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March 8, 2021: MASKS REMAIN CRITICALLY IMPORTANT: GET THE MOST OUT OF YOURS
March 8, 2021
MASKS REMAIN CRITICALLY IMPORTANT: GET THE MOST OUT OF YOURS
Wearing a mask is essential during the COVID-19 pandemic. Even if you are vaccinated you still need to wear a mask, it will help prevent both you and others from getting COVID-19. This is more important than ever with new, more easily transmitted variants of COVID-19 on the rise.
CDPH has issued Guidance on the Use of Face Coverings, which broadly requires the use of face coverings for both members of the public and workers in all public and workplace settings where there is a high risk of exposure.
An effective mask has both good fit and good filtration. A well fitted mask has no gaps between the face and mask, such as above the nose or at the sides. With gaps, air that has virus particles can easily leak in or out around the sides of the mask. Good fit forces the air that you breathe out and breathe in to go through the mask and be filtered. Good filtration blocks the virus particles from going through the mask itself. You can get good filtration with the right materials and by using more layers.
Good fit and filtration improve protection for others if you are infected and protection for you if you are exposed to an infected person.
“Double masking” is an effective way to improve fit and filtration. A close-fitting cloth mask can be worn on top of a surgical/disposable mask to improve the seal of the mask to the face. Layering more than two masks is not recommended as this could be difficult to breathe through. Also, it is not recommended to wear two medical masks, or to wear a medical mask on top of a KN95 or an N95. Double masking may be appropriate where improved fit and filtration are especially important, and some situations where this may be considered are listed below.
Regardless of the mask type, it is only effective if it is worn over your mouth and nose.
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RESOURCES
For additional information:
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March 4, 2021: County Will Begin Vaccinating Food and Agriculture Workers This Week
Having largely completed its efforts to vaccinate those working in the healthcare field, and making impressive progress inoculating first responders, educators and support staff, licensed childcare providers and those age 65 and older, the County will now schedule appointments for residents working in the food and agriculture industries.
“The County’s vaccination program is running smoothly; our main challenge is simply getting enough doses from the state to meet demand,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman. “We’ve devoted special resources to help seniors secure appointments, including establishing a dedicated call-in line and a customized web page, and we’ve successfully vaccinated thousands of our older residents. Now we’re shifting our focus to the individuals who have been on the frontlines since the pandemic began: those helping ensure we all have the food we need.”
Beginning today, eligible workers in the food and agricultural industries can visit the vaccination section of the County’s COVID-19 website to see about scheduling an appointment. Eligible persons should also remember that County-run vaccination sites are not the only places to receive a vaccine, so they should check with pharmacies, state-run sites and their own doctor about vaccines.
Vaccination appointment guidelines
Those eligible to secure an appointment are reminded to follow a few simple guidelines to help ensure the process continues to run efficiently:
- Do not show up without an appointment
- There is no need to arrive more than 15 minutes prior to your appointment
- Be ready to show proof of employment in the food and agriculture industries (such as a paycheck stub)
- Work with on-site staff to get your vaccination card and to schedule a second-dose appointment
- Plan to spend at least an hour at your appointment
Food and agriculture industry: eligible worker categories
The food and agriculture industries employ a wide variety of workers, such as those supporting groceries, pharmacies, convenience stores, animal services and other retail stores that sell food or beverage products. A partial list of those eligible during this phase include:
- Workers supporting restaurant carry-out and quick serve food operations, including food preparation, carry-out and delivery food employees
- Food manufacturing employees and their supplier employees, including those employed in food ingredient production and processing
- Farmers, farm and ranch workers, and agribusiness support services
- Employees and firms supporting food, feed, and beverage distribution and ingredients used in these products, including warehouse workers, vendor-managed inventory controllers, and block chain managers
- Workers supporting the sanitation of all food manufacturing processes and operations from wholesale to retail
- Workers supporting the growth and distribution of plants and associated products for home gardens
- Workers in cafeterias used to feed workers, particularly worker populations sheltered against COVID-19
- Workers in animal diagnostic and food testing laboratories
- Government and non-governmental organizations whose workers who are essential for food assistance programs
- Employees of companies engaged in the production, storage, transport, and distribution of chemicals, medicines (including cannabis), vaccines, and other substances used by the food and agriculture industry
- Animal agriculture workers to include those employed in veterinary health, and those raising and processing animals for food
- Those engaged in transportation supporting animal agricultural industries
- Employees engaged in the manufacture and maintenance of equipment and other infrastructure necessary to agricultural production and distribution
- Workers at animal care facilities that provide food, shelter, veterinary and/or routine care and other necessities of life for animals
For considerably more detailed information on food and agriculture workers now eligible to receive a vaccination, please visit the State’s COVID-19 website.
CITY OF RIALTO INFORMATION
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
Rialto COVID-19 Testing Site
COVID-19 testing is available at the Johnson Center Gymnasium on the City of Rialto Community Center Campus located at 214 N. Palm Avenue. Testing is free and painless, appointments are highly recommended by you may attend for walk-in service Monday-Saturday 8:00am-8:00pm. Please visit the County Testing webpage to find appointment availability.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY INFORMATION
San Bernardino County By The Numbers: Cases, Recovered, Deaths & Vaccinations
Additional information is available on the San Bernardino County COVID-19 Dashboard
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By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, Testing & Vaccinations
RESOURCES
For additional information:
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March 1, 2021: NEW VACCINATION SITE & 2nd DOSE FOR SPEEDWAY VACCINATION EVENT
Inland Empire Health Plan and County Launch New COVID-19 Vaccination Site
To support essential COVID-19 vaccination efforts, the Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) has partnered with San Bernardino County to open a new super vaccination site.
The clinic is at IEHP’s headquarters at 10801 Sixth Street in Rancho Cucamonga, with hours of operation from Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The vaccination clinic is scheduled to run for approximately six months. Appointments are required and can be made at SBCovid19.com/vaccine.
County and IEHP nurses will administer approximately 500 vaccines per day and plan to work up to administering 1,000 vaccines per day, based on availability. The clinic will include options to support individuals with mobility issues and an observation area to monitor for any side effects.
Seniors Vaccinated at Speedway on February 2 Reminded to Get Follow-up Dose This Week
Senior residents who received an initial dose of the COVID-19 vaccination at the County’s mass vaccination event at the Auto Club Speedway on February 2 are reminded that they are due to receive their follow-up shots next week.
This second dose only mass vaccination event is scheduled for next Tuesday, March 2. Only residents who got their shot at the first event were able to schedule appointments for this second shot. This week’s follow-up shots will be provided at the same location: the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana. The process will largely repeat the initial event.
The County has taken steps to prevent long waits, including adding more lanes and parking space. Returning residents are asked to not arrive more than 15 minutes before their scheduled appointment.
Like the first time, people who get their second shot will be asked to wait 15 minutes to ensure there is no serious reaction from the second dose. You may have some side effects, which are normal signs that your body is building protection. These side effects may affect your ability to do daily activities, but they should go away in a few days. For more advice on possible side effects, see this page on the CDC COVID-19 website.
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RESOURCES
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FEBRUARY 25, 2021: State Issues New Guidelines for Competitive Sports for Counties with Acceptable COVID-19 Case Rate
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued updated guidance for youth and recreational adult sports that detail how participants can pursue physical activities while preventing the spread of COVID-19.
The updates, which take effect on February 26 this Friday, permit outdoor high-contact and moderate-contact sports in counties designated as being in the Purple (Widespread) and Red (Substantial) tiers, as long as they meet a specific case rate criteria.
Under the updated guidance, outdoor high-contact sports can be played in counties in either the Purple or Red tier with a case rate at or below 14 per 100,000. San Bernardino County’s case rate is currently under that threshold so officials are hopeful that sports will be able to resume locally under the new guidelines by the time they take effect on Friday.
The new guidance specifies that weekly COVID-19 testing will be required for coaches and participants (age 13 and above) playing high-contact sports such as football, rugby and water polo. Testing results should be made available within 24 hours of competition.
Athletes engaged in moderate-contact sports played outdoors, including baseball, cheerleading and softball, can be played without the testing requirement.
Due to the nature and risk of COVID-19 transmission while participating in these sports, teams must provide information regarding risk to all parents or guardians of participating minors, and each parent must sign an informed consent indicating their understanding and acknowledgement of the risks.
Teams playing in a less restrictive sports tier are still strongly encouraged to follow a variety of steps (listed in the guidance) to reduce risk of COVID-19 transmission — including wearing face coverings, practicing physical distancing, and following appropriate hand hygiene and equipment sanitation.
To learn more about the updated guidance and obtain information, such as examples of sports with different levels of contact and risk by tier, please review the full guidelines here.
CITY OF RIALTO INFORMATION
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
Reporting for February 24, 2021
Rialto COVID-19 Testing Site
COVID-19 testing is available at the Johnson Center Gymnasium on the City of Rialto Community Center Campus located at 214 N. Palm Avenue. Testing is free and painless, appointments are highly recommended by you may attend for walk-in service Monday-Saturday 8:00am-8:00pm. Please visit the County Testing webpage to find appointment availability.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY INFORMATION (reporting for 2/24/21)
San Bernardino County By The Numbers: Cases, Recovered, & Deaths
Additional information is available on the San Bernardino County COVID-19 Dashboard
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By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, Testing & Vaccinations
RESOURCES
For additional information:
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February 22, 2021, Community Conversation on COVID-19
San Bernardino County Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. is hosting a “Community Conversation on COVID-19” on Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. This is a virtual community town hall aimed at sharing key information surrounding the vaccine roll-out in the county.
Residents of Supervisor Baca’s district, including all City of Rialto residents, are welcome to attend the event either through Facebook Live, YouTube Live or via a phone conference line. The event is also available in Spanish using a Spanish-specific telephone link (below). The town hall will also allow for submitted questions during the event.
The Community Conversation on COVID-19 will feature industry professionals Dr. Sharon Wang, an infectious disease specialist from Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC), County Public Health Director Corwin Porter, and County Assistant Executive Officer Diana Alexander — all of whom will provide expert, up-to-date information to participants.
Supervisor Baca will moderate the conversation covering the following topics:
- Vaccine myth busting
- Expert medical advice regarding the benefits and potential side effects of the vaccine
- Resources available to learn more about vaccines
- How and when to schedule an appointment for the vaccine
- How we’re helping hard-to-reach and diverse populations
There are three ways to participate in the Community Conversation on COVID-19 town hall:
- Via Facebook Live: @SupervisorBacaJr
- Via YouTube Live: https://tinyurl.com/bacajr
- Via telephone in English: 669-900-9128; Meeting ID – 824 5205 1039
- Via telephone in Spanish: 609-663-4744
For more information please visit www.sbcounty.gov/bosd5/covidconversation. For ongoing COVID-19 updates and to sign up for vaccine notifications, please visit www.sbcovid19.com
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
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RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
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Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
February 18, 2021: COVID-19 VACCINATION APPOINTMENT FOR SENIORS
Thanks to the leadership and engagement of the Rialto City Council, the City of Rialto is offering assistance to seniors in scheduling COVID-19 vaccination appointments through the Rialto Community Services Department. If you, a friend, or a loved one needs assistance in scheduling an appointment online you can call us Monday-Friday 8am-5pm at 909-877-9706 and our staff can help you through the process. If you do not have access to the internet or a computer you can schedule an appointment for individual service at the Grace Vargas Senior Center at 1411 S. Riverside Avenue, Rialto, CA 92376. COVID-19 safety practices are in place and masks are required. The San Bernardino County COVID-19 hotline is also available with expanded hours Monday-Friday 9am-8pm at (909) 387-3911.
Options for COVID-19 Vaccinations
All county residents should remember vaccination sites are not the only place to receive a vaccine. People are encouraged to check with their healthcare provider and in some cases their employer for vaccine information, availability and locations.
The state has set up additional vaccination sites, via OptumServe, including one at Ayala Park in Bloomington and one at the Yucaipa Community Center. Senior residents interested in scheduling appointments at either of these sites should use a dedicated OptumServe appointment site located here.
Finally, a number of hospitals, pharmacies and physician practices have been provided doses of the vaccines. Residents should check the County’s vaccination webpage often to see if appointments are available. Links to all potential vaccine providers can be found at https://sbcovid19.com/vaccine/
CITY OF RIALTO INFORMATION
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
Rialto COVID-19 Testing Site
COVID-19 testing is available at the Johnson Center Gymnasium on the City of Rialto Community Center Campus located at 214 N. Palm Avenue. Testing is free and painless, appointments are highly recommended by you may attend for walk-in service Monday-Saturday 8:00am-8:00pm. Please visit the County Testing webpage to find appointment availability.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY INFORMATION (reporting for 2/3/21)
San Bernardino County By The Numbers: Cases, Recovered, & Deaths
Additional information is available on the San Bernardino County COVID-19 Dashboard
STATE OF CALIFORNIA INFORMATION
By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, Testing & Vaccinations
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
February 16, 2021: NEW UPDATES AND INFORMATION ABOUT COVID-19 VACCINATIONS
County launches comprehensive COVID-19 vaccination data dashboard
A comprehensive COVID-19 vaccination dashboard created by the County’s Public Health data team has launched at https://covid19-sbcph.hub.arcgis.com/pages/vaccinations to provide an at-a-glance look at the status of vaccine distribution and administration in San Bernardino County.
The dashboard displays information about:
- COVID-19 vaccine doses administered to San Bernardino County residents
- COVID-19 vaccine doses administered by San Bernardino County providers
- The number of residents vaccinated with a breakdown of first and second doses
- The percent of the population that has received vaccines in our county
- Demographic data about who has received COVID-19 vaccines by age, race, ethnicity and gender
- A countywide map listing the vaccination numbers in each city that shows the number of residents vaccinated and the rate of those vaccinated in each location.
- A mapped listing of San Bernardino County providers who have received doses of vaccine and how many of those vaccines have been administered to San Bernardino County residents
- COVID-19 vaccine inventory by brand (Pfizer, Moderna)
The dashboard is best viewed on a desktop computer screen. To view the new vaccine data, visit https://sbcovid19.com/ and click on “COVID-19 Dashboard.”
COVID Hotline Expands Staff, Hours to Help Residents Seeking Vaccination Appointments
The San Bernardino County Joint Information Center (JIC), which operates a hotline for callers seeking information on the COVID-19 pandemic, has increased staff and extended hours to assist County residents. The JIC has added 10 new call center agents (plus one supervisor) to its existing staff, and is now open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday. Residents seeking information or requiring assistance can call the JIC at (909) 387-3911.
The County is continuing to encourage eligible residents to schedule vaccination appointments through its COVID-19 website, which has a section devoted to vaccinations. Officials also suggest that family, friends and caretakers who are more conversant with computers, or who have online access, to assist those requiring help.Currently, demand for appointments is high while vaccine doses remain in short supply.
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Data Last Updated February 15, 2021
Reporting by city can be found in the “Locations” tab on the COVID-19 Dashboard.
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
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Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
FEBRUARY 12, 2021: CITY OF RIALTO REOPENING TO THE PUBLIC
CITY OF RIALTO REOPENING TO THE PUBLIC FEBRUARY 16, 2021
The City of Rialto will reopen to the public beginning Tuesday February 16, 2021. Only the customer services lobbies will be open. City Council Meetings, Commission Meetings and other group meetings will remain virtual. We have plexiglas barriers and physical distancing practices in place. Masks are required in all City facilities. We welcome you back to our various departments but will still be available by phone, email and other than in-person means if you would still like to do business without visiting us.
The City of Rialto is closed on February 15, 2021 in honor of President’s Day. COVID-19 testing at the Johnson Center will remain open on that day.
CITY OF RIALTO INFORMATION
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing (reporting for 2/3/21)
Rialto COVID-19 Testing Site
COVID-19 testing is available at the Johnson Center Gymnasium on the City of Rialto Community Center Campus located at 214 N. Palm Avenue. Testing is free and painless, appointments are highly recommended by you may attend for walk-in service Monday-Saturday 8:00am-8:00pm. Please visit the County Testing webpage to find appointment availability.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY INFORMATION (reporting for 2/3/21)
San Bernardino County By The Numbers: Cases, Recovered, & Deaths
Additional information is available on the San Bernardino County COVID-19 Dashboard
STATE OF CALIFORNIA INFORMATION
By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, Testing & Vaccinations
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
February 8, 2021: STATE NOW ALLOWS INDOOR WORSHIP SERVICE
The State of California has announced that places of worship in California are no longer limited to outdoor activities and can immediately gather indoors at up to 25% capacity. The State requires places of worship to observe guidance issued in July 2020: https://files.covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-places-of-worship–en.pdf. The County of San Bernardino shared the announcement and has no additional regional restrictions on worship services.
The State relaxed restrictions after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the State’s ban on indoor services.
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
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RESOURCES
For additional information:
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Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
FEBRUARY 4, 2021: SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY UPDATE ON COVID-19 VACCINATIONS
Demand for Vaccine Exceeds Available Supply of Doses
Since the State opened COVID-19 vaccines to persons aged 65 and over on Jan. 13, San Bernardino County residents have scrambled for every available appointment made available to receive their first dose. Unfortunately, the State continues to fall short in providing enough of the vaccine to meet the enormous demand.
The County has set up four public vaccination sites, including the newest location at the Ontario Convention Center, in addition to today’s “super site” event at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana. It took less than 20 minutes for all 3,500 appointments at the speedway event to be filled.
The County is hoping this week’s announcement by the White House on a 16% increase in vaccine supply flowing to states every week for the next three weeks to a minimum of 10 million doses per week will help increase local supplies and the number of appointments available to county residents.
Individuals having trouble with online registration can call the County’s information hotline at 909-387-3911 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The following are the four County Public Health sites currently set up to administer vaccines:
San Bernardino Health Center
606 E. Mill St., San Bernardino, CA 92415
Ontario Health Center
150 E. Holt Blvd., Ontario, CA 91761
Ontario Convention Center
2000 E Convention Center Way, Ontario, CA 91764
Hesperia Health Center
16453 Bear Valley Rd., Hesperia, CA 92345
On Tuesday, the State of California opened an OptumServe vaccine clinic at Ayala Park Community Center, 18313 Valley Blvd. in Bloomington that will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Both first and second dose appointments will be scheduled at the same time. OptumServe has a Helpline for people who need assistance making an appointment 1-877-218-0381 and the call center is open from Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For more information visit https://sbcovid19.com/vaccine/
CITY OF RIALTO INFORMATION
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing (reporting for 2/3/21)
Rialto COVID-19 Testing Site
COVID-19 testing is available at the Johnson Center Gymnasium on the City of Rialto Community Center Campus located at 214 N. Palm Avenue. Testing is free and painless, appointments are highly recommended by you may attend for walk-in service Monday-Saturday 8:00am-8:00pm. Please visit the County Testing webpage to find appointment availability.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY INFORMATION (reporting for 2/3/21)
San Bernardino County By The Numbers: Cases, Recovered, & Deaths
Additional information is available on the San Bernardino County COVID-19 Dashboard
STATE OF CALIFORNIA INFORMATION
By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
February 1, 2021: VIRTUAL COVID-19 COMMUNITY WORKSHOP FEBRUARY 4th & SUPER-SITE VACCINATION EVENT FEBRUARY 2nd AT AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY
City of Rialto Virtual COVID-19 Community Workshop
The City of Rialto will be hosting a Virtual COVID-19 Community Workshop this Thursday February 4th from 5-7pm. This is an opportunity for our residents and business to hear information and ask questions about how the City can help support them during the pandemic. Please join us on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/97099666754
County Conducting Vaccination Super-Site Event for Seniors at Auto Club Speedway
Appointments will be available for residents age 65 and over
During a presentation to the Rialto City Council on January 26, 2020 San Bernardino County Health Department Director Corwin Porter announced the planning for large scale vaccination events coming soon. San Bernardino County is conducting a vaccination “super site” event geared toward seniors at the Auto Club Speedway (9300 Cherry Avenue in Fontana) on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. The event will offer vaccines primarily to people aged 65 and older who live or work in San Bernardino County. Other vaccine-eligible groups, namely frontline health care personnel and emergency services professionals who live or work in the county, will also be served.
The County reports that appointments will open at 9am on Monday February 1, 2021. Vaccines remain in short supply and vaccinations will be limited to the first 3,500 individuals who secure an appointment. Once the appointment process is released it will be available at https://sbcovid19.com/vaccine/
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
Reporting by city can be found in the “Locations” tab on the COVID-19 Dashboard.
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
SPECIAL Update: JANUARY 29, 2021
County Conducting Vaccination Super-Site Event for Seniors at Auto Club Speedway
County Conducting Vaccination Super-Site Event for Seniors at Auto Club Speedway
Appointments will be available for residents age 65 and over
During a presentation to the Rialto City Council on January 26, 2020 San Bernardino County Health Department Director Corwin Porter announced the planning for large scale vaccination events coming soon. San Bernardino County is conducting a vaccination “super site” event geared toward seniors at the Auto Club Speedway (9300 Cherry Avenue in Fontana) on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. The event will offer vaccines primarily to people aged 65 and older who live or work in San Bernardino County. Other vaccine-eligible groups, namely frontline health care personnel and emergency services professionals who live or work in the county, will also be served.
The County reports that appointments will open at 9am on Monday February 1, 2021. Vaccines remain in short supply and vaccinations will be limited to the first 3,500 individuals who secure an appointment. Once the appointment process is released it will be available at https://sbcovid19.com/vaccine/
The Ontario Convention Center will open as a vaccination site on Thursday, February 4, and operate from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Appointments for this location will become available next week.
Appointments may also be available through non-County providers, including hospitals, pharmacies and physician practices. Keep in mind, more events and sites are coming! A list of all vaccine providers, along with links for setting an online appointment, can be found at https://sbcovid19.com/vaccine/locations/. Individuals having trouble with online registration can call the county’s information hotline at 909-387-3911 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday.
CITY OF RIALTO INFORMATION
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
Rialto COVID-19 Testing Site
COVID-19 testing is available at the Johnson Center Gymnasium on the City of Rialto Community Center Campus located at 214 N. Palm Avenue. Testing is free and painless, appointments are highly recommended by you may attend for walk-in service Monday-Saturday 8:00am-8:00pm. Please visit the County Testing webpage to find appointment availability.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY INFORMATION
San Bernardino County By The Numbers: Cases, Recovered, & Deaths
Additional information is available on the San Bernardino County COVID-19 Dashboard
STATE OF CALIFORNIA INFORMATION
By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
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Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
January 25, 2021: Public Health Officials Lift Regional Stay-at-Home Order
Officials with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today ended the Regional Stay at Home Order, lifting the order for all regions statewide, including the three regions that had still been under the order – San Joaquin Valley, Bay Area and Southern California. Four-week ICU capacity projections for these three regions are above 15%, the threshold that allows regions to exit the order.
This action allows the City of Rialto and San Bernardino County to return to the rules and framework of the Blueprint for a Safer Economy and color-coded tiers that indicate which activities and businesses are open based on local case rates and test positivity. San Bernardino County remains in the strictest, or purple tier. More information is available at https://sbcovid19.com/
Some of the significant changes with the lifting of the Regional Stay-At-Home order include:
- Outdoor restaurant dining is now allowed (indoor dining is not)
- Personal care services are allowed to resume operations
- Gatherings are permitted (limited to members of 3 households)
A listing of all business sectors and their opening restrictions can be found at: https://covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy/
COVID-19 case rates remain high throughout San Bernardino County. People are encouraged to protect themselves, their families and their community by:
- Limiting Travel
- Limiting Mixing
- Washing Hands
- Wearing a Mask
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
Reporting by city can be found in the “Locations” tab on the COVID-19 Dashboard.
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
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Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
JANUARY 21, 2021: MASKS SAVE LIVES: AN ESSENTIAL COMPONENT OF COVID-19 PREVENTION
We would like to remind everyone to stay safe and practice COVID-19 prevention activities. The key actions remain staying at home whenever possible, washing your hands frequently, and always wear a mask when away from your home.
No matter your risk factors, whether you have already had COVID-19 or even if you have been vaccinated, wearing a mask is foundational in protecting you, your family and your community from the spread of COVID-19.
CITY OF RIALTO INFORMATION
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
Rialto COVID-19 Testing Site
COVID-19 testing is available at the Johnson Center Gymnasium on the City of Rialto Community Center Campus located at 214 N. Palm Avenue. Testing is free and painless, appointments are highly recommended by you may attend for walk-in service Monday-Saturday 8:00am-8:00pm. Please visit the County Testing webpage to find appointment availability.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY INFORMATION
San Bernardino County By The Numbers: Cases, Recovered, & Deaths
Additional information is available on the San Bernardino County COVID-19 Dashboard
STATE OF CALIFORNIA INFORMATION
By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
January 14, 2021: CITY OF RIALTO CARES ACT GRANTS STILL AVAILABLE
COVID-19 Vaccinations Continue: County Moving into Tier 3 of Phase 1A
Beginning today, the County of San Bernardino is moving into Tier 3 of Phase 1A of its vaccination roadmap, which means doses will be distributed to those working at specialty clinics, laboratories, dental and oral health clinics, and pharmacy staff.
The County has received 75,900 first doses and 43,625 second doses (total of 119,525)
By the end of the week, more than 65,710 first doses will have been administered or scheduled to be administered. Second doses began to be administered last week
In the past week, successful vaccination kicked off with individuals in Tier 2 of Phase 1A (see accompanying article), which includes caregivers with In Home Support Services (IHSS), public and community health centers, urgent care facilities and other health care personnel. To date, just over 10,000 doses have been distributed to these clinics and facilities.
The County is expecting to complete distribution and allocation for all Phase 1A health care workers before the end of January. In addition to County directed vaccinations, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) is coordinating the distribution of vaccines to skilled nursing and assisted living facilities through partnerships with Walgreens and CVS. The County does not have access to these numbers.
If progress and supplies remain on track, the County can soon move into Phase 1B, Tier 1, which includes school employees, law enforcement officers and firefighters, and food supply-chain workers, including grocery store employees. In addition, state officials today announced an expansion of vaccination eligibility guidelines, allowing all residents 65 and older to more quickly qualify for COVID-19 vaccinations. This will be part of the Phase 1B rollout and San Bernardino County will release further information on when and how this will be implemented when it becomes available.
To date, nearly 25,000 doses have gone to our hospital workers; approximately 600 to dialysis centers; and just under 900 doses to medical first responders (paramedics and EMTs).
To learn more about the vaccine roadmap and to read Frequently Asked Questions, visit the County’s vaccine webpage.
CITY OF RIALTO INFORMATION
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
Rialto COVID-19 Testing Site
COVID-19 testing is available at the Johnson Center Gymnasium on the City of Rialto Community Center Campus located at 214 N. Palm Avenue. Testing is free and painless, appointments are highly recommended by you may attend for walk-in service Monday-Saturday 8:00am-8:00pm. Please visit the County Testing webpage to find appointment availability.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY INFORMATION
San Bernardino County By The Numbers: Cases, Recovered, & Deaths
Additional information is available on the San Bernardino County COVID-19 Dashboard
STATE OF CALIFORNIA INFORMATION
By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
January 11, 2021: CITY OF RIALTO CARES ACT GRANTS STILL AVAILABLE
Rental/Mortgage Assistance Program
The Rialto Rental/Mortgage Assistance Program offers one-time rental/mortgage assistance up to $1,200 ($400 per month) to help renters/homeowners in the City of Rialto. Financial assistance will be offered to low/moderate income households who rent/own in the City and have experienced loss of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant program is made possible with federal Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG- CV) funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), therefore residents must meet all requirements to be eligible for the program. Applications are processed on a first come, first served basis until all funding is used.
Utility Assistance Program
The Rialto Utility Assistance Program will offer one-time utility assistance up to $210 ($70 per month) to help renters/homeowners in the City of Rialto. Financial assistance will be offered to low/moderate income households who rent/own in the City and have experienced loss of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Small Business Storefront Grant Program
To mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on Rialto small businesses and their employees, the City of Rialto has committed up to $200,000 in one-time funds to create the Rialto Small Business Storefront Assistance Grant Program. The objective of this program is to offer immediate financial assistance to small businesses located in the City of Rialto to aid in maintaining their business place of work. The program provides grants of $4,000 for qualified small businesses with at least one and no more than 25 full-time employees that have been deemed non-essential under the County of San Bernardino’s Public Health Department order dated March 16, 2020.
For more information please visit the City of Rialto website or download the application HERE.
Contact Us Regarding CARES Act Grants
Phone: 909-820-2689 Email: RialtoCARES@rialtoca.gov
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
Reporting by city can be found in the “Locations” tab on the COVID-19 Dashboard.
