Full Notification

As we go into this weekend with very nice weather, please remember the latest Health Officer order which requires everyone to cover their nose and mouth when doing the following:
 
**working at an essential business
**are inside an essential business, such as a grocery store
**visiting a healthcare provider or facility
**waiting in line for or ride public transportation
 
The order also requires ride share drivers, public transit, and government workers to wear masks when they come close to others, or where the public is likely to be present. Do not be surprised if police officers and firefighters are wearing masks and other personal protective equipment when they respond to an emergency call.
 
Businesses must take reasonable measures, such as posting signs, to remind visitors about masking, and not serve customers who do not observe the order. Our Moraga businesses that are open for business to serve us have posted signs and are working to protect their employees and customers. However, workers do not need to cover their nose and mouth or mask if they are alone in a personal office but must put them on when others enter.
 
The new order does not extend to people driving in personal vehicles alone or with members of their households. Additionally, children under 12 years old do not have to wear a facial cover and children 2 years old or younger should not wear a cover due to suffocation risks. People who are outside exercising also do not have to wear a cover unless someone is within 6’ of them…and they need to carry a face covering or mask. For example, if you are hiking or walking on a trail, you only need to cover your nose and mouth is when you pass someone…and remember to make room so there is space between people.
 
Everyone still needs to follow the earlier Health Officer orders and continue to observe safe physical distancing when they go out to exercise or for recreation. When outside, everyone must carry masks or face coverings and use them whenever they come near six feet of others outside their own households. A copy of the order is attached for information.
 
Even with facial covers or masks, everyone still needs to be sheltering-in-place and practicing social distancing. You may think that it is OK for your child to hang out with their friend…when they come home and hug you, you are now connected with your child’s friend’s sister’s boyfriend’s father’s girlfriend.  Any one of those people could have COVID-19 and not be showing any symptoms, but are still passing the virus on to anyone they contact. This is why social distancing is still critically important.
  
The Health Department has also opened 4 locations for drive-through testing for people with COVID-19 symptoms. Testing is done in your vehicle. Call 844-421-0804 to be screened by a nurse and make an appointment to be tested. Testing is being done at County Health Department offices in San Pablo, Martinez, Concord, and Pittsburg. A flyer with more information is attached.
 
Remember these 5 keys to preventing the virus:
**Hands - wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap.
**Elbow - cough or sneeze into the crook of your elbow.
**Face - don't touch your face.
**Space - give each other space - stay 6 feet apart.
**Home - stay at home and abide by the shelter-in-place order.

Don't forget our essential businesses in Moraga that are open for business and ready to serve you.  Restaurants are open and serving their excellent food for take-out…other businesses are also open and offering essential goods and services.  Patronize these businesses that support our community and schools.  Please take a moment to thank the employees and first responders who are working every day to serve our community.

Keep yourself and your family safe and healthy during these challenging times.  For current information about the COVID-19 situation, go to www.coronavirus.cchealth.org or call the Health Department information number at 844-729-8410.  Thank you for your help in keeping Moraga a safe community.