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DANA POINT COVID-19 COMMUNITY UPDATE JUNE 5
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City:  As we are experiencing wider reopening of businesses across the State, the City will be scaling back its COVID community updates to one or two times per week depending on announcements from State and local health authorities.  While the State is providing industry guidance, county health officers will be making decisions regarding reopening different sectors of local economies.  We look forward to hearing from the County on additional sectors of the economy getting the green light. 

While the situation is fluid, the City will be watching local case counts and hospitalizations as we move through the summer, with the hope that numbers stay low and City events planned for later in summer can be confirmed.  This includes opening the Community Center and resuming recreation classes with modifications.

Registration for Summer Recreation classes has been pushed back due to the ongoing closure of the Dana Point Community Center caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Registration will open at 7:30am, Monday, June 22nd. Classes are scheduled to begin the week of July 13th. 

City Hall has reopened to the public, Monday through Friday, with modifications. Walk-ins are from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon, and by appointment from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm (call 248-3500).  The City has initiated a number of protocols, procedures, and guidelines to ensure a safe and healthy workplace for employees and the public, and to reduce the potential for transmission of COVID-19 in the workplace. These protocols include mandatory face coverings and temperature screenings for both City staff and members of the public before receiving in-person services at City Hall. Read more about it here.

County:  The City has been in contact with Supervisor Bartlett’s office regarding the $75 million in federal stimulus aid to be distributed to small businesses and nonprofits in Orange County. More information about this program, which will be facilitated by the Small Business Development Center, will be available in the coming days.  Check our Facebook page for updates.

The County has free COVID-19 testing for asymptomatic and symptomatic essential workers. Please visit lhi.care/covidtesting or call 1 (888) 634-1123 to schedule an appointment.  The OC COVID-19 Testing Network offers PCR testing that identifies if a person is currently infected. If you are symptomatic and cannot get tested through your doctor or do not have insurance, please visit www.ochealthinfo.com/covidtest to schedule an appointment.
 
The County of Orange is reporting COVID-19 cases by city.  The information can be found here.  

Call OC Health Care Agency Health Referral Line 1(833) 426-6411 for inquiries related to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Orange County.

State: The State released new guidance to help Counties plan for reopening based on decisions by local Public Health Officials.  Read more about it here. The California Department of Public Health is also publishing the County Monitoring List to give Californians insight into how their county is performing and provide early indication of developing areas of concern.

The State launched California Connected – California’s Contact Tracing Program and Public Awareness Campaign.  More about this campaign can be found here.

The State has ramped up COVID-19 testing and is planning to work with pharmacists to collect test specimens and order tests.  Read more about it here. 

Federal:  The $3 trillion bill, dubbed the “HEROS Act” to respond to the coronavirus pandemic was passed by the House of Representatives and is currently being considered by the Senate.

The CDC has released Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes.  That information can be found here.  There is also guidance related to travel here.

Services and Resources Directory is now housed on the COVID-19 page on the City’s website.  New services and resources will be shared in this update, then moved over to the City’s COVID-19 webpage.  You can access that information here. 


Services and Resources Directory is now housed on the COVID-19 page on the City’s website.  New services and resources will be shared in this update, then moved over to the City’s COVID-19 webpage.  You can access that information here. 
 
Facility Closures
Nature Interpretive Center
Dana Point Community Center
 
 
Parking Restrictions 
County’s Dana Point Library Parking Lot

Grocery Stores/ Market Hours - Updated June 1

Updated information in bold.
Most stores have returned to regular shopping hours. Face Coverings are required per the Orange County Health Officer's recent order.  

ALBERTSONS (Del Obispo, (949) 496-7900):
Bag your own personal shopping bags.
Seniors & those with disabilities/pregnant/compromised immune system: Mon-Fri, 6am-7am
Regular Store Hours: Daily, 7am-11pm
 
COSTCO (Doheny Park Rd, San Juan Capistrano, (949) 240-3558):
Optical, Hearing and Photo Departments are now open
LINE BYPASS: First Responders and Health Care Workers can bypass the line all day. Bring Work ID and Costco Membership Card; no guests.
Members are welcome to bring their children and up to two guests into the warehouse
Seniors* 60yrs+ & those with physical disabilities: Mon-Fri, 9am-10am
Regular Store Hours: Mon-Fri, 10am-8:30pm; Sat, 9:30am-6pm; Sun, 10am-6pm
 
GELSON'S (Monarch Bay Plaza, (949) 488-8147):
No personal shopping bags.
Seniors* 65yrs+: 7am-8am
Regular Store Hours: 8am-7pm
 
RALPH'S (Lantern District, (949) 661-4145, and Ocean Ranch, (949) 661-6334)
Personal bags ok.
Seniors* 60yrs+ and those considered high risk:  6am-7:30am
Regular Store Hours: 7:30am - Midnight
 
SMART & FINAL (Doheny Park Rd, (949) 240-4641):
Bag your own personal bags in the cart, not on the counter.
Seniors* 65yrs+, those with disabilities and expectant mothers:  Tue/Thu, 6am-8am
Regular Store Hours: 6am-10pm
 
STATER BROS (Camino de los Mares, San Clemente, (949) 496-8283):
No personal shopping bags.
Seniors* 65yrs+ priority access: Tue/Fri: 7am-8am
Regular Store Hours: 7a-11p
 
SPROUTS (550 Camino de Estrella, San Clemente, (949) 542-1036):
Bag your own personal bags in the cart, not on the counter.
Regular Store Hours: 7am-10pm
 
TRADER JOES (Ocean Ranch (949) 493-8599 and Camino de los Mares (949) 240-9996)
No personal shopping bags.
Seniors expedited line:  8am-9am
Regular Store Hours: 9am-7pm
 
Utilities

Safe water:  Mouton Niguel and South Coast Water District want to assure residents that our water is safe and reliable. Water quality and supply have not been affected by the coronavirus (COVID -19).

SDG&E has suspended disconnections for nonpayment until further notice.  They have also implemented a number of tools to help customers.  Click here.

SoCalGas is working with residential customers on bill payment and small businesses by waiving late payment fees. They also have tips to save energy. Learn more here.

Cox Communications: Cox has temporarily adjusted its Cox Solutions Store hours in California as residents are directed to stay at home amid the coronavirus pandemic. As an essential business that provides critical communications services, Cox Solutions Store locations will stay open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday to serve customers. Stores will remain closed on Saturdays and Sundays. To learn more click here. 
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33282 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 248-3500


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