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December 17, 2020 | County Administrator's Office

Pfizer COVID vaccine arrives in Sonoma County

The County of Sonoma received its first shipmentof the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine this morning. Two boxes of the vaccine,containing a total of 1,950 doses, arrived at the County’s Public Health Lab onChanate Road shortly before 9 a.m. today. Three other boxes were taken directlyto local hospitals. In all, the County received 4,875 doses. Read full story


December 16, 2020 | County Administrator's Office

Declaración conjunta de los Oficiales de Salud delÁrea de la Bahía

Mientras las enfermeras, médicos y otros trabajadores de la salud del Área de la Bahía que atienden a pacientes con COVID-19 reciben los primeros lotes pequeños de una vacuna rigurosamente evaluada, los Oficiales de Salud de la región ven una esperanza: ahora tenemos una herramienta crucial para ayudar a combatir esta pandemia. Read full story


December 16, 2020 | County Administrator's Office

El Condado de Sonoma reafirma la Orden Regional dePermanencia en el Domicilio

Aunque toda la región del Área de la Bahía, constituida por 11 condados, se puso el miércoles bajo una orden de permanencia obligatoria en el domicilio que entrará en vigencia el 17 de diciembre, los funcionarios de salud del Condado de Sonoma recuerdan a los residentes y visitantes locales que una orden de permanencia en el domicilio ya estaba en vigencia aquí desde el 12 de diciembre. Read full story


December 16, 2020 | County Administrator's Office

Fecha Límite para Enviar la Documentación para la Eliminación de Escombros de la Fase 2Extendida Hasta el 15 de Enero

La Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California (Cal OES, por sussiglas en inglés) extendió el plazo para que los sobrevivientes de incendios soliciten el Programa EstatalConsolidado de Eliminación de Escombros de Incendios hasta el 15 de enero del 2021. Read full story


December 16, 2020 | County Administrator's Office

Joint Statement of the Bay Area HealthOfficers

As Bay Areanurses, doctors and other healthcare workers caring for COVID-19 patientsreceive the first, small batches of a rigorously tested vaccine, the region’sHealth Officers see hope: we now have a critical tool to help fight thispandemic. Read full story


December 16, 2020 | County Administrator's Office

Sonoma County reaffirmsRegional Stay-Home Order

Although the 11-county Bay Area region Wednesday was placed under a mandatory Stay-Home Order that will take effect on December 17, 2020 Sonoma County health officials are reminding local residents and visitors that a Stay-Home order has been in effect here since December 12. 2020. Read full story


December 16, 2020 | County Administrator's Office

Deadline to Submit Paperwork for Phase 2 Debris Removal Extended to January 15, 2021

Although the 11-county Bay Area region Wednesday was placed under a mandatory Stay-Home Order that will take effect on December 17, 2020 Sonoma County health officials are reminding local residents and visitors that a Stay-Home order has been in effect here since December 12. 2020. Read full story


December 16, 2020 | Department of Human Services

Local Study Shows Persistent Kindergarten Readiness Gap between Latinx and White Children

Attendance at preschool, parental income and early learning opportunities affect Sonoma County children’s readiness for kindergarten, according to a four-year report by the Road to Early Achievement and Development for Youth (READY) program. Read full story


December 16, 2020 | Department of Human Services

SupervisorShirlee Zane Honored as Exceptional Advocate for Sonoma County Older Adults

The Sonoma County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) honoredThird District Supervisor Shirlee Zane on December 16, 2020, with its annual Marge Ling LeadershipAward to recognize her dedication to improving the quality of life for olderadults in Sonoma County. Santa Rosa, California Read full story


December 10, 2020 | County Administrator's Office

Condado de Sonoma adopta Orden de Permanencia en el Domicilio que entrará en vigencia al final del día viernes

Debido al aumento del número de casos de COVID-19 y a las hospitalizaciones, el Condado de Sonoma se unirá a otros seis condados del Área de la Bahía y a la Ciudad de Berkeley para adoptar de manera preventiva la Orden de Permanencia en el Domicilio del Departamento de Salud Pública de California, a partir de las 12:01 a.m. del sábado 12 de diciembre. Read full story