COVID-19 Updates (Updated January 14, 2020 - 12:00 p.m.)

Vaccinations

The State of California is in the process of rolling out vaccines to all 58 counties. The first vaccines have arrived in San Joaquin County and those who are scheduled for vaccinations in Phase 1A have begun to receive vaccinations, which includes those in healthcare-related occupations, those supporting healthcare, and first responders. The State has also authorized vaccinations to be provided to those in Phase 1B, which includes those who are age 65 or over.

Additional information regarding vaccinations in San Joaquin County is available San Joaquin County Office of Emergencies website or by calling San Joaquin County Public Health Services at (209) 468-3411.

City Public Counters and Offices Closed to In-Person ServicesEffective December 28, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 surge, escalation in the number of cases, and spread resulting in a Regional Stay Home Order for San Joaquin Valley, the City of Stockton will close public offices and counters to in-person public access, effective Monday, December 28, 2020.

All departments will be available by telephone, email, and through online services, during regularly scheduled business hours.

California Regional Stay Home Order Effective December 6, 2020, at 11:59 p.m. & Extended on December 29, 2020

The State has issued a Regional Stay Home Order for San Joaquin Valley. San Joaquin County is in the San Joaquin Valley Region. The order becomes effective when a Region reaches less than 15% availability of hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU) capacity.

The Regional Stay Home Order is effective December 6, 2020, at 11:59 p.m. This will require certain sectors to close operations and others to make additional modifications, including, but not limited to 100% masking and physical distancing.

Regional Stay Home Order

Regional Stay Home Order summary graphic (8.5 x 11 letter size) - Updated December 17, 2020

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Regional Stay Home Order summary graphic (11 x 17 - poster size) - Updated December 17, 2020

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For additional information about the State requirements under the Regional Stay Home Order activation, please visit the State's website.

Limited Stay at Home Order Effective November 19, 2020, Extended December 22, 2020

Due to high rates of COVID-19 hospitalizations impacting the health care system, California is under a Limited Stay at Home Order. The order applies to all counties that are currently under the Regional Stay at Home Order and those in Tier One (Purple) of the Blueprint for a Safer Economy. The Limited Stay at Home Order will expire after the Regional Stay At Home Order has been terminated in all regions of the state.

Limited Stay at Home Order - Effective November 19, 2020

Requires all non-essential retail to cease between 10:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m.

Supplemental Order to Extend Limited Stay at Home Order - Issued December 22, 2020

Extends Limited Stay at Home Order until all Regional Stay Home Orders in the State have expired.

Outdoor and Indoor Youth and Recreational Adult Sports December 14, 2020

Link to State Guidance for Outdoor and Indoor Youth and Recreational Adult Sports
Physical conditioning, practice, skill-building, and training that can be conducted outdoors, with 6 feet of physical distancing, and within stable cohorts are authorized regardless of county tier status. Such activities may be conducted indoors consistent with restrictions by Tier in the Gym & Fitness Center Guidance Capacity.

San Joaquin County is in the Purple Tier (Tier 1).

In counties under the Regional Stay at Home Order, only activities consistent with the bullet immediately above are permitted, regardless of the county's tier status.

San Joaquin County is under the Regional Stay at Home Order.

Youth should limit their sports activities to their own households in counties under the Regional Stay at Home Order.

State of California - Most Recent Updates Effective December 1, 2020

Campgrounds, RV Parks, Ski Operators, and Other Outdoor Recreation - State Guidance

State Travel Advisory & Gatherings Effective November 13, 2020

State Travel Advisory

Persons arriving in California from other states or countries, including returning California residents, should practice self-quarantine for 14 days after arrival.
Californians are encouraged to stay home or in their region and avoid non-essential travel to other states or countries.

Controlling the Spread of COVID-19

To slow the spread of the virus, please continue to:

Wear a face covering when in public;

CDPH Guidance on the Use of Face Coverings Effective November 16, 2020

Wash your hands regularly - with soap and water;
Covering coughs and sneezes (into elbow, not hands);
Physically distancing, of at least 6 feet, from those who are not members of your household;
Do not mix or gather with people outside of your household; and
Get a Flu shot!

COVID-19 Testing

Testing is being offered at a number of locations throughout San Joaquin County and by healthcare providers throughout San Joaquin County.

Current list of testing locations throughout San Joaquin County - including pop-up test sites

City Parks

City parks are available for passive use, which includes walking, biking, running, etc. Please follow current State requirements, including the Regional Stay Home Order, effective in San Joaquin County (San Joaquin Valley Region), masking and physical distancing.