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
actualizar 11 de ENERO DE 2021:
Aun estan disponibles Subsidies CARES de la Ciudad de Rialto
Programa de Asistencia de Alquiler/Hipoteca
El Programa de Asistencia de Alquiler / Hipoteca de Rialto ofrece Asistencia de Alquiler / Hipoteca por fondos de una sola vez hasta $ 1,200 ($ 400 por mes) para ayudar a los inquilinos / propietarios de viviendas en la Ciudad de Rialto. Se ofrecerá asistencia financiera a los hogares de ingresos bajos / moderados que alquilen o sean propietarios de la ciudad y hayan experimentado una pérdida de ingresos debido a la pandemia de COVID-19. El Programa de Subvenciones es posible gracias a los fondos federales de la Ley CARES (CDBG-CV) del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (HUD), por lo que los residentes deben cumplir con todos los requisitos para ser elegibles para el programa. Las solicitudes se procesan por orden de llegada hasta que se utilicen todos los fondos.
Programa de Asistencia de Servicios Públicos
El Programa de Asistencia de Servicios Públicosde Rialto ofrecerá Asistencia de Servicios Públicos por fondos de una sola vez hasta $ 210 ($ 70 por mes) para ayudar a los inquilinos / propietarios de viviendas en la Ciudad de Rialto. Se ofrecerá asistencia financiera a los hogares de ingresos bajos / moderados que alquilen o sean propietarios de la ciudad y hayan experimentado una pérdida de ingresos debido a la pandemia de COVID-19.
Programa de Subvenciones para Escaparates de Pequeñas Empresas
Para mitigar el impacto de COVID-19 en las pequeñas empresas de Rialto y sus empleados, la Ciudad de Rialto ha comprometido hasta $ 200,000 en fondos de una sola vez para el Programa de subvenciones de asistencia para escaparates de pequeñas empresas de Rialto. El objetivo de este programa es ofrecer asistencia financiera inmediata a las pequeñas empresas ubicadas en la Ciudad de Rialto para ayudar a mantener su lugar de trabajo comercial. El programa proporciona subvenciones de $ 4,000 para pequeñas empresas calificadas con al menos uno y no más de 25 empleados a tiempo completo que se han considerado no esenciales según la orden del Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de San Bernardino con fecha del 16 de Marzo de 2020.
Para obtener más información, visite el sitio web de la Ciudad de Rialto o descargue la aplicación AQUÍ.
Contáctenos con respecto a las subvenciones de la programa CARES
Teléfono: 909-820-2689 Correo electrónico: RialtoCARES@rialtoca.gov
Update: JANUARY 7, 2021: COVID-19 Vaccinations Continue: County Moves into Tier 2 of Phase 1A
This week, the City of Rialto and County of San Bernardino is moving into the second tier of Phase 1A of its vaccination roadmap, which means doses are being distributed to caregivers with In Home Support Services (IHSS), intermediate care centers, and public and community health centers, including facilities for mental health.
Tier 2 of Phase 1A also sees the first vaccines going to urgent care facilities and primary care physicians that are able to receive and handle the vaccines, which is less than 25% of all state physicians at this time.
The County has been very successful in its distribution of the vaccine to frontline health care workers and medical first responders that are in Tier 1 of Phase 1A. To date, nearly 25,000 doses have gone to our hospital workers; approximately 600 to dialysis centers; and just under 900 doses to medical first responders (paramedics and EMTs).
Finishing out Tier 1, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) is coordinating the distribution of vaccines to staff at skilled nursing and assisted living facilities through partnerships with Walgreens and CVS.
To learn more about the vaccine roadmap and to read Frequently Asked Questions, visit the County’s vaccine webpage.
CITY OF RIALTO INFORMATION
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
Rialto COVID-19 Testing Site
COVID-19 testing is available at the Johnson Center Gymnasium on the City of Rialto Community Center Campus located at 214 N. Palm Avenue. Testing is free and painless, appointments are highly recommended by you may attend for walk-in service Monday-Saturday 8:00am-8:00pm. Please visit the County Testing webpage to find appointment availability.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY INFORMATION
San Bernardino County By The Numbers: Cases, Recovered, & Deaths
Additional information is available on the San Bernardino County COVID-19 Dashboard
STATE OF CALIFORNIA INFORMATION
By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
January 4, 2021: DEADLINE 1/13/2021 SMALL BUSINESS COVID-19 RELIEF GRANT
The California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program
The California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program (the “Program”) provides micro grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to eligible small businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19 and the related health and safety restrictions.
On November 30, 2020, Governor Newsom and the State Legislature announced the allocation of $500 million to the Program to be administered by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) at the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. The application period opened on December 30, 2020 and was originally scheduled to close on January 8, 2021 but has now been extended to January 13, 2021. Businesses are encouraged to submit as early as practical.
For more information on this opportunity and how to apply visit https://CAReliefGrant.com/
City of Rialto Small Business Storefront Assistance Grant Program Still Available
To mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on Rialto small businesses and their employees, the City of Rialto has committed up to $200,000 in one-time funds to create the Rialto Small Business Storefront Assistance Grant Program. The objective of this program is to offer immediate financial assistance to small businesses located in the City of Rialto to aid in maintaining their business place of work. The program provides grants of $4,000 for qualified small businesses with at least one and no more than 25 full-time employees that have been deemed non-essential under the County of San Bernardino’s Public Health Department order dated March 16, 2020. For more information please visit the City of Rialto website or download the application HERE.
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
Reporting by city can be found in the “Locations” tab on the COVID-19 Dashboard.
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources.
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources.
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
DECEMBER 21, 2020: COVID-19 SAFETY AND TESTING THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS & INTO 2021
COVID-19 case rates are at an all-time high in the City of Rialto and ICU bed availability is at an all-time low during the pandemic. Protecting yourself, your family and your community through this holiday season is essential:
● Avoid gatherings
● Wear a mask anytime you are out of your home or are around others
● Practice social distancing when you are out for essential activities
● Wash your hands frequently
Testing is a critical aspect of our COVID-19 response. The City of Rialto and San Bernardino County have partnered to bring free COVID-19 testing to the Johnson Center Gymnasium at the City’s Community Center located at 214 N. Palm Avenue. Although the testing site will be closed on December 24, 25, 21, and January 1, it will have extended hours of operations for the remaining days (Monday-Saturday) through the New Year.
Testing is by appointment but walk-ins may be supported. Appointments can be made online for any location the County is providing testing HERE. The appointment system will ask you to answer several questions including insurance information but the test will be free to those that take it. Testing is painless with you swabbing your own nose. Make your appointment today!
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
Reporting by city can be found in the “Locations” tab on the COVID-19 Dashboard.
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources Visit State of California COVID-19 resources Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
DECEMBER 17, 2020: COVID-19 VACCINATIONS HAVE STARTED
COVID-19 vaccines were distributed to hospitals throughout the County yesterday December 16, 2020 and vaccination of at-risk healthcare workers under phase 1a of the statewide plan is under way. As additional doses become available and another vaccine becomes available the vaccination process will move through the 4 phases of vaccine allocation.
For additional information you can visit https://sbcovid19.com/vaccine/, https://covid19.ca.gov/vaccines/, or the vaccines Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) webpage.
CITY OF RIALTO INFORMATION
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
Rialto COVID-19 Testing Site
COVID-19 testing is available at the Johnson Center Gymnasium on the City of Rialto Community Center Campus located at 214 N. Palm Avenue. Testing is free and painless, appointments are highly recommended by you may attend for walk-in service Monday-Saturday 9:00am-5:30pm. Please visit the County Testing webpage to find appointment availability.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY INFORMATION
San Bernardino County By The Numbers: Cases, Recovered, & Deaths (12/16/2020)
Additional information is available on the San Bernardino County COVID-19 Dashboard
STATE OF CALIFORNIA INFORMATION
By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
DECEMBER 14, 2020: COVID-19 TESTING AT RIALTO COMMUNITY CENTER / JOHNSON CENTER GYM
The City of Rialto and San Bernardino County have partnered to bring free COVID-19 testing to the center of Rialto. The Johnson Center Gymnasium at the City’s Community Center located at 214 N. Palm Avenue is now open Monday-Saturday 9:00am-5:30pm for testing.
Testing is by appointment but walk-ins may be supported. Appointments can be made online for any location the County is providing testing HERE. The appointment system will ask you to answer several questions including insurance information but the test will be free to those that take it. Testing is painless with you swabbing your own nose. Make your appointment today!
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
The mechanism of reporting for all cities in San Bernardino, including Rialto specific COVID-19 case rates, deaths and testing has changed from its previous format. Reporting now aligns with the State reporting for the County and the color coded tiers. Reporting by city can be found in the “Locations” tab on the COVID-19 Dashboard.
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
DECEMBER 10, 2020: FAQs on New Vaccines Now Available on County Website
The County of San Bernardino and Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) are committed to implementing a comprehensive response to the COVID-19 vaccination process based on guidelines established by the CDC, California Department of Public Health and the San Bernardino County COVID-19 Vaccination Task Force.
To help keep our county residents informed and up-to-date, we will be sharing breaking news on the rollout of the vaccine through a dedicated page on the County website. Launching today are Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) that share what we know now about the upcoming COVID-19 vaccinations and phased rollout.
The FAQs cover the following topics:
- Vaccine testing process and current vaccinations under development (or available)
- Timing of vaccine availability and phases of vaccine allocation
- Safety of the vaccine and administering of shots
- Links to information resources
The FAQs can be found through the dedicated link on the https://sbcovid19.com/ webpage and will be updated as new information becomes available.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is meeting on December 10 at which time it is anticipated that they will approve the first vaccine, which will be from Pfizer-BioNTech. Pre-positioned vaccines are scheduled to arrive in California on December 15 or 16. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which is a committee within the CDC that provides advice and guidance on effective control of vaccine-preventable diseases, will meet in an emergency meeting on December 11 and 13 and is expected to recommend use of the first COVID-19 vaccine. On December 17, the FDA is meeting and is anticipated to approve the second vaccine, which will be from Moderna Inc. These first doses of the vaccine are intended to go to frontline healthcare workers in our County hospitals.
CITY OF RIALTO INFORMATION
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
Rialto COVID-19 Testing Site
COVID-19 testing is available by appointment only at the Department of Behavioral Health Auditorium located at 850 E. Foothill Blvd., Rialto. Please visit the County Testing webpage to find appointment availability.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY INFORMATION
San Bernardino County By The Numbers: Cases, Recovered, & Deaths
Additional information is available on the San Bernardino County COVID-19 Dashboard
COVID-19 Testing
San Bernardino County is now offering testing with an appointment at 10 locations, using an easy-to-administer nasal self-swab. Results can also be expected in no more than 5 days, but usually within 72 hours. There is no cost to take the test, however County residents will be asked to enter insurance information when setting an appointment. For more information visit the San Bernardino COVID-19 Testing webpage.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA INFORMATION
By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
SPECIAL Update: DECEMBER 7, 2020: REGIONAL STAY-AT-HOME ORDER IS IN EFFECT
The State of California has ordered the implementation of the Regional Stay-At-Home Order for the Southern California and San Joaquin Valley Regions which includes San Bernardino County and the City of Rialto. The order will remain in effect through at least December 27, 2020 and the region’s ICU capacity must exceed 15% in order for the order to be lifted (as of December 6, 2020 the Southern California region ICU capacity was 10.3%).
Per the order, the following sectors must be closed (except to the extent that their operations fall within critical infrastructure):
- Indoor and outdoor playgrounds
- Hair salons and barbershops
- Personal care services
- Museums, zoos, and aquariums
- Movie theaters (except drive-in)
- Wineries, bars, breweries, and distilleries
- Family entertainment centers
- Cardrooms and satellite wagering
- Limited services
- Live audience sports
- Amusement parks
Per the order, the following sectors will have additional modifications in addition to 100% masking and physical distancing:
Outdoor recreational facilities: Allow outdoor operation only for the purpose of facilitating physically distanced personal health and wellness through outdoor exercise, without any food, drink or alcohol sales. Additionally, overnight stays at campgrounds will not be permitted.
Retail: Allow indoor operation at 20% capacity with entrance metering and no eating or drinking in the stores. Additionally, special hours should be instituted for seniors and others with chronic conditions or compromised immune systems.
Shopping centers: Allow indoor access at 20% capacity with entrance metering and no eating or drinking in the stores. Additionally, special hours should be instituted for seniors and others with chronic conditions or compromised immune systems.
Hotels and lodging: Allow for COVID-19 mitigation and containment measures, treatment measures, provide accommodation for essential workers, or providing housing solutions, including measures to protect homeless populations.
Restaurants: Allow only for take out or delivery.
Offices: Allow remote only except for critical infrastructure sectors where remote working is not possible.
Places of worship and political expression: Allow outdoor activities only.
Entertainment production: Industries, studios, and other related establishments such as establishments that provide content for professional broadcast can operate without live audiences.
Lastly, per the order, the following sectors are allowed to remain open with safety precautions:
- Critical infrastructure (when remote option is not possible)
- Schools
- Non-urgent medical and dental care
- Child care and pre-K
The Regional Stay-At-Home Order identifies five regions being measured. They are:
Northern California: Del Norte, Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Mendocino, Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, Trinity
Bay Area: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma
Greater Sacramento: Alpine, Amador, Butte, Colusa, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, Sierra, Sutter, Yolo, Yuba
San Joaquin Valley: Calaveras, Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, San Benito, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Tulare, Tuolumne
Southern California: Imperial, Inyo, Los Angeles, Mono, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura
ICU bed % available as of December 6, 2020 for the 5 regions:
Northern California 26.5%
Bay Area 24.1%
Greater Sacramento 18.2%
San Joaquin Valley 6.6%
Southern California 10.3%
The City of Rialto is closed to the public but is available by phone, email, and limited in-person appointments may be available. City parks will remain open but playgrounds will be closed. For additional information please visit us online at YourRialto.com or call 909-820-2525.
DECEMBER 3, 2020: GOVERNOR OUTLINES FUTURE REGIONAL STAY-AT-HOME ORDER
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a Regional Stay At Home order at his press conference today. The order has not gone into effect, but according to the press conference may be activated in the coming “days”. The following is a summary of announcement:
The Regional Stay Home Order will go into effect within 48 hours in regions with less than 15% ICU availability. It prohibits private gatherings of any size, closes sector operations except for critical infrastructure and retail, and requires 100% masking and physical distancing in all others. The order will remain in effect for at least 3 weeks and, after that period, will be lifted when a region’s projected ICU capacity meets or exceeds 15%. This will be assessed on a weekly basis after the initial 3 week period. Learn more about this order.
The state released a map of five regions and their current ICU capacity, as well as projected dates when regions will fall below the 15 percent threshold. The regions are:
Northern California: Del Norte, Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Mendocino, Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, Trinity
Bay Area: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma
Greater Sacramento: Alpine, Amador, Butte, Colusa, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, Sierra, Sutter, Yolo, Yuba
San Joaquin Valley: Calaveras, Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, San Benito, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Tulare, Tuolumne
Southern California: Imperial, Inyo, Los Angeles, Mono, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura
In any region that triggers a Regional Stay Home Order because it drops below 15% ICU capacity, the following sectors must close:
- Indoor and outdoor playgrounds
- Indoor recreational facilities
- Hair salons and barbershops
- Personal care services
- Museums, zoos, and aquariums
- Movie theaters
- Wineries
- Bars, breweries, and distilleries
- Family entertainment centers
- Cardrooms and satellite wagering
- Limited services
- Live audience sports
- Amusement parks
The following sectors will have additional modifications in addition to 100% masking and physical distancing:
Outdoor recreational facilities: Allow outdoor operation only without any food, drink or alcohol sales. Additionally, overnight stays at campgrounds will not be permitted.
Retail: Allow indoor operation at 20% capacity with entrance metering and no eating or drinking in the stores. Additionally, special hours should be instituted for seniors and others with chronic conditions or compromised immune systems.
Shopping centers: Allow indoor operation at 20% capacity with entrance metering and no eating or drinking in the stores. Additionally, special hours should be instituted for seniors and others with chronic conditions or compromised immune systems.
Hotels and lodging: Allow to open for critical infrastructure support only.
Restaurants: Allow only for take-out, pick-up, or delivery.
Offices: Allow remote only except for critical infrastructure sectors where remote working is not possible.
Places of worship and political expression: Allow outdoor services only.
Entertainment production including professional sports: Allow operation without live audiences. Additionally, testing protocol and “bubbles” are highly encouraged.
The following sectors are allowed to remain open when a remote option is not possible with appropriate infectious disease preventative measures including 100% masking and physical distancing:
- Critical infrastructure
- Schools that are already open for in-person learning
- Non-urgent medical and dental care
- Child care and pre-K
CITY OF RIALTO INFORMATION
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
Rialto COVID-19 Testing Site
COVID-19 testing is available by appointment only at the Department of Behavioral Health Auditorium located at 850 E. Foothill Blvd., Rialto. Please visit the County Testing webpage to find appointment availability.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY INFORMATION
San Bernardino County By The Numbers: Cases, Recovered, & Deaths
Additional information is available on the San Bernardino County COVID-19 Dashboard
COVID-19 Testing
San Bernardino County is now offering testing with an appointment at 10 locations, using an easy-to-administer nasal self-swab. Results can also be expected in no more than 5 days, but usually within 72 hours. There is no cost to take the test, however County residents will be asked to enter insurance information when setting an appointment. For more information visit the San Bernardino COVID-19 Testing webpage.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA INFORMATION
By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
NOVEMBER 30, 2020 RIALTO BUSINESSES: COVID-19 GRANTS, City of Rialto Small Business Storefront Grant Program
To mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on Rialto small businesses and their employees, the City of Rialto has committed up to $200,000 in one-time funds to create the Rialto Small Business Storefront Assistance Grant Program. The objective of this program is to offer immediate financial assistance to small businesses located in the City of Rialto to aid in maintaining their business place of work.
Program Overview
- Grants of $4,000 for qualified small businesses with at least one and no more than 25 full-time employees that have been deemed non-essential under the County of San Bernardino’s Public Health Department order dated March 16, 2020.
- Grant funds may only be used to cover lease payments for business premises.
- Grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis for qualified applicants.
- The grant was designed to assist businesses that were forced to close operations because of COVID-19 or where state regulations severely limited their ability to operate at full capacity.
For more information please visit the City of Rialto website or download the application HERE.
San Bernardino County COVID Compliant Business Partnership Program
To support local small businesses and help ensure ongoing compliance with State and County Health orders and direction, San Bernardino County has implemented the COVID Compliant Business Partnership Program. This program has two components:
- Original Funding of $2,500 has now increased to $5,000 for eligible Small Businesses and Nonprofits with 1-100 employees (some exceptions made for businesses with 0 employees). Previous funding recipients that applied before October 31, 2020 will receive a check for the additional funding (Except Short Term Rentals and Private Schools).
- Support and Partnership for ALL eligible County businesses who wish to become a COVID Compliant Business Partner.
This program will support our local small businesses by reimbursing and/or offsetting costs and impacts directly related to complying with COVID-19 related business protocols and providing support to all eligible County businesses who apply for the program. Additional business locations in the County under the same ownership will be eligible to receive an additional $2,000 per eligible location.
Prior to receiving funding, San Bernardino County small businesses must demonstrate compliance with State/County public health orders, and incorporate safety and social distancing practices and measures in their business operations.
Total funding available for this program is $30,000,000. Eligible businesses, per qualifying location, can receive up to $5,000. Deadline for Application Extended to December 13, 2020 or until funding is exhausted, on a first-come, first served basis. For more information visit: https://sbcovid19.com/covid-compliant-business-partnership-program/
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
The mechanism of reporting for all cities in San Bernardino, including Rialto specific COVID-19 case rates, deaths and testing has changed from its previous format. Reporting now aligns with the State reporting for the County and the color coded tiers. Reporting by city can be found in the “Locations” tab on the COVID-19 Dashboard.
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
NOVEMBER 23, 2020: HAVE A COVID-19 SAFE THANKSGIVING
More than 1 million COVID-19 cases were reported in the United States over the last 7 days. As cases continue to increase rapidly across the United States, the safest way to celebrate Thanksgiving is to celebrate at home with the people you live with. Gatherings with family and friends who do not live with you can increase the chances of getting or spreading COVID-19 or the flu.
The Centers for Disease Control, the California Department of Public Health, the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health, and the City of Rialto are encouraging people reconsider traveling during the Thanksgiving holiday and regardless of if they travel or stay home, to practice COVID-19 safety measures.
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
The mechanism of reporting for all cities in San Bernardino, including Rialto specific COVID-19 case rates, deaths and testing has changed from its previous format. Reporting now aligns with the State reporting for the County and the color coded tiers. Reporting by city can be found in the “Locations” tab on the COVID-19 Dashboard.
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
SPECIAL Update: NOVEMBER 20, 2020:Governor Announces Night Time Stay At Home Order
Yesterday, Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced a limited Stay at Home Order requiring generally that non-essential work, movement and gatherings stop between 10 PM and 5 AM in counties in the purple tier. The order will take effect at 10 PM Saturday, November 21st and remain in effect until 5 AM December 21st. This is the same as the March Stay at Home Order, but applied only between 10 PM and 5 AM and only in purple tier counties that are seeing the highest rates of positive cases and hospitalizations. The City of Rialto and all of San Bernardino County is in the Purple Tier meaning the updated stay at home order will apply to Rialto beginning this Saturday.
CITY OF RIALTO INFORMATION
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources Visit State of California COVID-19 resources Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
NOVEMBER 19, 2020: FREE FLU SHOTS & COVID-19 TESTING THIS SATURDAY IN RIALTO
The San Bernardino County Public Health Department will be providing free flu shots and COVID-19 testing this Saturday November 21st at the Department of Behavioral Health Auditorium located at 850 E. Foothill Blvd. in Rialto. For more information please visit https://wp.sbcounty.gov/dph/flu
CITY OF RIALTO INFORMATION
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
Rialto COVID-19 Testing Site
COVID-19 testing is available by appointment only at the Department of Behavioral Health Auditorium located at 850 E. Foothill Blvd., Rialto. Please visit the County Testing webpage to find appointment availability.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY INFORMATION
San Bernardino County By The Numbers: Cases, Recovered, & Deaths
Additional information is available on the San Bernardino County COVID-19 Dashboard
COVID-19 Testing
San Bernardino County is now offering testing with an appointment at 10 locations, using an easy-to-administer nasal self-swab. Results can also be expected in no more than 5 days, but usually within 72 hours. There is no cost to take the test, however County residents will be asked to enter insurance information when setting an appointment. For more information visit the San Bernardino COVID-19 Testing webpage.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA INFORMATION
By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
NOVEMBER 16, 2020: CALIFORNIA REACHES 1 MILLION COVID-19 CASES
California now has seen more than 1 million cases and more than 18,000 deaths related to COVID-19. The City of Rialto and San Bernardino County have seen improvement in COVID-19 daily testing counts in recent weeks but case rates in Rialto, San Bernardino County and throughout the state have increased significantly recently. Many counties that had transitioned into lower tiers in the State Blueprint for Reopening have returned to the higher tiers with these increases in case rates. In addition to increased case rates, hospitalizations have increased across the state as well.
What Can We Do?
One of the largest risks remains social gatherings and intermixing with other groups. With the holidays upon us many people will want to travel to see others or invite friends and family over; to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission, health officials are advising people to stay home for the holidays and to avoid gatherings. The keys to avoid COVID-19 remain the same: Wear a Mask, Practice Social Distancing, Wash Your Hands, and Avoid Gatherings or Intermixing.
California, Oregon & Washington Issue Travel Advisories
As COVID-19 cases continue to increase across the country, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Oregon Governor Kate Brown and Washington Governor Jay Inslee issued travel advisories today urging visitors entering their states or returning home from travel outside these states to self-quarantine to slow the spread of the virus. The travel advisories urge against non-essential out-of-state travel, ask people to self-quarantine for 14 days after arriving from another state or country and encourage residents to stay local.
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
The mechanism of reporting for all cities in San Bernardino, including Rialto specific COVID-19 case rates, deaths and testing has changed from its previous format. Reporting now aligns with the State reporting for the County and the color coded tiers. Reporting by city can be found in the “Locations” tab on the COVID-19 Dashboard.
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
NOVEMBER 9, 2020: ACTION NEEDED: TESTING RATES ARE UP BUT SO ARE COVID-19 CASES
Update: NOVEMBER 9, 2020
ACTION NEEDED: TESTING RATES ARE UP BUT SO ARE COVID-19 CASES
The City of Rialto and all of San Bernardino have seen improvement in COVID-19 daily testing counts in recent weeks. Despite this positive trend the daily case rate for COVID-19 has increased as well. In order to transition into the next lower tier, RED / Substantial, the County will need to continue with its expanded testing and reduce overall COVID-19 rates.
Purple Tier to Red Tier if 5 Steps
Under the Red Tier, residents may be allowed to enjoy indoor religious services and dining and get back into the gym, among other benefits. In order to get there, we must take specific steps including: Getting Tested Often, even if you don’t have symptoms; Using Great caution When Gathering; Complying with COVID-19 Guidelines; Staying Informed; and Staying Healthy, both physically and mentally.
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
The mechanism of reporting for all cities in San Bernardino, including Rialto specific COVID-19 case rates, deaths and testing has changed from its previous format. Reporting now aligns with the State reporting for the County and the color coded tiers. Reporting by city can be found in the “Locations” tab on the COVID-19 Dashboard.
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
NOVEMBER 5, 2020: ARE YOU CONSIDERING A TRIP TO THE SNOW: NEW COVID-19 GUIDANCE
San Bernardino County has issued guidance allowing ski resorts to reopen with adjustments, such as modifying resort facilities to minimize people congregating in groups. The guidance calls for ski resorts to promote physical distancing and require face coverings. In addition, they are encouraged to limit ticket availability on peak dates and to employ contactless pick-up kiosks for lift-ticket purchases.
Resorts are also required to expand the cleaning and disinfection of frequently touched surfaces, including rental items such as ski and snowboard gear, goggles and ski poles, etc. They should also regularly disinfect ski lifts, and limit the capacity on trams and shuttle buses (as well as disinfecting and sanitizing them multiple times a day). Group skiing or snowboarding lessons must be limited to small groups and ski lifts to members of the same party. Ski lift singles lines are prohibited.
CITY OF RIALTO INFORMATION
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
Rialto COVID-19 Testing Site
COVID-19 testing is available by appointment only at the Department of Behavioral Health Auditorium located at 850 E. Foothill Blvd., Rialto. Please visit the County Testing webpage to find appointment availability.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY INFORMATION
San Bernardino County By The Numbers: Cases, Recovered, & Deaths
Additional information is available on the San Bernardino County COVID-19 Dashboard
COVID-19 Testing
San Bernardino County is now offering testing with an appointment at 10 locations, using an easy-to-administer nasal self-swab. Results can also be expected in no more than 5 days, but usually within 72 hours. There is no cost to take the test, however County residents will be asked to enter insurance information when setting an appointment. For more information visit the San Bernardino COVID-19 Testing webpage.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA INFORMATION
By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
NOVEMBER 2, 2020: COVID–19 TESTING AND BLOOD DONATION EVENT NOVEMBER 4th IN RIALTO
The City of Rialto will be hosting a COVID-19 testing event and a blood donation event on November 4, 2020 at the Grace Vargas Senior Center, 1411 S. Riverside Avenue. COVID-19 precautions will be in place, masks and social distancing practices are required.
COVID-19 Testing
Free COVID-19 testing is available from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. To make an appointment visit https://sbcovid19.com/testing-sites For questions about how to register call (909) 387-3911.
Blood Donation
Blood donation is available from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. To make an appointment visit www.redcrossblood.org
Note: Blood donations will be tested for Covid 19 antibodies and and receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card by email
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
The mechanism of reporting for all cities in San Bernardino, including Rialto specific COVID-19 case rates, deaths and testing has changed from its previous format. Reporting now aligns with the State reporting for the County and the color coded tiers. Reporting by city can be found in the “Locations” tab on the COVID-19 Dashboard.
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
OCTOBER 29, 2020: SOCIAL GATHERINGS REQUIRE SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Why We Need to be Careful About Social Gatherings
The State recently announced that outdoor gatherings of as many as three households are now compliant with its health orders, but health officials are stressing the need to limit social gatherings as much as possible. San Bernardino County has recently shared the reasoning and science behind what they are hearing from the experts.
