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County UPDATES

June 2, 2020 - Contra Costa County Passes Proclamation of Local Emergency and a Countywide Curfew Order Due to Civil Disturbances. See Press Release (PDF). See Proclamation of Local Emergency (PDF) and Emergency Order of Curfew (PDF).

June 1, 2020 - See Press Release (PDF): Joint Statement of the Bay Area Health Officers on Ongoing Partnership in Reopening Activity While Continuing to Protect the Community.

May 30, 2020 - See Health Services Press Statement (PDF): Loosening of Restrictions Expected This Week.

May 29, 2020 - See Health Order: Requiring Testing of Residents and Personnel at Residential Facilities.

May 21, 2020 - See list of Re-Openings to Date (PDF) under the current Health Order.

May 18, 2020 - See Press Release: Contra Costa County to Begin Allowing Curbside Retail on May 19, 2020. See Joint Statement (PDF) about Significant Progress on COVID-19 Indicators and Next Steps for Reopening. See Updated Shelter in Place Order 5/18/2020 and Appendices. See Updated FAQs.

May 15, 2020 - See Health Services Press Release: County to Allow Vehicle-Based Gatherings and Services. See Health Order (PDF) and Appendix A - Plan (PDF): Highly-Regulated Vehicle-Based Gatherings.

County offices may have limited public access to its facilities, as it follows County Health Officer Orders. See Update on County Offices and Services.

If you have questions, contact our Call Center 1-844-729-8410, 8 am to 5 pm (available in English and Spanish). For help after hours in multiple languages, please call 211 or 800-833-2900 or text HOPE to 20121. Visit cchealth.org/coronavirus for latest updates. Follow CCHS on Twitter @CoCoHealth and CCHS Facebook. Also follow @CCCounty. (You do not need a Twitter account to see posts.)

Please follow the Stay-at-Home Health Officer Orders to help save lives. Read more and find resources...

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Missed the Board of Supervisors Meeting?

Watch the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors meeting in its entirety on Contra Costa TV on Thursday at 6 pm or online. Read more...
Board of Supervisors Passed Ordinance to Continue Eviction Protection and Rent Freeze

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors passed an urgency ordinance on May 26, 2020, to continue an eviction moratorium for residential properties and small businesses through July 15, 2020. Read more...
COVID-19 Emergency Child Care Program for Essential Workers

Free or low cost child care may be available to you, if you are an essential worker living or working Contra Costa County. Find out if you qualify. Read more...
County Workforce Development Board Resources for Employees

Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County has employment resources available for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, including career skills training, and free Rapid Response Virtual Info Sessions. Read more...
COVID-19 Call Centers for Employers and Small Businesses

Two Call Centers are available to connect businesses with federal, state and local programs. They includes providing resources and referrals on human resources, loans and grants, unemployment insurance, payroll subsidies, and other critical concerns. Read more...
Tax Collector's Office Appointments Available

Beginning May 18, the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office will allow for public visits by appointment only. If you were unable to pay the installment of your 2019 Property tax bill because of causes created by the COVID-19 pandemic, learn what you can do. Read more...
Virtual Construction Applications, Permits, and Inspections Now Available

Following the Health Order easing to allow construction, the Department of Conservation and Development has virtual processing of building and planning applications, all permits, and conducting inspections. Please do not travel to an office in person. Read more...
Census 2020 is Happening Now. Residents can respond by phone, online, or mail.

Please take a few moments to fill out the Census survey: 9 questions. 10 years of impact. Your respond will impact billions of dollars in federal funds to local communities for schools, roads, and other public services. Read more...
Health Officer “Cover Your Face” Order in Effect

The health order, effective Wednesday, April 22, 2020 in Contra Costa County requires anyone working at or visiting an essential business, such as a grocery store or gas station, to wear face coverings to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Read more...
Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Food and Support Services Available

If your income has been affected by recent events, and you are pregnant, recently had a baby, or have an infant or child under the age of five, you may be qualified to receive Women, Infants and Children (WIC) services. Applying is easy and quick. Read more...