March 13, 2020    

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                  
CONTACT: Eric Engelbart                                                              
Deputy City Manager                                                                                                 
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San Leandro Issues Update on Local Response to COVID-19 

 
San Leandro, CA:  The City of San Leandro is continuing to monitor the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID 19) and the impacts the virus has had upon city operations and the San Leandro community. In response to recommendations made by the Alameda County Public Health Department (ACPHD), the City is cancelling and/or postponing large events and gatherings. In addition, the city has taken the actions outlined below out of concern for the community and to mitigate potential exposure to this virus.
 
“We’re all in this together and our team is working hard to do everything we can to support public health and keep our community safe,” stated Mayor Pauline Russo Cutter.
 

• The Mayor has elected to postpone her State of the City address to a future date to be determined and the Chamber of Commerce will be postponing the Taste of San Leandro.

 

• The City does not have plans at this time to change procedures for City Council and City Commission meetings; however, the public is reminded that these meetings can be streamed online and that public comments to both staff and the City Council can be shared by email or in writing.

 

• San Leandro leadership has made the decision to relax enforcement of the City’s noise ordinance in order to allow certain specific stores, such as Costco, the ability to receive delivery of products that have been in high demand since this outbreak, whenever such delivery may arrive at the store, including evenings. 

 

• Operations at City facilities, such as libraries and community centers, are being continually assessed in accordance with health guidelines and best practices. Programming that is targeted to high-risk populations such as seniors, as well as youth, has been suspended. For facilities that remain open, protocols are in place to enhance the cleaning and sanitization of high-touch surfaces.

 
For the most current information on the availability of City facilities and services, please visit www.sanleandro.org.
 
The public is encouraged to review the latest recommendations from the Alameda County Public Health Department regarding mass gatherings at www.acphd.org/2019-ncov.aspx
 
We would also like to remind everyone to continue following the recommendations made by ACPHD to limit the spread of this virus:
 

• If possible, avoid close contact with people who are sick
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth before thoroughly washing your hands
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds using normal household cleaners
• Frequently clean and disinfect touched objects and surfaces
• Stay at home when you are sick except to get medical care
• Use alternatives to shaking hands, like an elbow bump or wave

 
If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, may have had contact with a person with COVID-19, or recently traveled to countries with apparent community spread, call your health care provider or local public health department first before seeking medical care so that appropriate precautions can be taken.
 
City of San Leandro leadership and the San Leandro Police Department are also closely tracking updates from the appropriate regional and national health agencies and will provide additional updates as appropriate.
 
For additional information or questions, please contact Eric Engelbart at [email protected]