TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Public Health
MEETING DATE: November 16, 2021
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Charles Evans, M.D., Deputy Public Health Officer
PHONE:
472-2770
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Anne Molgaard
PHONE:
472-2770
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
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:
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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 ...
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