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DAILY BRIEFING | CORONAVIRUS 19 PANDEMIC

Unified Command update: April 21, 2020 | 4:00 p.m.

TESTING UPDATE

Tests Administered: 160

Tests Pending: 1

Tests Negative: 135

Positive Tests: 24

Deaths: 1

NEW ITEMS TODAY

• COVID-19 Questions?

• COVID-19 Community Conversation – April 23

• Town Announces Cancellation of Summer Recreation Programs

PUBLIC INFORMATION • Website: MonoHealth.com/Coronavirus | Spanish: https://monohealth.com/coronavirus-es

• COVID-19 “Community Conversation” every Thursday at 5:30PM (English) & 6:30PM (Spanish)

• Phone: 2-1-1 (English and Spanish) Information and Nurse Line

• Email: COVID19Help@mono.ca.gov

• Behavioral Health “Warm Line” - (760) 924-1740 (7:00am – 7:00pm, 7-days per week)

• Facebook Live Daily: MonoCountyBehavioralHealth - 10:30am/3:30pm (English) & 1:00pm (Spanish)

• Facebook: MonoHealthDepartment, Instagram: MonoCountyHealthDepartment, Twitter: CountyMono

• Mammoth Lakes Short-Term Rental Hotline (760) 965-3670 or TOT@townofmammothlakes.ca.gov

• Mono County COVID-19 Violations: covid19violations@mono.ca.gov

• Emergency Operations Center (760) 932-5650 (M-F -9am to 5 pm – live; leave message)

• State Route 203 OPEN – Residents, Visitors and 2nd Homeowners asked to follow Stay-at-Home Order

Stuart Brown Emergency Operations Center

Public Information Officer c. (760) 914-7110

sbrown@townofmammothlakes.ca.gov

Dr. Tom Boo Public Health Officer

o. (760) 924-1828 tboo@mono.ca.gov

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IF YOU ARE ILL, CALL THE NURSE HOTLINE! If you are feeling ill, call the nurse Hotline, which can be accessed through the 2-1-1 information system (daily

8am-5pm) or by calling Mono County Public Health Department at (760) 924-1830. The nurses can provide

advice and refer for COVID-19 testing. Mammoth Hospital now has increased testing capacity and is

recommending anyone feeling ill be tested for COVID-19.

COVID-19 symptoms typically include fever, cough, and/or shortness of breath, but could also be similar to the

symptoms of a typical flu or cold. Symptoms may also be severe, including difficulty breathing or shortness of

breath, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion, or inability to arouse and bluish lips or face.

Distance. Cover. Wash and #StayHomeMono

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) COMMUNITY DRIVE Mammoth Mountain Community Foundation (MMCF) in partnership with Mammoth Resorts and Mammoth

Hospital is leading the community drive for the collection and distribution of personal protective equipment.

MMCF will be reaching out to the community to make much needed personal items such as stylish face coverings

for employees and the public, along with head and bootie covers for health care providers.

The drive will be based out of the Mountain Center at The Village - located on the Canyon Blvd. side in the lift ticket purchase area. The program is currently scheduled to operate between 10:00am and 2:00pm, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

• To help collect and distribute much needed personal protective equipment at the Mountain Center, please sign-up on line: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050e49afae2aa02-mask.

• For any questions related to volunteering, please reach out to Elle Reynolds: elle.reynolds@mammothfoundation.org.

• To get involved in the personal protective equipment community drive, please contact MMCF Executive Director Tamara Bankson: t.bankson@mammothfoundation.org.

NEW - COVID-19 QUESTIONS? The Mono County Coronavirus Response team has launched COVID19Help@mono.ca.gov as another

community tool for requesting information and resources related to COVID-19. Community members are

encouraged to email specific questions and requests and a representative from the COVID-19 Response team

will reply with an answer or direct the sender to alternate resources. Questions may also be used to help direct

community-wide messaging, and/or included in the weekly Community Conversations held each

Thursday. Messages will remain confidential.

