Dana Point COVID-19 Community Updates Friday July 10 2020.
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Dana Point COVID-19 Community Updates Friday July 10 2020
Dana Point City
Dana Point COVID-19 Community Updates Will Be Posted On As Needed Basis
The City of Dana Point will continue to post the latest updates via the City of Dana Point Facebook Page.
Dana Point Summer Concert Series Officially Cancelled
Dana Point Virtual Summer Recreation Classes Start July 13 2020
The Community Center will remain closed and therefore, in-person classes scheduled to begin on July 13 2020 are also cancelled.
Dana Point Recreation is still offering a number of classes virtually such as, Art, Cooking, Dance, Karate, Belly Dance, Country Line Dance, Guitar, Ukulele, and more! Virtual classes start on July 13 2020. Register online here.
Dana Point Parking Enforcement for Street Sweeping Starts July 13 2020
The City will be resuming enforcement of No Parking Zones for Street Sweeping.
Dana Point Police Services has issued warnings all week, and will start ticketing cars blocking the street sweeper on July 13 2020.
Please move your vehicles for street sweeping.
Dana Point COVID-19 Services and Resources Directory
New services and resources will be shared in this update, then moved over to the City’s COVID-19 webpage. You can access that information here.
The County of Orange
Orange County Sheriff COVID-19 Enforcement Strategy
Sheriff Don Barnes sent a letter to Governor Newsom to clarify his enforcement strategy related to COVID-19.
The Sheriff continues to take an educational approach to public health orders, but will move beyond education in instances where egregious violations occur.
Read his letter here.
Youth Sports Activities Are Postponed
Following guidance from the State, the County issued a statement that youth sports activities, including practices will be postponed until further direction from the State.
OC COVID-19 Infection Rate Rises in the 25-34 Age Group
Orange County has seen its COVID-19 infection rate rising in the 25-34 age group.
While this rise has not had a marked impact on hospitalization rates, the County will be working to develop increased educational materials to reach this demographic.
County of Orange COVID-19 New Dashboard
Based on input from elected officials, the media and community organizations, the County of Orange has redesigned its public coronavirus data dashboard, making it easy to see how the County’s case and hospitalization numbers compare to State benchmarks, where cases are by zip code for larger cities, and how nursing facilities are affecting the numbers in each community.
Find the site and more coronavirus information at occovid19.ochealthinfo.com
COVID-19 Testing
If you are interested in COVID-19 testing, whether asymptomatic or symptomatic please visit chi.care/covidtesting or call 1 (888) 634-1123 to schedule an appointment.
Call OC Health Care Agency Health Referral Line
1(833)426-6411 for inquiries related to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Orange County, California.
The State of California
Half of California’s Counties are Now on the State’s Watch List
This means the California Department of Public Health is providing targeted strategy calls and technical assistance to local health agencies, including Orange County.
California Mandates Face Coverings June 18 2020
Governor Newsom and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced guidance that face coverings will be required in the State of California, effective immediately.
The new order supersedes the County’s Health Order issued on June 11 relating to face coverings.
Additional information on the guidance for the use of face coverings from the California Department of Public Health can be found here.
California Public Health County Monitoring List
The California Department of Public Health is also publishing the County Monitoring List to give Californians insight into how their county is performing and provide early indication of developing areas of concern.
The United States of American Federal Government
Paycheck Protection Program
On Saturday July 4 2020, President Trump signed a new law to extend the Paycheck Protection Program through August 8 2020.
The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, announced it was releasing detailed loan-level data regarding the loans made under the Paycheck Protection Program. This disclosure covers each of the 4.9 million PPP loans that have been made.
Dana Point Facility Closures Updated July 10 2020
Dana Point Community Center
Grocery Stores/ Market Hours Updated On June 8 2020
Grocery Stores/ Market Hours – Updated June 8 2020
Updated information in bold.
Most stores have returned to regular shopping hours. Face Coverings are required per the Orange County Health Officer’s recent order.
