COVID 19 Information
COVID TOC.pdfSanta Cruz Specific Information/
Información específica de Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz County (1).pdfGatherings still pose a high risk of infection. Coronavirus is still present in our community and social distancing requirements remain in effect. It is best to gather in person only with those in your household. Stay connected with other loved ones through phone and video calls. This is especially important for older people and those of any age who have an underlying medical condition. If you must visit family or friends, take steps to reduce the risk.
SAVE Lives Santa Cruz County is a framework to help our community safely move forward during the COVID-19 pandemic. Working with partners throughout the County, public health officials have developed a plan that protects residents, supports economic recovery, and aligns with the governor’s Resilience Roadmap. The SAVE Lives framework is based on four principles: Slow the spread; Adapt and adjust; Vaccinate and treat; and Elevate readiness.
Santa Cruz County Public Health and the Office of the Agricultural Commissioner are bringing together community partners and local farmers to conduct COVID-19 outreach, education, and prevention among agricultural workers. The group’s latest guidance documents include Resources for Agricultural Workers in Santa Cruz County (bilingual, English and Spanish) and Face Coverings for Agricultural Workers (bilingual, English and Spanish). Please stay tuned for more information about this important work.
Increased COVID-19 testing is now available in Santa Cruz County. Please use the Testing Locator to learn more about different testing sites and the populations they serve.
We know it’s hard, but we’re making progress. There are many more lives to save with your help! Here’s How YOU can SAVE Lives in Santa Cruz County.
Other Information
More Information from Salud Para La Gente
More information at 211SantaCruzCounty.org
Face Covering / Recubrimiento de la cara
Santa Cruz County / Condado de Santa cruz
Please visit the Public Health coronavirus website including Informacion en Español (santacruzsalud.org/coronavirus) for regular updates and helpful resources on Face Covering orders. You can also go to the Public Health Facebook page for daily updates. You can also call (831) 454-4242 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., seven days a week.·
Bilingual Tip Sheet
Face Covering Tip Sheet (Bilingual: English and Español)
General Information
Make your own DIY Face Coverings
Shelter in Place and Social Distancing /
Refugio en el lugar y distanciamiento social
Shelter in Place
Please visit the Public Health coronavirus website including Informacion en Español (santacruzsalud.org/coronavirus) for regular updates and helpful resources on Shelter and Place orders. You can also go to the Public Health Facebook page for daily updates. You can also call (831) 454-4242 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., seven days a week.·
What is Shelter in Place? Short video
Social Distancing
8 Social Distance Learning tips in Mixteco
Helping Children of Different Ages Get Through COVID/Ayudar a los niños de diferentes edades a superar COVID
General
For Teens (13+)
For School Aged Children (6-12)
For Young Children (0-5)
Covid Time Capsule/Journal
Visit the Parent Guidance section for more support and resources.
General Tips and Information/
Consejos generales y información
Health Tips
General COVID-19 Information
Entrevista en el Radio en Español: Dr. Gail Newel comparte información sobre COVID-19 en Radio Bonita AM 1520*
National Resources
Think you might have COVID? /
¿Crees que podrías tener COVID?
COVID-19 testing, examination and treatment count as emergency services and are FREE of charge under Medi-Cal. Those who are uninsured, regardless of income or immigration status, can be covered for COVID-19 testing and treatment services through Medi-Cal by calling 877-409-9052. These services under Medi-Cal do not count under the public charge rule because they are the treatment of an emergency medical condition. For more information please see this Medi-Cal Fact Sheet in English or Medi-Cal Fact Sheet in Spanish.
Increased COVID-19 testing is now available in Santa Cruz County. Please use the Testing Locator to learn more about different testing sites and the populations they serve.
CDC Guidelines on steps to take if sick
CDC Symptom Checker
Presumptive Eligibility (PE) for Coronavirus (COVID-19) Diagnostic Testing
Already Recovered from COVID?
Information from the CDC on when you can discontinue isolation (though always talk to your doctor if possible)
Medically At Risk Populations/
Poblaciones médicamente en riesgo
Still have questions about Coranavirus? Call 211 or text “coronavirus” to 211211 or call through the Santa Cruz County COVID-19 Call Center: (831) 454-4242 between 8 a.m. 6 p.m. Monday through Friday
For more resources on mental health, click here.