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March 23, 2020 | County Administrator's Office

All Parks in Sonoma County to Close Due to COVID-19 Emergency

Sonoma County’s interim public health officer today ordered the closure of all parks in Sonoma County to further enforce the county’s shelter-in-place directive during the COVID-19 emergency. Read full story


March 22, 2020 | County Administrator's Office

Donaciones de equipo de protección personal necesarias para ayudar con la respuesta del coronavirus

El condado de Sonoma está alentando al público, las empresas y las organizaciones a donar equipos de protección personal nuevos y sin usar para ayudar a los socorristas, los proveedores de atención médica y las instalaciones de atención médica que responden al nuevo coronavirus (COVID-19). Read full story


March 22, 2020 | County Administrator's Office

Personal Protective Equipment Donations Needed to Assist with Coronavirus Response

Sonoma County is encouraging the public, businesses and organizations to donate new, unused personal protective equipment to assist first responders, health care providers, and health care facilities responding to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Read full story


March 17, 2020 | Sonoma County Regional Parks

Public advisory on the status of Sonoma County Regional Parks

Regional Parks on March 18, 2020 is suspending all non-essential services in compliance with County of Sonoma health guidelines to prevent the community spread of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19). This status is in effect through April 7, 2020 or until extended, rescinded, superseded or amended. All parks, trails and beaches remain open so the community can engage in self-directed outdoor exercise (hiking, walking, biking) while following social distancing and personal hygiene guidelines. Parking fees are waived until further notice. Read full story


March 17, 2020 | County Administrator's Office

Oficial de salud ordena a los residentes del condado refugio en el lugar

La Oficial de Salud del Condado de Sonoma emitió una orden de salud,efectiva a la media noche del miércoles 18 de marzo, dirigiendo a losresidentes del Condado de Sonoma a resguardarse en casa. Read full story


March 17, 2020 | County Administrator's Office

Health Officer OrdersCounty Residents Shelter in Place

The Sonoma County Health Officer has issued a Health Order directing residents to shelter in place effective midnight on Wednesday March 18, 2020. Read full story


March 16, 2020 | Sonoma County Regional Parks

Sonoma County Regional Parks suspends publicprograms and gatherings through April 3

Sonoma County Regional Parks is suspending guided activities and large gatherings and closing indoor facilities through April 3, 2020. The decision follows guidance from health authorities for slowing the community spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Read full story


March 16, 2020 | County Administrator's Office

El Condado de Sonoma realizará reunión virtual sobre coronavirus

El condado de Sonoma organizará una reunión virtual en Español para compartir información sobre el coronavirus (Covid-19) el martes 17 de marzo de 2020, de 5:00 p.m. a 6:00 p.m. en la estación de radio KBBF, 89.1 FM. Read full story


March 16, 2020 | County Administrator's Office

Las Municipales del Condado de Sonoma Recortan Servicios No Esenciales para disminuir el avance del esparcimiento del coronavirus

El Condado de Sonoma y las ciudades de Healdsburg y Santa Rosa recortaran servicios no esenciales para reducir el riesgo de potencialmente esparcir el nuevo coronavirus (COVID-19). Read full story


March 16, 2020 | County Administrator's Office

Sonoma County to Host Virtual Town Hall on Coronavirus

Sonoma County will host a Virtual Town Hall to share informationabout Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, from 7:00pm –8:00 pm on several local radio and TV stations, and livestreamed online.Supervisor Gorin (Chair, Sonoma County Board of Supervisors), Chris Godley(Director, Sonoma County Emergency Management), and Dr. Sundari Mase (SonomaCounty Interim Public Health Officer) will present information and answerquestions in a one-hour live news special. Read full story