Health Services Agency
2/23/2021
Board implements $16 Million for Local Rent Relief
2/22/2021
Santa Cruz County Announces Expansion of COVID-19 Vaccinations
2/16/2021
Medical Reserve Corps Tuns 16
2/8/2021
Watsonville Mass Vaccination Site Launches
2/5/2021
Major Improvements in Oral Health Revealed and Hero Awards Presented at Oral Health Summit 2021
2/3/2021
Vaccine Supply Shortages Prompt Public Health Leaders Throughout the Bay Area to Urge Prioritization of Older Adults for Vaccination
1/20/2021
Photo Opportunity: Vaccine Pod
1/20/2021
County, Safeway Form Vaccine Partnership
01/12/2021
County Seeks Rental Assistance on Behalf of Residents
12/18/2020
North County Community Testing Site Available
12/16/2020
Regional Stay-At-Home Order in Effect Tomorrow
12/15/2020
Joint Statement of the Bay Area Health Officers on COVID-19 Vaccination Distribution
12/10/2020
Oral Health Hero Award Nominations Open
12/10/2020
Covid-19 Vaccine Plan Submitted
12/9/2020
CA Notify App Available Dec. 10
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February 2021
2/23/2021
Board implements $16 Million for Local Rent Relief
2/22/2021
Santa Cruz County Announces Expansion of COVID-19 Vaccinations
2/16/2021
Medical Reserve Corps Tuns 16
2/8/2021
Watsonville Mass Vaccination Site Launches
2/5/2021
Major Improvements in Oral Health Revealed and Hero Awards Presented at Oral Health Summit 2021
2/3/2021
Vaccine Supply Shortages Prompt Public Health Leaders Throughout the Bay Area to Urge Prioritization of Older Adults for Vaccination
January 2021
1/20/2021
Photo Opportunity: Vaccine Pod
1/20/2021
County, Safeway Form Vaccine Partnership
1/12/2021
County Seeks Rental Assistance on Behalf of Residents
December 2020
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12/18/2020
North County Community Testing Site Available
12/16/2020
Regional Stay-At-Home Order in Effect Tomorrow
12/15/2020
Joint Statement of the Bay Area Health Officers on COVID-19 Vaccination Distribution
12/10/2020
Oral Health Hero Award Nominations Open
12/10/2020
Covid-19 Vaccine Plan Submitted
12/9/2020
CA Notify App Available Dec. 10
12/2/2020
Expanded Community Covid-19 Testing Available
November 2020
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11/16/2020
County Moves Back to Purple Tier
11/13/2020
Covid-19 Town Hall for Local Employers
11/10/2020
County Returns To Red Tier
11/09/2020
Health Officials From Eight Bay Area Counties Issue Recommendations for Safer Holidays and Travel
11/02/2020
Santa Cruz County Offers Election Day COVID-19 Safety Tips
October 2020
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10/29/2020
County Awards $619,900 in CARES Act Health Equity Grants
10/28/2020
Additional Covid-19 Rental Assistance Grants Available
10/27/2020
Santa Cruz County Moved to Orange Tier
10/15/20
Bay Area Health Officers Urge Community to Get Flu Shots
10/14/20
State Releases New Guidance For Private Gatherings
10/7/20
State, Local Health Officials Addressing Watsonville Covid-19 Outbreak
10/5/20
Application for Covid-19 Rent/Utility Support Reopens
September 2020
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9/30/20
Public Officials Urge Everyone to get Vaccinated for the Flu
9/28/20
Joint Statement of the Bay Area Health Officers on Halloween
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9/16/20
Santa Cruz County Reports an 8th COVID-19 Related Death
9/8/20
Santa Cruz County Moves to Red Tier
9/2/20
Reminder: Labor Day Beach Closures
9/1/20
Small Business, Non-Profit Covid-19 Grants Available
9/1/20
Rent and Utility Support Available Due to Covid-19 Impacts
August 2020
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8/28/20
Governor Releases New Framework for Reopening
8/19/20
Santa Cruz County, Family Health Unit AWARDED $172,074.60 ACEs Aware Grant
8/18/20
Labor Day Weekend Beach Closures
8/17/20
County Removed from Data Monitoring List
8/14/20
Santa Cruz County Reports Four COVID-19 Related Deaths
8/7/20
Face Covering Sign Available for Download
8/7/20
County, UCSC Partner to Further Expand Covid-19 Testing
8/4/20
Urgency Ordinance for Health Order Violations Passes
8/3/20
Blue Check Sign Program Launches
July 2020
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7/27/20
Santa Cruz County Placed on Monitoring List
7/27/20
Covid-19 Employer Toolkit Available
7/20/20
Salvation Army Shelter Temporarily Closed
7/14/20
Santa Cruz County Friday Night Live (FNL) Youth in Action Summit (YAS) Virtual Event and Summer Internship
7/13/20
California Closes Indoor Activities
7/13/20
Virtual Conference Discusses Latinx COVID-19 Impacts
7/10/20
Great Plates Delivered Extended
June 2020
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6/25/20
County Announces Third COVID-19 Death
6/19/20
"Screaming Hand" Safety Signage Available
6/15/20
Expanded Personal Care Services May Resume Friday
6/10/20
Great Plates Delivered Extended
6/9/20
Revised Health Order Removes Lodging Restrictions
6/5/20
Great Plates Vendors Announced, Extension Sought
6/2/20
Restaurants and Businesses Given Outdoor Options
6/1/20
Limited In-Person County Services Resume
May 2020
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5/30/20
County Restaurants, Hair Salons May Resume Services
5/29/20
Board Approves Application to Move into Late Stage 2
5/27/20
Special Board Meeting
5/26/20
New Health Order Allows Certain Activities to Resume
5/22/20
Public Health Monitoring Covid-19 Clusters
5/21/20
SAVE Lives Santa Cruz County Launches Website
5/15/20
Advisory on Local Business and Other Activities
5/9/20
Save Lives Economic Recovery Council Announced
5/7/20
Watsonville Specimen Collection Site to Launch
5/6/20
Health Officer to Amend Shelter-In-Place Order
5/5/20
County Seeks Vendors for Great Plates Program
April 2020
