We re seeing a significant rise in all sorts of issues; anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidality, alcohol and drug use and a host of other chronic mental health conditions. The data is clear. Kids must return to school. School must begin full time, in-person, full classrooms, this fall, if not, sooner, San Mateo County Health Officer Dr. Scott Morrow said. We ve chartered slightly different paths over the course of the pandemic, it was enormously difficult. On this we are 100 percent united, said Santa Clara County Health Officer Dr. Sara Cody. We have learned more about the science of COVID, how it s spread, and how it impacts our schools and communities and we have pivoted, as necessary. And this is why at this moment and time we feel that schools should be open to all.
The federal government has now approved the use of the Pfizer vaccine for ages 12 and older. To get vaccinated, those under 18 need a parent or legal guardian to
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In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, health officials in
several Northern California counties were among the first to act,
issuing orders addressing public health and safety. Continuing to
lead the way, on May 18, 2021, the Santa Clara County Health
Officer issued an order that, among other things, requires
businesses and governmental entities to ascertain the vaccination
status of all personnel. This order went into effect on May 19,
2021 and continues until rescinded, superseded, or amended by the
Health Officer.
Generally, the order includes provisions that focus on COVID-19
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On May 18, 2021, California’s Santa Clara County announced that it will be entering the yellow tier of California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy – and issued a new Health Order – effective May 19.
The Santa Clara County Public Health Department landing page links to the new Order, as well as an executive summary, FAQs and other resources.
The new Order recognizes that the public health threat from COVID-19 is decreasing in Santa Clara County, but says COVID-19 continues to pose a risk, especially to residents who aren’t fully vaccinated. The Order states that vaccines are the most effective method of preventing transmission of COVID-19, as well as cases and deaths, and that part of the primary intent of the Order is to increase vaccination rates.
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In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, health officials in several Northern California counties were among the first to act, issuing orders addressing public health and safety. Indeed, the first death from coronavirus occurred in one such county – Santa Clara County.
Continuing to lead the way, on May 18, 2021, the Santa Clara County Health Officer issued an order that, among other things, requires businesses and governmental entities to ascertain the vaccination status of all personnel. This order went into effect on May 19, 2021 and continues until rescinded, superseded, or amended by the Health Officer.