COVID-19 Infection Prevention for Agricultural Employers and Employees

Prepare for Public Health Emergencies

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Prevention and Management Dairy Farmer Handbook

EXECUTIVE ORDER N-33-20

Permission for Essential Food and Agricultural Employee Work

Memorandum on Identification of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers During COVID-19 Response

COVID-19 and the Food Supply

15 Days to Slow the Spread

Tips for Storing Dairy Products

Share Facts About COVID-19

What to do if you are sick

Stop the spread of germs poster

Wash Your Hands