County of Ventura COVID-19 Update, 7/9/2

Good Afternoon, Here’s your County of Ventura COVID-19 Update.

110 new cases

1,385 new people tested

76,692 total people tested

2,256 recovered cases

74 hospitalizations

29 in the ICU

53 deaths (two additional deaths: 1, 96 year old female with co-morbidity and 82 year old male with comorbidity)

Let’s #MaskUp Ventura County: Coronavirus spreads when an infected person speaks, sneezes, or coughs within 6 feet of others. You may have the virus and spread it even if you feel well. So it’s important to cover your nose and mouth when outside your home. Wearing a mask or cloth face covering can slow the spread of COVID-19 by limiting the release of virus into the air. It also reinforces physical distancing, and shows you care about the health of others. Public health officials now require people in California to wear masks or face coverings in most settings outside the home. Read the guidelines here.  

Who needs a mask?

• Anyone going outside their home
• Workers in customer-facing industries
• Workers in offices, factories, or any group setting
• Doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals
• Other workers, as dictated by industry guidance

Who shouldn’t wear a mask?

• Children under 2 years old
• Anyone with respiratory issues where it would impede their breathing
• Anyone unable to remove the mask without help
• Anyone with a medical condition, mental health condition, or disability that does not allow them to wear a mask

See a complete list of who should not wear a mask.

When should you wear a mask?

You should wear a mask or face covering whenever you’ll be around someone you don’t live with, including:

• In any indoor public space
• When waiting in line
• When getting health care
• On public transportation or when ride-sharing
• At work, when near others or moving through common areas 
• Outdoors, if you can’t stay 6 feet away from others

When can I take my mask off in these settings?

There are times when it’s okay to take your mask or face covering off, such as:

• When eating or drinking
• If a hearing-impaired person needs to read your lips
• If wearing a face covering imposes a risk to you at work – for example, if it could get caught in machinery
• When you’re not sharing a common area, room or enclosed space with others
• When you are getting a service to the nose or face
• When outdoors in public and can stay six feet from others

You should replace the mask as soon as you can after these activities to reduce the risk of infection.

Kinds of masks: There are many kinds of masks, but cloth, surgical and N95s are the common 3.

Cloth mask or face covering: This is cloth used to cover the nose and mouth, tied behind the head, or secured over the ears with elastic loops. It is made of cotton, silk, linen, or neoprene, and can be machine-made or hand-sewn. A homemade version can be improvised from a scarf or t-shirt. It should be made of tightly woven fabric. Most people should wear a cloth mask. This is so there can be enough surgical masks and N95 respirator masks for medical personnel. Wearing a cloth face covering doesn’t take the place of physical distancing. It is effective when combined with keeping a 6-foot distance from others. Use and care: Wear a clean mask every time you go out. Wash in the laundry or by hand between uses. See more mask care instructions from the California Department of Public Health. Where to find: Many online sellers now offer masks in a variety of materials. You can also make your own. Read how in this cloth mask guidance from the CDC.

Surgical mask: This is a manufactured disposable mask, often used in surgery. Medical personnel wear them for protection against fluid splashes.

Some non-medical workers also wear surgical masks for disposability and fluid protection. They include those who work in:

• Manufacturing
• Food processing
• Community/social services
• Social work
• In-home day care
• Law enforcement/public safety
• Schools

Please don’t buy surgical masks for personal use. They are part of PPE needed by medical professionals. Use and care: Start with a new mask every day. Replace and dispose of it according to your workplace guidelines. Where to find: If you are in one of the above industries, your employer should provide surgical masks at work. If you’re a frontline employer and need to order them for your workers, see how to Request PPE.

N95 respirator mask: This is a mask with a respirator that blocks 95% of particles that are otherwise inhaled. Medical personnel need them the most, but they’re used by some workers in other industries. They are part of PPE needed by medical professionals. Use and care: Start with a new mask every day. Replace and dispose of it according to your workplace guidelines. Where to find: If an N95 respirator mask is required for your job, your employer should provide them at work.

If you’re a frontline employer who needs them for your workers, see how to Request PPE.

See this chart of the various types of masks (PDF) for more details. 

COVID-19 drive through testing sites. No cost. No insurance needed. No appointment needed.

*Sites are for those that live or work in Ventura County.

Ford Dealership, 128 S. Hallock Dr., Santa Paula, CA 93060 M-F, 10-7

Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Rd., Moorpark, CA 93021 M-F, 10-7

Ventura College, 4667 Telegraph Rd., Ventura CA 93003, M-F, 10-7

Weekend testing:

Friday to Tuesday at Oxnard College, 4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard, CA 93033  10-7 

Food Share Pop-Up Pantries

7/10, 3 pm, Santa Paula, Harding Park, 1330 E. Harvard Blvd

7/11, 12:30 pm, Moorpark, Ruben Castro Charities, 5700 Condor Drive

www.venturacountyrecovers.org

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