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4/30/20
Health Officer Allows Certain Activities to Resume
4/29/20
Additional Beach Activity Limits During Peak Hours
4/29/20
County Announces COVID-19 Community Recovery Efforts
4/28/20
Hotel Rooms Available for Local Health Care Workers
4/24/20
Limited Beach Access
4/23/20
County Completes COVID-19 Readiness Assessment of Skilled Nursing Facilities
4/23/20
Face Coverings Order Available
4/21/20
Health Officer to Issue Face Covering Order
4/14/20
County Confirms second death from COVID-19
4/9/20
Religious Observances During the Shelter in Place Order
4/7/20
Parks and beaches to be temporarily closed throughout Santa Cruz County
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4/6/20
County Identifies Alternate Care Sites
4/3/20
New Public Health Information on Facial Coverings
4/2/20
Recreation opportunities during COVID-19
4/2/20
Vacation rentals must comply with shelter-in-place order
4/1/20
Current COVID-19 Santa Cruz County Case Breakdown
4/1/20
Task force to address homelessness COVID-19 response
March 2020
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3/30/20
COVID-19 tax penalty waiver form available
3/29/20
County Confirms First Death From COVID-19
PRESS CONFERENCE
3/26/20
County Parks Friends launches virtual children’s activities
3/26/20
County Seeks PPE Donations
3/25/20
ORDER TO ALL LABORATORIES TO REPORT ALL COVID-19 TEST INFORMATION
3/24/20
Board Enacts Temporary Eviction Moratorium
3/23/20
County Releases PPE Stockpile to Local Health Care Facilities
3/23/20
County Board Meeting to Comply With Social Distancing
3/23/20
Guidance for Distribution of Scarce Resources (including PPE)
3/23/20
Avoid Crowding at Santa Cruz Beaches, Travelers Advised to Stay Home
3/22/20
County Releases Guidance for Homeless Services Providers
3/20/20
RESIDENTIAL HEALTHCARE FACILITIES ORDER TO RESTRICT ACCESS BY ALL NON-ESSENTIAL PERSONS
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Press Conferences and Media
12/17/20
Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel, and Deputy Health Officer Dr. David Ghilarducci
11/10/20
Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel, and Health Services Director Mimi Hall
10/27/20
Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel, and Health Services Director Mimi Hall
9/24/20
Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel, and Health Services Director Mimi Hall
8/5/20
Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel, and Health Services Director Mimi Hall
7/23/20
Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel, Health Services Director Mimi Hall and Deputy Health Officer Dr. David Ghilarducci
6/25/20
Press Briefing: Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel and Chief of Public Health Jen Herrera
6/11/20
Press Briefing: Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel, Health Services Director Mimi Hall and Deputy Health Officer Dr. David Ghilarducci
5/28/20
Press Briefing: Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel, Health Services Director Mimi Hall and Deputy Health Officer Dr. David Ghilarducci
5/21/20
Press Briefing: Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel, Health Services Director Mimi Hall and Deputy Health Officer Dr. David Ghilarducci
5/14/20
Press Briefing: Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel, Health Services Director Mimi Hall and Deputy Health Officer Dr. David Ghilarducci
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Slides from 5/14/20 Press Conference
5/7/20
Press Briefing: Deputy Health Officer Dr. David Ghilarducci
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Slides from 5/7/20 Press Conference
4/30/20
Press Briefing: Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel, Health Services Director Mimi Hall and Deputy Health Officer Dr. David Ghilarducci
4/23/20
Press Briefing: Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel, Health Services Director Mimi Hall and Deputy Health Officer Dr. David Ghilarducci
4/16/20
Press Briefing: Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel, Health Services Director Mimi Hall and Deputy Health Officer Dr. David Ghilarducci
4/14/20
Board of Supervisors Status Update: Health Services Director Mimi Hall
4/9/20
Press Conference: Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel, Health Services Director Mimi Hall and Deputy Health Officer Dr. David Ghilarducci
4/2/20
Press Conference: Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel, Health Services Director Mimi Hall and Deputy Health Officer Dr. David Ghilarducci
4/1/20
Town Hall with Supervisor John Leopold and Emergency Services Manager Rosemary Anderson
3/29/20
Press Conference: Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel conducted a press conference announcing the first death from COVID-19 in Santa Cruz County
3/17/20
Press Conference:Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel conducted a press conference announcing the current status of the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak
3/13/20
Press Conference: Santa Cruz County Health Services Director Mimi Hall and Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel offer the latest coronavirus update at the Santa Cruz Health Center
3/11/20
Update and QA with Supervisor John Leopold and health Services Agency Director Mimi Hall
3/9/20
Press Conference: Deputy Health Officer Dr. David Ghilarducci and HSA Director Mimi Hall present the current status of the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak
3/7/20
Press Conference: Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel and HSA Director Mimi Hall present the current status of the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak
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