County of Ventura COVID-19 Update – October 1 2020 – County Makes all Goals and again we are still locked down

Good afternoon, There are 80 new cases today (3 (3.8%) of which have a lab collection from September 24th or earlier), 934 additional people tested, and 0 deaths. Current doubling time was 154.9 days. There are 41 cases that are hospitalized, and 8 cases are currently being treated in the ICU.

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The State of California announced a new Health Equity Metric that goes into effect on October 6. The good news is that the County of Ventura is already meeting the equity metric for the orange tier. So the County is still in a good position to move forward into the Red Tier next week. It’s more important than ever that we continue to work together to bring the numbers down.

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The current data published as of September 29th is 7.0 (Red Tier) for the case rate and 3.6% (Orange Tier) for the positivity rate. The State evaluates the metrics once a week. In order to move forward into the Red Tier, we need to meet the metrics required for an additional week.

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County of Ventura meeting State reopening metrics

Poised to enter Red Tier October 6

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Today, the State of California announced that the County of Ventura has met the State COVID-19 metrics for one week. If the County meets the metrics for an additional week the State will allow the County to move into the Red Tier of the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy. “I am excited Ventura County has been cleared to go to this next phase,” said Supervisor Kelly Long, Chair of the Board of Supervisors. “Ventura County has consistently exceeded the standards in five of the six initial metrics set by the state. Clearing this last hurdle is a testament to the public’s patience and adherence to safety protocols. I look forward to more latitude and flexibility for our local businesses and social activities that will help our local economy and improve our quality of life.”

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As of September 29, the County has met the threshold for the case rate for the Red Tier. Any county within this tier must indicate a daily case rate of between 4-7 cases and a positivity rate of between 5-8%. Ventura County currently has a daily case rate of 7.0. The County’s testing volume of 283 exceeds the State average of 248.9. This has allowed for an adjustment by the State of the case rate from 8 to 7. Exceeding the requirements for testing has helped the County advance.

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“This is a huge step forward for our County,” said Mike Powers, County Executive Officer. “This advancement shows the commitment of our business community and community members to bring the numbers down. We understand the hardship faced by so many and appreciate that this next tier will offer the reopening of many areas. The economic toll of this virus continues to adversely impact the business community. We will continue to work for further progress.”

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The County anticipates that establishment in the Red Tier would become effective starting Tuesday, October 6, 2020. “Businesses are encouraged to prepare now for reopening,” added Powers. The County has been actively working with the State to advocate moving forward into this less restrictive tier.

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Read the entire update here

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Letters of Support Campaign

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The Ventura County Area Agency on Aging has launched a “Letters of Support” Campaign to give residents across the County an opportunity to share a word of encouragement with older adults and people with disabilities who are experiencing isolation from family and loved ones during the COVID-19 crisis.

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They have received an outpouring of letters that they are reading through and including in their food box distributions.

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The Ventura County Area Agency on Aging is still asking for participation from the community. Those who would like to participate should send unaddressed greeting cards or letters with words of support and encouragement to:

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Ventura County Area Agency on Aging

Letters of Support Campaign

646 County Square Drive, Suite 100

Ventura, CA 93003

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