COVID-19 updates from Santa Clara County

Posted on by Alan Chan

On February 3, 2021 County Supervisor Mike Wasserman issued his monthly newsletter. Within it he included updated information pertaining to vaccinations and testing. In an excerpt from his newsletter:

“Since January 28th, the County of Santa Clara Health System has been offering COVID-19 vaccinations to residents 65 years old and older, following the State’s updated guidance. We continue to urge the State to allocate more vaccines to the County so that we can increase the number of vaccinations each day.

Local residents within the eligible categories (who are not a regular patient of Kaiser, Palo Alto Medical Foundation or Stanford Healthcare) can schedule an appointment through one of Santa Clara Valley Medical Center’s vaccination clinic sites. For Kaiser, Palo Alto Medical Foundation or Stanford Healthcare patients, please contact your healthcare provider for vaccination eligibility and scheduling.

President Joe Biden recently announced that the Federal government plans to purchase 200 million more COVID-19 vaccine doses from Pfizer and Moderna. This would result in fully vaccinating the American population by the end of summer or early fall of 2021.

For our part, the County will continue to administer as many vaccines as we are given as quickly as possible and will continue to follow the rules set by the Federal and State governments for distribution.”

Vaccination Appointments can be schedule through the SCC website with each of the various medical facilities serving the county.

 

“Testing is still a critical tool in the fight against COVID-19. While some people have gone in for regular testing for months, others are seeking it out for the first time. Widespread testing provides a more accurate picture of how many cases exist in our community and helps the County Public Health Department understand how and where the virus is spreading.

Visit the County’s COVID-19 testing website to:”

    • Search for a Test Site
    • Search for sites by City
    • Search for sites Near You
    • Search for sites by Date
    • Search for sites by Provider
    • See All County Testing Sites

Schedule a free test through the SCC website

If you would like to subscribe to County Supervisor Mike Wassermans’ newsletters to receive this information directly, subscribe here

Silicon Valley Strong

Posted on by Greg Peck
#SiliconValleyStrong: Help for those in need & a centralized location for critical resources
A Community Response to COVID-19: SiliconValleyStrong.org
As the response to this public health emergency escalates, many residents will feel direct economic impacts from business closures, event cancellations, and layoffs.
We’re doubling down on mitigation to protect our community–slowing the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and reducing the number of people infected.
Silicon Valley Strong calls on the community to stay informed and look out for each other. This landing page serves as a hub with critical updates and resources for vulnerable neighbors–accepting tips for additional information at mayoremail@sanjoseca.gov. This page is updated daily and is currently being translated into Spanish and Vietnamese.
We seek community members interested in lending a caring hand. Sign up to volunteer with assistance and recovery efforts through Silicon Valley Strong SiliconValleyStrong.org

COVID-19 Resources

Posted on by Greg Peck

Need more information about what is happening regarding COVID-19?

The City of San Jose publishes notifications on a daily basis on their website. On this page, you can sign up with the City to receive these notifications in your email, as well as review past notifications within their archive.

City of San José Facebook: facebook.com/CityofSanJose
City of San José Twitter: twitter.com/CityofSanJose
Updates on City of San José Services and/or Operations
 
– General Inquiries about City Facilities/Operations: 3-1-1 (408-535-3500)
– San José City Hall, located at 200 E. Santa Clara St., is closed to the public.
– All Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) facilities, including community centers, are closed to the public and therefore all programming is suspended until further notice. For updates on PRNS closures and cancellations, please visit: bit.ly/prnscancellations
– Public Meetings: City Council meetings and Rules and Open Government Committee meetings will continue as planned. The Planning Commission will be held virtually, as needed. All other Council Committees, Commissions, and Board meetings are cancelled through May.
– Eviction Moratorium sanjoseca.gov/evictionmoratorium provides residents relief from evictions for nonpayment of rent due to impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak.
– Get Business Support by emailing Covid19SJBusiness@sanjoseca.gov for businesses, employers, workers, owners, and managers who need business-related information or support during the COVID-19 crisis.
– Department of Transportation Parking Compliance is suspended. Downtown parking garages will continue to operate, with limited staffing, allowing the public access to essential services, such as restaurants with take-out options.
– The Rapid Response Network in Santa Clara County (Spanish video, Vietnamese video) continues its operations and stands ready to protect community members targeted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Call 408-290-1144 immediately for assistance from Rapid Response volunteers and immigration attorneys.
SANTA CLARA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT 
Frequently Asked Questions about “Shelter in Place” order 
 
Additional resources from the County:

 

If you prefer to receive County updates, sign up to their AlertSCC program for alerts sent directly to your cell phone or mobile device, landline, or email. Alerts can include:

    • Fire
    • Earthquake
    • Severe weather
    • Crime incident that affects your neighborhood
    • Instructions during a disaster​
County of Santa Clara Public Health Department Facebook: facebook.com/sccpublichealth
County of Santa Clara Public Health Department Twitter: twitter.com/HealthySCC
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
California is issuing daily updates on COVID-19. To see the most recent update, visit the CDPH News Release page and the California Department of Public Health website.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Visit the hhs.gov website to learn more about: The President’s Coronavirus Guidelines, HHS COVID-19 News, the Federal Government Response to COVID-19, and more. 
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION 
Visit the CDC Coronavirus (COVID-19) website for more information about: What You Need to Know, How to Protect Yourself, Resources for the Community, Information for Healthcare Professionals, Latest Updates, and more.
FREE MEALS FROM LOCAL SCHOOLS
Local schools are providing free to-go meals for all children ages 1-18, regardless of what school or community you live in. CHILDREN MUST BE PRESENT.
– For more information, times, and locations at Oak Grove School District sites, visit ogsd.net
– For more information, times, and locations at East Side Union High School District sites, view this document on their website. 
KAISER PERMANENTE
Visit the link above for information about: What you need to know, Getting care in Northern California, Protecting yourself and your family, Kaiser Permanente preparedness and response, General COVID-19 information
VTA
Visit VTA’s website for updates about what VTA is doing to prevent the spread of COVID-19, as well as updates to paratransit: vta.org/covid-19 
OPEN SPACE
The Open Space Authority will be closing its office, administrative staff are working from home, and all docent-led and volunteer stewardship events are canceled through April 30, 2020. 

This post will update as more resource information becomes available.

Tele-Town Hall on COVID-19 in Santa Clara County

Posted on by Greg Peck

Received an email today from Zoe Lofgren’s office regarding a Teleconference Town Hall on COVID-19 in Santa Clara County. The relevant portions of the message are detailed below:

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On Tuesday, March 24, I will be hosting a Telephone Town Hall on COVID-19 with the Santa Clara County Public Health Department (SCCPHD) and Reps. Eshoo, Khanna and Panetta. We want to facilitate an open and honest conversation about how COVID-19 is impacting our Santa Clara community.

WHAT:     Telephone Town Hall on COVID-19

WHEN:    Tuesday, March 24 2020 — 1:00pmPT

WHO:      Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-19)
Congresswoman Anna Eshoo (CA-18)
Congressman Ro Khanna (CA-17)
Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20)
Santa Clara County Public Health Department

JOIN:      Call 855-962-1194 at the time of the event

If you have questions about the event itself, please call my office at (408) 271-8700. We will be collecting your questions about COVID-19 in our community during the call itself; we will not be collecting questions ahead of time.

If you need help with an emergency health matter, including regarding COVID-19, please call SCCPHD at (408) 885-3980.

Sincerely,
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Zoe Lofgren
Member of Congress