COVID-19 clearly continues to pose a considerable risk to people throughout the state. In response, the State has required residents to modify their behavior to mitigate spread of the disease. A significant example of this has been an order limiting gatherings to people in the same household, or to gather virtually via video conferencing.
We know what increases the risk of COVID-19 infection. We know that the longer people from different households gather together and the closer they are in proximity, the more the risk increases if someone in the group is infected. We also know that the risk of transmission is significantly more substantial in indoor spaces, particularly when the location lacks appropriate ventilation. Wind and fresh air in outdoor spaces can help reduce spread of the virus.
The numbers behind a spread
Planning scenarios published by the CDC estimate that, on average, a person with COVID-19 goes on to infect between two and four people (with a best estimate of 2.5) when there are no preventive measures. In other words, each infected person might pass the virus to two other people, who each in turn spread it to two others, followed by those four spreading it to eight others, and those eight people spreading it to 16, and so on. As a result, after 10 transmission cycles, a single individual could be responsible for 1,024 other people contracting the virus!
Additionally, there is broad agreement that people who are not experiencing symptoms can still spread COVID-19. The fact that COVID-19 can be spread by people who don’t have symptoms is one of the factors that make the disease so difficult to control.
All gatherings pose a higher risk of transmission and spread of COVID-19 when people mix from different households and communities. The likelihood of transmission and spread increases with laughing, loud talking and difficulty maintaining physical distance. Limiting attendance at gatherings is a way to reduce the risk of spread, as it reduces the number of different people who are interacting. In addition, limiting attendance improves our ability to perform effective contact tracing when a positive case is discovered, which in turn can help to slow the spread of the disease. People who do choose to attend gatherings should discuss and agree upon the specific group rules before convening together.
“It is critical that people follow the same rules they would be taking in public when they gather with people outside of their household,” said Dr. Troy Pennington, emergency room physician at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center. “This means masking, physical distancing and maintaining hand washing. Most people we see being infected are younger people who feel strong and fine, but they’re passing it on to mom, dad, grandma or grandpa.”
We hope this helps clarify the guidance offered by public health officials. None of these guidelines are arbitrary; all are designed to prevent people from becoming sick and getting our lives back to normal as soon as possible.
CITY OF RIALTO INFORMATION
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
Rialto COVID-19 Testing Site
COVID-19 testing is available by appointment only at the Department of Behavioral Health Auditorium located at 850 E. Foothill Blvd., Rialto. Please visit the County Testing webpage to find appointment availability.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY INFORMATION
San Bernardino County By The Numbers: Cases, Recovered, & Deaths
Additional information is available on the San Bernardino County COVID-19 Dashboard
COVID-19 Testing
San Bernardino County is now offering testing with an appointment at 10 locations, using an easy-to-administer nasal self-swab. Results can also be expected in no more than 5 days, but usually within 72 hours. There is no cost to take the test, however County residents will be asked to enter insurance information when setting an appointment. For more information visit the San Bernardino COVID-19 Testing webpage.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA INFORMATION
By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
OCTOBER 26, 2020: LAST WEEK TO APPLY FOR $2500 SMALL BUSINESS FUNDING
COVID-Compliant Business Partnership Program
To support our local small businesses and help ensure ongoing compliance with State and County Health orders and direction, San Bernardino County is implementing the COVID Compliant Business Partnership Program.
This program has two components.
- Funding of $2,500 for eligible Small Businesses with 1-100 employees (some exceptions made for businesses with 0 employees)
- Support and Partnership for ALL eligible County businesses who wish to become a COVID Compliant Business Partner
This program will support our local small businesses by reimbursing and/or offsetting costs and impacts directly related to complying with COVID-19 related business protocols and providing support to all eligible County businesses who apply for the program.
Prior to receiving funding, San Bernardino County small businesses must demonstrate compliance with State/County public health orders, and incorporate safety and social distancing practices and measures in their business operations.
Total funding available for this program is $30,000,000. Eligible businesses, per qualifying location, can receive up to $2,500.
Deadline for Application: October 31, 2020
Outdoor Operations Program
San Bernardino County has further expanded the COVID Compliant Business Partnership Program to support small businesses and nonprofits that have incurred expenses moving their operations outdoors. In addition to the original $2,500 provided to participants, the County is now offering $1,200 per business to restaurants, retail stores and service businesses that relocated their operations outdoors in response to State regulations.
Businesses eligible for this grant include but are not fully limited to restaurants, shopping malls, nail salons, hair salons, barbershop, religious services/churches, fitness facilities, service businesses, etc.
Prior to receiving funding, applicants must provide documentation and photos that will be helpful in determining eligibility. For example, photos of receipts for expenses incurred in moving operations outside, photos showing the location and setup of outdoor operations, photos showing additional equipment and supplies required to safely operate outdoors, outdoor permit issued by the respective jurisdiction if available, etc.
Eligible businesses may apply for both the COVID Compliant Business Partnership Program and the Outdoor Operations Program under one application.
Deadline for Application: October 31, 2020
For more information click HERE
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
The mechanism of reporting for all cities in San Bernardino, including Rialto specific COVID-19 case rates, deaths and testing has changed from its previous format. Reporting now aligns with the State reporting for the County and the color coded tiers. Reporting by city can be found in the “Locations” tab on the COVID-19 Dashboard.
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
.
OCTOBER 22, 2020: Skin Care, Tattoo Studios & Massage Therapy Now Permitted to Reopen
The State of California has issued new guidance for “expanded personal care services” that will allow businesses in these industries to open in San Bernardino County and elsewhere throughout the state.
The new guidance focuses on personal care services that require touching a client’s face, including facials, electrolysis, and waxing. It applies to esthetic, skin care, electrology, body art professionals, tattoo studios, piercing shops, and massage therapy businesses (in non-healthcare settings). All businesses in this category are required to follow the modifications included in the new guidance.
If you are visiting these newly reopened sectors or any business remember to:
Wear a Mask
Practice Social Distancing
Wash Your Hands Frequently
CITY OF RIALTO INFORMATION
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
Rialto COVID-19 Testing Site
COVID-19 testing is available by appointment only at the Department of Behavioral Health Auditorium located at 850 E. Foothill Blvd., Rialto. Please visit the County Testing webpage to find appointment availability.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY INFORMATION
San Bernardino County By The Numbers: Cases, Recovered, & Deaths
Additional information is available on the San Bernardino County COVID-19 Dashboard
COVID-19 Testing
San Bernardino County is now offering testing with an appointment at 10 locations, using an easy-to-administer nasal self-swab. Results can also be expected in no more than 5 days, but usually within 72 hours. There is no cost to take the test, however County residents will be asked to enter insurance information when setting an appointment. For more information visit the San Bernardino COVID-19 Testing webpage.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA INFORMATION
By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
OCTOBER 19, 2020: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES
City of Rialto Rental/Mortgage Assistance Program
In response to the harsh economic impact that COVID-19 has had on residents, the Rialto Rental/Mortgage Assistance Program will offer one-time rental/mortgage assistance up to $1,200 ($400 per month) to help renters/homeowners in the City of Rialto. Financial assistance will be offered to low/moderate income households who rent/own in the City and have experienced loss of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant program is made possible with federal Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG- CV) funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), therefore residents must meet all requirements to be eligible for the program. Applications are processed on a first come, first served basis until all funding is allocated (No Deadline Date). Payments will be made directly to landlords/mortgage provider/mortgage servicer. Click HERE for more the application, eligibility checklist and additional information.
If you apply for the Rialto Rental/Mortgage Assistance Program, you may not apply for the Rialto Utility Assistance Program.
City of Rialto Rental/Mortgage Assistance Program
In response to the harsh economic impact that COVID-19 has had on residents, the Rialto Utility Assistance Program will offer one-time utility assistance up to $210 ($70 per month) to help renters/homeowners in the City of Rialto. Financial assistance will be offered to low/moderate income households who rent/own in the City and have experienced loss of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant program is made possible with federal Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG- CV) funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), therefore residents must meet all requirements to be eligible for the program. Applications are processed on a first come, first served basis until all funding is allocated (No Deadline Date). Payments will be made directly to the utility provider. Click HERE for more the application, eligibility checklist and additional information.
If you apply for the Rialto Utility Assistance Program, you may not apply for the Rialto Rental/Mortgage Assistance Program.
Deadline to Join the COVID-Compliant Business Partnership Program Approaching
There is still time to apply for assistance through the County’s successful COVID Compliant Business Partnership program, but not much! Applications have to be submitted before Oct. 31.
The more than 4,000 County businesses, nonprofit organizations, and schools operating on waivers that currently participate in the partnership have collectively received more than $10 million from the County to offset costs related to compliance with COVID-19-related public health protocols.
Applications are being accepted online at https://sbcovid19.com/ now through Friday, October 30 or until funding is exhausted. All businesses that apply and are determined to be a COVID-Compliant Business Partner will be issued a “This Business Partner is COVID Compliant” window graphic to show customers and clients that they are doing their part.
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
The mechanism of reporting for all cities in San Bernardino, including Rialto specific COVID-19 case rates, deaths and testing has changed from its previous format. Reporting now aligns with the State reporting for the County and the color coded tiers. Reporting by city can be found in the “Locations” tab on the COVID-19 Dashboard.
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
OCTOBER 15, 2020: UPDATED GUIDANCE ON PRIVATE GATHERINGS
Private outdoor gatherings of people from three households or less are now allowed in San Bernardino County and throughout the state under new California Department of Public Health guidelines. Gatherings are described as social situations that bring people together from different households at the same time in a single space or place. Gatherings that include more than three households continue to be prohibited.
Following are some of the specific guidelines issued by the State:
Gatherings limited to outdoors
To be in compliance with State health orders, gatherings must be held outside, and may occur in outdoor spaces that are covered by umbrellas, canopies, roofs or other shade structures as long as three sides of the space (or 75%) are open to the outdoors. Such gatherings are permitted in public parks or other outdoor spaces — even if (unrelated) gatherings of comparable groups are also occurring in the same location. Mixing between such groups is not allowed.
Individuals at high risk, and those feeling sick, should not attend
People experiencing any COVID-19-related symptoms (e.g., fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, tiredness, headaches, loss of sense of taste/smell), must remain at home and avoid contact with anyone outside their immediate household. Those at higher risk of severe illness or death from COVID-19, such as older adults or those with preexisting medical conditions, are strongly urged not to attend any gatherings.
Continue practicing physical distancing and wash hands frequently
The space for any gatherings is to be large enough to permit attendees to maintain adequate social distance. The opportunity to frequently wash hands or use hand sanitizer must be easily accessible for participants.
Participants should carefully avoid sharing items; for example, food and beverages must be provided in single-serve disposable containers. Self-serve items from communal containers should not be used meaning the traditional potluck needs to be reimagined. If there are communal dishes, a gloved server with a face covering should be the only person serving foods.
Remember to wear a face covering
It might seem awkward at first, but the State mandates that face coverings be worn at multi-household gatherings. When eating or drinking, attendees are to stay at least 6 feet away from others outside their own household. Seating can be arranged so that households can sit together while dining.
Keep gatherings short in duration
The science shows that the longer a group gathers, the higher the risk of virus transmission, specifically if there is an asymptomatic carrier in the group (someone not showing symptoms). Gatherings should be two hours or less.
CITY OF RIALTO INFORMATION
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
Rialto COVID-19 Testing Site
COVID-19 testing is available by appointment only at the Department of Behavioral Health Auditorium located at 850 E. Foothill Blvd., Rialto. Please visit the County Testing webpage to find appointment availability.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY INFORMATION
San Bernardino County By The Numbers: Cases, Recovered, & Deaths
Additional information is available on the San Bernardino County COVID-19 Dashboard
COVID-19 Testing
San Bernardino County is now offering testing with an appointment at 10 locations, using an easy-to-administer nasal self-swab. Results can also be expected in no more than 5 days, but usually within 72 hours. There is no cost to take the test, however County residents will be asked to enter insurance information when setting an appointment. For more information visit the San Bernardino COVID-19 Testing webpage.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA INFORMATION
By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
OCTOBER 12, 2020: Rialto City Parks Are Open With COVID-19 Precautions
Until recently State COVID-19 guidelines kept all playgrounds closed. The California Department of Public Health has released Playground Guidelines that allow for reopening of fully outdoor playgrounds in all tiers with COVID-19 precautions. Central to the new guidelines is the consistent practice that face masks are required for everyone 2 years of age or older, and that there is a conscious effort by families to keep a safe (six-feet) distance between households. It is expected that families and caregivers will be sensitive to overcrowding, and try to avoid a playground if overcapacity or impossible to maintain a safe distance from other households.
The guidelines reinforce that a playground should absolutely be avoided by the elderly or persons with an underlying health condition, if children are present. The guidelines also state that children should refrain from eating or drinking while using playground equipment, and visits should be limited to 30 minutes or less when others are present. And of course, the use of hand sanitizers and frequent hand washing remains very important when using playground equipment.
All City of Rialto parks have been reopened except Frisbie Park which is nearing the completion of its expansion but remains under construction. Please follow the “Play It Safe” rules posted at the parks.
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
The mechanism of reporting for all cities in San Bernardino, including Rialto specific COVID-19 case rates, deaths and testing has changed from its previous format. Reporting now aligns with the State reporting for the County and the color coded tiers. Reporting by city can be found in the “Locations” tab on the COVID-19 Dashboard.
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
OCTOBER 8, 2020: HOW TO WASH YOUR CLOTH MASKS
Masks are an additional step to help slow the spread of COVID-19 when combined with everyday preventive actions and social distancing in public settings.
Masks should be washed regularly. It is important to always remove masks correctly and wash your hands after handling or touching a used mask.
How to Clean
Washing Machine
- You can include your mask with your regular laundry.
- Use regular laundry detergent and the warmest appropriate water setting for the cloth used to make the mask.
By Hand
- Check the label to see if your bleach is intended for disinfection. Some bleach products, such as those designed for safe use on colored clothing, may not be suitable for disinfection.
- Use bleach containing 5.25%–8.25% sodium hypochlorite. Do not use a bleach product if the percentage is not in this range or is not specified.
- Ensure the bleach product is not past its expiration date. Never mix household bleach with ammonia or any other cleanser.
- Ensure adequate ventilation.
- Prepare a bleach solution by mixing:
- 5 tablespoons (1/3rd cup) of 5.25%–8.25% bleach per gallon of room temperature water or 4 teaspoons of 5.25%–8.25% bleach per quart of room temperature water
- Soak the mask in the bleach solution for 5 minutes.
- Discard the bleach solution down the drain and rinse the mask thoroughly with cool or room temperature water.
- Make sure to completely dry the mask after washing.
Using Bleach Safely:
- Always read and follow the directions on the label to ensure safe and effective use.
- Be aware that bleach can damage cloth fabric over time.
- Wear skin protection and consider eye protection for potential splash hazards.
- Use water at room temperature for dilution (unless stated otherwise on the label).
- Store and use bleach out of the reach of children and pets.
- Special considerations should be made for people with asthma and they should not be present when cleaning and disinfecting is happening as this can trigger asthma exacerbations.
How to Dry
Dryer
Use the highest heat setting and leave in the dryer until completely dry.
Air Dry
Lay flat and allow to completely dry. If possible, place the mask in direct sunlight.
From the CDC Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Webpage
CITY OF RIALTO INFORMATION
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
Rialto COVID-19 Testing Site
COVID-19 testing is available by appointment only at the Department of Behavioral Health Auditorium located at 850 E. Foothill Blvd., Rialto. Please visit the County Testing webpage to find appointment availability.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY INFORMATION
San Bernardino County By The Numbers: Cases, Recovered, & Deaths
Additional information is available on the San Bernardino County COVID-19 Dashboard
COVID-19 Testing
San Bernardino County is now offering testing with an appointment at 10 locations, using an easy-to-administer nasal self-swab. Results can also be expected in no more than 5 days, but usually within 72 hours. There is no cost to take the test, however County residents will be asked to enter insurance information when setting an appointment. For more information visit the San Bernardino COVID-19 Testing webpage.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA INFORMATION
By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
OCTOBER 5, 2020 Guidance for a Safe and Healthy Halloween
Community members and officials have expressed concerns about Halloween — San Bernardino County has offered guidance to help residents and businesses avoid practices that could lead to further spread of COVID-19.
“Halloween typically involves trick-or-treating, gathering with friends and neighbors, and visiting pumpkin patches and haunted houses,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman. “We unfortunately have already seen how get-togethers during the Fourth of July and Labor Day holidays led to noticeable increases in infection rates, so we are asking everyone to be extremely cautious this Halloween season. We are specifically urging residents to consider safer alternatives to traditional activities.”
The state currently forbids amusement park rides of any kind, along with other high-touch or close contact attractions such as haunted houses, animal rides, petting zoos, slides, bounce houses, and ball pits.
To help residents consider alternatives to their usual Halloween activities, the County has produced Halloween Safety Guidelines explaining how activities such as trick-or-treating can be enjoyed safely, while also suggesting a variety of safer alternatives. It advises those who are feeling sick or may have been exposed to the virus, along with those at highest risk of serious illness (e.g., people who are immune-compromised, have pre-existing conditions or are age 65 or older) to simply avoid Halloween activities this year.
The guidelines include specific recommendations for parents of children planning to go trick-or-treating, as well as households that intend to hand out treats, and encourages residents to consider creative ways to safely dispense candy. It also lists a variety of activities that can provide safe alternatives to some common Halloween practices.
The County has also developed guidance for operators of pumpkin patches. Outdoor sales of pumpkins are allowed, and food, beverages, games, mazes, and other activities can be offered under certain conditions. Pumpkin patch operators should contact the County with questions before opening.
The City of Rialto will host a new kind of Halloween Hi-Jinks event this year. A drive-thru event will be hosted on October 31, 2020 following the County’s Halloween Safety Guidance. The drive-thru event will include contactless goodie bag distribution.
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
The mechanism of reporting for all cities in San Bernardino, including Rialto specific COVID-19 case rates, deaths and testing has changed from its previous format. Reporting now aligns with the State reporting for the County and the color coded tiers. Reporting by city can be found in the “Locations” tab on the COVID-19 Dashboard.
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
.
OCTOBER 1, 2020: PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS WITH YOUR COVID-19 PREVENTION ACTIONS
Your simple actions can make a big difference for COVID-19 and the flu.
- Wear a mask or face covering
- Maintain six feet of distance
- Wash your hands
- Minimize mixing
- Get your flu shot
#YourActionsSaveLives these five things will help protect you and others from COVID-19 and the flu. Together we can all do our part to #SlowtheSpread.
CITY OF RIALTO INFORMATION
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
Rialto COVID-19 Testing Site
COVID-19 testing is available by appointment only at the Department of Behavioral Health Auditorium located at 850 E. Foothill Blvd., Rialto. Please visit the County Testing webpage to find appointment availability.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY INFORMATION
San Bernardino County By The Numbers: Cases, Recovered, & Deaths
Additional information is available on the San Bernardino County COVID-19 Dashboard
COVID-19 Testing
San Bernardino County is now offering testing with an appointment at 10 locations, using an easy-to-administer nasal self-swab. Results can also be expected in no more than 5 days, but usually within 72 hours. There is no cost to take the test, however County residents will be asked to enter insurance information when setting an appointment. For more information visit the San Bernardino COVID-19 Testing webpage.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA INFORMATION
By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
September 28, 2020: “FightFluTogether” Campaign Encourages Californians to Get Flu Vaccination
This year, a flu shot is more important than ever. That’s why the CIty of Rialto, San Bernardino County, California hospitals, physicians and public health officials are joining with a coalition of healthcare stakeholders, social service organizations and governmental agencies to launch the statewide “FightFluTogether” campaign.
The campaign aims to underscore the importance of getting a flu shot as California works to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and preserve scarce health care resources for those in need.
“As we continue to confront the COVID-19 pandemic, flu shots are important to keeping you healthy and key to keeping people out of hospitals,” said Carmela Coyle, California Hospital Association President & CEO. “More people getting flu shots will ensure that hospitals are not overburdened and remain able to treat COVID-19 patients. Because the symptoms of flu are similar to those of COVID-19, limited resources like testing supplies, personal protective equipment, and medical devices can be maximized if the number of flu cases is kept down.”
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 42.9% of California adults and 63.5% of children age six months to 17 got a flu shot during the 2018-19 season. The goal of the “FightFluTogether” campaign is to increase those percentages this year.
The centerpiece of the “FightFluTogether” campaign is a website — that features links to the CDC’s VaccineFinder, to help Californians locate a flu shot provider quickly, as well as useful facts to help you protect yourself during flu season, and timely news articles. The site will be available in both English and Spanish language versions. CHA also has developed a public service announcement in Spanish and English that will be distributed to news agencies throughout the state.
Flu shots are an inexpensive (in many cases free), safe, and simple (often you don’t even need to get out of your car) way to avoid getting sick and possibly ending up in the hospital. With few exceptions, the CDC recommends a flu vaccine for anyone 6 months and older.
According to the CDC, an influenza vaccination can help reduce the overall effects of respiratory illnesses on the population. Engaging in best practices such as hand washing, wearing masks, and social distancing can also help fight the flu and reduce hospital visits and the strain on the health care system.
“Don’t ignore your health, especially not this year,” Coyle said. “The flu is a potentially deadly disease and getting a flu shot is the best way to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your friends.”
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020: NAIL SALONS MAY OPEN & CHANGES FOR RESTAURANTS SERVING ALCOHOL
Effective September 22, 2020, the State has cleared nail salons (and physician-ordered electrolysis) to operate indoors under all tiers including in San Bernardino County and the City of Rialto. Facilities must follow COVID-19 compliance guidelines which include the use of disposable gloves, specific disinfectant measures after each service, staggered appointments, face coverings, and other protocols to ensure the safety of both patrons and employees. All of the information can be found in the State COVID-19 Industry Guidance for Expanded Personal Care Services.
The state also announced some minor loosening of restrictions on restaurants that serve alcoholic beverages. The sale of such beverages no longer needs to occur in the same transaction as a food sale. However, to qualify, a business’s primary focus must be meal service, with the sale of alcoholic beverages only a complementary offering.
CITY OF RIALTO INFORMATION
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
Rialto COVID-19 Testing Site
COVID-19 testing is available by appointment only at the Department of Behavioral Health Auditorium located at 850 E. Foothill Blvd., Rialto. Please visit the County Testing webpage to find appointment availability.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY INFORMATION
San Bernardino County By The Numbers: Cases, Recovered, & Deaths
Additional information is available on the San Bernardino County COVID-19 Dashboard
COVID-19 Testing
San Bernardino County is now offering testing with an appointment at 10 locations, using an easy-to-administer nasal self-swab. Results can also be expected in no more than 5 days, but usually within 72 hours. There is no cost to take the test, however County residents will be asked to enter insurance information when setting an appointment. For more information visit the San Bernardino COVID-19 Testing webpage.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA INFORMATION
By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020: Testing is the Key to Rialto and the County Moving Lower Risk Tier (Red-Substantial)
COVID-19 case rates and positivity rates in Rialto and throughout San Bernardino County have shown improvement over the last few weeks. San Bernardino County Officials, “are very hopeful that if this trend continues [and] that the County will soon qualify to move into the red tier, but we will have to first hope that the Labor Day holiday didn’t negatively impact our numbers, and just as important, we must keep up our testing numbers”.
You can help with this transition and testing is the key to demonstrate that Rialto and all of San Bernardino County are keeping caseloads and positivity rates down. According to County Public Health Director Corwin Porter, “when we see a spike of cases and related hospitalizations, it almost always comes from a social gathering and from individuals who did not show any symptoms.”
To get ahead of any spikes, County residents need to take it upon themselves to get a free, easy and painless test at any of the more than 30 testing sites throughout the County including the testing site here in Rialto.
If you — or someone you live with — has spent any time with people not in your household, please take an hour to get tested! Results are returned in less than 48 hours and it will give you peace of mind.
Testing has never been easier. Walk-ups testing is now allowed at all County testing sites, although appointments are still strongly encouraged. Visit our COVID-19 Testing Page to see the testing site nearest you and to schedule an appointment.
And remember, to ensure our numbers continue to improve we all have to keep wearing face coverings when in public, practice frequent handwashing, social distance, and avoid gatherings outside your household.
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020: COVID-19 TESTING IS FOR EVERYONE
COVID-19 testing is not just for people who are sick. Testing is available to everyone and everyone is encouraged to be tested and tested often for COVID-19. Your test results come quickly, usually in 3 days, and knowing your status not only helps you make decisions for your life but may help our businesses open sooner. As more tests are conducted the County may lower its positivity rate, or the relationship between COVID-19 tests and positive results from those tests. Lowering the positivity rate and keeping it lower is one of the keys to moving on the State Blueprint Tiers which may allow additional business sectors to safely open in our community. SCHEDULE YOUR TEST TODAY!
CITY OF RIALTO INFORMATION
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
Rialto COVID-19 Testing Site
COVID-19 testing is available by appointment only at the Department of Behavioral Health Auditorium located at 850 E. Foothill Blvd., Rialto. Please visit the County Testing webpage to find appointment availability.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY INFORMATION
San Bernardino County By The Numbers: Cases, Recovered, & Deaths
Additional information is available on the San Bernardino County COVID-19 Dashboard
COVID-19 Testing
San Bernardino County is now offering testing with an appointment at 10 locations, using an easy-to-administer nasal self-swab. Results can also be expected in no more than 5 days, but usually within 72 hours. There is no cost to take the test, however County residents will be asked to enter insurance information when setting an appointment. For more information visit the San Bernardino COVID-19 Testing webpage.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA INFORMATION
By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020: California Hospitals and Health Officials Urge Residents to Address Health Concerns
Becoming ill from COVID-19 is not the only serious health problem emerging from the coronavirus pandemic: a growing concern is the impact of people avoiding doctor visits and neglecting to take steps to treat serious medical conditions A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that in the 10 weeks following the declaration of a national COVID-19 crisis, emergency department visits declined 23% for heart attack, 20% for stroke and 10% for hyperglycemic crises.
Initially this was due to worries that hospitals and doctors’ offices would be overrun with COVID-19 patients; in fact, many jurisdictions, including San Bernardino County, put limits on non-elective procedures during the early days of the pandemic. And many individuals feared visiting a medical facility due to concerns of becoming infected.
However, as hospitalization rates for COVID-19 patients have declined and medical facilities have become diligent in their efforts to protect staff and patients, health experts are urging residents to visit their health care providers — both to receive routine care and to seek treatment for diagnosed ailments.
The California Hospital Association (CHA) recently produced a public service announcement encouraging people to seek such medical attention.
The CHA and other medical experts are emphasizing that people should not delay getting the care they need, pointing out that hospitals and clinics are taking extra care to keep staff and visitors safe. For example, facilities are maintaining separate areas for treating patients with COVID-19 and other infectious diseases, and they are extensively cleaning and disinfecting rooms and equipment, while making sure everyone is wearing a face covering.
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020: TENANT, HOMEOWNER, AND LANDLORD RELIEF
Tenant, Homeowner, and Small Landlord Relief and Stabilization Act of 2020
The Tenant, Homeowner, and Small Landlord Relief and Stabilization Act of 2020, also known as the California Housing Stabilization Act of 2020, went into effect August 31, 2020. Under the new law, if you cannot pay your full rent because of COVID-19 related financial distress, there are protections available to you until at least February 1, 2021.
If you were unable to pay all or some of your rent between March 1, 2020 and August 31, 2020:
• You cannot be evicted IF you return a declaration of COVID-19 related financial distress to your landlord, signed under penalty of perjury, within 15 business days of receiving a notice to pay or quit (vacate) that was given to you on or after September 1, 2020.
• When your landlord gives you a notice to “pay or quit” (vacate), they must also provide a separate notification which explains your rights and obligations under the new law. (A notice to ‘pay or quit’ is a notice from your landlord that gives you a certain amount of time to pay the outstanding rent you owe or vacate your home.)
• When your landlord gives you a notice to pay or quit (vacate), they must provide a declaration of COVID-19 related financial distress in the language of your rental agreement. It is very important that you provide the signed declaration to your landlord within 15 business days or an eviction proceeding may be filed against you in court.
• If your household income is more than 130% of the median household income in your county and over $100,000, your landlord may demand proof of your COVID-19 related hardship be provided to support your declaration. Any form of verifiable documentation that shows the COVID-19-related financial distress – such as a tax return, pay stubs, a statement from your employer, among other items – can be used to satisfy this requirement. If you are a high-income household and your landlord requests proof of financial distress, you must provide it to be protected from eviction.
