Santa Cruz County public health leaders have joined 12 neighboring jurisdictions in urging measles vaccination amid an uptick in cases at state and national levels.
The original complaint, now held up by the court, alleged that the state failed to consult with local law enforcement before approving the coalition's syringe exchange application, failed to notify three of the affected local law enforcement agencies about the comment period, impermissibly provided only 45 of the required 90 days for public comment and failed to conduct an environmental review of the distribution.
With flu season in full swing and a flurry of indoor holiday gatherings on the horizon, Santa Cruz County Health Officer Lisa Hernandez has issued a new health order to protect vulnerable community members and is urging the public to heed the call to step up personal protective measures of its own.
Local leaders plan to address topics related to the opioid crisis in Santa Cruz County, opioid settlement fund litigation, results from a recent opioid settlement fund community survey and a spending plan based on survey results.