Santa Clara County Issues New Guidance On Coronavirus

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA — Santa Clara County on Thursday announced six new cases of the novel coronavirus, otherwise known as COVIC-19, and the county Public Health Department is advising that people postpone or cancel mass gatherings and large community events.

The new cases bring the county's total to 20 who have tested positive for novel coronavirus in Santa Clara County.

The rise in cases has prompted the county to issue new guidance measures that businesses are encouraged to take to minimize close contact with large numbers of people.

The county Public Health Department advises that employers should suspend nonessential employee travel, minimize large in-person meetings and conferences, consider telecommuting options for appropriate employees, and not require a doctor's note for employees that are sick since doctor's offices may be busy and unable to immediately provide documentation.

The county is recommending postponing or canceling large gatherings in general, but is not recommending closing schools unless specific facts and circumstances warrant it.

"We are making these recommendations to protect the most vulnerable members of our community from the virus, and slow its spread," county public health officer Dr. Sara Cody said in a statement.

"We are continuously monitoring this evolving situation, and will issue new guidance if and when that is warranted."

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