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Covid-19 in Solano County – three more on Tuesday, March 24

UPDATE: See today’s latest information


Solano County update on March 24, 2020

Solano County COVID-19 DASHBOARD UPDATE, March 24, 2020 – Click for a larger image.

Solano County reported a surge of 7 cases yesterday, and added 3 more today for a total of 24.  We are beginning to see the rise in the data curve as it has been experienced elsewhere.

The County’s Coronavirus UPDATE shows when those cases were tested over the last several weeks, (see “Date of specimen collection,” upper right).

The chart at bottom right, “Cumulative number of confirmed COVID-19 cases…” gives a clearer picture of the surge reported yesterday.

Also of interest on the number of cases DASHBOARD:

  • Differentiation between Total number of cases (24) and Active cases (8).
  • Total number hospitalized (7 known)
  • Proportion of hospitalizations due to COVID-19 (coming soon)
  • Total number of deaths (0 as of March 24)
  • Total number of cases by age groups (0-18: 0; 19-64: 15; 65 and older: 9)
  • Total residents tested every day (coming soon)

Solano County lands $430,000 in state aid to help homeless amid Covid-19 outbreak

Fairfield Daily Republic, by Glen Faison, March 24, 2020
A man sleeps in a grassy area at the entrance to Allan Witt Park along West Texas Street in Fairfield, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019. (Glen Faison/Daily Republic)

FAIRFIELD — Solano County will soon receive more than $430,000 to help the local homeless population during the Covid-19 outbreak.

The governor’s office announced the emergency grants Monday in a press release. The grants are part of $100 million in emergency funding that’s being distributed across the state.

Solano County will have an emergency grant of $206,370. The Vallejo/Solano Continuum of Care will manage a grant of nearly $224,309.

The state awarded the emergency grants to California counties, Continuums of Care and the state’s 13 largest cities to help protect the health and safety of people experiencing homelessness during the novel coronavirus outbreak, the governor’s office reports.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has said there are an estimated 108,000 unsheltered homeless people across the state.

Funding for the emergency grants was included in Senate Bill 89, which Newsom signed into law March 17. SB 89 authorizes up to $1 billion in total spending to provide assistance to help fight the spread of Covid-19.

Newsom’s administration the next day allocated $100 million in emergency funding from SB 89 to local governments to help protect the state’s homeless population and reduce the spread of Covid-19 by getting homeless people into shelter and providing immediate housing options.

The Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency’s Homeless Coordinating and Financing Council sent out award letters Monday, the governor’s office reports.

“The fast action by the Legislature in approving this funding has been matched by the swift action taken by our Homeless Coordinating and Financing Council to get this money out the door and to the local jurisdictions where it’s needed,” Newsom said in a prepared statement. “This is money will be immediately available to help those who are homeless – among the most vulnerable to Covid-19.”

California’s 13 largest cities, or cities that are also a county, will receive nearly $42.97 million, while the state’s 58 counties will receive $27.34 million and California’s 44 Continuums of Care will receive nearly $29.69 million, the governor’s office reports.

The funding is intended for measures to help prevent and contain Covid-19 and can be used for medically indicated services and supplies, such as testing and hand-washing stations, according to the governor’s office. It can also be used for such things as acquiring new shelters, supplies and equipment for emergency shelter operations, increasing shelter capacity, street outreach and acquiring locations to place people who need to be isolated because of Covid-19 illness or exposure.

Solano County and the adjacent five counties combined will have nearly $7.09 million in emergency grant money available to help the homeless during the coronavirus pandemic.

  • Sacramento will receive nearly $2.25 million. Sacramento County will receive $997,067. The Sacramento City and County Continuum of Care will receive $1.08 million.
  • Sonoma County will receive nearly $529,104. The Santa Rosa, Petaluma/Sonoma County Continuum of Care will receive nearly $575,096.
  • Contra Costa County will receive $411,485. The Richmond/Contra Costa County Continuum of Care will receive nearly $447,254.
  • Yolo County will receive $117,139. The Davis, Woodland/Yolo County Continuum of Care will receive nearly $127,648.
  • Napa County will receive $57,733. The Napa City and County Continuum of Care will receive nearly $62,752.

The city of Los Angeles will see the largest single emergency grant – nearly $19.34 million. The Los Angeles City and County Continuum of Care will receive another $10.96 million, while Los Angeles County will receive nearly $10.57 million.

Most people who have the new coronavirus experience only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. Some people, especially older adults and those with underlying health problems, experience more severe illness, such as pneumonia.

The vast majority of people recover. The World Health Organization reports people with mild illness recover in about two weeks, while those with more severe illness may take three to six weeks to recover.

Solano County revamps COVID-19 website – new information on positive cases

UPDATE: See today’s latest information


By Roger Straw, March 24, 2020
Solano County revised the layout on its Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information and Resources page today.  The new design makes it easier to access relevant information, but requires an extra click on the orange “Number of Cases” button to discover the daily count of positive cases.

The orange button takes you to a SOLANO DASHBOARD, which, as of this morning (March 24, 2020) gives a bit more detail than previously known.  Turns out the County reported a surge in cases yesterday, but those cases were tested over the last week, as shown in the “Date of specimen collection” chart (upper right).  The Solano County curve spiked yesterday, but based on testing over the previous week.

Positive cases of COVID-19 in Solano County as of this morning (March 24, 2020)

The chart at bottom right, “Cumulative number of confirmed COVID-19 cases…” gives a clearer picture of the surge reported yesterday.

