HomeMy WebLinkAbout09. (Handout) Contra Costa Health Services Order Update (Attachment 2) Item 9. (Handout) ATTACHMENT 2
ANNA M. RoTH, RN, MS, MPH � OFFICE OF THE DIuc oR
HEALTH SERwEs DAECTQR
❑itt TzVI�LI, M❑ 1220 Morello,Suite 200
Martinez,CA 94553
HEALTH OFFICER
CONTRA COSTA Ph (925)957-5403
HEALTH SERVICES Fax (925)957-2651
ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER OF THE COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA
RESCINDING ANY AND ALL ACTIVE ORDERS PERTAINING TO COVID-19
ORDER NO. HO-COVIDI9-69
DATE OF ORDER: OCTOBER 21, 2022
Summary of the Order
Commencing on March 14, 2020,with the issuance of Order No. HO-COVIDI9-01, the Health
Officer of Contra Costa County has issued 69 orders regarding the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-
19)pandemic. These orders (including one unnumbered order)will be referred to as the
"COVID-19 Orders." Among the COVID-19 Orders were orders that restricted the activities of
individuals, compelled business owners and others to shut down or limit their operations,
required the wearing of face coverings, and mandated the testing or vaccination of workers in
specified settings. Based on current trends and the availability of vaccinations and treatments, it
is no longer necessary to have any active Health Officer orders pertaining to COVID-19, and it is
the intent of the Health Officer that any and all COVID-19 Orders that(1)prohibited or
otherwise restricted the activities of any person in Contra Costa County,either directly or
indirectly, or(2) imposed any affirmative obligations on any person in the County, and(3)are or
may be interpreted to be operative(collectively,the"Active Orders"), be rescinded. This Order
rescinds any and all Active Orders, effective immediately. This Order does not affect any of the
COVID-19 Orders that were issued for the sole purpose of rescinding previous orders.
UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTIONS
101040 AND 120175,THE HEALTH OFFICER OF THE COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA
("HEALTH ❑FFICER") ORDERS:
1. Rescission of Active Orders. Any and all Active Orders are hereby rescinded.
2. Effective Date and 'Time. This Order takes effect immediately upon issuance.
3. Copies, Contact Information. Copies of this Order shall promptly be: (1)made available at
the Office of the Director of Contra Costa Health Services, 1220 Morello Avenue, Suite 200,
Martinez, CA 94553; (2)posted on the Contra Costa Health Services website
(htlps://www.echeatth.org); and(3)provided to any member of the public requesting a copy
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of this Order. Questions or comments regarding this Order may be directed to Contra Costa
Health Services at(844) 729-841 D.
IT IS SO ORDERED:
Dated: October 21, 2022
Ori Tzvieli, M.D.
Health Officer of the County of Contra Costa
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