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So far, nearly 19 million households have responded, officials reported.
The California response rate so far is 19 percent. For Lake County, the response rate is 11.6 percent.
In an effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, 2020 Census field operations are suspended until April 1.
The Census Bureau is taking this step to help protect the health and safety of the American public, Census Bureau employees, and everyone going through the hiring process for temporary census taker positions.
In late May, census takers around the nation will begin visiting households that have not yet responded to the 2020 Census to help complete the count.
As the Census Bureau continues to monitor the evolving COVID-19 outbreak, it will adjust census taker and survey operations as necessary in order to follow the guidance of federal, state and local health authorities.
The public is strongly encouraged to respond to the 2020 Census online using a desktop computer, laptop, smartphone, or tablet, and can also respond by phone or mail.
Everyone should respond to the 2020 Census as soon as they receive their invitation – and when they’re finished, they can make sure their friends, families and social networks know about the importance of responding.
It has never been easier to respond to the census, and the 2020 Census will count everyone accurately.
For all other Census Bureau household and economic surveys separate from the 2020 Decennial Census, bureau personnel will begin using phone calls instead of in-person visits. In the limited number of instances where an in-person visit is necessary, they are working closely with public health authorities to ensure each visit is accomplished safely.
Take the Census at http://2020Census.gov .
Respondents can also respond by calling the number provided in their invitation or by mail once they have received a paper form.
Public Health officer closes waterways, lodging facilities to decrease risk of COVID-19 transmission
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Pace said Sunday that there are no confirmed cases in Lake County so far, but his updated order came hours after Napa County confirmed its first two cases of the illness, caused by the novel coronavirus.
The updated order also followed by several hours Gov. Gavin Newsom’s request to President Donald Trump for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration.
“We are moving into a new phase of preparation for the outbreak, which demands we take major steps towards limitation of social contact to prevent transmission,” Pace said.
Citing the spread of COVID-19 infections across the region, Pace reported that, “Despite concerns, and restrictions placed last week, significant recreational activity that increases the risk of transmission was observed this weekend in local parks, hotels and on Clear Lake.”
Based on those factors, Pace issued an addendum to Health Order c20-3, which he issued on Wednesday and which ordered residents countywide to shelter in place.
The Sunday addendum to the original Public Health order goes into effect at 11 a.m. Monday, March 23, and will remain in effect until 11:59 pm. Friday, April 10.
Pace said the addendum immediately mandates the closure of Lake County waterways, including Clear Lake, Blue Lakes, Highland Springs Reservoir, Cache Creek, Lake Pillsbury, Indian Valley Reservoir and any other public, navigable waterway to any recreational boating activity.
In addition, he’s ordering the cessation of lodging in motels, hotels, campgrounds, RV parks, and vacation rentals – such as AirBNBs – except for medical staff, COVID-19 emergency workers, construction workers of critical infrastructure and permanent residents who have resided on-site since prior to March 9.
Anyone claiming exemption – other than first responders and medical staff – will need written approval from the Lake County Health Services Department, Pace said.
Pace said the addendum also imposes further restrictions on activity on the lake and on travel and lodging for people coming from outside of Lake County.
Violation of the order is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine, jail time or both.
Community members wanting more information can visit the Lake County Health Services Department’s website, email
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The patient in the second confirmed case is currently isolated in St. Helena, officials said.
Napa County Public Health said there is no known connection to the case confirmed earlier on Sunday. That individual is in the city of Napa.
“With the increase in testing, finding additional cases is not unexpected,” said Dr. Karen Relucio, Napa County’s Public Health officer. “It is critical that people who develop respiratory symptoms stay at home and isolate themselves from others, even if they still feel well enough to go out. As a community, we need to act now to slow the spread of the virus.”
Typically, human coronaviruses cause mild-to-moderate respiratory illness. Symptoms are very similar to the flu, including runny nose, headache, cough, sore throat, fever, and/or shortness of breath. Older adults and people with underlying health conditions may be at increased risk for severe disease.
Patients that develop a fever and lower respiratory symptoms, such as a cough or shortness of breath, should first call their health care provider and share symptoms before visiting the clinic or emergency room.
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Federal officials said Sunday afternoon during a Coronavirus Task Force briefing that President Donald Trump will consider Newsom’s request immediately.
Earlier on Sunday, President Trump approved Presidential Major Disaster Declarations for both New York and Washingtons, which along with California are among the nation’s hardest-hit states.
Newsom’s office said the Major Disaster Declaration would include any and all individual assistance programs to assist those affected by the outbreak and lessen the economic impacts of the crisis.
The request would provide additional assistance, including but not limited to, mass care and emergency assistance, crisis counseling, disaster case management, disaster unemployment assistance, disaster legal services and Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance.
As of Sunday afternoon, more than 1,550 Californians are reported to have COVID-19, with 29 reported deaths. No positive cases have so far been confirmed in Lake County.
During the Sunday afternoon Coronavirus Task Force briefing from the White House, President Trump announced several actions being directed in response to previous requests from California and other states fighting the rapid spread of COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus.
“This is a challenging time for all Americans. We are enduring a great national trial and we will prove that we can meet the moment,” said Trump, adding that the nation ultimately will defeat “this horrible, invisible enemy.”
The measures the president announced include deploying the USNS Mercy hospital ship to the Port of Los Angeles, which Newsom had requested on Thursday, hours ahead of issuing a statewide stay at home order.
The USNS Mercy – now in San Diego – is expected to be in place within a week, the president said.
For the East Coast, Trump is deploying the USNS Comfort hospital ship to New York. He said that ship – which is in the midst of maintenance in Norfolk, Virginia – could be positioned in three weeks.
Trump also announced that federal medical stations with additional beds – including more than 2,000 for California – have been authorized for the three most impacted states.
The US Army Corps of Engineers is being sent out to build alternate care sites, more supplies are coming through the strategic national stockpile order, 19 emergency operation centers will be established throughout the country and the National Guard has been activated for California, New York and Washington, he said.
Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Peter Gaylor emphasized that the activation of the National Guard “is not martial law.”
Vice President Mike Pence, who heads the Coronavirus Task Force, said Sunday that so far 254,000 people have been tested for COVID-19 across the United States.
The latest COVID-19 statistics, reported separately, indicate more than 32,000 Americans have tested positive for the illness.
Pence said testing will continue to be rolled out nationwide, with the backlog of testing anticipated to be caught up by the middle of the week.
He said all commercial labs in the United States will receive guidance by Monday, and they will be urged to prioritize testing of patients who are in the hospital.
Pence said that on Saturday, the Food and Drug Administration approved an emergency authorization for a new COVID-19 test that could be in production by the end of March.
That test, said Pence, would yield results within 45 minutes. Currently, testing takes days.
Learn more about California’s ongoing COVID-19 emergency response here.
The governor’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for the state’s COVID-19 preparedness and emergency response efforts can be seen below.
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