Also of interest on the number of cases DASHBOARD:

  • Differentiation between Total number of cases and Active cases.
  • Total number hospitalized
  • Proportion of hospitalizations due to COVID-19 (coming soon)
  • Total number of deaths (0 as of March 24)
  • Total number of cases by age groups
  • Total residents tested every day (coming soon)

The age breakdown seems rather wide, grouping together everyone 19-64 years.  Still, it is remarkable that only a third of positive cases are 65 and older.

Solano has come under criticism for downplaying the seriousness of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.  The new Number of cases DASHBOARD begins to correct that, although we still don’t know where in the county the outbreak is located.

WHO AND WHERE?

Solano County has provided little detail on who has tested positive and where in the County they live.

We only know a few details on two of Solano County’s 21 cases.  The nation’s first patient-to-patient or community-spread case of Covid-19 was a Vacaville woman who arrived Feb. 15 at NorthBay VacaValley Hospital in Vacaville and was later transferred to UC Davis hospital in Sacramento.  And today’s Vallejo Times-Herald reports that a Vallejo police officer has tested positive.

Solano was slow to join other Bay Area counties in ordering a stay at home order.  The order was issued on March 18, as was a widely distributed email which lacked the warning that “Violation of or failure to comply with this Order is a misdemeanor punishable by fine, imprisonment, or both.”

COVID-19 in Solano County – sudden uptick in cases, now at 21

UPDATE: See today’s latest information


Yesterday there were 14 confirmed cases.  Today half-again more, total of 21.

Solano County update on March 23, 2020

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Updates and Resources

2019 Novel Coronavirus
**Please note: the situation changes often, and this page will be updated with the latest guidance. Solano Public Health is committed to consistently sharing all relevant information as we learn it.**SOLANO COUNTY SHELTER AT HOME ORDER IS IN ALIGNMENT WITH GOVERNOR NEWSOM’S STAY AT HOME ORDER, WHICH WILL REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Shelter at Home 101 Guide
Guia para el Refugio en Casa

3-18-20 
Shelter at Home Health Order and Directive
3-18-20 Orden y Directiva de Salud para El Refugio en CasaFrequently Asked Questions
Solano Public Health Coronavirus General FAQ
Salud Publica de Solano Coronavirus Preguntas Frequentes Comunes
Coronavirus Basics (CDC)
Coronavirus Information from the State (CDPH)

 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Solano County: 21  COVID-19 Related Deaths in Solano County: 0
– Updated daily at 2pm –

Situation Summary
Effective March 18, 2020, Solano County has issued a countywide Shelter at Home Health Order and Directive to continue protecting the health and safety of our community, clarify directive guidance in accordance with the Governor, and ensure consistent compliance across the County with social distancing and self-isolation measures. These mitigation measures are disruptive, but critical to curb the growing number of cases resulting from community spread, particularly given that most those infected show mild symptoms or no symptoms at all.Solano County Coronavirus Warm Line
Solano County has a warm line to answer questions from the public about COVID-19:
Call 707-784-8988
Hours (subject to change): 7am-6pm Monday-Friday
Community Resources
Here is a list of community resources available for workers, small business owners, and community members in Solano County
For information, updates and resources from the State of California, visit COVID19.CA.GOV
Here is a list of County public services and programs impacted by COVID-19Current Guidance and Recommendations for the Community
3-19-20 Guidance for Homeless Assistance Providers3-18-20 Shelter at Home Health Order and Directive
3-18-20 Orden y Directiva de Salud para El Refugio en Casa3-18-20 Guidance for Childcare Providers

3-17-20 Guidance and Directives from the State of California
These guidance documents include information for:
• Food, beverage and other services
• Self-isolation for older adults and those who have elevated risk
• Adult and senior care facilities
• Community care facilities
• Food industries
• Gatherings
• Homeless assistance providers
• Immigrant communitiesHow to Protect Yourself
Visit the CDC for information about how to protect yourself from coronavirus
Take these precautions to stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses:
• If your work is not considered an essential service, stay home as much as possible
• Practice social distancing measures when outside and maintain 6ft distance between yourself and others
• Wash hands with liquid soap and water and rub for at least 20 seconds;
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing; and
• Stay home if you are sick

What to Do if You are Feeling Sick
If you develop a fever or have lower respiratory symptoms (cough, fever or shortness of breath), first call your health care provider.
Let the provider know that you are experiencing respiratory illnesses before visiting the doctor’s office or emergency room.

Press Releases
3-18-20 Solano County issues shelter at home health order and directive to clarify social distancing measures
3-18-20 El Condado de Solano presenta una Orden y Directiva de Salud para El Refugio en Casa
3-17-20 Solano County Public Health emphasizes the Governor’s measures to promote social distancing
3-15-20 Additional Solano County case of COVID-19 found at Travis Air Force Base
3-01-20 Alameda and Solano Public Health Departments confirm two cases of COVID-19
2-28-20 CDC confirms additional case of COVID-19 due to travel-associated exposure
2-27-20 County Public Health confirms case of COVID-19 through possible community transmission
1-30-20 County Public Health closely monitors novel coronavirus

COVID-19 Fact Sheets, Posters & Graphics
State of California: COVID-19 Videos & Graphics
CDC What You Need to Know About COVID-19 
(English) | (Spanish)
CDC Stop the Spread of Germs (English) | (Spanish)
CDC Life is Better with Clean Hands (English and Spanish)
CDC What to Do If You Are Sick (English) | (Spanish)
Visitor Sign/Post Outside Facilities serving Vulnerable Populations (English)

Information for Providers
Provider Health Alerts

Solano Public Health on Social Media
Facebook: @SolanoCountyPH
Instagram: Solano Public Health

Additional Resources
For the latest updates from the CDC, visit cdc.gov/covid19
For the latest updates from the White House, visit coronavirus.gov
For the latest updates from the State of California, visit covid19.ca.gov