Following a state order issued last night to help slow the spread of COVID-19 across California, Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer was joined March 20 by City Councilmember Mark Kersey, Police Chief David Nisleit and Fire-Rescue Chief Colin Stowell to outline what it means for San Diego\u2019s residents and businesses.
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\nThe state order reinforces and expands upon guidance Faulconer previously put into law this week to combat the virus, such as limiting public gatherings, prohibiting the operation of bars, and requiring restaurants to only serve patrons with to-go or delivery orders. The City of San Diego is also developing eviction and economic relief packages.
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\n“San Diegans already know the best action we can take to stop the spread of this aggressive virus is to limit exposure so I continue to urge our city \u2013 stay safe, stay home,” said Faulconer. “I thank San Diegans for showing collaboration, compliance and compassion, and I fully expect that they will follow the state order.”
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\nThe order requires Californians to stay at home with certain exceptions, including caregiving, getting necessary health care, purchasing groceries and working to support an essential industry. San Diegans are still able to participate in outdoor activities such as walking, jogging and biking, as well as volunteering, as long as they follow the social distancing requirement of at least six feet.
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\nCritical industries that can continue operating, as outlined by the state, include: \u2022 Essential state and local government functions \u2022 Health care providers \u2022 Food and grocery services including food banks, convenience stores, and take-out and delivery restaurants \u2022 Pharmacies \u2022 Financial institutions including banks \u2022 Entities that provide food, shelter, social services and other necessities of life for economically disadvantaged \u2022 Laundromats and laundry services \u2022 Newspapers, television, radio, and other media services More information on the state order, including what\u2019s closed, what\u2019s open and which industries are exempted by the state can be found on the California COVID-19 response website. “My otherwise healthy 37-year-old brother died from H1N1, and coronavirus presents an even greater health risk,” said Kersey. “The people we lose to these diseases are not statistics; they are sons and daughters, parents and grandparents. They are what’s at stake. I urge San Diegans to stay home to protect yourself and your community.”
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\nThe City of San Diego continues to provide essential functions such as police, fire-rescue, water and sewer service, and trash and recycling pick-up.
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\n“Our officers continue to be on high alert to maintain public safety,” said Nisleit. “We\u2019re working on educating residents and businesses alike of the new changes and continue to expect compliance.”
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\nAs residents follow the latest emergency order to stay home, they should continue to take basic actions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 such as washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, covering coughs or sneezes with a tissue, cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched objects and surfaces, and using alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water aren\u2019t available. \u00a0
\n“Public health and safety remain paramount and we ask that San Diegans stay informed and follow the emergency measures outlined by the state and the City,” said Stowell. For information regarding COVID-19 cases and directives from County of San Diego public health officials, please visit coronavirus-sd.com.
\nFor the latest information about the COVID-19 virus, updates on City services and steps the public can take to help reduce the spread of the disease, visit sandiego.gov\/coronavirus.
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