PVUSD Extends Campus Closures
After the issuance of the Shelter in Place order by the Santa Cruz County Department of Public Health, the Pajaro Valley Unified School District announced its sites will be closed through Friday, April 10.
Click Here to read the full letter from Dr. Michelle Rodriguez, Superintendent of Schools, and visit www.pvusd.net for more information.
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Macy’s Closes Stores
Macy’s, Inc. announced Tuesday that it would be closing all its stores nationwide in response to COVID-19 outbreak. The stores will remain closed through at least the end of march.
Macy’s at the Capitola Mall
“The health and safety of our customers, colleagues and communities is our utmost priority. As a result of the recent COVID-19 developments, we have decided to temporarily close our stores. We will work with government and health officials to assess when we will reopen our stores and safely bring our colleagues back to work,” said Jeff Gennette, chairman and chief executive officer of Macy’s, Inc. “During this closure, we will continue to serve our customers through our e-commerce sites.”
Macy’s websites ━ macys.com, bloomingdales.com and bluemercury.com ━ will remain active and continue to offer products through the shutdown.
Stores affected by the Macy’s Inc. shutdown include Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Bluemercury, Macy’s Backstage, Bloomingdales the Outlet, and Market by Macy’s.
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County Fire Departments/Partner Agencies Activate QRVs
Emergency Services throughout Santa Cruz County are working together to increase their capability to respond when called upon under the expected increased demand due to COVID-19.
In a press release from the Santa Cruz County Health Department, it was announced that fire departments throughout the county have been making test runs of Quick Response Vehicles to better handle calls and to protect residents and first responders.
Emergency Medical Service providers throughout the county have developed plans to in conjunction with fire departments’ QRVs.
The public is also being asked to consider the following before calling 911:
- If you are experiencing mild symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough, flu-like symptoms) consider home isolation and self-treatment.
- If you need treatment for mild symptoms of COVID-19, call your primary care physician or local clinic for instructions.
First responders dispatched by 911 calls will also be taking precautions to minimize the spread of the coronavirus, and you may receive specific instructions from the 911 operator if it is determined that an ambulance is not necessary.
Participating agencies include AMR, Central Fire District, Santa Cruz Fire Department, Aptos/La Selva Fire District, EMSIA, Scotts Valley Fire District, Ben Lomond Fire District, Felton Fire District, Santa Cruz Regional 911, Boulder Creek Fire District, Santa Cruz County EMS/Public Health, Watsonville Fire Department, CAL Fire, Santa Cruz County Fire and Zayante Fire District.
For more information on COVID-19, visit www.santacruzhealth.org/coronavrirus, call 211 or text “COVID19” to 211211.
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Donations sought for COVID-19 Response Fund
The Santa Cruz County Community Foundation has opened a charitable fund to help meet the developing challenges linked with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), in particular focusing on supporting low-income residents who face financial hardships caused by the public health crisis.
As the virus began to spread, the Community Foundation recognized many residents would be impacted financially by workplace disruptions caused by COVID-19.
Business shutdowns, school closures, and event cancellations are inflicting financial harm on employees already living paycheck-to-paycheck. Some will find themselves temporarily unemployed and unable to pay rent.
“In a region of skyrocketing housing prices, many residents were already struggling financially,” said Community Foundation CEO Susan True. “Factor in COVID-19, and these individuals could face even more economic hardships that could threaten their livelihoods and prevent them from meeting their most basic human needs.”
She added,”The impact has been felt first and most intensely by our neighbors who were already struggling ━ seniors, low wage workers and working families. Frail seniors who used to benefit from daily group care are now isolated and at home. We must ensure that they have continued care and nutrition. Workers who have never used public benefits before may now be eligible for unemployment and other services and we must help them access the benefits that can keep them housed, fed and stable. The impacts have already been felt sharply and we know this will only heighten as more businesses and nonprofits shutter.”
To learn more, visit www.cfscc.org
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598 COVID-19 Cases In California
The California Department of Public Health reports 598 confirmed cases of coronavirus and 13 deaths.
Here are the statistics as of 6 p.m. on March 17:
- 13 – Deaths (including one non-California resident)
- 598 – Positive cases
- Ages of all confirmed positive cases:
- Age 0-17: 13 cases
- Age 18-64: 392 cases
- Age 65+: 188 cases
- Unknown: 5 cases
Information: www.cdph.ca.gov