Tweny Cases of Corona Virus in Santa Clara County

Dear Community,

The County’s Health Officer, Dr. Sara Cody, announced on Thursday, March 5, that 20 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Santa Clara County. And we are likely to see more.

To protect the health of the community and stop the spread of the virus, the Public Health Department is recommending postponing or canceling mass gatherings and large community events where large numbers of people are within arm’s length of one another.  When large gatherings can’t be avoided, anyone who is sick or in a vulnerable category should not attend.

Contact me:

Supervisor Dave Cortese
70 W. Hedding St., 10th floor
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 299-5030
dave.cortese@bos.sccgov.org
www.supervisorcortese.org

Employers are asked to cancel large conferences, suspend travel and be flexible with sick leave policies. It is not recommended at this time that schools close.

Earlier this week, Dr. Cody provided new guidelines to protect people who are at a higher risk of serious illness from the virus.  Beginning at age 50, the risk increases with age, with the highest risk to those age 80 and over. The risk is also higher for those with such medical issues as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer or chronic lung conditions. 

We should take these guidelines seriously, but we should avoid panicking and hoarding supplies.  I’d like to remind you that, besides the media, the County has a webpage dedicated to information about COVID-19, including updates, how to protect yourself and your families, who is most vulnerable and a number to call if you have questions.

You can also call my office at 408-299-5030 or email me at dave.cortese@bos.sccgov.org.

Stay Healthy!

Dave Cortese
County Supervisor, Third District