If you are unable to pay all or some of your rent between September 1, 2020 and January 31, 2021:
All of the same rights and obligations above apply. However, in addition, by January 31, 2021 you must pay at least 25% of the rent due during the period of September 1, 2020 through January 31, 2021 to avoid an unlawful detainer (eviction) action being filed against you on or after February 1, 2021. You may do this by paying 25% each month, or by paying a lump sum equaling 25% of your rent during this time period by January 31, 2021, or by some other means, as long as you have paid at least 25% of the rent due for the period by January 31, 2021.
An Interactive Guide to YOUR RIGHTS & OPTIONS under the Tenant, Homeowner, and Small Landlord Relief & Stabilization Act of 2020 is available online. You can enter your specific circumstances and receive a customized report on your rights and options for those circumstances. You are not required to enter personal information but will need to know the household income, number of persons living in the residence and the county the residence is in.
CITY OF RIALTO INFORMATION
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
Rialto COVID-19 Testing Site
COVID-19 testing is available by appointment only at the Department of Behavioral Health Auditorium located at 850 E. Foothill Blvd., Rialto. Please visit the County Testing webpage to find appointment availability.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY INFORMATION
San Bernardino County By The Numbers: Cases, Recovered, & Deaths
Additional information is available on the San Bernardino County COVID-19 Dashboard
COVID-19 Testing
San Bernardino County is now offering testing with an appointment at 10 locations, using an easy-to-administer nasal self-swab. Results can also be expected in no more than 5 days, but usually within 72 hours. There is no cost to take the test, however County residents will be asked to enter insurance information when setting an appointment. For more information visit the San Bernardino COVID-19 Testing webpage.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA INFORMATION
By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020: California Department of Public Health (CDPH) County Monitoring Metrics
San Bernardino County has updated its COVID-19 Dashboard to reflect the new California Blueprint for Reducing COVID-19 in the state. The blueprint includes revised criteria for loosening and tightening restrictions on activities. Every county in California is assigned to a color-coded tier based on its rate of new cases and positivity. At a minimum, counties must remain in a tier for at least three weeks before moving forward. Data is reviewed weekly and tiers are updated every Tuesday. To move forward, a county must meet the next tier’s criteria for two consecutive weeks. If a county’s metrics worsen, it will be assigned a more restrictive tier. Public health officials are constantly monitoring data and may step in if necessary. The tiers include:
Widespread (purple): More than 7 daily new cases per 100,000 residents or higher than 8% positive rate. This means that most non-essential indoor business operations are closed.
Substantial (red): 4 to 7 daily new cases per 100,000 residents or 5-8% positive rate. This means that some non-essential indoor businesses are closed.
Moderate (orange): 1 to 3.9 daily new cases per 100,000 residents or 2-4.9% positive rate. This means that some indoor business operations open with modifications.
Minimal (yellow): Less than 1 daily new case per 100,000 residents or less than 2% positive rate. This means that most indoor business operations open with modifications.
As of September 8, 2020 average daily new case rate per 100,000 population is 8.11. This remains in the widespread or purple category. The positivity rate has dropped to 7.61%. This is in the substantial or red range but combined with the new case rate means the county will remain in the widespread or purple tier until both categories being in the next tier for 21 days.
The County also reports on the impact of hospitalization and hospital capacity on the dashboard as these are additional criteria in the blue print.
Increasing Hospitalizations:
Active monitoring of the number of residents who are hospitalized by COVID-19 is another way to evaluate the burden of COVID-19. The County is considered to meet the increasing hospitalization criteria if: greater than 10% increase in the average number of confirmed COVID-19 patients hospitalized.
Limited Hospital Capacity:
Monitoring the availability of intensive care unit (ICU) beds and ventilators are important indicators to gauge the capacity of hospitals. The County is considered to meet the limited hospital capacity if: less than 20% of staffed ICU beds are available OR less than 25% of ventilators are available.
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020: NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
National Preparedness Month (NPM) is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster planning now and throughout the year. As our nation continues to respond to COVID-19, there is no better time to be involved this September. The 2020 NPM theme is: “Disasters Don’t Wait. Make Your Plan Today.”
For more information please visit the Federal Ready.Gov website or the CalOES Preparedness website. And don’t forget that planning is not just for you and your family but for your four-legged family as well!
CITY OF RIALTO INFORMATION
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
**The San Bernardino County COVID-19 Dashboard has not been updated today, information provided is current as of September 2, 2020**
Rialto COVID-19 Testing Site
COVID-19 testing is available by appointment only at the Department of Behavioral Health Auditorium located at 850 E. Foothill Blvd., Rialto. Please visit the County Testing webpage to find appointment availability.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY INFORMATION
San Bernardino County By The Numbers: Cases, Recovered, & Deaths
**The San Bernardino County COVID-19 Dashboard has not been updated today, information provided is current as of September 2, 2020**
Additional information is available on the San Bernardino County COVID-19 Dashboard
COVID-19 Testing
San Bernardino County is now offering testing with an appointment at 10 locations, using an easy-to-administer nasal self-swab. Results can also be expected in no more than 5 days, but usually within 72 hours. There is no cost to take the test, however County residents will be asked to enter insurance information when setting an appointment in order to assist taxpayers in recouping some of the costs associated with testing. For more information or to schedule your testing appointment visit the San Bernardino COVID-19 Testing webpage.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA INFORMATION
By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
AUGUST 31, 2020: NEW CALIFORNIA BLUEPRINT FOR REOPENING & SOME SECTORS REOPEN NOW
California’s Blueprint for Reducing COVID-19 with revised Criteria for Sector Restrictions
On Friday August 28, 2020 Governor Newsom announced the State of California’s new process for reopening in response to COVID-19. The previous County Monitoring List has been replaced by a four-tier, color-coded system that governs the ability of counties to reopen businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic. The new system is more gradual than before to guard against loosening restrictions too quickly and subsequent case surges. Counties will move through the new, four-tier system based on two specific metrics: case rates and the percentage of positive tests.
San Bernardino County’s and the City of Rialto’s status would be unchanged in the new system as the County and City are in the Purple Tier along with 37 other counties in the state, representing 87% of the state’s population. In this tier, the virus is considered “widespread” with more than 8 percent of tests coming back positive and more than 7 new cases daily per 100,000. The County’s current COVID-19 Dashboard, which looks at cases over 14 days, does not yet reflect these new criteria.
Additional Sectors Allowed to Open Now
Despite San Bernardino County being in the Purple Tier some business sectors can reopen indoors with modifications that were previously limited to outdoor operations. Hair Salons and Barbers may reopen for indoor operations beginning Monday August 31, 2020 with additional precautions. Malls and all retail may reopen for indoor operations with additional precautions and maximum capacity limited to 25%.
Business owners should review and follow the posted guidelines for their sector to ensure they are operating within COVID-compliant business practices. The restrictions for these reopening sectors and all currently open sectors are specific in including face mask, social distancing and sanitizing requirements.
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
AUGUST 27, 2020: STATE ANNOUNCES INCREASED TESTING CAPACITY
On August 26, 2020 Governor Newsom announced a new partnership between the State of California and PerkinElmer to more than double statewide COVID-19 testing capability. It will take between 8 and 12 weeks to bring all of the testing online but when completed the new network will offer up to 150,000 diagnostic tests per day with a 24-48 hour guaranteed turnaround time. The cost to the state for these new tests at maximum capacity is only $30.78 per test down from more than $150 per test under the current system.
New testing capabilities are exciting news but that should not stop you from getting tested now. You can visit the San Bernardino County COVID-19 Testing webpage now and schedule a test at a State, County or other allied provider facility. Options are available here in Rialto and throughout the County.
CITY OF RIALTO INFORMATION
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
Rialto COVID-19 Testing Site
COVID-19 testing is available by appointment only at the Department of Behavioral Health Auditorium located at 850 E. Foothill Blvd., Rialto. Please visit the County Testing webpage to find appointment availability.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY INFORMATION
San Bernardino County By The Numbers: Cases, Recovered, & Deaths
Additional information is available on the San Bernardino County COVID-19 Dashboard
COVID-19 Testing
San Bernardino County is now offering testing with an appointment at 10 locations, using an easy-to-administer nasal self-swab. Results can also be expected in no more than 5 days, but usually within 72 hours. There is no cost to take the test, however County residents will be asked to enter insurance information when setting an appointment in order to assist taxpayers in recouping some of the costs associated with testing. For more information or to schedule your testing appointment visit the San Bernardino COVID-19 Testing webpage.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA INFORMATION
By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
Update for August 27, 2020
California now has 683,529 confirmed cases of COVID-19, resulting in 12,550 deaths. The number of COVID-related deaths increased by 1.2 percentfrom Tuesday’s total of 12,407. The number of COVID-19 diagnostic test results in California reached a total of 10,918,415,an increase of 85,658 tests since Tuesday. The rate of positive tests over the last 14 days is 6.1 percent.
Updated August 27, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. with data from August 26.
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
AUGUST 24, 2020: CASE RATES ARE GOING DOWN BUT WE MUST CONTINUE TO STAY SAFE
The City of Rialto, County of San Bernardino and State of California have all reported reductions in COVID-19 transmission rates and hospitalizations over the last week. While this is good news it also supports that the prevention efforts we are all using are working and need to continue. Remember: Practice Social Distancing, Wear A Mask, Wash Your Hands, Stay Home If You’re Sick and Get Tested!
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
AUGUST 20, 2020: STAYING FIT DURING COVID-19
We are staying at home more now than ever with the double impact of COVID-19 and high heat. Although you might not be able to get out of the house as much as you would like you can still stay fit. There are many free options for all age and fitness levels both online and on your television. One great, low-impact option is to join the City of Rialto Community Services Department presentation of Senior Fitness: Stretches, Strength, & Balance Exercises online or on your television Monday through Friday at 11:00 a.m. You can view the fitness program on Channel 3 for Spectrum (formally Time Warner) and for AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 or simply go to www.rialtonetwork.com
CITY OF RIALTO INFORMATION
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
Rialto COVID-19 Testing Site
COVID-19 testing is available by appointment only at the Department of Behavioral Health Auditorium located at 850 E. Foothill Blvd., Rialto. Please visit the County Testing webpage to find appointment availability.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY INFORMATION
San Bernardino County By The Numbers: Cases, Recovered, & Deaths
Additional information is available on the San Bernardino County COVID-19 Dashboard
COVID-19 Testing
San Bernardino County is now offering testing with an appointment at 10 locations, using an easy-to-administer nasal self-swab. Results can also be expected in no more than 5 days, but usually within 72 hours. There is no cost to take the test, however County residents will be asked to enter insurance information when setting an appointment in order to assist taxpayers in recouping some of the costs associated with testing. For more information or to schedule your testing appointment visit the San Bernardino COVID-19 Testing webpage.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA INFORMATION
By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
Update for August 20, 2020
California now has 644,751 confirmed cases of COVID-19, resulting in 11,686 deaths. The number of COVID-related deaths increased by 1.4 percent from Tuesday’s total of 11,523. The number of COVID-19 diagnostic test results in California reached a total of 10,227,966, an increase of 87,283 tests since Tuesday. The rate of positive tests over the last 14 days is 6.6 percent.
Updated August 20, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. with data from August 19.
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
AUGUST 17, 2020: STAYING COOL DURING COVID-19
The City of Rialto and much of the Inland Empire will remain under an Excessive Heat Warning through at least August 20th!
Cooling Centers
The City of Rialto operates a Cooling Center during Excessive Heat Warnings or when temperatures exceed 95-degrees. The Cooling Center is located at 214 N. Palm Avenue and operates from 12:00 pm through 6:00 pm when activated. COVID-19 precautions are in place. Information on cooling centers outside of Rialto is available HERE.
Tips for Keeping Cool While Helping Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
Stay inside as much as possible. It’s especially important to avoid being outside (or at least skip any strenuous activities) during the hottest time of day — generally between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Limit your exposure to the sun, and if you do go outside, take frequent breaks, find shade, wear light clothing and a hat, and use sunscreen.
Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water, even if you aren’t thirsty, and avoid dehydrating beverages such as caffeine and alcohol. And please don’t share water bottles or canteens, which can spread the virus.
Take steps to prepare your home if you don’t have air conditioning. Cover any windows that receive morning or afternoon sun with drapes, shades, or even sheets. You might consider making temporary window reflectors, such as aluminum foil-covered cardboard, to place between windows and drapes. Taking a cool bath or applying a wet towel to your forehead can help you stay cool when it’s hot indoors.
Never leave children, pets or adults alone in closed vehicles. The temperature inside a parked vehicle can rapidly rise to a dangerous level for children, pets, and adults. Leaving the windows slightly open does not significantly decrease the heating rate.
Recognize the potential dangers of excessive heat. Know the signs and symptoms of heatstroke, heat exhaustion, and heat cramps, and call 9-1-1 if you or a loved one is experiencing them.
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RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
AUGUST 10, 2020: STATE GUIDANCE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION & WHAT IS “CLOSE CONTACT”?
State Guidance for Higher Education
The California Department of Public Health has released statewide interim COVID-19 guidance for institutions of higher education. The guidance is intended to help institutions and their communities plan and prepare to resume in-person instruction when appropriate based on local conditions.
A phased reopening of higher education institutions will depend on local conditions including epidemiologic trends, availability of campus and community testing resources, and adequate campus preparedness and public health capacity to respond to case and outbreak investigations. In San Bernardino County and other counties on the County Data Monitoring List for three consecutive days, indoor lectures are currently prohibited although there are some exceptions for courses offered in specialized indoor settings. Reopening must include a campus-specific COVID-19 prevention plan that outlines the social distancing and other requirements specific to the institution. The guidance also outlines conditions under which collegiate athletics may return.
What is a “Close Contact” to COVID-19?
During testing, contact tracing or workplace surveillance you may be asked about “close contact” to those who have tested positive for COVID-19. A close contact is anyone who was within 6 feet of a person with COVID-19 for at least 15 minutes starting from 2 days before illness onset (or, for asymptomatic patients, 2 days prior to positive diagnosis) until the time the person begins isolation.
For more information visit the COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions webpage.
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
August 6, 2020: SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY EXPANDS COVID COMPLIANT BUSINESS PROGRAM
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY EXPANDS COVID COMPLIANT BUSINESS PROGRAM
San Bernardino County recently made a number of program adjustments to its COVID Compliant Business Partnership Program to make the program available to even more business owners. The program supports our local small businesses by reimbursing and/or offsetting costs and impacts directly related to complying with COVID-19 related business protocols and providing support to all eligible County businesses who apply for the program. The extended application deadline is now October 31, 2020. Some of the major revisions to the program include:
- All nonprofits with a storefront or physical space are now be eligible to participate.
- Short Term Rentals (STRs) are now be eligible to participate at a lower level of funding. The financial support is $500 for each STR owner to offset costs of safety improvements and increased sanitization requirements. Any additional STR under the same owner is eligible for an additional $250 each.
- Sole proprietors with no employees are now eligible for the program funding if they have a retail space or storefront.
- Home-based businesses that service customers would now be eligible. This includes home day-care
For more information and to apply for up to $2,500 for your COVID-Compliant business, visit https://sbcovid19.com/covid-compliant-business-partnership-program/
CITY OF RIALTO INFORMATION
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
Rialto COVID-19 Testing Site
COVID-19 testing is available by appointment only at the Department of Behavioral Health Auditorium located at 850 E. Foothill Blvd., Rialto. Please visit the County Testing webpage to find appointment availability.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY INFORMATION
San Bernardino County By The Numbers: Cases, Recovered, & Deaths
Additional information is available on the San Bernardino County COVID-19 Dashboard
COVID-19 Testing
San Bernardino County has reported that it has overcome a recent statewide shortage in COVID-19 testing materials by contracting with a new supplier to secure an adequate supply of test equipment and is now encouraging all County residents to get tested.
The County is now offering testing with an appointment at 10 locations, using an easy-to-administer nasal self-swab. Results can also be expected in no more than 5 days, but usually within 72 hours. There is no cost to take the test, however County residents will be asked to enter insurance information when setting an appointment in order to assist taxpayers in recouping some of the costs associated with testing. For more information or to schedule your testing appointment visit the San Bernardino COVID-19 Testing webpage.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA INFORMATION
By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
COVID19.ca.gov Update for August 6, 2020
California now has 529,980 confirmed cases of COVID-19, resulting in 9,869 deaths. The number of COVID-related deaths increased by 1.7 percent from Tuesday’s total of 9,703. The number of COVID-19 diagnostic test results in California reached a total of 8,500,463 an increase of 91,063 tests since Tuesday. The rate of positive tests over the last 14 days is 6.1 percent.
*Due to issues with the state’s electronic laboratory reporting system, these data represent an underreporting of actual positive cases in one single day.
Updated August 6, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. with data from August 5.
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
August 3, 2020: COVID-19 TESTING BACK ON TRACK & COMMUNITY PROTECTION ACTIONS
COVID-19 Testing
San Bernardino County has reported that it has overcome a recent statewide shortage in COVID-19 testing materials by contracting with a new supplier to secure an adequate supply of test equipment and is now encouraging all County residents to get tested.
All residents urged to get tested at convenient sites using easy-to-use nasal swabs
The County is now offering testing with an appointment at 10 locations, using an easy-to-administer nasal self-swab. Results can also be expected in no more than 5 days, but usually within 72 hours. There is no cost to take the test, however County residents will be asked to enter insurance information when setting an appointment in order to assist taxpayers in recouping some of the costs associated with testing. For more information or to schedule your testing appointment visit the San Bernardino COVID-19 Testing webpage.
Protect Your Family & Community From COVID-19
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
JULY 30, 2020: EDUCATION / ENGAGEMENT / ENFORCEMENT PLAN
San Bernardino County has released a COVID-19 Compliance Education / Engagement / Enforcement Plan. It is designed to encourage compliance with federal, state and County public health mandates. The City of Rialto will provide the Education and Engagement components locally with a primary emphasis on educating high-risk businesses about the critical need to comply with these directives, while offering guidance to assist them in these efforts to remain open for business.
For questions or assistance businesses or community members can contact the City of Rialto Community Compliance Division by email CodeCompliance@rialtoca.gov or phone (909) 820-8070. Complaints can be filed online through the San Bernardino County COVID-19 site or by clicking HERE.
CITY OF RIALTO INFORMATION
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
Community COVID-19 Testing Site
San Bernardino County has changed the online interface to schedule appointments for COVID-19 testing. You can visit the COVID-19 Testing webpage where you will have the choice from: State Testing Sites, County Testing Sites, and Other Testing Sites. Click the “+” to the right of the type of testing site you would like to use and then select “Click Here to Make an Appointment”. Walk-Up Testing is available by appointment only at the Department of Behavioral Health Auditorium located at 850 E. Foothill Blvd., Rialto. Please visit the County Testing webpage to find appointment availability.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY INFORMATION
San Bernardino County By The Numbers: Cases, Recovered, & Deaths
Additional information is available on the San Bernardino County COVID-19 Dashboard
STATE OF CALIFORNIA INFORMATION
By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
COVID19.ca.gov Update for July 30, 2020
California now has 485,502 confirmed cases of COVID-19, resulting in 8,909 deaths. The number of COVID-related deaths increased by 2.2 percent from Tuesday’s total of 8,715. The number of COVID-19 diagnostic test results in California reached a total of 7,633,840 an increase of 116,374 tests since Tuesday. The rate of positive tests over the last 14 days is 7.5 percent.
Updated July 30, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. with data from July 29.
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
July 27, 2020: Reduce Risk of COVID-19
There are four factors for risk of COVID-19 you should evaluate anytime you leave your home: wearing face covering, indoor/outdoor activities, distance from others, and the number of people you are around. Risk is increased by not wearing a face covering, being inside, being close to others, and being around more people. Risk is decreased by wearing a face covering, staying outside, staying at least 6 feet apart, and being around fewer people.
Paying attention to these four factors can help you make decisions to Stay Safe and be #RialtoReady!
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
JULY 23, 2020: TEMPORARY OUTDOOR BUSINESS OPERATIONS GUIDELINES
The State has ordered the reclosure of various businesses sectors but has allowed several to remain open for outdoor operations only. To assist businesses in remaining open the City of Rialto has released Temporary Outdoor Operations Guidelines intended to support businesses such as restaurants, hair and nail salons, barbers, fitness gyms, and similar uses that wish to temporarily relocate indoor business operations to the outdoors and create a safe and clean environment for workers and customers in compliance with State COVID-19 Industry Guidance. The process is streamlined for timing of implementation and Community Development staff will provide a courtesy visit to confirm implementation. For more information contact the City of Rialto Community Development Department Planning Division at (909) 820-2075 or at planning@rialtoca.gov.
CITY OF RIALTO INFORMATION
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
Community COVID-19 Testing Site
Walk-Up Testing is available by appointment only for the remainder of this week at the Department of Behavioral Health Auditorium located at 850 E. Foothill Blvd., Rialto. Please visit the COVID-19 Testing webpage to find appointment availability. There are also several additional sites close to Rialto with appointment openings through the week.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY INFORMATION
San Bernardino County By The Numbers: Cases, Recovered, & Deaths
Additional information is available on the San Bernardino County COVID-19 Dashboard
COVID-19 Community Testing Sites
There are sites throughout the County providing COVID-19 testing.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA INFORMATION
By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
COVID19.ca.gov Update for July 23, 2020
California now has 425,616 confirmed cases of COVID-19, resulting in 8,027 deaths. The number of COVID-related deaths increased by 2.0 percent from Tuesday’s total of 7,870. The number of COVID-19 diagnostic test results in California reached a total of 6,778,304 an increase of 113,306 tests since Tuesday. The rate of positive tests over the last 14 days is 7.6 percent.
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
JULY 20, 2020: SCHOOLS TO START WITH DISTANCE LEARNING BEGINNING NEXT MONTH
On Friday July 17, 2020 Governor Newsom announced that in order to resume in-person class instruction in schools, a county must have been off the state’s COVID-19 watch list for 14 consecutive days. San Bernardino County is currently on the watch list and may remain on the list through the start date for most schools. In response school districts in San Bernardino County, including those that serve the City of Rialto, have announced that they will begin the school year with all students participating in a Distance Learning Instructional Model. Please visit your school districts websites for more information: Rialto Unified School District, Fontana Unified School District, Colton Joint Unified School District, San Bernardino City Unified School District.
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
July 16, 2020: WHAT’S OPEN AND WHAT’S NOT + TESTING IS STILL AVAILABLE
What’s Open & What’s Not
With the first round of reclosures on July 1st and additional closures ordered on July 14th it may be difficult to know what sectors are open and which are not. There is a new webpage on the County’s COVID-19 Response webpage that puts this information at your fingertips.
You may find that some of your favorite locations are still open but are operating with curbside pick-up or only outdoor operations to comply with the orders and guidance of state and county health officials.
Testing Is Still Available
San Bernardino County has noted that, “Due to a shortage in testing supplies, a limited number of appointments are open” for COVID-19 testing. Despite the shortages testing is still available through a variety of locations including some openings through this week. Unfortunately, there are no appointments at the Rialto site available for the remainder of this week. Most testing is free or can charge your insurance. Even if you don’t have insurance many of the testing facilities can offer the tests without charge as they can receive CARES Act funding for providing you the test. Money should not be an obstacle to getting tested!
Please visit the COVID-19 Testing Sites webpage from the County for more information on testing sites, hours or operations and to schedule a test online.
CITY OF RIALTO INFORMATION
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
***Information from the update by San Bernardino County on July 15, 2020***
Community COVID-19 Testing Site
Walk-Up Testing is not available for the remainder of this week at the Department of Behavioral Health Auditorium located at 850 E. Foothill Blvd., Rialto. Please visit the COVID-19 Testing webpage to find appointment availability beginning next week.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY INFORMATION
San Bernardino County By The Numbers: Cases, Recovered, & Deaths
***Information from the update by San Bernardino County on July 15, 2020***
Additional information is available on the San Bernardino County COVID-19 Dashboard
COVID-19 Community Testing Sites
There are sites throughout the County providing COVID-19 testing.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA INFORMATION
By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
COVID19.ca.gov Update for July 16, 2020
California now has 356,178 confirmed cases of COVID-19, resulting in 7,345 deaths. The number of COVID-related deaths increased by 1.6 percentfrom Tuesday’s total of 7,227. The number of COVID-19 diagnostic test results in California reached a total of 5,915,508 an increase of 122,232 tests since Tuesday. The rate of positive tests over the last 14 days is 7.2 percent. California’s hospitalizations due to COVID-19 decreased by 9 from Tuesday.
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
JULY 13, 2020: IMMEDIATE RECLOSURE ORDERED FOR ADDITIONAL SECTORS
Effective July 13, 2020, the State of California Department of Public Health has ordered those counties, including San Bernardino County, that have remained on the County Monitoring List for 3 consecutive days to shut down the following industries or activities unless they can be modified to operate outside or by pick-up:
- Fitness centers
- Worship services
- Protests
- Offices for non-essential sectors
- Personal care services, like nail salons, body waxing and tattoo parlors
- Hair salons and barbershops
- Malls
All counties in the State must close indoor operations in these sectors (which were closed in San Bernardino County by order on July 1, 2020):
- Dine-in restaurants
- Wineries and tasting rooms
- Movie theaters
- Family entertainment centers (for example: bowling alleys, miniature golf, batting cages and arcades)
- Zoos and museums
- Cardrooms
Additionally, bars, brewpubs, breweries, and pubs must close all operations both indoor and outdoor statewide.
WHAT METRICS DOES THE STATE MEASURE THE COUNTY AGAINST?
The following metrics are currently being monitored by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to provide insight into how the county is doing regarding COVID-19 and to provide some early indication of developing areas of concern.
Elevated Disease Transmission:
The 14-day cases rate and positive rate are used to assess the level of burden of COVID-19. The County is flagged for elevated diseased transmission criteria if: case rate (per 100,000 residents) greater than 100 residents, OR case rate (per 100,000 residents) greater than 25 residents AND positive rate (greater than 8%).
Increasing Hospitalizations:
Active monitoring of the number of residents who are hospitalized by COVID-19 is another way to evaluate the burden of COVID-19. The County is considered to meet the increasing hospitalization criteria if: greater than 10% increase in the average number of confirmed COVID-19 patients hospitalized.
Limited Hospital Capacity:
Monitoring the availability of intensive care unit (ICU) beds and ventilators are important indicators to gauge the capacity of hospitals. The County is considered to meet the limited hospital capacity if: less than 20% of staffed ICU beds are available OR less than 25% of ventilators are available.
The County has added compliance monitoring to the COVID-19 Dashboard. As of today July 13, 2020 the County does not meet the standard for two of the metrics: Case Rate and Positivity Rate, but does meet the standard for the other three metrics: COVID-19 Positive Hospital Census, ICU Bed Availability, and Ventilator Availability.
July 9, 2020: TESTING IS STILL AVAILABLE BUT MAY BE LIMITED
For the immediate short term, San Bernardino County will be limiting COVID-19 testing in response to severe supply chain disruptions. The County hopes to resume its expanded testing regime by next week, once it obtains adequate testing supplies.
The supply shortage is not limited to San Bernardino County, but rather is affecting communities around the state and the nation. According to a recent survey by the Association for Molecular Pathology, more than 70% of U.S. clinical laboratories have suffered significant delays to COVID-19 testing programs as a result of ongoing supply chain disruptions. The organization said that the expansion of COVD-19 testing capacity at laboratories around the country has put pressure on supply chains that handle reagents and other materials used to learn whether a patient is infected.
Those with existing appointments should check their email to learn if their appointment has been cancelled. If cancelled, please reschedule online, testing is important!
CITY OF RIALTO INFORMATION
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
Community COVID-19 Testing Site
Walk-Up Testing is available at the Department of Behavioral Health Auditorium located at 850 E. Foothill Blvd., Rialto:
- July 6 through July 10: NOT AVAILABLE
- June 13 through July 17, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Click her to make an appointment.
Testing is by appointment only. No symptoms are required. All clients are required to wear a face covering for their appointment. Additional testing sites are available throughout the County.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY INFORMATION
San Bernardino County By The Numbers: Cases, Recovered, & Deaths
Additional information is available on the San Bernardino County COVID-19 Dashboard
COVID-19 Community Testing Sites
There are sites throughout the County providing COVID-19 testing.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA INFORMATION
By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
COVID19.ca.gov Update for July 9, 2020
California now has 296,499 confirmed cases of COVID-19, resulting in 6,711 deaths. The number of COVID-related deaths increased by 2.3 percentfrom Tuesday’s total of 6,562. The number of COVID-19 diagnostic test results in California reached a total of 5,078,434 an increase of 82,259 tests since Tuesday. The rate of positive tests over the last 14 days is 7.3 percent. California’s hospitalizations due to COVID-19 increased by 26 from Tuesday.