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COMMUNITY MESSAGE

NEW: COVID-19 COMMUNITY CONVERSATION – APRIL 23

April 21, 2020: Join representatives from the Unified Command Emergency Operations Center, Mammoth Hospital and Mono County Health Officer, Dr. Boo, in a community conversation to learn more about the spread of the coronavirus, the ongoing response and the path forward for Mono County. Topics for this week’s community conversation include:

1. What needs to happen for Mono County to go back to normal & what should the public expect? 2. Testing – current, rapid and antibody testing 3. Fishing Season 4. Recreation – parks, trails, USFS, campgrounds (dispersed camping), pass openings, Lakes Basin/Reds

Meadow 5. Information for essential workers, local business support and how to cover up!

This is your opportunity to ask questions that matter to you, your family and the business community. Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device anywhere across the entire County or community of Mammoth Lakes.     5:30pm English Meeting Details:   

• Thursday, April 23 (English ONLY) from 5:30-6:30 p.m.  

• Zoom meeting details at https://monocounty.zoom.us/j/901775658 or call 1-669-900-6833 and enter Webinar ID# 901 775 658 

  6:30pm Spanish Meeting Details:   

• Thursday, April 23 (Spanish ONLY) from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  

• Zoom meeting details at https://monocounty.zoom.us/j/596413977 or call 1-669-900-6833 and enter Webinar ID# 596 413 977 

PUBLIC HEALTH MESSAGE

RAPID TESTING NOW AVAILABLE AT MAMMOTH HOSPITAL April 20, 2020 - Rapid in-house testing comes to Mammoth Hospital thanks to their laboratory team, who tirelessly worked to develop and validate the new rapid in-house test. Q: How long does it take to get results? A: Results are obtained in approximately one hour. Q: How is the test performed? A: The test is still performed using a nasal swab (yes, it’s really uncomfortable).

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Q: Does this mean anyone can get tested? A: You must still meet testing criteria as defined by Mammoth Hospital and Mono County Public Health. If you are symptomatic, or if you have been specifically referred by the Public Health Department for testing, you qualify for a test. Please contact Mono County Public Health’s nurse hotline at 2-1-1 or 760-924-1830. Q: What about antibody testing? A: We realize that this is big on everyone’s minds, but unfortunately, we do not have antibody testing in Mono County, and we do not have an ETA for this test at this time. Thank you, Mammoth Hospital team, for all your hard work on getting this rolling. Every small decision we make saves lives. We cannot overstate how much each of you have helped us crush the curve. Keep it up!

COVID-19 IN CALIFORNIA BY THE NUMBERS As of April 19, more than 290,500 tests had been conducted in California. At least 283,317 results have been received and another 7,200 are pending.

Source: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/NR20-059.aspx

STATE, COUNTY & TOWN DIRECTIVES, ORDERS AND SERVICES

NEW - TOWN ANNOUNCES CANCELLATION OF SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAMS April 21, 2020 – Town of Mammoth Lakes Park and Recreation Director, Stu Brown, has issued the following letter to the community regarding summer recreation programs.

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Dear Mammoth Lakes Recreation Enthusiasts, I hope this note finds you healthy and well during these challenging times. It has been a difficult period for everyone, however, on the positive side, it is great to see so many of you enjoying the ‘Quarantivity of the Day’, Social Distancing Easter Egg Hunt, or getting outside now that Spring has arrived. We know we can count on you to recreate responsibly and respect the safety closures that are necessary at this time. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. The indiscriminate spread of the coronavirus is distressing for us all, as are the dramatic impacts to our quality of life in the Eastern Sierra. We are definitely operating in unchartered territory. Parks and Recreation continues to work closely with Mono County Health Department to ensure we are receiving credible information and are following all federal, state and local health guidelines in the fight against COVID-19. Out of an abundance of caution, we have made the difficult decision to suspend all summer programming and camps indefinitely. The health and well-being of our community is our top priority, and in the current situation, we feel we are unable to ensure your safety. The restriction on group gatherings and social distancing requirements that are critical in preventing the transmission of COVID-19 cannot be maintained in the course of our traditional summer operations. We appreciate your support and understanding as we endeavor to adapt to this new reality. We know that many of you enjoy and rely on our Signature Summer Camps. We want to assure you that staff are working hard to produce programming alternatives, such as virtual summer camps and scavenger hunts. The situation is also very dynamic. With any changes in local or state government recommendations, we will reevaluate our decisions and respond accordingly. We encourage you to visit our website (www.mammothparksandrec.com) or the Mammoth Parks N Rec Facebook page for updates, activities and to stay connected. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have. Any ideas or feedback regarding programming options are also very welcome. Stay healthy and safe, and we hope to see you all very soon!

