The COVID-19 Emergency Order was terminated by City Council Resolution at the February 21, 2023 City Council Meeting, effective February 28, 2023. See the most recent news item for details.
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Regional Stay-at-Home Order Extended Indefinitely
Share Regional Stay-at-Home Order Extended Indefinitely on Facebook Share Regional Stay-at-Home Order Extended Indefinitely on Twitter Share Regional Stay-at-Home Order Extended Indefinitely on Linkedin Email Regional Stay-at-Home Order Extended Indefinitely linkThe California Department of Public Health's Regional Stay-at-Home Order for the Bay Area, which includes the City of Monterey and Monterey County, was set to expire Friday. Because the region's ICU capacity was at 3%, the restrictions will remain in place.
According to a news release from the California Department of Public Health on January 10, 2021:
ICU capacity projections for regions that are eligible to exit the order are calculated daily based on four factors: current estimated regional ICU capacity available, measure of current community transmission, current regional case rates and the proportion of ICU cases being admitted. Decreasing community transmission and increasing the health system capacity can help a region's projected ICU capacity so they can exit the order.
As of this morning, Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula reports 40 COVID-19 patients hospitalized, 5 COVID-19 patients in the ICU, and 21 total ICU-level patients where there are typically 20 beds in the ICU. 52 people have died from COVID-19 in the only hospital located in the City of Monterey.
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City of Monterey issues over $626,000 in Emergency Rental Assistance Grants to Date
Share City of Monterey issues over $626,000 in Emergency Rental Assistance Grants to Date on Facebook Share City of Monterey issues over $626,000 in Emergency Rental Assistance Grants to Date on Twitter Share City of Monterey issues over $626,000 in Emergency Rental Assistance Grants to Date on Linkedin Email City of Monterey issues over $626,000 in Emergency Rental Assistance Grants to Date linkThe City of Monterey has issued $626,637 in emergency rental assistance funds to date. Learn more about the program here: https://monterey.org/Services/Community-Development/Housing
This week was our largest check run to date, issuing 67 checks totaling $134,526.98- Total Number of Assistance Payments Issued as of 1/7: 259
- Total Number of Households Assisted as of 1/7: 119
- Total Amount of Assistance Issued as of 1/7: $626,636.98
- Remaining Balance: $173,363.02
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Monterey Fire Department Personnel Vaccinations Begin
Share Monterey Fire Department Personnel Vaccinations Begin on Facebook Share Monterey Fire Department Personnel Vaccinations Begin on Twitter Share Monterey Fire Department Personnel Vaccinations Begin on Linkedin Email Monterey Fire Department Personnel Vaccinations Begin linkBased on the State of California's vaccination rollout plan, firefighters and paramedics are next-in-line to receive vaccinations after health care workers. The City of Monterey's Fire Department personnel began receiving vaccinations earlier this week and is expected to be vaccinated by Thursday, January 7. The City's firefighters, paramedics, and other critical personnel serve as first responders in the community.
The City of Monterey's Fire Department serves the communities of Monterey, Sand City, Pacific Grove, Carmel-by-the-Sea, La Mesa Village, Monterey Regional Airport, and Naval Postgraduate School.
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Local Vaccination Rollout Planning
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Posted January 5, 2021: Here's the latest information about the COVID-19 vaccination rollout. We will continue to update this news item as the vaccine rollout progresses.
- County of Monterey Health Department Vaccine web page. It contains a list of the Vaccination phases and other important information - https://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/health/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-covid-19/2019-novel-coronavirus-covid-19-vaccines
- State Vaccination Plan - goal is to vaccinate populations in all 58 counties by the summer - https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/CDPH-Allocation-Guidelines-for-COVID-19-Vaccine-During-Phase-1A-Recommendations.aspx?mc_cid=6689c1f291&mc_eid=8e0f6e05cb
- Priority for vaccine distribution as defined by California - https://covid19.ca.gov/vaccines/#When-can-I-get-vaccinated
- Pharmacy Partnership Program - https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/long-term-care/pharmacy-partnerships.html
- Vaccine Information from CDC and Pfizer
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Monterey Sports Center's Outdoor Exercise Classes Cancelled Through January 19
Share Monterey Sports Center's Outdoor Exercise Classes Cancelled Through January 19 on Facebook Share Monterey Sports Center's Outdoor Exercise Classes Cancelled Through January 19 on Twitter Share Monterey Sports Center's Outdoor Exercise Classes Cancelled Through January 19 on Linkedin Email Monterey Sports Center's Outdoor Exercise Classes Cancelled Through January 19 linkIn August 2020, the Monterey Sports Center resumed group exercise classes in an outdoor environment only, based on a pay-per-class fee schedule. Due to the recent spike of COVID-19 cases in Monterey County, outdoor exercise classes are canceled through Tuesday, January 19, 2021.
Please continue to slow the spread of COVID-19 by staying at home, maintaining at least six feet of physical distancing, and wearing a mask even when outside. As of this morning, the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula (CHOMP) reported that only 1 out of 20 ICU beds are currently available, and 45 COVID-19 patients are hospitalized.