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
July 6, 2020: INFECTION RATES ARE ON THE RISE, WHAT CAN I DO?
COVID-19 infection rates in San Bernardino County and right here in Rialto are at an all time high. The State of California has ordered the closure of a number of our business sectors including inside dining and all bars. As we reopen some sectors and reclose others what can you do to help re-flatten the curve of infection?
The key to protecting yourself, you family, and your community is to follow COVID-19 prevention practices:
- Stay away from those who are sick
- Stay home if you are sick
- Wear a face covering when away from home
- Wash hands with soap for 20+ seconds
- Avoid touching your face
- Practice social distancing maintaining a space of 6 feet from others in public
- Get tested and encourage others to get tested
If you are a business consider participating in San Bernardino County’s COVID-Compliant Business Partnership Program. The safety guidelines you will follow as a part of the program will help prevent COVID-19 transmission and in doing so you may be eligible for some much needed money for your business. If you are a customer and want to know if a business has adhered to the safety guidance of the program, look for the County’s COVID-Compliant sign in the window.
Unfortunately, online scheduling for Walk-Up Testing is not available this week at the Department of Behavioral Health Auditorium located at 850 E. Foothill Blvd., Rialto. Please visit the SBCOVID-19 testing webpage for additional testing information and to schedule a future test date.
Rialto Reopening
The City of Rialto phase 1 reopening is in effect. All City offices and many City facilities opened to the community on June 29, 2020. Masks are required and you will find a variety of COVID-19 mitigation measures including social distancing signage, plexiglass barriers, hand sanitizer, and temperature screening in some locations. Please join us Monday through Thursday 7am to 6pm for any of your City business needs. Many of your needs can still be accomplished without having to visit City facilities. For virtual assistance please contact us at 909-820-2525 or visit YourRialto.com for contact information for the department or division you would like to speak to.
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
July 1, 2020: IMMEDIATE CLOSURE ORDERED FOR SEVERAL SECTORS
Today July 1, 2020 Governor Newsom and the California Department of Public Health directed counties, including all of San Bernardino County, that have been on the County Monitoring List for three consecutive days or more to close indoor operations for certain sectors which promote the mixing of populations beyond households and make adherence to physical distancing and wearing face coverings difficult. The guidance applies for a minimum of three weeks and is subject to an extension based on epidemiologic indicators. These sectors may modify operations to provide services outside or by pick-up. In addition, all brewpubs, breweries, bars, and pubs in these counties must close immediately, both indoor and outdoor.
Today’s order applies to counties that have been on the County Monitoring List for three or more consecutive days. Combined these 19 counties represent approximately 72% of California’s population.
Impacted Counties as of July 1, 2020
| •Contra Costa | •Riverside |
| •Fresno | •Sacramento |
| •Glenn | •San Bernardino |
| •Imperial | •San Joaquin |
| •Kern | •Santa Barbara |
| •Kings | •Santa Clara |
| •Los Angeles | •Solano |
| •Merced | •Stanislaus |
| •Orange | •Tulare |
| •Ventura |
June 29, 2020: TESTING IS FOR EVERYONE……&……RIALTO HAS REOPENED
With any communicable disease outbreak – like COVID-19 – testing is critical to slowing the spread.
Testing leads to quick identification of cases, quick treatment for those people who are diagnosed positive, and immediate isolation to keep someone from unwittingly spreading the virus. Early testing also helps to identify anyone who came into contact with infected people so they too can be quickly treated.
The City of Rialto and County of San Bernardino are encouraging all residents, including those who have experienced no symptoms of COVID-19, to be tested for the coronavirus. Data is showing that a significant proportion of those infected with the virus are asymptomatic, meaning they show no symptoms of the disease. Because of this, virtually anyone could spread the disease to others. That’s why EVERYONE needs to get tested.
Over the last weekend five more testing locations were added to the more than two dozen sites available throughout the County. While no prescription or doctor order is necessary, you do need to make an appointment. Please review the list of testing locations and times at the San Bernardino County testing webpage.
Walk-Up Testing is available at the Department of Behavioral Health Auditorium located at 850 E. Foothill Blvd., Rialto:
- June 29 through July 2, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Click here to make an appointment.
- July 6 through 10, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration Opens Here Soon.
Testing is by appointment only. No symptoms are required. All clients are required to wear a face covering for their appointment. Additional testing sites are available throughout the County.
Rialto Reopening
The City of Rialto phase 1 reopening is in effect. All City offices and many City facilities opened to the community at 7:00 this morning. Masks are required and you will find a variety of COVID-19 mitigation measures including social distancing signage, plexiglass barriers, hand sanitizer, and temperature screening in some locations. Please join us Monday through Thursday 7am to 6pm for any of your City business needs. Many of your needs can still be accomplished without having to visit City facilities. For virtual assistance please contact us at 909-820-2525 or visit YourRialto.com for contact information for the department or division you would like to speak to.
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
JUNE 25, 2020: RIALTO REOPENING UPDATE
YOUR SAFETY: REOPENING RIALTO
More businesses and facilities are opening every day. The City of Rialto will reopen its doors to the public beginning June 29, 2020. As locations are opening, it is essential that we all follow established COVID-19 safety practices. While the practices may vary between sectors the following are critical for us all to practice when leaving home:
- Wear a mask or face covering
- Wash your hands frequently
- Use hand sanitizer before and after transactions
- Take advantage of barriers such as plexiglass during transactions
- Protect your cough or sneeze
- Maintain a distance of at least 6 feet away from those not in your household
CITY OF RIALTO INFORMATION
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
Community COVID-19 Testing Site
Walk-Up Testing is available at the Department of Behavioral Health Auditorium located at 850 E. Foothill Blvd., Rialto:
- June 22 through 26, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Click her to make an appointment.
- June 29 through July 2, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Click her to make an appointment.
Testing is by appointment only. No symptoms are required. All clients are required to wear a face covering for their appointment. Additional testing sites are available throughout the County.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY INFORMATION
San Bernardino County By The Numbers: Cases, Recovered, & Deaths
Additional information is available on the San Bernardino County COVID-19 Dashboard
COVID-19 Community Testing Sites
There are sites throughout the County providing COVID-19 testing.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA INFORMATION
By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
Covid19.ca.gov Update for June 25, 2020
California now has 195,571 confirmed cases of COVID-19, resulting in 5,733 deaths. The number of COVID-19 diagnostic test results in California reached a total of 3,694,345.
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
JUNE 24, 2020: RIALTO REOPENING UPDATE
The Rialto City Council has approved the first phase/stage of reopening of the City of Rialto departments and services to the public. In compliance with State of California and San Bernardino County guidance, the level of reopening and the services provided will vary by department and division. Effective Monday June 29, 2020 we will open the doors to the public with modifications to the City work environment for your safety.
Employee and Customer Safety Practices
You will find new signage on City facilities listing the employee and customer safety practices that will be required as we reopen to the public. All facilities will have limited occupancy or capacity to aid in social distancing practices. There will be markings to indicate 6-foot spacing of persons coming into facilities. Plexiglass shield barriers will be placed in each customer service area to provide separation between employees and customers. Enhanced HEPA air filters will be placed in facilities. Hand washing or sanitization stations will be available in customer service areas. Individuals may be subject to screening questions and temperature checks for entry. And consistent with guidance:
Masks or Facial Coverings Will be Required for Employees and Customers
Office and Customer Service Locations
All of your regular customer service locations in the City will be open to the public from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on regular City business days Monday through Thursday:
City Manager’s Office
Deputy City Manager’s Office
Community Compliance
City Clerk / Management Services
Finance / Information Technology / Purchasing
Treasurer’s Office
Public Works
Community Development
Community Services
Human Resources / Risk Management
Police Department
Fire Department
The City’s Commissions will return to in-person meetings, as needed, beginning June 29, 2020.
Please visit YourRialto.com for call 909-820-2525 for additional information
Other City Facilities
Other City facilities have different opening dates and modifications based upon state and county guidance and services provided. Below is the detail on each City facility and its status with phase/stage 1 of City reopening:
Senior Center
Effective June 29, 2020, the Senior Center will be open for the Nutrition Program and Cooling Center purposes only.
Community Center
The Community Center will also open June 29, 2020, but due to on-site construction the public service desk will be located in the Francis Brooks Center (building 100) on the Community Center Campus. Child care and day camp programs may open with limited capacity, but sports programming and other contract classes will not reopen until a later phase.
Fitness & Aquatic Center
The Fitness Center will open July 6, 2020, with limited occupancy, reduced hours of operations to allow for enhanced cleaning, and limitations to the availability of some amenities if all safety precautions can be met.
Tom Sawyer Swimming Pool
The guidance and best practices for the prevention of COVID-19 transmission in large public pools is evolving. The practicality of reopening the Tom Sawyer Swimming Pool has not been determined for phase 1 reopening but will not occur prior to July 22, 2020 if all safety precautions can be met.
Resource Center
The Resource Center will be available for operations beginning June 29, 2020.
The Sandra R Courtney Community Playhouse
The Sandra R Courtney Community Playhouse will remain closed as theaters are not yet authorized to reopen under State and County guidance.
The Rialto Historical Society
The Rialto Historical Society will remain closed as indoor museums are not yet authorized to reopen under State and County guidance.
San Bernardino County Library – Rialto Branch
The Rialto Branch Library will reopen beginning June 30, 2020. For additional information about the library please CLICK HERE.
City Parks
Beginning July 14, 2020 City Parks and parking lots, with the exception of Frisbie Park which remains under construction, will reopen with limited amenities. Play structures, skate parks, restrooms, and other facilities will remain closed until later phases/stages. Youth Sports are not authorized for reopening in this phase.
JUNE 22, 2020: NEW GUIDELINES FOR YOUTH SPORTS, WEDDINGS, & FAMILY INTERACTION
San Bernardino County has released new information on youth sports, weddings and family interactions.
Youth Sports
The County has a three-phase plan to reimplement youth sports safely. Currently, the County is in Phase 1, which allows youths to engage in conditioning, drills and exercise activities while practicing social distancing. If your child participates in these activities, take steps to keep everyone safe:
- Keep six feet apart
- Wear a mask within six feet of another person not from your household
- Go outdoors instead of indoors when possible
- Wash hands frequently
- Clean and disinfect equipment or supplies between uses
When Phase 2 of youth sports begins, teams will be able to practice and play games without an audience. Phase 3 would allow games with an audience. The timeline for the transition through the phases will be announced in the future.
Weddings
Wedding ceremonies held in secular venues now join houses of worship to allow 25 percent of capacity or 100 people in attendance, whichever is less. There is not an attendance cap for outdoor weddings. Venues that hold ceremonies outdoors are only limited by the ability to keep people not of the same household six feet or more apart. Wedding ceremonies are considered cultural ceremonies, but wedding receptions and parties are still not permitted. Guidelines for wedding venues can be found here.
Family Interaction
One of the most frequent questions asked is why people can’t visit their family and friends as businesses begin to reopen. The statewide Stay-At-Home order is still in effect and it is best to stay connected to loved ones through phone and video calls as visiting people outside your household still presents a risk of spreading COVID-19. Keeping distance from others is especially important for people that are at higher risk of getting very sick, including older people, and people of any age who have underlying medical conditions.
If you must visit or check on family or friends who don’t live in your home, take steps to keep everyone safe:
- Keep at least 6 feet between yourself and others
- Visit outdoors instead of indoors when possible
- Wear a face covering or cloth mask
- Wash your hands often
- Clean and disinfect commonly-touched surfaces
CITY OF RIALTO INFORMATION
Community COVID-19 Testing Site
Walk-Up Testing is available at the Department of Behavioral Health Auditorium located at 850 E. Foothill Blvd., Rialto:
- June 22 through 26, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Click here to make an appointment.
- June 29 through July 2, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Click here to make an appointment.
Testing is by appointment only. No symptoms are required. All clients are required to wear a face covering for their appointment. Additional testing sites are available throughout the County.
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
JUNE 18, 2020: STATEWIDE ORDER FOR FACIAL COVERINGS ISSUED
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a California Department of Public Health Order today that requires the use of facial covering throughout the state.
Californians must wear face coverings when they are in the situations listed below:
- Inside of, or in line to enter, any indoor public space;
- Obtaining services from the healthcare sector in settings including, but not limited to, a hospital, pharmacy, medical clinic, laboratory, physician or dental office, veterinary clinic, or blood bank;
- Waiting for or riding on public transportation or paratransit or while in a taxi, private car service, or ride-sharing vehicle;
- Engaged in work, whether at the workplace or performing work off-site, when:
- Interacting in-person with any member of the public;
- Working in any space visited by members of the public, regardless of whether anyone from the public is present at the time;
- Working in any space where food is prepared or packaged for sale or distribution to others;
- Working in or walking through common areas, such as hallways, stairways, elevators, and parking facilities;
- In any room or enclosed area where other people (except for members of the person’s own household or residence) are present when unable to physically distance.
- Driving or operating any public transportation or paratransit vehicle, taxi, or private car service or ride-sharing vehicle when passengers are present. When no passengers are present, face coverings are strongly recommended.
- While outdoors in public spaces when maintaining a physical distance of six feet from persons who are not members of the same household or residence is not feasible.
The following individuals are exempt from wearing a face covering:
- Children aged two and under;
- Persons with a medical, mental health, or developmental disability that prevents wearing a face covering;
- Persons who are hearing impaired, or communicating with a person who is hearing impaired, where the ability to see the mouth is essential for communication;
- Persons for whom wearing a face covering would create a risk to the person related to their work, as determined by local, state, or federal regulators or workplace safety guidelines.
- Persons who are obtaining a service involving the nose or face for which temporary removal of the face covering is necessary to perform the service;
- Persons who are seated at a restaurant or other establishment that offers food or beverage service, while they are eating or drinking, provided that they are able to maintain a distance of at least six feet away from persons who are not members of the same household or residence;
- Persons who are engaged in outdoor work or recreation such as swimming, walking, hiking, bicycling, or running, when alone or with household members, and when they are able to maintain a distance of at least six feet from others;
- Persons who are incarcerated. Prisons and jails, as part of their mitigation plans, will have specific guidance on the wearing of face coverings of masks for both inmates and staff.
More information about the state’s COVID-19 guidance is on the California Department of Public Health’s Guidance web page.
CITY OF RIALTO INFORMATION
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
Community COVID-19 Testing Site
Walk-Up Testing is available at the Department of Behavioral Health Auditorium located at 850 E. Foothill Blvd., Rialto:
- June 15 through 19, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Click here to make an appointment.
- June 22 through 26, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Click her to make an appointment.
Testing is by appointment only. No symptoms are required. All clients are required to wear a face covering for their appointment. Additional testing sites are available throughout the County.
No-Cost Student Meal Programs Extended for Summer
Many of the school districts in San Bernardino County school districts are extending their meal programs through the summer to ensure children have the food they need during these challenging times. This include the districts serving in and around the City of Rialto. Meal pick-up dates and times vary by district, so please check with your individual school district for details:
Colton Joint Unified School District
Fontana Unified School District
Rialto Unified School District
San Bernardino City Unified School District
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY INFORMATION
San Bernardino County By The Numbers: Cases, Recovered, & Deaths
Additional information is available on the San Bernardino County COVID-19 Dashboard
Food Assistance
Did you know that there are several food programs available in and around Rialto? Follow this LINK, enter your zip code and find the food assistance programs close to you.
COVID-Compliant Program Informational Webinars
The San Bernardino Economic Development Department and SBDC are hosting two information webinars on the COVID-Compliant Business Partnership Program. The webinars will take place at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23 and Thursday, June 25. Join us to get your questions answered and to learn more about this helpful program.
Register here for one of the sessions.
COVID-19 Community Testing Sites
There are sites throughout the County providing COVID-19 testing.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA INFORMATION
By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
Update for June 18, 2020
California now has 161,099 confirmed cases of COVID-19, resulting in 5,290 deaths. The number of COVID-related deaths increased by 1.6 percent from Tuesday’s total of 5,208. The number of COVID-19 diagnostic test results in California reached a total of 3,074,530, an increase of 76,542 tests since Tuesday. The rate of positive tests over the last 14 days is 4.6%. California’s hospitalizations due to COVID-19 increased by 18 from Tuesday.
New Sectors Opening
Adding to the growing list of reopening business sectors, esthetician, skin care, and cosmetology services; electrology; nail salons; body art professionals, tattoo parlors, and piercing shops; and massage therapy in non-healthcare settings are authorized to reopen beginning Friday June 19, 2020.
Sectors not listed are not authorized to open and include youth sports outside of day camp settings, indoor playgrounds, live theater, saunas and steam rooms, nightclubs, concert venues, festivals, theme parks, and higher education.
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
June 15, 2020: OPENING JUNE 19, 2020 – NAILS SALONS, TATTOO STUDIOS & OTHERS
The State Department of Public Health has issued guidance that will allow nail salons, tattoo studios, and other personal care services to open beginning June 19, 2020. These “Expanded Personal Care Services” which includes personal care that requires touching a client’s face, such as facials, electrolysis, and waxing, will be subject to compliance with Industry Guidance that provides for customer and employee protections including the use of facemasks. The guidance applies to esthetician, skin care, and cosmetology services; electrology; nail salons; body art professionals, tattoo parlors, and piercing shops; and massage therapy in non-healthcare settings.
The State is not yet allowing youth sports (outside of day camp settings), indoor playgrounds, live theater, saunas and steam rooms, nightclubs, concert venues, festivals, theme parks, and higher education to reopen.
CITY OF RIALTO INFORMATION
Community COVID-19 Testing Site
Walk-Up Testing is available at the Department of Behavioral Health Auditorium located at 850 E. Foothill Blvd., Rialto:
- June 15 through 19, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Click here to make an appointment.
Testing is by appointment only. No symptoms are required. All clients are required to wear a face covering for their appointment. Additional testing sites are available throughout the County.
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
June 11, 2020: A NEW RIALTO COVID-19 UPDATE FORMAT
To align with changes in updating practices of our partner agencies COVID-19 updates from the City of Rialto will now be posted on Mondays and Thursdays. Additional posting may be made if needed to provide time critical information.
CITY OF RIALTO INFORMATION
Rialto By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
Community COVID-19 Testing Site
Walk-Up Testing is available at the Department of Behavioral Health Auditorium located at 850 E. Foothill Blvd., Rialto:
- June 8 through 12, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Click here to make an appointment.
- June 15 through 19, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Click here to make an appointment.
Testing is by appointment only. No symptoms are required. All clients are required to wear a face covering for their appointment. Additional testing sites are available throughout the County.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY INFORMATION
San Bernardino County By The Numbers: Cases, Recovered, & Deaths
Additional information is available on the San Bernardino County COVID-19 Dashboard
Food Assistance
For Grab and Go School Meal Information CLICK HERE
COVID-Compliant Business Partnership Program
This program has provides $30 million in small business funding through two components:
- Funding of $2,500 for eligible Small Businesses with 1-100 employees
- Support and Partnership for ALL eligible County businesses who wish to become a COVID Compliant Business Partner
COVID-19 Community Testing Sites
There are sites throughout the County providing COVID-19 testing.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA INFORMATION
By The Numbers: Cases, Deaths, & Testing
Update for June 11, 2020
California now has 139,281 confirmed cases of COVID-19, resulting in 4,881 deaths. The number of COVID-related deaths increased by 2.2 percent from Tuesday’s total of 4,776. The number of COVID-19 diagnostic test results in California reached a total of 2,597,647, an increase of 56,849 tests since Tuesday. California’s hospitalizations due to COVID-19 decreased by 63 from Tuesday.
New Sectors Opening
Movie Theaters may now open following specific industry guidance which includes physical distancing guidelines and limitations to seating and occupancy not to exceed 25% of capacity or 100 people whichever is less.
This is in addition to the current sections that are already open or scheduled to open Friday June 12, 2020:
Agriculture and livestock
Auto dealerships
Childcare
Communications infrastructure
Construction
Day camps
Delivery services
Energy and utilities
Family friendly practices for employers
Food packing
Hotels and lodging
Life sciences
Limited services
Logistics and warehousing facilities
Manufacturing
Mining and logging
Music, film, and TV production
Office workspaces
Outdoor museums
Places of worship
Ports
Professional sports (without live audiences)
Public transit and intercity passenger rail
Real estate transaction
Retail
Schools
Support for working families
Shopping centers
Sectors not listed are not authorized to open and include nail salons, tattoo studios, performance venues, and youth sports.
RESOURCES
For additional information:
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
June 8, 2020: GUIDELINES FOR NEW SECTORS OPENING JUNE 12, 2020
Under the guidance and direction of the California Department of Public Health and San Bernardino County Department of Public Health the City of Rialto is happy to announce the reopening of additional sectors. The sectors will be required to makes adjustments to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 as part of their reopening plan. The specific sectors are listed below with links to the state guidance for reopening unique to each sector:
- Bars and wineries https://covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-restaurants-bars.pdf
- Family entertainment centers https://covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-family-entertainment.pdf
- Museums, galleries and zoos https://covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-zoos-museums.pdf
- Fitness facilities https://covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-fitness.pdf
- Campgrounds https://covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-campgrounds.pdf
- Hotels https://covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-hotels-lodging-rentals.pdf
- Satellite wagering facilities https://covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-cardrooms-racetracks.pdf
Not yet included are nail salons, movie theaters, youth sports, and other sectors not identified by the State.
June 3, 2020: FACIAL COVERINGS ORDERS
The City of Rialto continues to share that facial coverings are essential anytime you leave home. Face coverings over the nose and mouth, such as scarves (dense fabric, without holes), bandanas, neck gaiters, or other fabric face coverings are needed when you are in public, when working in or patronizing businesses, public agencies and nonprofit and faith-based organizations.
The San Bernardino County Health Officer has issued an Order For the Control of COVID-19 that supports the wearing of facial coverings and, “allows businesses, public agencies, and nonprofit and faith-based organizations, to require customers, patrons, and staff to wear face coverings.”
June 2, 2020: WALK-UP COVID-19 TESTING IN RIALTO AND OTHER LOCATIONS
San Bernardino County has opened several stationary or “walk-up” testing sites, which are open Monday through Friday by appointment only. They are scheduled to run through June with appointment registrations opening weekly. One is located in the City of Rialto at the Department of Behavioral Health Auditorium located at 850 E. Foothill Boulevard. Additional locations in Rancho Cucamonga, Hesperia, Joshua Tree and Ontario are open with 5 more sites to be announced in the near future.
Both diagnostic and serology antibody testing will be conducted at the walk-up locations. The benefits of a stationary site are:
- Continuity of service. When someone wants a test, they will always know where to get one rather than having to wait until a drive-through event comes to their area.
- Operational efficiencies. This model requires less staff.
- Climate control for test samples and staff.
- Effective for serving priority populations such as first responders and healthcare workers.
These sites, along with other testing strategies, is greatly increasing the amount of testing being done in our County, which will help us better track the infection in our communities. It will also provide the data we need to demonstrate that it is safe to keep our businesses open and hopefully, eventually relax the remaining restrictions.
For the stationary sites, everyone is required to wear a face covering to their appointments. Clients are to stay in their car, until staff comes out to escort them into the venue to conduct testing. Clients can now self-swab under the care of a nurse, in case clients need assistance. Self-swabbing is much easier, and it is NOT the swab that goes all the way up your nose!
All of these testing sites are free to all residents and you do not need to have symptoms to get tested. You may think there isn’t a need to get tested if you’re not feeling sick, but you might be asymptomatic. Even if you don’t have the virus, getting tested is important so that we have more data, which gives us a better picture of how the pandemic is truly affecting our county and possibly help us open up our county faster.
May 28, 2020: REOPENING GUIDELINES FOR PLACES OF WORSHIP
Under the guidance and direction of the California Department of Public Health and San Bernardino County Department of Public Health the City of Rialto is happy to announce the reopening of places of worship with new state-specified guidelines. Under the new state guidance, places of worship can hold religious services, including funerals, if attendance is limited to 25 percent of a building’s capacity, but no more than 100 attendees. Cemetery services may have other requirements and/or limitations.
To reopen for religious services and funerals, the State says places of worship must:
- Establish and implement a COVID-19 prevention plan for every location, train staff on the plan, and regularly evaluate workplaces for compliance.
- Train employees and volunteers on COVID-19, including how to prevent it from spreading and which underlying health conditions may make individuals more susceptible to contracting the virus.
- Implement cleaning and disinfecting protocols.
- Set physical distancing guidelines.
- Recommend that staff and guests wear cloth face coverings, and screen staff for temperature and symptoms at the beginning of their shifts.
- Set parameters around or consider eliminating singing and group recitations. These activities dramatically increase the risk of COVID-19 transmission. For this reason, congregants engaging in singing, particularly in the choir, and group recitation should wear face coverings at all times and when possible, these activities should be conducted outside with greater than 6-foot distancing.
Not adhering to all of the guidelines in their entirely could result in the spread of illness and the re-closing of places of worship, the State said. In 21 days, the State Department of Public Health, in consultation with the County Department of Public Health, will review and assess the impact of the religious services guidelines and provide further direction as part of a phased-in restoration of activities. This 21-day interval accounts for seven days for religious communities to prepare and reopen in addition to a 14-day incubation period of COVID-19.
May 27, 2020: HAIR SALONS AND BARBERS ADDED TO REOPENING BUSINESSES
On May 26, 2020 the California Department of Public Health added hair salons and barbershops to the list of business that can reopen in the State and specifically in the County of San Bernardino under the County’s State Approved Readiness and Reopening Plan. Hair salons and barbers that plan to reopen are required to follow state guidance. At this time, nail salons and gyms are not allowed to reopen.
The reopening of hair salons and barbers is in addition to the reopening of several additional sectors over last several days including: Restaurants and Prepared Food, Essential Services, Retail, Healthcare Services, Limited Services, Offices, Outdoors, Childcare, Drive-Up Graduation Services, Religious Services, Short-Term Rentals and Campgrounds.
MAY 26, 2020: WHICH BUSINESSES ARE OPEN & WHICH ARE NOT?
On May 23, 2020 the California Department of Public Health approved the County of San Bernardino request to reopen more businesses as part of the Governor’s accelerated phase/stage two. As part of the accelerated Stage 2 phase of the state recovery plan a variety of additional businesses can now reopen in San Bernardino County. Businesses that plan to reopen are required to follow state guidance.
On May 25, 2020 Governor Newsom announced COVID-19 Industry Guidance for Places of Worship and Providers or Religious Services and Cultural Ceremonies. Under these guidelines many places of worship may now open for services with attendance limited to 25% of building capacity or a maximum of 100 attendees (whichever is lower).
For all opening businesses and locations the guidance includes provisions for wearing masks or face coverings and social distancing practices.
Restaurants and Prepared Food
Dine-In Restaurants, Food Trucks, and To-Go/Pick-Up/Curbside/Delivery
Essential Services
Banks, Convenience Stores, Essential State and Local Government Functions (Law Enforcement and offices that provide government programs and services, Food (farmers market, food banks, grocery stores), Gas Stations, Financial Institutions, Laundromats and Laundry Services, and Pharmacies.
Retail
Bookstores, Clothing and Shoe Stores, Florists, Home and Furnishing Stores, Jewelry Stores, Sporting Good Stores, Toy Stores, Manufacturing and Logistics to Support Retail, Malls and Swap Meets.
Healthcare Services
Dental Services, Preventative Care Services, and Elective Surgeries (Telehealth encouraged).
Limited Services
Appliance Repair, Car Washes, Dog Walking, Pet Grooming, Residential and Janitorial Cleaning and Plumbing (Do not generally require close customer contact).
Offices
All Sectors, Not Only Critical Infrastructure, and Includes Faith-Based and Non-Profit Offices (Telework still recommended).
Outdoors
Drive-in Movies, Golf Courses, Lakes, Outdoor Museums, Outdoor Rentals (kayaks, bikes, boats, carts, etc.), Parks, Trails, Yard and Garage Sales.
Childcare
Daycare facilities and In-Home Babysitting.
Drive-Up Graduation Services
Religious Services
Short-Term Rentals and Campgrounds
One Campsite/Short-Term Rental Per Immediate Household; No Gatherings or Parties.
