Coronavirus

As news, updates, and reactions on COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, continues to dominate media, there are several updates on the Catholic front to note.

The rapidly changing nature of the pandemic has created a lot of fear and has made it challenging to find reliable information, but it is also dangerous to ignore the situation.

For the latest news on precautions and local changes, you should always check with your diocese: 

Online Masses & Spiritual Resources

Reliable Information on COVID-19

Coronavirus (COVID-19) in California

California Department of Public Health

Governor’s Office of Emergency Services

COVID-19 Tracking – California

Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Tracking Worldwide

FAQ from California State Assembly on Common COVID-19 Questions

 

Highlights

Essential Workers
COVID-19 Hitting Hard in Facilities with Close Quarters
While California continues to try to keep COVID-19 cases down by reducing or shuttering certain industries, essential workplaces and facilities that operate with large populations in close quarters are seeing large numbers of infections. While some measures have been mandated to ensure safety, unclear directions or failure to comply with safety measures have resulted in outbreaks.
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CA Clears COVID-19 Data Backlog
The Governor noted he would notify everyone, regarding any changes to the Monitoring List, as a result of updating the backlog. He told the audience, as anticipated, the new trend line compared to the trend line (pre-backlog being cleared) are very similar.

More Articles

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COVID-19 State Policy Update 07.01.20
Today, Wednesday, July 1, Governor Newsom provided an update on the COVID-19 pandemic and made important announcements regarding rolling back some of the county variances to stop the spread of the virus.
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COVID-19 State Policy Update 06.30.20
Today, Tuesday, June 30, Governor Newsom provided an update on the COVID-19 pandemic, speaking from a hotel in Pittsburg, California, a suburb located in Contra Costa County.
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COVID-19 State Policy Update 06.29.20
Today, Monday, June 29, Governor Newsom provided a live update on the COVID-19 pandemic where he updated state infection rates, discussed changes to the state’s watch list, and provided information to help the audience understand how the watch list works.
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COVID-19 State Policy Update 06.18.20
Today, Thursday, June 18, Governor Newsom did not provide a live update on COVID-19; however, the Department of Public Health did issue a new compulsory mask requirement to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
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COVID-19 State Policy Update 06.15.20
Today, Monday, June 15th, Governor Newsom provided a live update on the COVID-19 pandemic, as he noted following the protests, much attention is being paid to the uptick in positive tests for the vi
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COVID-19 State Policy Update 06.12.20
Today, Friday, June 12, Governor Newsom did not provide a live update on the COVID-19 pandemic; however, today marks the first day gyms, fitness centers, zoos, museums, aquariums, bars, salons, fi