To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Public Health
Agenda Section: Departmental
SUBJECT:
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Attestation of Humboldt County Readiness for Variance to Stage 2 of California's Roadmap to Modify the Stay-at-Home Order
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Receive a report from the Department of Health and Human Services - Public Health;
2. Accept the attestation of readiness as outlined by Humboldt Containment County Containment Elements report; and
3. Authorize the Chair of Board to sign a letter of support for attestation and the Humboldt County Containment Elements Report.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
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DISCUSSION:
On March 4, 2020 Governor Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency as a result of the threat of COVID-19, and on March 12, 2020, through Executive Order N-25-20, he directed all residents to heed any orders and guidance of state and local public health officials. Subsequently, on March 19, 2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-33-20 directing all residents to heed the State Public Health Officer's Stay-at-Home order which requires all residents to stay at home except for work in critical infrastructure sectors or otherwise to facilitate authorized necessary activities. On April 14th, the State presented the Pandemic Roadmap, a four-stage plan for modifying the Stay-at-Home order, and, on May 4th, announced that entry into Stage 2 of the plan would be imminent.
Given the size and diversity of California, it is not surprising that the impact of COVID-19 has differed across the state. While some counties are still in the initial stabilization phase (Stage 1) of the pandemic response, there are a number of less affected counties. Provided these counties are able to demonstrate an ability to protect the public and essential workers, they may be in a position to adopt aspects of Stage 2 of California's roadmap at a faster pace than the state as a whole. As directed by the Governor in Executive ...
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