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Protect Yourself and State Efforts

Dear friends,
 
The Governor just launched a new Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) website. https://covid19.ca.gov/ is one-stop website that allows you to check on your symptoms and risks, how to get testing and treatment, where and how to apply for unemployment, disability, or paid family leave, provide you updates with the latest number of cases, and more.
 
However, if you are in need of assistance, please contact my District Office at (818) 504-3911, or my Capitol Office at (916) 319-2039.
 
You can stay connected with me here:
 
 
RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR LOVED ONES
 
Governor Gavin Newsom has declared the outbreak of COVID-19 as a state emergency. To reduce the pace of the outbreak, California is recommending that those most vulnerable to COVID-19 socially isolate at home. These vulnerable populations include older Californians (65+) and those with underlying health conditions.
 
The Governor has provided a recommended list on things you and your loved ones can do to stay healthy and safe.
 
  • Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
    • Clean your hands often with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
    • Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Remain at home until further guidance is issued.
  • Cancel any non-essential travel, appointments, etc.
  • For routine medical care, contact your health care provider to discuss rescheduling.
  • Buy the supplies and non-perishable food items you need and have supplies on hand.
  • Practice social distancing.
    • Maintain distance, at least six feet, between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
    • Avoid handshaking, hugging or other intimate types of greetings—greet others with a wave, nod or bow instead.
    • Stay in touch with your family and friends by phone or email.
  • Continue with outdoor activities.
    • As long as you practice social distancing, we encourage you to continue your outdoor activities such as walks, runs and yardwork, to the extent your health allows it.
    • Please heed local shelter in place orders.
  • Have a plan for if you or a loved one gets sick.
    • Determine who can provide you with care if your caregiver gets sick.
    • Ask friends and family to do any essential grocery shopping, picking up medications, etc. if you become sick.
      • Family, friends, and caregivers who come to your home to provide you with support should be asymptomatic, meaning having no fever, cough, or other respiratory symptoms.
    • Know what medications you or your loved ones are taking and see if you can help them and have extra on hand.
    • Monitor food and other medical supplies (oxygen, incontinence, dialysis, and wound care) needed and create a back-up plan.
      • Contact your healthcare provider about obtaining extra necessary medications to have on hand.
      • If you can't get extra medications, consider using mail-order for medications.
      • Be sure you have over-the-counter medicines & medical supplies to treat fever & other symptoms.
      • Consult with your health care provider for more information about monitoring your health for symptoms suggestive of COVID-19.
  • Watch for symptoms and emergency warning signs
    • Pay attention to potential COVID-19 symptoms including fever, cough and shortness of breath. If you develop symptoms, call your doctor or local public health department.
    • If you develop emergency warning signs for COVID-19, get medical attention immediately. In adults, emergency warning signs* include:
      • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath    
      • Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
      • New confusion or inability to arouse
      • Bluish lips or face
  • Please note that this list is not all inclusive. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptom that is severe or concerning. For all this information and more on how you can protect yourself, visit cdph.ca.gov/covid19
 
HOW THE STATE IS RESPONDING:
 
FUNDING
The State has recently taken urgent actions by appropriating over a billion dollars in funding to provide relief across the state. Assembly Bill (AB) 89 and AB 117 authorized $1.1billion in state funding to address the COVID-19 public health crisis. The state funding will be available to expand hospital capacity, fund public health system responses to the virus, acquire vital health equipment, help vulnerable seniors, and disinfect school buildings.
 
GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM’S EXECUTIVE ORDER TO PROTECT TENANTS AND HOMEOWNERS 
Governor Newsom signed an Executive Order enables Local Governments in the State to freeze evictions, foreclosures, and utility shut-offs due to loss of work from the COVID-19 outbreak. These protections will be in effect until May 31, 2020 unless expanded. The order also calls upon banks and financial institutions to halt foreclosures and requests the State Public Utilities Commission to monitor measures taken by public and private utility providers to implement customer service protections for essential utilities such as electric, gas, water, internet, and phone service. Learn more at https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/3.16.20-Executive-Order.pdf
 
For the latest information and updates from Governor Gavin Newsom:
 
It is my pleasure to serve you.

Sincerely,

LUZ RIVAS
Assemblywoman, 39th District

P.S. My website is also a great resource for legislation, news, and upcoming events in the District.

 



 
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