GOVERNOR NEWSOM ANNOUNCES CROSS-SECTOR PARTNERSHIPS TO SUPPORT DISTANCE LEARNING AND BRIDGE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE April 20, 2020 - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced new cross-sector partnerships to support the state’s distance learning efforts and help bridge the digital divide. “School may be physically closed, but class is still in session,” said Governor Newsom. “But for class to be in session, it is imperative that California addresses the inequities in access to computers, technology tools and connectivity to ensure that online learning can in fact reach all of California’s children. It’s inspiring to see parents, teachers, businesses and philanthropy step up to meet this moment and provide tools to help bridge the digital divide and get more students connected.” “I am beyond grateful for the generosity and leadership of our community leaders to help us bridge the technology gap that too many California families are facing,” said First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom. “As a mother of four, I know well that the challenges of distance learning can take a toll – both on the child and the parent. That is why it is crucial we close the digital divide and work to ensure that every child has what they need to reach their full potential.”

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Approximately one in five students in California lack high-speed Internet or an appropriate computing device at home. In a parent survey two weeks ago, 50 percent of low-income families and 42 percent of families of color reported that they lacked the laptop, Chromebook, or tablet needed to access distance learning. “We are so thankful to everyone that is stepping up to help us close the digital divide. These efforts will truly make an impact in the lives of our students and an even greater impact as we work to close achievement gaps that existed before this public health crisis,” said State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond. “I look forward to continuing these efforts with my “Closing the Digital Divide” task force, co-chaired by Senator Connie Leyva, because we are stronger together, and together, we can close the digital divide for all students in California.” Earlier this month, Governor Newsom issued a call to action to business, government, and community leaders to help bridge the digital divide. Leaders across sectors stepped up to heed the call. Read More

BUSINESS RESOURCES

UPDATE YOUR GOOGLE “MY BUSINESS” LISTING April 20, 2020 - Proper communication during a time like this is imperative, which means maintaining an

accurate Google My Business listing is critical. Remember: customers are more likely to turn to Google first for

information. Make sure your listing reflects your current business situation. Need a refresher? Watch this ten-

minute tutorial, courtesy of our friends at Miles Partnership.

UNIFIED COMMAND Mono County and the Town of Mammoth Lakes are actively responding to the pandemic in a Unified Command Emergency Operational Center led by Mammoth Lakes Fire Chief Frank Frievalt (EOC Director), Town of Mammoth Lakes Manager Dan Holler, Assistant County Administrative Officer Robert C. Lawton and County Health Officer Dr. Tom Boo. The Unified Town/County response structure incorporates Mammoth Hospital and we are coordinating with Inyo County public health and healthcare facilities as part of the Mono-Inyo Healthcare Coalition. The Incident Command System (ICS):

• Enables a coordinated response among various jurisdictions and agencies

• Establishes common processes for planning and managing resources

• Allows for the integration of facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures, and communications operating within a common organizational structure

• Centralizes all public information functions and provides the mechanism to organize, integrate, and coordinate information to ensure timely, accurate, accessible, and consistent messaging across multiple jurisdictions.

• Speed up response to support and accelerate recovery.

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