ALBERTSONS (Del Obispo, (949) 496-7900):
Bag your own personal shopping bags.
Seniors & those with disabilities/pregnant/compromised immune system: Mon-Fri, 6am-7am
Regular Store Hours: Daily, 7am-11pm
COSTCO (Doheny Park Rd, San Juan Capistrano, (949) 240-3558):
Optical, Hearing and Photo Departments are now open
LINE BYPASS: First Responders and Health Care Workers can bypass the line all day. Bring Work ID and Costco Membership Card; no guests.
Members are welcome to bring their children and up to two guests into the warehouse
Seniors 60yrs+ & those with physical disabilities: Mon-Fri, 9am-10am
Regular Store Hours: Mon-Fri, 10am-8:30pm; Sat, 9:30am-6pm; Sun, 10am-6pm
GELSON’S (Monarch Bay Plaza, (949) 488-8147):
No personal shopping bags.
Seniors 65yrs+: 7am-8am
Regular Store Hours: 8am-9pm
RALPH’S (Lantern District, (949) 661-4145, and Ocean Ranch, (949) 661-6334)
Personal bags ok.
Seniors 60yrs+ and those considered high risk: 6am-7:30am
Regular Store Hours: 7:30am – Midnight
SMART & FINAL (Doheny Park Rd, (949) 240-4641):
Bag your own personal bags in the cart, not on the counter.
Seniors 65yrs+, those with disabilities and expectant mothers: Tue/Thu, 6am-8am
Regular Store Hours: 6am-10pm
STATER BROS (Camino de los Mares, San Clemente, (949) 496-8283):
No personal shopping bags.
Seniors 65yrs+ priority access: Tue/Fri: 7am-8am
Regular Store Hours: 7am-11pm
SPROUTS (550 Camino de Estrella, San Clemente, (949) 542-1036):
Bag your own personal bags in the cart, not on the counter.
Regular Store Hours: 7am-10pm
TRADER JOES (Ocean Ranch (949) 493-8599 and Camino de los Mares (949) 240-9996)
No personal shopping bags.
Seniors expedited line: 8am-9am
Regular Store Hours: 9am-8pm
Safe Water
Mouton Niguel and South Coast Water District want to assure residents that our water is safe and reliable. Water quality and supply have not been affected by the coronavirus (COVID -19).
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDGE)
SDG&E has suspended disconnections for nonpayment until further notice.
They have also implemented a number of tools to help customers online
So Cal Gas
SoCalGas is working with residential customers on bill payment and small businesses by waiving late payment fees. They also have tips to save energy. Learn More at SoCalGas.
Cox Communications
Cox has temporarily adjusted its Cox Solutions Store hours in California as residents are directed to stay at home amid the coronavirus pandemic.
As an essential business that provides critical communications services, Cox Solutions Store locations will stay open from 10:00am to 4:00pm on Monday through Friday to serve customers.
Stores will remain closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
To learn more Visit Cox Online.
Dana Point Additional Online Resources During the COVID-19 Pandemic
For more information please visit The City of Dana Point Facebook Page
The City of Dana Point COVID-19 Information Page is Online
Orange County Emergency Operations Center Facebook Page
Alert OC
AlertOC is a mass notification system designed to keep Orange County, California residents and businesses informed of emergencies that may require immediate life saving actions.
Alert OC for COVID-19
Residents can now sign up to receive text message updates related to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Orange County, California.
To opt-in for this service, text OCCOVID19 to 888777.
Residents who have questions about alerts can call the County of Orange Public Health Hotline at (714) 628-7085 between 9am-6pm daily.
Orange County Public Health (COVID-19) Information Page is Online
Orange County Public Health (COVID-19) Health Referral Hotline Number is 1 (800) 564-8448
California Emergency State at Home Order March 19 2020
California Department of Public Health (COVID-19) Information is Online
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (COVID-19) Information is Online
World Health Organization (WHO) COVID-19 Online Site
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