Public Health Department of Santa Cruz County

Be aware of rabies - If you find a bat, do not touch it. Keep your pets up-to-date on vaccines and report bat encounters to animal services.

El ejercicio al aire libre es una manera importante para mantener nuestro cuerpo sano. Recuerde llevar contigo una cubierta facial cuando haga ejercicio al aire libre y sepa cuando usarla para protegerse a sí mismo y a su comunidad.

Outdoor exercise is an important way to keep our bodies healthy. Remember to bring a face covering with you when you exercise outdoors, and know when to wear it to protect yourself and your community.

Aunque pasar al Nivel Anaranjado es una buena noticia, no significa que las actividades sean más seguras o de menor riesgo. Debe continuar usando una cubierta facial, mantener 6 pies de distancia y evitar reunirse en grupos grandes. Para obtener más información sobre el plan estatal y las guías específica para las industrias, visite https://covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy/ Para obtener información local sobre COVID-19, visite www.santacruzhealth.org/coronavirus

El Departamento de Salud Pública de California ha determinado que el Condado de Santa Cruz puede avanzar al Nivel Anaranjado, según el Plan para una Economía más Segura. A partir de hoy, los negocios pueden aumentar la capacidad de actividades en los interiores. Aquí se incluye un resumen de los cambios. Para obtener más información y las guías específicas para las industrias, visite https://covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy/

Although moving to the Orange Tier is good news, it does not necessarily mean activities are safer or lower risk. Continue to wear a face covering, practice social distancing, and avoid gathering in large groups. For more information on the state framework and sector-specific guidance, visit https://covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy/ For local information on COVID-19, visit www.santacruzhealth.org/coronavirus

The California Department of Public Health has moved Santa Cruz County into the Orange Tier in its Blueprint for a Safer Economy. Beginning today, businesses may increase capacity of indoor activities. For more information and for sector-specific guidance, visit https://covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy/

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY MOVED TO ORANGE TIER Based on improved test positivity and case rates, the California Department of Public Health has moved Santa Cruz County ...into the Orange Tier in its Blueprint for a Safer Economy. Beginning today, previously opened sectors such as restaurants, places of worship, movie theaters and museums may increase indoor operations to 50 percent of capacity. Retail establishments may now open at full capacity. Please refer to sector-specific guidance at https://covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy for information on safe operations for staff and members of the public. Bars, breweries and distilleries may resume outdoor operations, wineries may resume indoor operations at 25 percent capacity or 100 people (whichever is fewer), and gyms and fitness centers may increase indoor capacity from 10 percent to 25 percent. Previously restricted sectors such as amusement parks, family entertainment centers, non-essential offices and live-audience sports may open with modifications. Please refer to sector-specific guidance for details. Although movement to the Orange Tier is a sign of reduced disease transmission in the community, COVID-19 cases are rising nationally and are expected to increase locally as we move into the winter. Residents are advised to continue wearing face coverings, practicing social distancing and avoiding gathering in large groups. For more information on the State framework, visit https://covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy. For local information on COVID-19, go to www.santacruzhealth.org/coronavirus, call 211 or text COVID19 to 211211. Residents may also call (831) 454-4242 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Video of this morning's press conference with public health officials.

The flu vaccine is more important than ever this year. Getting your flu shot can reduce your risk of flu and help save medical resources needed to care for people with COVID-19. For more information, visit www.santacruzhealth/flu -------------------------- Este año la vacuna contra la gripe es más importante que nunca. Vacunarse contra la gripe puede reducir su riesgo de contraer la gripe y ayudar a reservar los recursos médicos necesarios para cuidar a las personas con COVID-19. Para más información, visite www.santacruzsalud.org/flu

Day of the dead is when we celebrate our lost loved ones. This year, things will look and feel a little different due to COVID-19. Visit the California Department of Public Health for guidance for Safer Día De Los Muertos Celebrations: https://covid19.ca.gov/holidays/. For guidance from local health officials on how to celebrate safely visit: https://bit.ly/3imkIqd. ... ---------------------------- Día de los Muertos es para recordar y celebrar a nuestros seres queridos que han muerto. Este año, las cosas se verán y se sentirán un poco diferentes debido al COVID-19. Visite el Departamento de Salud Pública de California para recomendaciones de Celebraciones de Día de los Muertos más seguras: https://covid19.ca.gov/es/holidays/ Para guías de los Funcionarios de salud locales sobre como celebrar de manera segura, visite: https://bit.ly/2IANYgA

The DigitalNEST and the Pajaro Valley Community Group will be providing Día de los Muertos at home kits for the community to celebrate safely! Pick up at home kits on Fridays until October 30th at the Watsonville Farmers Market from 3-6pm. ------------------------------------------- ¡DigitalNEST y el grupo de la comunidad de Pajaro Valley proporcionarán kits de decoración... para el Día de los Muertos para que la comunidad celebre de manera en casa! Recoja los kits de decoración en casa los viernes hasta el 30 de octubre en el Watsonville Farmers Market de 3 a 6 p.m. See more

Halloween will look differently this year, but we can still celebrate safely. The Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Capitola Halloween Car Cruise - a family friendly, socially distanced Halloween event. More details here: https://master.capitolachamber.com//capitola-halloween-car