To:  Board of Supervisors
From:  Public Health  
Meeting Date:  November 16, 2021 
 
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 Department Contact:     | 
 Charles Evans, M.D., Deputy Public Health Officer  | 
 Phone:    | 
 472-2770  | 
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 Department Contact:     | 
 Anne Molgaard  | 
 Phone:    | 
 472-2770  | 
 
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 Item Type:   Regular Agenda  | 
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 Time Allocated for Item: 20 minutes  | 
 
 
Agenda Title:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including an Update Associated with the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19); and Provide Possible Direction Regarding Essential Services in Mendocino County, Operational Preparation and Response, and Associated Countywide Economic Impacts
(Sponsor: Public Health)
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Recommended Action/Motion: 
recommendation
Receive update regarding COVID-19 in the County, discuss and/or provide direction regarding essential services in Mendocino County, operational preparation and response, and associated countywide economic impacts.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions: 
On March 10, 2020, the Board of Supervisors ratified the Local Emergency related to 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) as proclaimed by the Chief Executive Officer/Director of Emergency Services and ratified the Existence of a Local Health Emergency as Proclaimed by the Health Officer on March 4, 2020. The Board has continued to receive regular updates on the status of COVID-19 in Mendocino County. Since that time, the Board of Supervisors has received update during each meeting related to COVID-19. 
 
Summary of Request:  
Mendocino County Public Health has been actively responding to the threat of COVID-19 since early January 2020. On March 4, 2020, Mendocino County declared a local health emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the Mendocino County Health Officer issuing multiple Health Orders.
 
As a result of the imminent threat presented to Mendocino County’s public health due to COVID-19, staff will be available to address Board of Supervisors questions related to the following topics as needed: 
 
•                     Health Officer Briefing (Dr. Charles Evans, Deputy Public Health Officer)
 
Alternative Action/Motion: 
No action.                     
 
How Does This Item Support the General Plan? No
 
Supervisorial District:  All 
                                          
vote requirement:  Majority
                                          
 
 
Supplemental Information Available Online At: <https://www.mendocinocounty.org/community/novel-coronavirus>  
<https://www.mendocinocounty.org/community/novel-coronavirus/health-order> 
<https://www.mendocinocounty.org/community/novel-coronavirus/covid-19-news> 
 
State of California COVID-19 Resources:   <https://covid19.ca.gov/roadmap/> 
Fiscal Details:
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 annual recurring cost: N/A  | 
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  budget clarification: N/A  | 
Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: N/A 
 
CEO Comments: 
 
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 CEO Liaison: Darcie Antle, Assistant CEO  | 
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 CEO Review: Yes    | 
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CEO Comments: 
 
FOR COB USE ONLY
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 Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Deputy Clerk II  | 
 Final Status:Withdrawn  | 
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 Date: November 16, 2021   | 
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