Dana Point COVID-19 Community Updates Friday August 7 2020.
Check the Dana Point Facebook Page for the latest updates.
Dana Point COVID-19 Community Updates Friday August 7 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 Physically Distanced Movie In August 2020
Are you ready to escape 2020? How about a trip back to 1985?
Dana Point Recreation will be celebrating the 35th anniversary of two classic films, Back to the Future and The Goonies with physically distanced movie nights in August.
More Information on the City of Dana Point Website
Dana Point Chamber #MaskUpDP
“To slow the spread of the Coronavirus and support an open and thriving economy, we must all continue practicing public safety measures – including wearing a mask when in public,” said Dana Point Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Vickie McMurchie.
The City and Chamber will be sharing more information on their social media platforms and invite local business leaders to share their message about #MaskUpDP.
If you would like to display #MaskUpDP signage in your place of business, click here.
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
SafeDineOC Restaurant Program
The County of Orange is supporting local restaurants that are reopening safely.
Restaurants can apply for a $1,000 grant to receive reimbursement for masks, employee training, site reconfiguration, cleaning supplies, and more.
The application is linked here.
Orange County COVID-19 Updates
In a press conference on July 30 2020, Orange County’s Health Officer discussed the challenges with the California Department of Health’s data reporting and has added “notes” to the County’s data reporting pages. The County’s data maps section has also added several tabs relating to youth COVID-19 cases.
County of Orange COVID-19 Latest Data Numbers Are Online
For the latest information on number of cases, positivity rate and more for COVID-19 in Orange County
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
California Youth Sports Guidance
The State released guidance this week on Youth Sports.
Must comply with cohorting and physical distancing requirements, with an emphasis on physical conditioning and skill-building.
Read more about it here.
California Allows For School Waivers For In person Instruction
School Officials may apply for Waivers to open grades TK-6 for in-person instruction only if they can guarantee small cohorted instruction, receive sign-off from the Local Health Officer, and consult with members of the school community.
Read more about it here.
California and Local Agencies COVID-19 Data Technical Issues
The State and local agencies may have inaccurate case counts due to technical issues.
Dr. Mark Ghaly, the State’s Health and Human Services Secretary, indicated earlier this week that they had discovered some discrepancies.
Data, he said, is “getting stuck” in the electronic system that feeds information from test labs to both the state and local public health departments, which may result in an undercount of positive cases.
The discrepancy does not affect hospitalization and intensive care data.
California Unemployment Claims
Due to a backlog of nearly 1 million unemployment claims, Governor Newsom announced the Employment Development Department will go through a major technological update to address the delays in processing claims and better serve out-of-work Californians.
California Businesses and Employers COVID-19 Page Updated
Assistance programs for small businesses and employers impacted by COVID-19.
The page includes a new Employer Playbook for Safe Reopening.
The United States of American Federal Government
U.S.Government Has Not Reached Agreement on A Stimulus Deal
President Trump is considering signing an executive action to address elements of the package including lapsed unemployment benefits and eviction protections.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics July 2020 Jobs Report
The economy gained 1.8 million jobs in July, but compared to June’s addition of 4.8 million jobs, momentum has slowed.
Read the full report here.
US Second Quarter 2020 Economy Decline
Last quarter was rough. In April through June the economy contracted 32.9%, an unprecedented decline that has no comparison since records began in 1947.
COVID-19 Vaccine Test Performed Well
The first COVID-19 vaccine tested performed the way scientists had hoped, bolstering people’s immune systems against the virus.
The vaccine will move on to final testing.
Read more about it here.
Dana Point Facility Closures Updated July 10 2020
Dana Point Community Center
Orange County COVID-19 Testing Resources
San Juan Capistrano
LHI COVID-19 Testing Information is Online
PCR test and typically receive results within 3-5 days
No out-of-pocket expenses
Dana Point
Rapid test with results in less than an hour
Personal testing is $120.00 ($75.00 COVID test and $45.00 visit) – No insurance
Laguna Niguel
South Coast Family Medical Center
Rapid test with results in less than an hour
Personal testing is $100.00 – No Insurance
PCR test and typically receive results within 6-10 days
No cost testing at select locations
Anaheim
Orange County Testing Super Site
PCR test and typically receive results within 3-5 days
No out-of-pocket expenses
Your Personal Physician
Contact your doctor’s office directly to request testing
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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