Community Centers
Convention Centers
Group Campsites
Entertainment Venues (movie theaters, gaming, gambling, arcade venues, pro sports, indoor museums, zoos, and libraries)
Hospitality Services (bars, wineries, tasking rooms, and lounges)
Hotels and Motels for Leisure and Tourism
In-Person Graduation Ceremonies
Firework Shows
Live Entertainment and Sports Venues
Personal Services (hair and nail salons, tattoo parlors, gyms and fitness studios)
Picnic Areas
Playgrounds
Theme Parks
May 21, 2020: WHAT IS MULTISYSTEM INFLAMMATORY SYNDROME IN CHILDREN (MIS-C)?
There have been a lot of questions about the newly reported impacts on some children from COVID-19. The Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles shares with us the following:
From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, children were a population left relatively untouched by the novel coronavirus. If infected, children often had few symptoms unless an underlying condition compromised their health. It was believed that children could have the disease without suffering from the symptoms.
More recently, pediatric hospitals are sharing stories of children suffering from multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, or MIS-C (formerly referred to as pediatric inflammatory multisystem syndrome, or (PIMS). You may have heard of this referred to as Kawasaki disease, inflammation syndrome, severe inflammation from COVID-19 or something else. Though the information available about MIS-C is still extremely limited due to the small numbers of cases compared with the staggering numbers of people affected by COVID-19.
There have been known cases of MIS-C in the United States. However, there are not any known cases of COVID-19 related MIS-C in San Bernardino County .
Symptoms associated with MIS-C:
- Fever
- Abdominal pain
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Neck pain
- Rash
- Bloodshot eyes
- Feeling extra tired
Be aware that not all children will have all the same symptoms.
Seek emergency care right away if your child is showing any of these emergency warning signs of MIS-C or other concerning signs:
- Trouble breathing
- Pain or pressure in the chest that does not go away
- New confusion
- Inability to wake or stay awake
- Bluish lips or face
- Severe abdominal pain
For additional information visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention information on MIS-C
May 20, 2020: WHAT IS SEROLOGY (OR ANTIBODY TESTING) & WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
“The ability to detect infections in people who are otherwise asymptomatic is perhaps the greatest benefit of serology testing.”
There have been a lot of questions about what antibody / serology tests are and why they may be important in the steps to reduce the spread of COVID-19. There are a number of San Bernardino County and State of California COVID-19 testing sites available for the public. Concurrently, some testing events within the county are implementing serology testing (aka antibody testing). Here are the basics on this potentially valuable epidemiological tool.
Serology testing is used to detect the presence of antibodies in a person’s blood serum or other tissues. It involves taking a blood sample, which at San Bernardino County test sites, requires a simple, painless finger prick.
Antibodies, which typically form in response to an infection, are specific proteins produced by the immune system to neutralize pathogens such as viruses. Detecting antibodies in a blood sample confirms an individual was previously infected and developed an immune response — whether or not they showed symptoms of the disease.
So it is important to recognize that a serology test is not effective for determining if someone is currently infected with the coronavirus, since it typically takes up to two weeks after someone becomes infected for their body to produce antibodies.
However, serology testing helps epidemiologists and other medical professionals better assess the extent of the coronavirus among different populations throughout the nation and the world — including San Bernardino County. The ability to detect infections in people who are otherwise asymptomatic (i.e. people who experienced none of the symptoms associated with COVID-19) is perhaps the greatest benefit of serology testing. It increases our understanding of the virus and helps evaluate potential opportunities and risks when dealing with it.
However, the serology test that is currently available is not designed to confirm whether someone has been infected with the COVID-19 virus.
Serology testing for coronavirus is not a panacea. While we can confirm that a person has contracted the virus and successfully fended it off (as evidenced by the presence of antibodies), we do not know how long that individual is actually immune to the virus afterward. It’s also possible that immunity is merely partial.
Bottom line: Since doctors don’t know how much protection a person has once he or she has produced the antibodies to combat COVID-19, a positive test showing the existence of antibodies does not deliver a “clean bill of health” to the individual.
Visit San Bernardino County COVID-19 resources
Visit State of California COVID-19 resources
Visit CDC COVID-19 resources
May 19, 2020: SKILLED NURSING FACILITY OUTREACH + SUPPORT TEAM (SO+S)
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center and the County of San Bernardino have established a Skilled Nursing Facility Outreach + Support Team called SO+S. It is available to and has been used by City of Rialto and San Bernardino County facilities.
Given their congregate nature and resident population serving older adults often with underlying chronic medical conditions, nursing home populations are at the highest risk of being affected by COVID-19. To protect the vulnerable nursing home population, many facilities are aggressively making efforts toward visitor restrictions and implementing policies.
As of May 18th, the County has announced that three major County institutions consisting of the Department of Public Health, the Department of Behavioral Health and Arrowhead Regional Medical Center have joined forces to create a specialized team of medical experts to assist caregivers at skilled nursing facilities throughout the county.
The Skilled Nursing Facility + Outreach Support Team, or SO+S is part of a countywide multi-department task force organized to provide expertise and training to caregivers working with patients at particular risk from COVID-19 — namely, the elderly and those with preexisting conditions.
Emergency medicine physician assistants and mental health staff have already begun traveling to facilities throughout San Bernardino County to conduct assessments of facility operations and provide equipment and training. Following are among the team’s top priorities:
- Provide personal protective equipment (PPE) to facilities, along with training on how best to use and maintain the equipment;
- Evaluate operations, including potential supply chain and operational concerns;
- Provide up-to-date information on COVID-19 containment best practices;
- Share tips for streamlining resource-ordering procedures; and
- Establish and share guidelines for segmenting COVID-19 positive patients and patients under investigation.
To Schedule a Visit or Ask Questions
Contact: Christian Barragan
Email: BarraganC@armc.sbcounty.gov
Phone: (909) 677-6533
May 18, 2020: NEIGHBOR 2 NEIGHBOR RESPONSE TEAM
The County of San Bernardino has established a Neighbor 2 Neighbor Community Response Team. It is available to all City of Rialto and San Bernardino County residents.
Are you looking to assist your neighbor?
Given the many challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, a show of solidarity exhibited through volunteering is heartening. As San Bernardino County continues to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak, the county is preparing for an increase in the number of people who urgently need health care and support in our community. The County is calling on residents like you to assist in this effort.
You’ll become a valuable member of the County’s Neighbor2Neighbor Response Team and have opportunities to work in tandem with a variety of essential workers who are providing support and outreach. Additionally, you may have the opportunity to assist the newly established Alternative Care Sites (ACS) in our County that provide medical services for those who may have been impacted by COVID-19.
With your help, we can keep our health care system strong and continue to address the many needs of our neighbors during this unprecedented time.
We Need Your Help!
To ensure adequate staff for these sites, we’re calling on community healthcare providers, behavioral health professionals and non-medical volunteers to support in various roles.
For more information or to volunteer please click on the link
Opportunities
Medical
Behavioral Health Professionals
Case Managers
Emergency Medical Technicians
Medical Assistants
Nurse (RN, LPN, LVN, CNA) and nursing students
Nurse Practitioners
Paramedics
Pharmacists
Pharmacist Technicians
Phlebotomists
Physician Assistants
Physicians (MD, DO) including medical students
Radiologists
Therapists (Respiratory/Physician/Occupational)
Non-Medical
Couriers
Food Deliverers
Food Handlers
General Support Staff
Hotline Operators
Janitorial Workers
Laundry Service Workers
Logistics Planners
Office Staff
Security Professionals
Traffic Control Workers
Warehouse Workers
Questions
Email: Employment@hr.sbcounty.gov Phone: (909) 387-8304
May 14, 2020: COVID-COMPLIANT BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
To support our local small businesses and help ensure ongoing compliance with State and County Health orders and direction, San Bernardino County is implementing the COVID Compliant Business Partnership Program.
This program has two components.
- Funding of $2,500 for eligible Small Businesses with 1-100 employees
- Support and Partnership for ALL eligible County businesses who wish to become a COVID Compliant Business Partner
This program will support our local small businesses by reimbursing and/or offsetting costs and impacts directly related to complying with COVID-19 related business protocols and providing support to all eligible County businesses who apply for the program.
Prior to receiving funding, San Bernardino County small businesses must demonstrate compliance with State/County public health orders, and incorporate safety and social distancing practices and measures in their business operations.
Total funding available for this program is $30,000,000. Eligible businesses, per qualifying location, can receive up to $2,500. Deadline for Application: August 31, 2020
For additional information including access to an online application please visit the program webpage. For any questions please email sbcovidbusiness@eda.sbcounty.gov or call 909-387-3911
May 13, 2020: RIALTO RESOLUTION TO IMPLEMENT PROTECTIVE MEASURES
On May 12, 2020 the Rialto City Council adopted a Resolution Urging Employers to Implement Protective Measures for Grocery and Pharmaceutical Workers and Members of the Community. In the interest of public health, safety and welfare, the resolution urges the implementation of protective measures for employees, workers, and members of the community through 18 actions:
- Limit the occupancy of persons at any given time in a store to 50% of capacity;
- Enforce social distancing requirements by marking down the floors inside and outside stores with indicators as well as posted signs to remind customers and employees of 6-foot social distancing requirements;
- Designate a specific entrance and exit for customers;
- Have one family member shop at a time;
- Assign employees to monitor and regulate customer entry into the store;
- Companies should follow all applicable Cal-OSHA regulations, rules and guidelines including those pertaining to prevention of COVID-19 infection;
- Companies should allow for sufficient amount of time overnight to allow for stores to be properly sanitized and restocked;
- Post signs for customers and for employees on what the rules are;
- Employee, workers and customers should properly dispose of their own personal protective equipment (“PPE”);
- Treat employees with respect;
- Provide hand sanitizer, soap and water, or effective disinfectant at or near the entrance of the store or in other appropriate areas for use by the public and employees and in locations where there is high-frequency employee interaction with members of the public;
- Posting signs in conspicuous place at all public entries that instructs members of the public not to enter if they are experiences symptoms of respiratory illness, including fever or cough;
- Provide non-medical face masks (not “face coverings”) and gloves for employees at the expense of the employer and allow employees to wash hands as needed;
- Install Plexiglas shields at all points of sale whenever possible;
- Maintain security onsite to enforce social distancing measures and safeguard employees from unruly customers;
- Inform employees of what precautions they will take when an employee tests positive for COVID-19 and to the best of their ability inform affected employees without violating HIPPA when a co-worker within a store tests positive for COVID-19;
- All essential businesses, as indicated by the Governor’s Stay at Home Order, including Grocery Stores, are strongly encouraged to utilize their ability to refuse service to customers who are not wearing face masks; and,
- Grocery Stores are encouraged to provide customers, without charge, reusable grocery bags or recycled paper bags, or where not possible, to provide single-use carryout bags, at point-of-sale, consistent with the Governor’s Executive Order N-54-20, and to encourage customers to not bring their own reusable bags into Grocery Stores.
Although some of the points are specific to grocery and pharmaceutical retail, the content of the resolution can be viewed as a checklist for COVID-19 safety. Employers, employees, and community members are all in this together. We must continue to ensure we pay attention to these broad categories of protective actions anytime we are away from home:
Protective Equipment
Everyone should wear masks and additional equipment must be available where needed to protect employees.
Hygiene
Regular hand washing and sanitizer availability is a must.
Social Distancing
Signage, barriers, and floor markings among other plans need to be in place to maintain 6-foot separations between individuals.
May 12, 2020: FACE COVERINGS CONTINUE TO BE NEEDED
Although San Bernardino County has repealed its previous order that included the requirement for face coverings for all persons when away from home, the wearing of face coverings remains an essential part of protecting yourself and others from COVID-19 spread. Employees and patrons of businesses need to continue to wear masks, implement social distancing, and practice good hygiene to keep the curve flattened as additional businesses open in early stage 2.
Important Tips For Wearing Face Coverings Especially in Hot Weather
While wearing a face covering is essential to help limit spread of COVID-19, we would all agree it’s not particularly enjoyable for anyone. Moreover, face coverings can become even more uncomfortable during hot weather — which is now here to stay for some time in Rialto. Unfortunately, hot weather does not mitigate the need for face coverings when you are in public. So here are some tips to make wearing one less unpleasant.
Be smart when you wear a face covering. While you should always bring your face covering when you leave your home, it is unnecessary to wear it when walking, running, jogging, or biking alone (or with a household member). But keep it around your neck, and pull it up when you are approaching or passing other people.
Use breathable material. Use a breathable fabric, such as cotton, which is typically more comfortable in hot weather than synthetic fabrics.
Check your fit. While your face covering should fit snugly, it should not be so tight that it’s uncomfortable or makes breathing difficult. Consider using an adjustable-tie face covering, rather than one with fixed elastic straps.
Bring extras. Cloth face coverings should not be worn when they become damp or wet, which is not uncommon in hot weather. Have extra clean ones that you can put on when the original becomes less effective.
Limit how long you wear one. It is usually best to limit the amount of time you wear your face covering. They are especially important when social distancing is more challenging, such as when visiting a supermarket. You do not need one while driving alone or with members of your household.
Remember your skin. Hot weather can cause moisture to build up, irritating your skin in similar fashion to a diaper rash. Cloth face coverings tend to be less of a problem than the N95 masks used by medical workers.
May 11, 2020: EARLY STAGE 2 REOPENING
Californians have been staying home and saving lives since the start of our statewide stay-at-home order issued on March 19, 2020. These efforts have allowed the state to move forward on our roadmap for modifying the statewide order.
We are now in early Stage 2, where retail (curbside and delivery only), related logistics and manufacturing and essential businesses can open. The state is issuing guidance to help these workplaces reopen safely.
When modifications are advanced and the state’s six indicators show we’ve made enough progress, we can move to the next stage of the roadmap.
Stage 2 expansion will be phased in gradually. Some communities may move through Stage 2 faster if they are able to show greater progress. Counties that have met the readiness criteria and worked with the California Department of Public Health can open more workplaces as outlined on the County Variance page.
Industry guidance to reduce the risk
California will move into Stage 2 of modifying the state’s Stay-at-Home order on May 8, 2020. Our progress in achieving key public health metrics will allow a gradual re-opening of California’s economy.
We recognize the impact of economic hardship. We must get our economy roaring once again and put paychecks in people’s pockets. But the risk of COVID-19 infection is still real for all Californians and continues to be fatal.
That is why every business should take every step humanly possible to reduce the risk of infection:
- Plan and prepare for re-opening
- Make radical changes within the workplace
- Adjust practices by employees and help educate customers
Below are Guidelines for businesses to follow, if they’re permitted to open. The goal is a safer, environment for workers and customers. Businesses may use effective alternative or innovative methods to build upon the Guidelines.
Review the guidance that is relevant to your workplace, prepare a plan based on the guidance for your industry, and put it into action.
When complete, you can post the industry-specific checklist (below) in your workplace to show your customers and your employees that you’ve reduced the risk and are open for business.
Before reopening, all facilities must:
- Perform a detailed risk assessment and implement a site-specific protection plan
- Train employees on how to limit the spread of COVID-19, including how to screen themselves for symptoms and stay home if they have them
- Implement individual control measures and screenings
- Implement disinfecting protocols
- Implement physical distancing guidelines
To provide your input on future industry guidance, fill out the California Recovery Roadmap survey.
It is critical that employees needing to self-isolate because of COVID-19 are encouraged to stay at home, with sick leave policies to support that, to prevent further infection in your workplace. See additional information on government programs supporting sick leave and worker’s compensation for COVID-19.
Agriculture and livestock
The guidance for the agriculture and livestock industry provides guidelines to create a safer environment for workers. Review the guidance, prepare a plan, and post the checklist for the agriculture and livestock industry in your workplace to show customers and employees that you’ve reduced the risk and are open for business.
Auto dealerships
The guidance for the automobile dealerships and rental operators industry provides guidelines to create a safer environment for workers. Review the guidance, prepare a plan, and post the checklist for the automobile dealerships and rental operators industry in your workplace to show customers and employees that you’ve reduced the risk and are open for business.
Child care
The guidance for childcare industry provides guidelines to create a safer environment for workers.
Communications infrastructure
The guidance for the communications infrastructure industry provides guidelines to create a safer environment for workers. Review the guidance, prepare a plan, and post the checklist for the communications infrastructure industry in your workplace to show customers and employees that you’ve reduced the risk and are open for business.
Construction
This guidance for the construction industry provides guidelines to create a safer environment for workers. Review the guidance, prepare a plan, and post the checklist for the construction industry in your workplace to show customers and employees that you’ve reduced the risk and are open for business.
Delivery services
The guidancefor the delivery services industry provides guidelines to create a safer environment for workers. Review the guidance, prepare a plan, and post the checklist for the delivery services industry in your workplace to show customers and employees that you’ve reduced the risk and are open for business.
Energy and utilities
The guidance for the energy and utilities industry provides guidelines to create a safer environment for workers. Review the guidance, prepare a plan, and post the checklist for the energy and utilities industry in your workplace to show customers and employees that you’ve reduced the risk and are open for business.
Food packing
The guidancefor facilities that process or pack meat, dairy, or produce provides guidelines to create a safer environment for workers. Review the guidance, prepare a plan, and post the checklist for facilities that process or pack meat, dairy or produce in your workplace to show customers and employees that you’ve reduced the risk and are open for business.
Hotels and lodging
The guidance for the hotels and lodging industry provides guidelines to create a safer environment for workers. Review the guidance, prepare a plan, and post the checklist for the hotels and lodging industry in your workplace to show customers and employees that you’ve reduced the risk and are open for business.
Life sciences
The guidance for the life sciences industry provides guidelines to create a safer environment for workers. Review the guidance, prepare a plan, and post the checklist for the life sciences industry in your workplace to show customers and employees that you’ve reduced the risk and are open for business.
Logistics and warehousing facilities
The guidance for businesses operating in the logistics/warehousing industry provides guidelines to create a safer environment for workers. Review the guidance, prepare a plan, and post the checklist for the logistics/warehousing industry in your workplace to show customers and employees that you’ve reduced the risk and are open for business.
Manufacturing
The guidance for the manufacturing industry provides guidelines to create a safer environment for workers. Review the guidance, prepare a plan, and post the checklist for the manufacturing industry in your workplace to show customers and employees that you’ve reduced the risk and are open for business.
Mining and logging
The guidance for the mining and logging industries provides guidelines to create a safer environment for workers. Review the guidance, prepare a plan, and post the checklist for the mining and logging industries in your workplace to show customers and employees that you’ve reduced the risk and are open for business.
Office workspaces
The guidancefor businesses operating in office workspaces provides guidelines to create a safer environment for workers. Review the guidance, prepare a plan, and post the checklist for office workspaces in your workplace to show customers and employees that you’ve reduced the risk and are open for business.
Ports
This guidance for the port industry provides guidelines to create a safer environment for workers. Review the guidance, prepare a plan, and post the checklist for the port industry in your workplace to show customers and employees that you’ve reduced the risk and are open for business.
Public transit and intercity passenger rail
This guidance for public transit agencies provides guidelines to create a safer environment for workers. Review the guidance, prepare a plan, and post the checklist for public transit agencies in your workplace to show customers and employees that you’ve reduced the risk and are open for business.
Real estate transaction
This guidance for businesses operating in the real estate industry provides guidelines to create a safer environment for workers. Review the guidance, prepare a plan, and post the checklist for the real estate industry in your workplace to show customers and employees that you’ve reduced the risk and are open for business.
Retail
This guidance for retailers provides guidelines to create a safer environment for workers.
Review the guidance, prepare a plan, and post the checklist for retailers in your workplace to show customers and employees that you’ve reduced the risk and are open for business.
Customers and individuals
Customers and individuals are encouraged to stay home if they have a fever or other COVID-19 symptoms. Those with symptoms or elevated temperatures should not shop, get services in person, go to work, or gather with others. If you’re not sure if this applies to you, check your symptoms with this Symptom Screener.
Higher risk individuals (over 65 or with serious medical conditions) should continue to stay home until Stage 4. Minimize errands by getting groceries delivered or asking for help from friends or family.
Shop safely! Crowded settings increase your risk of exposure to COVID-19. Wear a face covering or cloth mask, stay 6 feet away from others, avoid touching your face, and wash your hands when you get home.
Roadmap for reopening businesses
Before re-opening, all facilities must first perform a detailed risk assessment and implement a site-specific protection plan. Adaptations need to be made before Stage 2 workplaces can open – currently that includes modifications like curbside pickup at retail locations.
May 7, 2020:
STATE AND COUNTY PHASE II REOPENING
Governor Gavin Newsom announced modifications to his Stay-At-Home Order for a planned transition to Phase II reopening. These modifications are based upon entry into Early Phase II of California’s Roadmap to Modify the Stay-At-Home Order and the State Report Card on criteria needed to move to Stage Two on the roadmap. The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors also announced plans their Readiness and Reopening Plan to address Phase II reopening.
Effective Friday May 8, 2020 the State of California, County of San Bernardino, and City of Rialto will be in early Phase II reopening. This includes opening of limited retail, manufacturing and logistics businesses that comply with all modifications that lower the risk of transmission, including curbside pick-up. The modifications include personal protective equipment, physical distancing, policy/rights/notifications, and hygiene standards. The types of retail in early Phase II reopening include curbside pick-up at bookstores, clothing stores, florists, and sporting good stores. Not included are offices, seated dining, gyms, beauty salons or shopping malls. Specific information and updates from the State of California can be found at covid19.ca.gov and Public Health Officer can be found at sbcovid19.com
The County of San Bernardino also announced a COVID Compliant Business Partnership Program where $30 million in Small Business support will be dependent upon compliance with established COVID-19 prevention standards. There will be additional information released on this program, but it is anticipated that it will include signage at participating facilities for patrons to review indicating business’ compliance with relevant standards.
City of Rialto Facilities Impact
All City facilities will remain closed to the public through May 31, 2020 and all City events through June 30, 2020 were previously cancelled. All City Departments remain open for business by other than face-to-face means including phone, fax, email and video conferencing where appropriate. There is signage on the door to each City facility with information on the closure and how to contact the specific department.
All City Parks facilities remain closed to the public through May 31, 2020. The parking lot to each City park has been cordoned off and the entrance to each park has signage indicating the closure and specific rules for City parks, trails and open areas during the citywide closure. Although walking through parks, on trails, and along sidewalks is allowed with a facial covering and social distancing, the use of park facilities is not allowed.
Take Care of Yourself and Your Community
As the State, County and City transition to Phase II of reopening it is important that everyone continue to take specific actions to reduce the spread and flatten the curve of infection of COVID-19. Wear a facial covering and practice social distancing when away from home. Wash your hands and clean high contact surfaces frequently. If you are sick stay home and contact your healthcare provider.
May 6, 2020: Q&A
CAN WE KEEP OUR WINDOWS OPEN SAFELY?
Question
The City of Rialto and San Bernardino County have received questions wondering if it’s possible to contract the coronavirus through the air. With the hotter days, do you increase your risk if you open your windows to get some fresh air?
Answer
The short answer is that it’s not likely. The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health recommends opening up your windows if it can bring some relief from the heat.
While scientists are still learning more and more about the COVID-19 virus, there is no evidence to suggest it has the kind of “airborne transmission” qualities to travel in the breeze through an open window or door into a home. According to FAQs from the World Health Organization, “The virus that causes COVID-19 is mainly transmitted through droplets generated when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or speaks. These droplets are too heavy to hang in the air. They quickly fall on floors or surfaces.”
So while a cough or sneeze can propel these droplets a few feet (which is why we social distance!), it would be improbable that those droplets could get caught in the wind from a passerby and fly through a window or door.
The most common way the virus is spread is when someone is in close contact with an infected individual, or you touch contaminated surfaces or objects. A major factor in COVID’s airborne transmission is length of exposure. In other words, if you are standing next to an infected individual and share the same airspace for 45 minutes, there is a good chance you’ll inhale enough virus to cause infection.
So while we all have to listen to our own voice of caution, it appears very unlikely that one can catch the coronavirus by simply walking outside or enjoying a gentle breeze from an open window.
May 5, 2020: FINDING CHILDCARE OPTIONS NEAR YOU DURING COVID-19
Child Care can be a challenge for essential workers who continue to travel to work on a daily basis. With Phase II of reopening coming soon there will be more community members traveling to work while their children are still at home. Governor Gavin Newsom has announced resources to help community members in finding safe, reliable, and accessible childcare options. A new webpage under the California Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response webpage covid19.ca.gov/childcare provides links to these resources.
One of the resources is website mychildcare.ca.gov that allows anyone to search by City, Address, or ZIP code and also allows map searches. There are multiple listings for providers in the City of Rialto including locations that have spots available for various ages of children. The listings contain information on the facility license from the Community Care Licensing Database. Additional information about childcare is available (in English and Spanish) by calling 1-800-KIDS-793.
May 4, 2020: COMMUNITY MEMBERS URGED NOT TO AVOID HOSPITALS, KEEP DOCTOR VISITS
Community members throughout California, including right here in Rialto, have delayed important doctor visits and even surgeries because of state-mandated restrictions on some medical services. State and County health officials say it is now time to consider scheduling such appointments. Medical experts say it is especially important for parents with young children to avoid skipping routine medical examinations and critical vaccinations.
On April 22, Gov. Newsom relaxed his stay-at-home order and the California Department of Public Health released guidance to allow hospitals and doctors to resume performing elective surgeries, which had previously been suspended due to COVID-19 concerns. Your health is essential, even during a pandemic. Many hospitals are safe and prepared to handle your medical needs. Postponing or neglecting your health care can have short and long-term detrimental effects on your health.
Start with contacting your healthcare provider to determine what is the best path for you. If you have an emergency the City of Rialto is here for you. Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services responses are unchanged with COVID-19 and are just a phone call away at 9-1-1.
April 30, 2020:
COMING SOON: RESTAURANTS DELIVERY – HOME MEALS FOR SENIORS
Restaurants Deliver – Home Meals for Seniors is an emergency feeding program to ensure that older and high-risk County residents have access to nutritionally appropriate and balanced meals from local restaurants while under the state Stay-at-Home order.
The program is a partnership between the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), local governments and restaurants to prepare and deliver three meals per day to eligible County residents who are:
- Sixty-five (65) or older, have been exposed to or contracted COVID-19 or at high risk with underlying health conditions
- Living alone or with one other program-eligible adult
- Not currently receiving assistance from other federal nutrition assistance programs
- Living below 600% of the federal poverty limit
The Department of Aging and Adult Services is working in partnership with the Office of Emergency Services, 2-1-1, Joint Information Center, and other entities to implement and administer this initiative. The program is still being developed but community members may contact 1-800-510-2020 to be put on a waiting list and get further information.
Local restaurants and food providers that are interested in providing these “Great Plates Delivered” meals can fill out the online form.
UPDATE ON CALIFORNIA’S PANDEMIC ROADMAP
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced an update to the State’s path forward, in phases based on science, health and data. This Roadmap identifies where we are now and how we will navigate to lessening of restrictions over time.
6 Indicators for Modifying Stay-at-Home Order
- Ability to test, contact trace, isolate, and support the exposed
- Ability to protect those at high risk for COVID-19
- Surge capacity for hospital and health systems
- Therapeutic development to meet the demand
- Ability of businesses, schools, and childcare facilities to support physical distancing
- Determination of when to reinstitute measures like Stay-At-Home
Stage 1: Safety and preparedness
The state will build up testing, tracing, PPE and hospital capacity
Prioritize safety for workers and customers in essential workplaces
Prepare safety guidelines for expanded workforce, broken down by industries
Stage 2: Lower-risk workplaces
Gradually open some lower-risk businesses and workplaces, adapted for social distancing
Curbside pickup for retail businesses
Reopen manufacturing businesses
Office workers may return if telework is not possible
Increase access to public spaces
Stage 3: Higher-risk workplaces
Use restrictions on gathering sizes and other limits to reopen higher-risk workplaces
Salons and gyms reopen with restrictions
Sports (without live audiences) and movie theaters
Religious services return to in-person settings
Stage 4: End of stay-at-home order
The highest-risk environments will be reopened once appropriate treatments are developed
Live sporting events with fans
Concerts and festivals
Conventions
April 29, 2020: CARING FOR ANIMALS DURING COVID-19
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. Some coronaviruses cause cold-like illnesses in people, while others cause illness in certain types of animals, such as cattle, camels, and bats. Some coronaviruses, such as canine and feline coronaviruses, infect only animals and do not infect humans.
Risk of animals spreading the virus that causes COVID-19 to people
Some coronaviruses that infect animals can sometimes be spread to humans and then spread between people, but this is rare. Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) are examples of diseases caused by coronaviruses that originated in animals and spread to people. This is what is suspected to have happened with the virus that caused the current outbreak of COVID-19. However, we do not know the exact source of this virus. Public health officials and partners are working hard to identify the source of COVID-19. The first infections were linked to a live animal market, but the virus is now spreading from person to person. The coronavirus most similar to the virus causing COVID-19 is the one that causes SARS.
The virus that causes COVID-19 spreads mainly from person to person through respiratory droplets from coughing, sneezing, and talking. Recent studies show that people who are infected but do not have symptoms likely also play a role in the spread of COVID-19. At this time, there is no evidence that animals play a significant role in spreading the virus that causes COVID-19. Based on the limited information available to date, the risk of animals spreading COVID-19 to people is considered to be low.
Risk of people spreading the virus that causes COVID-19 to animals
CDC is aware of a small number of pets, including dogs and cats, reported to be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, mostly after close contact with people with COVID-19. Only a few of the animals reported to be positive showed signs of illness.
The first case in the United States of an animal testing positive for the virus that causes COVID-19 was a tiger with a respiratory illness at a zoo in New York City. Samples from this tiger were collected and tested after several lions and tigers at the zoo showed signs of respiratory illness. Public health officials believe these large cats became sick after being exposed to a zoo employee who was infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. This investigation is ongoing.
We are still learning about this virus, but we know that it originally came from an animal source and is primarily spreading from person-to-person, but it appears that it can spread from people to animals in some situations.
CDC is working with human and animal health partners to monitor this situation and will continue to provide updates as information becomes available. Further studies are needed to understand if and how different animals could be affected by COVID-19.
What to do if you own pets
Until we learn more about how this virus affects animals, treat pets as you would other human family members to protect them from a possible infection.
- Do not let pets interact with people or other animals outside the household.
- Keep cats indoors when possible to prevent them from interacting with other animals or people.
- Walk dogs on a leash, maintaining at least 6 feet (2 meters) from other people and animals.
- Avoid dog parks or public places where a large number of people and dogs gather.
There is a small number of animals around the world reported to be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, mostly after having contact with a person with COVID-19. Talk to your veterinarian if your pet gets sick or if you have any concerns about your pet’s health.
Protect pets if you are sick
If you are sick with COVID-19 (either suspected or confirmed by a test), you should restrict contact with your pets and other animals, just like you would with people. Until we know more about this virus, people sick with COVID-19 should avoid contact with pets and other animals.
- When possible, have another member of your household care for your pets while you are sick.
- Avoid contact with your pet including, petting, snuggling, being kissed or licked, and sharing food or bedding.
- If you must care for your pet or be around animals while you are sick, wear a cloth face covering and wash your hands before and after you interact with them.
If you are sick with COVID-19 and your pet becomes sick, do not take your pet to the veterinary clinic yourself. Call your veterinarian and let them know you have been sick with COVID-19. Some veterinarians may offer telemedicine consultations or other plans for seeing sick pets. Your veterinarian can evaluate your pet and determine the next steps for your pet’s treatment and care.
For more information visit: What to Do if You are Sick.
Stay healthy around animals
In the United States, there is no evidence that animals are playing a significant role in the spread of COVID-19. Based on the limited information available to date, the risk of animals spreading COVID-19 to people is considered to be low.. However, because all animals can carry germs that can make people sick, it’s always a good idea to practice healthy habits around pets and other animals.
- Wash your hands after handling animals, their food, waste, or supplies.
- Practice good pet hygiene and clean up after pets properly.
- Talk to your veterinarian if you have questions about your pet’s health.
- Be aware that children 5 years of age and younger, people with weakened immune systems, and people 65 years of age and older are more likely to get sick from germs some animals can carry.
For more information, visit CDC’s Healthy Pets, Healthy People website.
Guidance and Recommendations
- Interim Guidance for Public Health Professionals Managing People with COVID-19 in Home Care and Isolation Who Have Pets or Other Animals
- Interim recommendations for intake of companion animals from households where humans with COVID-19 are present external icon
- Interim Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Veterinary Clinics
April 28, 2020: WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE SICK
Steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 if you are sick
If you are sick with COVID-19 or think you might have COVID-19, follow the steps below to care for yourself and to help protect other people in your home and community.
Stay home except to get medical care
- Stay home. Most people with COVID-19 have mild illness and can recover at home without medical care. Do not leave your home, except to get medical care. Do not visit public areas.
- Take care of yourself. Get rest and stay hydrated.
- Stay in touch with your doctor. Call before you get medical care. Be sure to get care if you have trouble breathing, or have any other emergency warning signs, or if you think it is an emergency.
- Avoid public transportation, ride-sharing, or taxis.
Separate yourself from other people
As much as possible, stay in a specific room and away from other people and pets in your home. Also, you should use a separate bathroom, if available. If you need to be around other people or animals in or outside of the home, wear a cloth face covering.
- See COVID-19 and Animals if you have questions about pets.
Monitor your symptoms
- Common symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough or other symptoms. Trouble breathing is a more serious symptom that means you should get medical attention.
- Follow care instructions from your healthcare provider and local health department. Your local health authorities may give instructions on checking your symptoms and reporting information.
When to Seek Medical Attention
If you have any of these emergency warning signs* for COVID-19 get medical attention immediately:
- Trouble breathing
- Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
- New confusion or inability to arouse
- Bluish lips or face
*This list is not all inclusive. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.
Call 911 if you have a medical emergency: Notify the operator that you have, or think you might have, COVID-19. If possible, put on a cloth face covering before medical help arrives.
Call ahead before visiting your doctor
- Call ahead. Many medical visits for routine care are being postponed or done by phone or telemedicine.
- If you have a medical appointment that cannot be postponed, call your doctor’s office, and tell them you have or may have COVID-19. This will help the office protect themselves and other patients.
If you are sick wear a cloth covering over your nose and mouth
- You should wear a cloth face covering, over your nose and mouth if you must be around other people or animals, including pets (even at home).
- You don’t need to wear the cloth face covering if you are alone. If you can’t put on a cloth face covering (because of trouble breathing for example), cover your coughs and sneezes in some other way. Try to stay at least 6 feet away from other people. This will help protect the people around you.
Note: During the COVID-19 pandemic, medical grade facemasks are reserved for healthcare workers and some first responders. You may need to improvise a cloth face covering using a scarf or bandana.
Cover your coughs and sneezes
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
- Throw away used tissues in a lined trash can.
- Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Clean your hands often
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. This is especially important after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing; going to the bathroom; and before eating or preparing food.
- Use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol, covering all surfaces of your hands and rubbing them together until they feel dry.
- Soap and water are the best option, especially if hands are visibly dirty.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Handwashing Tips
Avoid sharing personal household items
- Do not share dishes, drinking glasses, cups, eating utensils, towels, or bedding with other people in your home.
- Wash these items thoroughly after using them with soap and water or put in the dishwasher.
Clean all “high-touch” surfaces everyday
- Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces in your “sick room” and bathroom. Let someone else clean and disinfect surfaces in common areas, but not your bedroom and bathroom.
- If a caregiver or other person needs to clean and disinfect a sick person’s bedroom or bathroom, they should do so on an as-needed basis. The caregiver/other person should wear a mask and wait as long as possible after the sick person has used the bathroom.
Note: High-touch surfaces include phones, remote controls, counters, tabletops, doorknobs, bathroom fixtures, toilets, keyboards, tablets, and bedside tables.
- Clean and disinfect areas that may have blood, stool, or body fluids on them.
- Use household cleaners and disinfectants. Clean the area or item with soap and water or another detergent if it is dirty. Then, use a household disinfectant.
- Be sure to follow the instructions on the label to ensure safe and effective use of the product. Many products recommend keeping the surface wet for several minutes to ensure germs are killed. Many also recommend precautions such as wearing gloves and making sure you have good ventilation during use of the product.
- Most EPA-registered household disinfectants should be effective. A full list of disinfectants can be found hereexternal icon.
- Complete Disinfection Guidance
How to discontinue home isolation
People with COVID-19 who have stayed home (home isolated) can stop home isolation under the following conditions:
- If you will not have a test to determine if you are still contagious, you can leave home after these three things have happened:
- You have had no fever for at least 72 hours (that is three full days of no fever without the use medicine that reduces fevers) AND
- other symptoms have improved (for example, when your cough or shortness of breath have improved) AND
- at least 7 days have passed since your symptoms first appeared
- If you will be tested to determine if you are still contagious, you can leave home after these three things have happened:
- You no longer have a fever (without the use medicine that reduces fevers)
AND - other symptoms have improved (for example, when your cough or shortness of breath have improved)
AND - you received two negative tests in a row, 24 hours apart. Your doctor will follow CDC guidelines.
- You no longer have a fever (without the use medicine that reduces fevers)
In all cases, follow the guidance of your healthcare provider and local health department. The decision to stop home isolation should be made in consultation with your healthcare provider and state and local health departments. Local decisions depend on local circumstances.
April 27, 2020: CALFRESH / CALWORKS ONLINE PURCHASES
As of April 28, 2020 you can use your EBT card to make purchases online. Individuals and families can purchase groceries online using their EBT card at Amazon and Walmart. If you receive CalWORKs, you may also be able to use your cash benefits to make purchases online at Wal-Mart.
California expedited implementation of EBT online purchasing in response to COVID-19. Allowing for EBT online purchases will support vulnerable populations in meeting their nutrition needs, especially while a statewide stay at home order remains in place. California is actively working to expand the number of stores that accept EBT online in the future.
CalFresh provides monthly food benefits that help individuals and families buy healthy, nutritious food! Even if temporary, individuals and families who have experienced a change in their circumstances and need additional help may apply for CalFresh. Californian’s can visit GetCalFresh.org to apply or call 1-877-847-3663 (FOOD) to be connected to their local county social service office.
April 23, 2020: COVID-19 MORTGAGE RELIEF OPTIONS
If you’re among those financially impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, you might be concerned about how to pay your mortgage or rent. Federal and state governments have announced plans to help struggling homeowners during this time. Read this to get information on what to do now, and what your options are for mortgage and rental relief.
For many homeowners with mortgages, there’s help, but first assess your situation. If you can pay your mortgage, pay your mortgage. Don’t call your mortgage servicer if you aren’t facing an immediate issue. Mortgage servicers are getting a lot of calls and need to first help those who won’t be able to pay their mortgage. Check their website first for possible options.
If you can’t pay your mortgage, or can only pay a portion, contact your mortgage servicer immediately. It may take a while to get a loan servicer on the phone. Loan servicers are experiencing a high call volume and may also be impacted by the pandemic. Please be sure to read this blog carefully so you are prepared for this conversation.
Federal Relief
A new federal law, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, puts in place two protections for homeowners with federally backed mortgages:
- A foreclosure moratorium
- A right to forbearance for homeowners who are experiencing a financial hardship due to the COVID-19 emergency
California Relief
Under Governor Newsom’s financial relief package homeowners have four protections:
90-day grace period for all mortgage payments
If you are impacted by COVID-19, participating financial institutions will offer mortgage-payment forbearances of up to 90 days, which allow you to reduce or delay your monthly mortgage payment. In addition, they will:
- Give you a streamlined process for requesting forbearance for COVID-19-related reasons, supported with available documentation;
- Confirm approval of and terms of forbearance program; and
- Provide you the opportunity to extend your forbearance agreement if you continue to experience hardship due to COVID-19.
Relief from fees and charges for 90 days
For at least 90 days, financial institutions will waive or refund mortgage-related late fees and other fees including early CD withdrawals.
No new foreclosures for 60 days
Financial institutions will not start any foreclosure sales or evictions.
No credit score changes for accessing relief
If you are taking advantage of this COVID-19-related relief, late or missed payments will not be shared with credit reporting agencies.
Rep. Pete Aguilar to host a Telephone Town Hall on April 27th
Congressman Pete Aguilar invites you to participate in a Telephone Town Hall for Inland Empire Small Businesses.
The purpose of this call is to provide information on the latest policy updates and answer your questions about federal assistance for small businesses enacted through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Congressman Aguilar will be joined on the call by the Christopher Lorenzana, Acting Director at the U.S. Small Business Administration, Orange County/Inland Empire District Office, to hear your concerns and answer questions.
What: Telephone Town Hall for Inland Empire Small Businesses
When: Monday, April 27, 2020 from 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Pacific time
How to join: Call (855)-756-7520 Ext.59837#
Click here to learn more about SBA’s programs and how to apply.
April 22, 2020: AVOIDING COVID-19 RELATED SCAMS
Unfortunately, it is common for scammers to exploit the uncertainty and anxiety associated with emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic to take people’s money or steal their identities. The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) reports that some of the most common scams involve: Government Impersonators; Fraudulent Cures or Medical Equipment; Work-from-Home Fraud; and Investment Fraud. Scams reported to law enforcement agencies throughout the country include:
- Scammers selling fake at-home test kits;
- Scammers soliciting donations for individuals, groups, and areas affected by COVID-19;
- Scammers offering to sell fake cures, vaccines, and advice on unproven treatments for COVID-19;
- Scammers creating fake businesses, websites, social media accounts, and email addresses claiming to sell medical supplies currently in high demand, such as surgical masks. When consumers attempt to purchase supplies, the crooks keep the money and never provide the merchandise;
- Scammers posing as national and global health authorities, including the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), sending phishing emails designed to trick recipients into downloading malware or providing personal identifying and financial information;
Residents and businesses can protect themselves from becoming victims of COVID -19 related scams by doing the following:
- Rely on medical information only from trusted sources, such as their personal health care providers and county, state and federal public health officials;
- Independently verify the identity of any company, charity, or individual that contacts you regarding COVID-19;
- Be cautious of unsolicited emails offering information, supplies, or treatment for COVID-19 or requesting your personal information for medical purposes. Legitimate health authorities will not contact the public this way.
- Check online reviews of any company offering COVID-19 products or supplies. Verify that the URL/Web Address is correct as scammers will often create fake copies of websites where the URL is only slightly different. Avoid companies with complaints about not receiving items.
- Don’t click on links or open email attachments from unknown or unverified sources. This could download a virus onto your computer or device.
- Do not give out your Medicare number, Social Security number, or personal information in response to unsolicited calls, texts, emails, home visits, or booths at health fairs and other public venues. If your personal information is compromised, it may be used in other fraud schemes as well.
- Research any charities or crowdfunding sites soliciting donations in connection with COVID-19 before giving. An organization may not be legitimate even if it uses words like “CDC” or “government” in its name or has reputable looking seals or logos on its materials. For resources on donating wisely, visit the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) website.
- Ignore offers for a COVID-19 vaccine, cure, or treatment. If there is a medical breakthrough, you won’t hear about it for the first time through an email, online ad, or unsolicited sales pitch.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reminds taxpayers that scammers may:
- Emphasize the words “Stimulus Check” or “Stimulus Payment.” The official term is economic impact payment.
- Ask the taxpayer to sign over their economic impact payment check to them.
- Ask by phone, email, text or social media for verification of personal and/or banking information saying that the information is needed to receive or speed up their economic impact payment.
- Suggest that they can get a tax refund or economic impact payment faster by working on the taxpayer’s behalf. This scam could be conducted by social media or even in person.
- Mail the taxpayer a bogus check, perhaps in an odd amount, then tell the taxpayer to call a number or verify information online in order to cash it.
A Message from Southern California Edison
April 20, 2020: FREE SCHOOL MEAL SITES DURING COVID-19 CLOSURE
All of the school districts with schools within or adjacent to the City of Rialto have free Grab-and-Go breakfast and lunch programs for children 2-18 years of age. The meal programs are free and do not require ID or documentation. They are for pick-up only and children must be present at the time of pick-up.
Rialto Unified School District (https://rialto-ca.schoolloop.com/)
Days: Monday-Friday Times: 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Bemis Elementary School – 774 E. Etiwanda Avenue, Rialto, CA 92376
Simpson Elementary School – 1050 S. Lilac Avenue, Rialto, CA 92376
Frisbie Middle School – 1442 N. Eucalyptus Avenue, Rialto, CA 92376
Kolb Middle School – 2351N. Spruce Avenue, Rialto, CA 92376
Kucera Middle School 2140 W. Buena Vista Drive, Rialto, CA 92377
Rialto Middle School 1262 W. Rialto Avenue, Rialto, CA 92376
Eisenhower High School – 1321 N. Lilac Avenue, Rialto, CA 92376
Rialto High School – 595 S. Eucalyptus Avenue, Rialto, CA 92376
Chavez/Huerta Center for Education – 324 N. Palm Ave., Avenue, Rialto, CA 92376
Fontana Unified School District (https://www.fusd.net/)
Days: Monday-Friday Times: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Almeria Middle School – 7723 Almeria Ave, 92336
Beech Avenue Elementary School- 9206 Beech Ave., 92335
Fontana Middle School- 8425 Mango Ave., 92335
Fontana High School- 9453 Citrus Ave., 92335
Juniper Elementary School- 7655 Juniper Ave., 92336
Palmetto Elementary School- 9325 Palmetto Ave., 92335
Primrose Elementary School- 751 N. Maple Ave., 92336
Redwood Elementary School- 8570 Redwood Ave., 92335
Sierra Lakes Elementary School- 5740 Avenal Pl., 92336
Southridge Middle School- 14500 Live Oak Ave., 92337
Colton Joint Unified School District (https://www.colton.k12.ca.us/)
Days: Monday-Friday Times: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Joe Baca Middle School- 1640 S. Lilac Ave., Bloomington, 92316
Bloomington High School- 10750 Laurel St., Bloomington, 92316
Grant Elementary School- 550 W. Olive St., Colton, 92324
Grand Terrace High School- 21810 Main St., Grand Terrace, 92313
San Salvador Pre-School- 471 Agua Mansa, Colton, 92324
Cooley Ranch Elementary School- 1000 S. Cooley Dr., Colton, 92324
San Bernardino City Unified School District (https://sbcusd.com/)
Days: Monday & Wednesday Times: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Ramona-Alessandro Elementary School- 670 Ramona Ave., San Bernardino 92411
Del Vallejo Leadership & STEAM Academy- 1885 East Lynwood Dr., San Bernardino 92404
Holcomb Elementary School- 1345 West 48th Street, San Bernardino 92407
Muscoy Elementary School- 2119 West Blake Street, San Bernardino 92407
Pacific High School- 1020 Pacific Street, San Bernardino 92404
Riley College PREP Academy- 1266 North G Street, San Bernardino 92405 San Andreas High School- 3232 Pacific Street, Highland 92346
April 16, 2020: We are all in this together COVID-19 can be stressful
Shopping for Food and Other Household Essentials
The outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger.
Stress during an infectious disease outbreak can include
- Fear and worry about your own health and the health of your loved ones
- Changes in sleep or eating patterns
- Difficulty sleeping or concentrating
- Worsening of chronic health problems
- Worsening of mental health conditions
- Increased use of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs
Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations
How you respond to the outbreak can depend on your background, the things that make you different from other people, and the community you live in.
People who may respond more strongly to the stress of a crisis include:
- Older people and people with chronic diseases who are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19
- Children and teens
- People who are helping with the response to COVID-19, like doctors, other health care providers, and first responders
- People who have mental health conditions including problems with substance use
Take care of yourself and your community
Taking care of yourself, your friends, and your family can help you cope with stress. Helping others cope with their stress can also make your community stronger.
Ways to cope with stress
- Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including social media. Hearing about the pandemic repeatedly can be upsetting.
- Take care of your body.
- Take deep breaths, stretch, or meditate.
- Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals.
- Exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep.
- Avoid alcohol and drugs.
- Make time to unwind. Try to do some other activities you enjoy.
- Connect with others. Talk with people you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling.
April 15, 2020: Guidance: Essential Activities away from home
As many Rialto community members take steps to slow the spread of COVID-19 by staying home and practicing social distancing when they have to go out, people are facing new challenges and questions about how to meet basic household needs, such as buying groceries and medicine, and completing banking activities.
Shopping for Food and Other Household Essentials
- Stay home if sick.
- Avoid shopping if you are sick or have symptoms of COVID-19, which include a fever, cough, or shortness of breath.
- Order online or use curbside pickup.
- Order food and other items online for home delivery or curbside pickup (if possible).
- Only visit the grocery store, or other stores selling household essentials, in person when you absolutely need to. This will limit your potential exposure to others and the virus that causes COVID-19.
- Protect yourself while shopping.
- Stay at least 6 feet away from others while shopping and in lines.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face covering when you have to go out in public.
- When you do have to visit in person, go during hours when fewer people will be there (for example, early morning or late night).
- If you are at higher risk for severe illness, find out if the store has special hours for people at higher risk. If they do, try to shop during those hours. People at higher risk for severe illness include adults 65 or older and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions.
- Disinfect the shopping cart, use disinfecting wipes if available.
- Do not touch your eyes, nose, or mouth.
- If possible, use touchless payment (pay without touching money, a card, or a keypad). If you must handle money, a card, or use a keypad, use hand sanitizer right after paying.
- After leaving the store, use hand sanitizer. When you get home, wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- At home, follow food safety guidelines: clean, separate, cook, chill . There is no evidence that food or food packaging has been linked to getting sick from COVID-19.
Accepting Deliveries and Takeout Orders
- Limit in-person contact if possible.
- Pay online or on the phone when you order (if possible).
- Accept deliveries without in-person contact whenever possible. Ask for deliveries to be left in a safe spot outside your house (such as your front porch or lobby), with no person-to-person interaction. Otherwise, stay at least 6 feet away from the delivery person.
- Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer after accepting deliveries or collecting mail.
- After receiving your delivery or bringing home your takeout food, wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
- After collecting mail from a post office or home mailbox, wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
Banking
- Bank online whenever possible.
- If you must visit the bank, use the drive-through ATM if one is available. Clean the ATM keyboard with a disinfecting wipe before you use it.
- When you are done, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds when you get home.
Getting Gas or Fuel
- Use gloves or disinfecting wipes on handles and buttons before you touch them (if available).
- After fueling, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds when you get home or somewhere with soap and water.
April 14, 2020: COVID-19 Myth Busters from The World Health Organization
The World Health Organization (WHO) has made a list of myths about COVID-19.
5G mobile networks DO NOT spread COVID-19
Viruses cannot travel on radio waves/mobile networks. COVID-19 is spreading in many countries that do not have 5G mobile networks. COVID-19 is spread through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes or speaks. People can also be infected by touching a contaminated surface and then their eyes, mouth or nose.
Exposing yourself to the sun or to temperatures higher than 25C degrees DOES NOT prevent the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
You can catch COVID-19, no matter how sunny or hot the weather is. Countries with hot weather have reported cases of COVID-19. To protect yourself, make sure you clean your hands frequently and thoroughly and avoid touching your eyes, mouth, and nose.
You can recover from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Catching the new coronavirus DOES NOT mean you will have it for life.
Most of the people who catch COVID-19 can recover and eliminate the virus from their bodies. If you catch the disease, make sure you treat your symptoms. If you have cough, fever, and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early – but call your health facility by telephone first. Most patients recover thanks to supportive care.
Being able to hold your breath for 10 seconds or more without coughing or feeling discomfort DOES NOT mean you are free from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) or any other lung disease.
The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are dry cough, tiredness and fever. Some people may develop more severe forms of the disease, such as pneumonia. The best way to confirm if you have the virus producing COVID-19 disease is with a laboratory test. You cannot confirm it with this breathing exercise, which can even be dangerous.
Drinking alcohol does not protect you against COVID-19 and can be dangerous
Frequent or excessive alcohol consumption can increase your risk of health problems.
COVID-19 virus can be transmitted in areas with hot and humid climates
From the evidence so far, the COVID-19 virus can be transmitted in ALL AREAS, including areas with hot and humid weather. Regardless of climate, adopt protective measures if you live in, or travel to an area reporting COVID-19. The best way to protect yourself against COVID-19 is by frequently cleaning your hands. By doing this you eliminate viruses that may be on your hands and avoid infection that could occur by then touching your eyes, mouth, and nose.
April 13, 2020: High-Touch Surface Safety
The City of Rialto encourages everyone to clean and disinfect common use areas and all “high-touch” surfaces thoroughly and frequently. Whether at home, at work, while shopping or on the go for essential items there are places that are commonly touched by multiple people:
WHEN TO WASH YOUR HANDS OR USE SANITIZER
It is important to wash your hands frequently and use sanitizer when you cannot wash your hands. Some activities are more likely to spread germs than others. You should wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer if you can’t wash your hands as follows:
April 9, 2020: Helping with worry and stress from COVID-19
The San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health has resources available by text and voice.
April 8, 2020: San Bernardino County orders face covering
San Bernardino County Orders the Wearing of Face Coverings
Effective April 7, 2020, the San Bernardino County’s Acting Health Officer has ordered all persons in the County to wear a face covering when leaving home. These coverings may be effective in reducing the spread of COVID-19 particularly among asymptomatic people.
Face coverings may include coverings that secure to the ears or back of the head and encompass the mouth and nose. Homemade cloth ear loop covers, bandannas, handkerchiefs, neck gaiters, or other fabric face covering may be used. Surgical masks and N95 masks should not be used for non-medical reasons.
The City of Rialto continues to encourage staying home, practicing social distancing and frequent handwashing to combat the spread of COVID-19. Face coverings are not a substitute for those practices but an enhancement to help reduce the spread.
April 7, 2020: Simple Steps to Protect Yourself
Simple Steps to Protect Yourself
Drive-Through Community COVID-19 Testing
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) will conduct Drive-Through testing for coronavirus (COVID-19) beginning April 9. The COVID-19 testing will be available for the public by appointment only. For appointments, call 1-855-422-8029. Instructions are available at this link: https://www.arrowheadregional.org/covid-19-updates/
The following dates are available for scheduling an appointment, as space allows:
- Thursday, April 9, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Friday, April 10, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 14, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 15, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Thursday, April 16, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Social Distancing While Shopping for Essentials
Based upon the guidance of the California Department of Public Health and the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health, the City of Rialto is recommending that grocery store owners, employees and customers practice social distancing while in the store environment. The City has asked all grocery stores, markets and convenience stores to consider protective measures that may include:
- Limiting the number of customers that can enter the store at one time.
- Form a line outside the store with lines or tape on the ground separated by 6 feet for customers to wait.
- Creating barriers between customers and employees or customers and other customers when in lines.
- Having a special time for the high-risk population, elderly and disabled.
- Promoting online ordering and delivery to limit the number of customers.
- Offering grocery order pickup.
- Supporting the use of face coverings for employees and customers.
- Providing disinfectant wipes at store entry points for customers to use to wipe down shopping cart handles.
- Cleaning and disinfecting surfaces that are frequently touched, such as handles of shopping carts and freezer units, thoroughly after every customer.
April 6, 2020: Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19
Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19
Based upon the guidance of the California Department of Public Health and the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health, the City of Rialto is recommending that individuals use face coverings when leaving home to conduct essential business such as grocery shopping, going to a medical appointments or visiting a pharmacy, to help flatten the curve of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). This includes when at work in job designated as essential.
Cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance. The cloth face coverings recommended are not surgical masks or N-95 respirators. Those are critical supplies that must continue to be reserved for healthcare workers and other medical first responders.
Staying home, practicing social distancing and frequent handwashing are far more effective ways to combat the spread of COVID – 19, and face covering are not a substitute for continuing those practices.
How to Wear a Cloth Face Covering
Cloth face coverings should
- fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face
- be secured with ties or ear loops
- include multiple layers of fabric
- allow for breathing without restriction
- be able to be laundered and machine dried without damage or change to shape
Face Covering FAQs
Should cloth face coverings be washed or otherwise cleaned regularly? How regularly?
Yes. They should be routinely washed depending on the frequency of use.
How does one safely sterilize/clean a cloth face covering?
A washing machine should suffice in properly washing a face covering.
How does one safely remove a used cloth face covering?
Individuals should be careful not to touch their eyes, nose, and mouth when removing their face covering and wash hands immediately after removing.
April 2, 2020: NOTICE: ALL RIALTO PARKS ARE CLOSED
NOTICE: ALL RIALTO PARKS ARE CLOSED
UNAUTHORIZED USE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK
COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS AND PARK CLOSURE INFORMATION
- Playgrounds, Skate Parks, and Exercise Equipment are closed until further notice
- Social Distancing of 6 feet is required if you are walking through the park
- No gatherings of people are allowed
- Park restrooms are closed
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL (909) 421-4949
CARING FOR CHILDREN DURING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK
Steps to protect children from getting sick
- Clean hands often using soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer
- Avoid people who are sick (coughing and sneezing)
- Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces daily in household common areas (e.g. tables, hard-backed chairs, doorknobs, light switches, remotes, handles, desks, toilets, sinks)
- Launder items including washable plush toys as appropriate in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. If possible, launder items using the warmest appropriate water setting for the items and dry items completely. Dirty laundry from an ill person can be washed with other people’s items.
You can find additional information on preventing COVID-19 at Prevention for 2019 Novel Coronavirus and at Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities. Additional information on how COVID-19 is spread is available at How COVID-19 Spreads.
Avoid In-Person Activities with School Out of Session
Practice Social Distancing: The key to slowing the spread of COVID-19 is to limit contact as much as possible. While school is out, children should not have in-person playdates with children from other households. If children are playing outside their own homes, it is essential that they remain 6 feet from anyone who is not in their own household. To help children maintain social connections while social distancing, help your children have supervised phone calls or video chats with their friends.
Clean Hands Often: Make sure children practice everyday preventive behaviors, such as washing their hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. This is especially important if you have been in a public place.
Remember, if children meet outside of school in groups, it can put everyone at risk.
Help Children Continue to Learn
- Many schools are offering lessons online (virtual learning). Review assignments from the school, and help your child establish a reasonable pace for completing the work. You may need to assist your child with turning on devices, reading instructions, and typing answers.
- Communicate challenges to your school. If you face technology or connectivity issues, or if your child is having a hard time completing assignments, let the school know.
Watch for signs of stress in your child
- Some common changes to watch for include excessive worry or sadness, unhealthy eating or sleeping habits, and difficulty with attention and concentration. For more information, see the “For Parents” section on CDC’s website, Manage Anxiety and Stress.
- Take time to talk with your child or teen about the COVID-19 outbreak. Answer questions and share facts about COVID-19 in a way that your child or teen can understand.
- Go to CDC’s Helping Children Cope with Emergencies or Talking with Children About COVID-19 for more information.
Teach and reinforce everyday preventive actions
- Parents and caretakers play an important role in teaching children to wash their hands. Explain that hand washing can keep them healthy and stop the virus from spreading to others.
- Be a good role model—if you wash your hands often, they’re more likely to do the same.
- Make handwashing a family activity.
Help your child stay active
- Encourage your child to play outdoors—it’s great for physical and mental health. Take a walk with your child or go on a bike ride.
- Use indoor activity breaks (e.g., stretch breaks, dance breaks) throughout the day to help your child stay healthy and focused.
Help your child stay socially connected.
- Reach out to friends and family via phone or video chats.
- Write cards or letters to family members they may not be able to visit.
- Some schools and non-profits, such as the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning external icon and The Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence external icon, have resources for social and emotional learning. Check to see if your school has tips and guidelines to help support social and emotional needs of your child.
Rialto Fire Department: COVID-19 Public Safety Reminder (4-2-20)
Rialto Police Department: COVID-19 Public Safety Reminder (4-2-20)
April 1, 2020: Meaning of clean & SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM
Meaning of clean
Clean or disinfected? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gets technical about the difference. Cleaning refers to the removal of germs, dirt and impurities from surfaces. Cleaning does not kill germs.
Disinfecting refers to using chemicals to kill germs on surfaces. This process does not necessarily clean dirty surfaces or remove germs, but by killing germs on a surface after cleaning, it can further lower the risk of spreading infection.
Hard surfaces
The CDC recommends wearing disposable gloves when cleaning and disinfecting surfaces. Hard surfaces should be cleaned using a detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.
For disinfection, diluted household bleach solutions, alcohol solutions with at least 70% alcohol and most common EPA-registered household disinfectants should be effective. The EPA lists more than 350 disinfectants to help fight the virus.
Prepare a bleach solution by mixing: 5 tablespoons (1/3 cup) bleach per gallon of water or 4 teaspoons bleach per quart of water. Products with EPA-approved emerging viral pathogens are expected to be effective against COVID-19.
Soft (porous) surfaces
For carpeted floor, rugs and drapes, remove visible contamination if present and clean with appropriate cleaners indicated for use on these surfaces. After cleaning, launder items and if possible, use the warmest appropriate water setting then dry items completely. Do not shake used or unused clothing, sheets or cloth. While the virus is glued to a porous surface, it is very inert and disintegrates only between 3 hours on fabric.
If someone is sick
Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces daily in household common areas. In the bedroom/bathroom dedicated for use by an ill person, consider reducing cleaning frequency to as-needed.
As much as possible, an ill person should stay in a specific room. The caregiver can provide personal cleaning supplies for an ill person’s room and bathroom. These supplies include tissues, paper towels, cleaners and EPA-registered disinfectants.
Bathrooms should be cleaned and disinfected after each use by an ill person. If this is not possible, the caregiver should wait as long as practical after use by an ill person to clean and disinfect the high-touch surfaces. Household members should follow home care guidance when interacting with suspected/confirmed COVID-19 cases. More info: coronavirus.org
Wash hands regularly
The CDC urges people to wash their hands regularly with soap for 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
And Don’t Forget Your Toothbrush
According to Authority Dental, 0.5% hydrogen peroxide effectively reduces human coronaviruses on a toothbrush. You can mix hydrogen peroxide with water (1 teaspoon of HP, 1 cup of water) to dilute it. Soak a brush for 1 minute then rinse it under running water.
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM
To access the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program under the recently enacted CARES Act (COVID-19 economic stimulus package), small businesses may access programmatic information and submit an application through SBA’s website, www.sba.gov or the following link: Paycheck Protection Program.
Businesses with fewer than 500 employees are eligible for up to $10 million in loans, which can be used for payroll and other expenses, like insurance premiums, mortgages, rent or utilities. According to the SBA, the Paycheck Protection Program prioritizes millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up to $349 billion toward job retention and certain other expenses.
Small businesses and eligible nonprofit organizations, Veterans organizations, and Tribal businesses described in the Small Business Act, as well as individuals who are self-employed or are independent contractors, are eligible if they also meet program size standards.
Under this program:
- Eligible recipients may qualify for a loan up to 2.5 times their payroll or $10 million determined by 8 weeks of prior average payroll plus an additional 25% of that amount.
- Loan payments will be deferred for six months.
- The Paycheck Protection Program is retroactive to Feb. 15, meaning small businesses can go back and rehire any workers laid off after Feb. 15 – program term February 15 through June 30, 2020.
- Maximum loan rate is set at 4 percent with a maximum term of 10 years.
- If small businesses maintain their workforce, SBA is authorized to forgive the portion of the loan proceeds that are used to cover the first 8 weeks of payroll and possibly other expenses such as rent, mortgage (not including principal), sick leave, utilities and insurance premiums following loan origination – eligible payroll costs do not include individual compensation above $100,000. Canceled indebtedness resulting from this program will not be included in the borrower’s taxable income.
How to Find Out More
The Small Business Administration has a network of 1,800 approved lenders that process small business loans. If you are interested in a Paycheck Protection Program loan, you should first contact your bank to see if it is an SBA-approved lender. If your bank is not an SBA-approved lender, you can contact the SBA to find one. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Monday on Fox Business Network that small business loans will be made available starting Friday.
Information on the Paycheck Protection Program can be accessed on SBA’s website: www.sba.gov. You can reach the SBA by email at answerdesk@sba.gov or by phone at 1-800-827-5722. Several business groups also have published fact sheets on the SBA’s loan programs, including the Economic Innovation Group and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
SBA Town Hall Webinar with Congresswoman Norma Torres
Meaning of clean
Clean or disinfected? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gets technical about the difference. Cleaning refers to the removal of germs, dirt and impurities from surfaces. Cleaning does not kill germs.
Disinfecting refers to using chemicals to kill germs on surfaces. This process does not necessarily clean dirty surfaces or remove germs, but by killing germs on a surface after cleaning, it can further lower the risk of spreading infection.
Hard surfaces
The CDC recommends wearing disposable gloves when cleaning and disinfecting surfaces. Hard surfaces should be cleaned using a detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.
For disinfection, diluted household bleach solutions, alcohol solutions with at least 70% alcohol and most common EPA-registered household disinfectants should be effective. The EPA lists more than 350 disinfectants to help fight the virus.
Prepare a bleach solution by mixing: 5 tablespoons (1/3 cup) bleach per gallon of water or 4 teaspoons bleach per quart of water. Products with EPA-approved emerging viral pathogens are expected to be effective against COVID-19.
Soft (porous) surfaces
For carpeted floor, rugs and drapes, remove visible contamination if present and clean with appropriate cleaners indicated for use on these surfaces. After cleaning, launder items and if possible, use the warmest appropriate water setting then dry items completely. Do not shake used or unused clothing, sheets or cloth. While the virus is glued to a porous surface, it is very inert and disintegrates only between 3 hours on fabric.
If someone is sick
Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces daily in household common areas. In the bedroom/bathroom dedicated for use by an ill person, consider reducing cleaning frequency to as-needed.
As much as possible, an ill person should stay in a specific room. The caregiver can provide personal cleaning supplies for an ill person’s room and bathroom. These supplies include tissues, paper towels, cleaners and EPA-registered disinfectants.
Bathrooms should be cleaned and disinfected after each use by an ill person. If this is not possible, the caregiver should wait as long as practical after use by an ill person to clean and disinfect the high-touch surfaces. Household members should follow home care guidance when interacting with suspected/confirmed COVID-19 cases. More info: coronavirus.org
Wash hands regularly
The CDC urges people to wash their hands regularly with soap for 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
And Don’t Forget Your Toothbrush
According to Authority Dental, 0.5% hydrogen peroxide effectively reduces human coronaviruses on a toothbrush. You can mix hydrogen peroxide with water (1 teaspoon of HP, 1 cup of water) to dilute it. Soak a brush for 1 minute then rinse it under running water.
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM
To access the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program under the recently enacted CARES Act (COVID-19 economic stimulus package), small businesses may access programmatic information and submit an application through SBA’s website, www.sba.gov or the following link: Paycheck Protection Program.
Businesses with fewer than 500 employees are eligible for up to $10 million in loans, which can be used for payroll and other expenses, like insurance premiums, mortgages, rent or utilities. According to the SBA, the Paycheck Protection Program prioritizes millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up to $349 billion toward job retention and certain other expenses.
Small businesses and eligible nonprofit organizations, Veterans organizations, and Tribal businesses described in the Small Business Act, as well as individuals who are self-employed or are independent contractors, are eligible if they also meet program size standards.
Under this program:
- Eligible recipients may qualify for a loan up to 2.5 times their payroll or $10 million determined by 8 weeks of prior average payroll plus an additional 25% of that amount.
- Loan payments will be deferred for six months.
- The Paycheck Protection Program is retroactive to Feb. 15, meaning small businesses can go back and rehire any workers laid off after Feb. 15 – program term February 15 through June 30, 2020.
- Maximum loan rate is set at 4 percent with a maximum term of 10 years.
- If small businesses maintain their workforce, SBA is authorized to forgive the portion of the loan proceeds that are used to cover the first 8 weeks of payroll and possibly other expenses such as rent, mortgage (not including principal), sick leave, utilities and insurance premiums following loan origination – eligible payroll costs do not include individual compensation above $100,000. Canceled indebtedness resulting from this program will not be included in the borrower’s taxable income.
How to Find Out More
The Small Business Administration has a network of 1,800 approved lenders that process small business loans. If you are interested in a Paycheck Protection Program loan, you should first contact your bank to see if it is an SBA-approved lender. If your bank is not an SBA-approved lender, you can contact the SBA to find one. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Monday on Fox Business Network that small business loans will be made available starting Friday.
Information on the Paycheck Protection Program can be accessed on SBA’s website: www.sba.gov. You can reach the SBA by email at answerdesk@sba.gov or by phone at 1-800-827-5722. Several business groups also have published fact sheets on the SBA’s loan programs, including the Economic Innovation Group and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
SBA Town Hall Webinar with Congresswoman Norma Torres
March 30, 2020: CALIFORNIA HEALTH CORPS, CASES IN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY GROW, STAYING AT HOME AND SOCIAL DISTANCING ARE STILL YOUR BEST DEFENSE & FOOD SHOPPING / RIALTO CERTIFIED FARMER’S MARKET
CALIFORNIA HEALTH CORPS
“California’s health care workers are the heroes of this moment, serving on the front lines in the fight against this disease. To treat the rising number of patients with COVID-19, our state needs more workers in the health care field to join the fight. If you have a background in health care, we need your help. Sign up at healthcorps.ca.gov.” Governor Gavin Newsom.
CASES IN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY GROW
There has been a significant increase in COVID-19 cases in San Bernardino County over the last two weeks. As of March 30, 2020 the County Department of Public Health reports over 110 cases in the County. The first outbreak in a facility in the County has been reported and the first cases in first responders (both police and fire) have been reported within the county. The County Department of Public Health has begun reporting COVID-19 cases by City in their COVID-19 Surveillance Dashboard. You will find that there are cases throughout the County. This is shared to educate not to scare; with the dispersal of cases throughout the County, including the City of Rialto, prevention practices are more important now than ever.
STAYING AT HOME AND SOCIAL DISTANCING ARE STILL YOUR BEST DEFENSE
The growing numbers reinforce the need for individuals to stay home when possible and to practice social distancing when they have to go out. Stay At-Home guidelines from the President and federal government were extended through at least April 30, 2020. The Governor’s Stay Home order remains in effect as does the San Bernardino County Health Officer’s order impacting businesses, events, and social distancing. All City of Rialto offices are closed to the public until May 4, 2020 matching the time that all schools in the county will remain closed. Please help us help you in reducing transmission and flattening the curve of the COVID-19 outbreak by following the stay at home order whenever and wherever possible.
FOOD SHOPPING / RIALTO CERTIFIED FARMER’S MARKET
Access to food, hygiene products and other essentials is critical during this time. When shopping look to maintain social distancing and wash your hands for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer frequently.
The Rialto Certified Farmer’s Market is back after a brief break. It is another option for the community in shopping for food. When attending the farmer’s market you will find mechanisms for creating social distancing in the shopping environment.Separator
March 26, 2020: ARE THERE MORE CASES IN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY?
The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health (DPH) is the best resource for COVID-19 cases information in the county. Their website includes a simple infographic that shares the information. The one to the right was current as of March 26, 2020 at 12:30pm.
The site also has a link to the San Bernardino County COVID-19 Dashboard shown below which displays surveillance information on overall testing including gender and age of cases.
ARE YOU PREGNANT?
Medical professionals are working to learn more about how the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) impacts pregnant women and their babies. According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention there’s reportedly been no evidence of a mother passing the virus to her unborn baby. Mothers are still asked to take extreme precautions – especially in the last trimester of their pregnancy and you are encouraged to stay home to self-isolate as long as possible.
What to do if you are pregnant:
Practice social distancing, which means being separated from another person by at least 6 feet. Ask your health care provider for virtual or off-hour visits for your prenatal visits, ultrasound and lab testing. Call your hospital or birth center and ask them about any restrictions they have on the number of support persons (e.g. doula, spouses, family) allowed in the room during labor and delivery. If you are in labor and you have, or think may have COVID-19, call the hospital before you go so the staff can properly prepare and protect your baby and others from being infected.
Take care of yourself. We are living through a public health emergency that is creating a lot of stress, fear and anxiety in families across the U.S. For new moms, caring for a new baby while feeling sore, tired and stressed can be a lot to handle. But there are several things you can do to care for yourself:
- Take periodic breaks from watching or listening to the pandemic news stories or going on social media to help reduce anxiety.
- Keep in touch with people you care about and who care about you. Tell your partner, family and friends how you’re feeling.
- While COVID-19 has changed the way, daily life looks for us, there are things you can do to help keep a routine. Every day, take a shower, eat healthy foods and regular meals, drink plenty of water and get a good night’s sleep.
March 25, 2020: Food, Business and Wellness Resources
Food Resources:
The City of Rialto continues to work closely with local supermarkets. Many of the markets and grocery stores within the City and nearby have changed their hours to ensure that employees have time to restock shelves, sanitize, and clean facilities to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). A number of local stores are offering early or extended hours for the benefit of our seniors and those with disabilities. We will keep updating this list as we receive more information. Please be kind and respectful to each other and to store employees during this time.
| Store | Hours of Operations | Seniors & Customers with Disabilities |
| Aldi | 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. | 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Tues & Thurs* |
| Cardenas Market | 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. | 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.* |
| Costco | 10:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Tues & Thurs* |
| El Super | 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. | 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.* |
| Food 4 Less | 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. | 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. Mon, Wed & Fri* |
| Ralphs | 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. | 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. |
| Smart & Final | 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. | 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.* |
| Sprouts | 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. | |
| Stater Bros | 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. | 7:45 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.* |
| Superior Grocers | 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. | 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.* |
| Target | 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Wed* |
| Vons | 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. | 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Mon-Thurs* |
| Walmart | 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. | 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Tues* |
| WinCo | 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. |
Business Resources:
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to California small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance information and download applications.
CA Franchise Tax Board: The Franchise Tax Board announced special tax relief for California taxpayers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Affected taxpayers are granted an extension to file 2019 California tax returns and make certain payments to June 15, 2020, for all tax filings and payments due between March 15, 2020, through June 15, 2020.
CA Tax and Fee Administration: The CDTFA has the authority to assist individuals and businesses impacted by complying with a state or local public health official’s imposition or recommendation of social distancing measures related to COVID-19. This assistance includes granting extensions for filing returns and making payments, relief from interest and penalties, and filing a claim for refund.
IRS: The IRS has established a special section focused on steps to help taxpayers, businesses and others affected by the coronavirus
Wellness Resources:
The impact of COVID-19 is not just physical and financial. It is impactful on our mental wellbeing as well. While social distancing is needed to help curb the spread and flatten the curve of infection the isolation is mentally taxing as well. There is a Disaster Distress Helpline is available 24-hrs a day that is answered by trained crisis counselors who can support you or someone you care about who may be feeling distress related to the coronavirus. Call 1-800-985-5990 or text ‘TalkWithUs’ to 66746.
Multi-Media from the City of Rialto:
March 24, 2020: Don’t Mix your Cleaning Supplies
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is a new respiratory virus. COVID-19 spreads mainly from person to person. It is spread through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets can land on people who are nearby (within 6 feet). It may also be possible for a person to get COVID-19 (Coronavirus) by touching a contaminated surface or object and then touching their own mouth, nose, or eyes.
Cleaning and disinfecting objects and surfaces, especially those that are frequently touched (such as doorknobs, handles, tabletops, etc.) can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
The City of Rialto understands that there is a shortage of cleaning supplies and it could be tempting to get creative with how you combat it. But before you reach for every cleaning product under your sink and start playing chemist, take caution. People often think that if one product works, mixing it with another one will make it even better. There are certain products, which are safe when used alone, but can sometimes cause unsafe fumes or other chemical reactions when mixed with other products.
Always read the warnings and ingredient labels on cleaning products before use.
Review the attachments on what products should not be mixed with other products.
Do Not Mix Cleaning Supplies – English
Do Not Mix Cleaning Supplies – Spanish
March 23, 2020: Statewide Stay At Home Order
Statewide Stay At Home Order:
To protect the public’s health and slow the rate of transmission of COVID-19 Governor Gavin Newsom, the California State Public Health Officer and Director of the California Department of Public Health has ordered all individuals living in the State of California to stay home or at their place of residence to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
There are exemptions which maintain continuity of operation of the federal critical infrastructure sectors, critical government services, schools, childcare, and construction, including housing construction.
What Can I Do? What Is Open?
Essential services will remain open, such as:
· Gas stations
· Pharmacies
· Food: Grocery stores, farmers markets, food banks, convenience stores, take-out and delivery restaurants
· Banks
· Laundromats/laundry services
· Essential state and local government functions will also remain open, including law enforcement and offices that provide government programs and services.
What Is The City of Rialto Doing To Comply With The Order?
City of Rialto offices remain closed to the public but remain open by phone, email, fax and other than face-to-face means to meet your service needs. Each City department has evaluated the workforce related to the Governor’s order and additional staffing changes have been made to maintain essential operations. These changes vary by department but include actions that create social distancing and reduce or eliminate travel to the work environment where possible. The actions include hours, days and shift changes; rotation of personnel; and work from home or work where you are assignments for specified personnel. Our contact information has not changed and each department will remain available to address your needs.
Ongoing State Action:
The State of California and local governments is taking extraordinary steps to protect public health in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Last week, the Governor signed emergency legislation which is allocating $1.1 billion toward the state’s response, issued the Stay at Home order, deployed the National Guard to help support food banks, and signed an executive order to prepare the health care system for a possible surge in cases. Read the Executive Order (pdf) https://covid19.ca.gov/img/Executive-Order-N-33-20.pdf
Learn more about the state’s ongoing COVID-19 emergency response https://www.gov.ca.gov/california-takes-action-to-combat-covid-19/
March 19, 2020: Shopping for Food and Essentials
To prevent the spread of COVID-19 officials around the world are taking dramatic steps to limit large groups and encourage “social distancing” in hopes of limiting the spread of the disease. Many supermarkets and other stores are taking those some precautions, especially our seniors and the disabled.
The City of Rialto is working diligently with our area supermarkets. As they work to restock shelves and calm shoppers, some stores are taking steps to protect older and vulnerable customers who may be at the greatest risk from COVID-19.
Please click here for today’s Food and Essential Supplies Resource Guide. It has information for stores with added shopping times for seniors and disabled persons as well as contact information for organizations that may be able to assist with food and hygiene products.
A Statewide Resource:
Governor Gavin Newsom launched the State of California’s COVID-19 website which includes ways to stay healthy and resources available to Californians impacted by the outbreak. These include how to apply for unemployment and paid family leave. We’re all in this together. We are working rapidly to keep our state healthy.
March 18, 2020: Changes In The Community, If You Need Routine or Emergency Care and COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR BUSINESSES, EMPLOYERS, AND EMPLOYEES
Changes In The Community:
Beginning today March 18, 2020 the San Bernardino County Public Health Director ordered the cancellation of gatherings of any number of people within the County through at least April 6, 2020. The order also requires the closure of all movie theaters, gyms, health clubs, bars, adult entertainment establishments, and other businesses that serve alcohol but do not serve food. Food and beverage establishment must follow guidance issued by the California Department of Public Health that requires restaurants be closed for dining and open only to drive-through, pick-up and delivery.
This action is incredibly impactful to our community, but it is established to slow the spread and reduce the impact of COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released the President’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America “15 Days to Slow The Spread” which notes, America can help slow the virus’ spread and keep our most high-risk populations safe:
- Listen to and follow the directions of your state and local authorities.
- If you feel sick, stay home. Do not go to work. Contact your medical provider.
- If your children are sick, keep them at home. Contact your medical provider.
- If someone in your household has tested positive for the Coronavirus, keep the entire household at home.
- If you are an older American, stay home and away from other people.
- If you are a person with a serious underlying health condition—such as a significant heart or lung problem—stay home and away from other people.
If You Need Routine or Emergency Care:
Anyone experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 that may have had contact with a person with COVID-19, or that recently traveled to countries with apparent community spread should call their health care provider or local public health department before seeking medical care so that appropriate precautions can be taken, according to the department.
Should you need to call 9-1-1 and have flu-like symptoms or are under mandated/self-quarantine, please advise the dispatcher when you call. Sharing this vital information with 9-1-1 dispatchers will help our first responders take the necessary precautions to prevent further spread of COVID-19.
COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR BUSINESSES, EMPLOYERS, AND EMPLOYEES
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development has compiled helpful information about COVID-19 for employers and employees in California:
Link: https://business.ca.gov/coronavirus-2019/
The California State Assembly Committee on Jobs, Economic Development and the Economy has compiled resources available to businesses:
Link: https://ajed.assembly.ca.gov/content/covid-19-resources
The Small Business Administration is offering disaster assistance to small businesses in California that are economically impacted by Coronavirus:
Link: https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources
The California Small Business Development Centers offers both State and federal information for small businesses:
Link: https://www.californiasbdc.org/covid19
The Employment Development Department can assist businesses that have employee and employer concerns:
March 17, 2020: Shopping Options, How to Contact City Departments During Facility Closures and COVID-19 Hotlines
Shopping Options:
Shopping for food, hygiene products and other essential items has become challenging, especially for seniors and other at-risk populations. Some of our local shopping locations have offered modifications to help the community:
Superior Markets – 151 W. Baseline Road will provide shopping for seniors (65 and older) and the disabled from 7am to 8am daily starting on March 18, 2020.
Walmart Supercenter – 1366 S. Riverside Avenue is providing grocery delivery via Door Dash as a new option.
As we receive information from other vendors in Rialto we will update this content.
How to Contact City Departments During Facility Closures:
Although City departments are closed to the public they are open for business by phone, email, fax and other than face-to-face means. If you need to contact one of our departments you contact them as below Monday through Thursday 7am to 6pm or navigate to their specific page on this website for additional information.
| Department | Phone Number |
| City Administration | 909-820-2689 |
| City Clerk / Management Services | 909-820-2519 |
| Community Development | 909-421-7246 |
| Community Services | 909-421-4949 |
| Finance / Information Technology | 909-820-2544 |
| Fire Department | 909-820-2501 |
| Police Department | 909-820-2550 |
| Human Resources / Risk Management | 909-820-2540 |
| Public Works | 909-820-2602 |
| Treasurer | 909-820-2418 |
COVID-19 Hotlines:
The County of San Bernardino has established a COVID-19 Public Information Line. The line is in operation from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. The phone number is (909) 387-3911. Please note that this line is for Public Information Only. Please contact your Health Care Provider for medical related questions.
The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health Preparedness and Response Program has established a 24/7 phone number for COVID-19 inquiries by Health Care Facilities and general public, the number is 800-782-4264, press option 6.
The City of Rialto has established a COVID-19 Public Information Line. The line provides information and resources via a message updated daily. The phone number is (909) 820-2525 extension 2099.
March 16, 2020: The City of Rialto continues to assess the impact of COVID-19 (Corona Virus).
The City of Rialto continues to assess the impact of COVID-19 (Corona Virus). In accordance with best practices from Federal and State Health Agencies the City of Rialto is taking measured action, consistent with other agencies in the region, to reduce the risk of transmission and overall impact of COVID-19. The City has cancelled all City events and activities and will be closing all non-essential facilities to public at 7:00 a.m. Tuesday March 17, 2020 through at least April 6, 2020. For specific information on this action please see the City of Rialto Letter to the Community #2.
The City of Rialto is also advising residents to avoid non-essential gatherings to protect public health and slow the spread of COVID-19. If you must attend a gathering, please implement social distancing of six feet per person. Gatherings of individuals who are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19, specifically our senior community and those with underlying health conditions, should be avoided unless hygiene control and social distancing can be accomplished. The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health has established a 24/7 phone number for COVID-19 inquiries for use by Health Care Facilities and the general public. The number is 1-800-782-4264, press option 6.
Transmission Tip of the Day: The City of Rialto encourages you to help Break the Chain of Infection by following this Six Steps. (LINK TO “Coronavirus infographic….”)
March 11, 2020: The City of Rialto encourages those who live, work and play in the City to stay informed, practice prevention through good hygiene, be aware, and be prepared.
The City of Rialto has been tracking and is monitoring the emergency infections disease known as COVID-19 or Corona Virus Disease #19, commonly referred to as Corona Virus. The situation continues to evolve as a more cases are reported. The City’s Office of Emergency Services, led by your Rialto Fire Department in coordination with the Rialto Police Department and the support of all other City Departments is participating in briefings from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the State of California Department of Public Health, California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, San Bernardino County Department of Public Health, and the San Bernardino County Office of Emergency Services. The information shared is integrated into plan for COVID-19 in the City of Rialto.
What is COVID-19?
Coronaviruses are a large group of viruses that are common among animals and humans. This novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is a newly discovered coronavirus that has not been previously detected in animals or humans. The source of this virus is not yet known.
What Are the Symptoms?
Typically, human coronaviruses cause mild-to-moderate respiratory illness although COVID-19 can cause more server respiratory illness. Symptoms are very similar to the flu, including:
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
Protect Yourself and Others
Clean your hands often
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoid close contact
Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.
Stay home if you’re sick
Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care. Learn what to do if you are sick.
Cover coughs and sneezes
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow. Throw used tissues in the trash.
Clean and disinfect
Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks. If surfaces are dirty, clean them: Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.
Resources:
The resources below provide links to external content that is routinely updated in reference to COVID-19:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
California Department of Public Health
San Bernardino County Department of Public Health
Inland Counties Emergency Medical Agency
Rialto Unified School District
