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Richmond Novel Coronavirus information (COVID-19)
Recent Updates
- Press Release: Contra Costa Brings Mobile COVID-19 Vaccine Service to Businesses, Organizations - 6/14/2021
- Beyond the Blueprint – Reopening California’s Economy - 6/10/2021
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City of Richmond Information
Due to the COVID-19 virus, the City of Richmond is operating under the health restrictions set forth by Contra Costa County's social distancing order. City of Richmond personnel are working to maintain essential services, monitoring and adapting to the Contra Costa Health Officer’s orders, and provide updated information to the public and employees.
With the safety of city employees and the Richmond community at the forefront, we are actively working to develop the plans and protocols related to the reopening of city facilities and programming, when it is safe to do so.
In the meantime, essential services such as Police, Fire, and Public Works are operational. Many other services may be handled by city staff remotely, so we appreciate your understanding that responses may be somewhat delayed. For information on how to contact staff in a particular department, please visit their webpage.
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Upcoming Events
No events currently scheduled.
Past Events
- Mayor's Business Webinar - July 29, 2020
- Click to watch the City of Richmond COVID-19 Online Town Hall held on 5/15/20
- Click to watch the City of Richmond COVID-19 Online Town Hallheld on 4/17/20
- View the Questions and Responses received during the town hall
- Click to watch the Richmond Police Zoom Conversation held on 4/15/20
- COVID-19 Vaccine Information from Contra Costa Health Services
- Contra Costa County is currently vaccinating everyone who lives or works in Contra Costa over the age of 16 (3/30/21)
- Click here to access their appointment system
- Press Release: Contra Costa Moving Into the Orange Tier 4/6/21
- Contra Costa Health Services Press Release: Contra Costa Improves to Red Tier, Shows Steady Improvement Since Winter COVID-19 Spike - 3/12/21
- Regional Stay-at-Home Order Lifted, Contra Costa Returns to Purple Tier - Contra Costa Health Services Press Release (1/25/21)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Information from Contra Costa Health Services
- Contra Costa County is currently vaccinating healthcare workers in Phase 1A, and seniors older than 75 in Phase 1B (1/25/21)
- Click here to access their appointment system
- Contra Costa County Plans to Administer 1 Million COVID-19 Vaccines by July 4 - Press Release (1/22/21)
- Contra Costa Health Order: State of California Regional Stay-Home Order - 12/16/2020
- CCHS Press release: COVID-19 Vaccine Will Be Distributed Following Federal, State Framework - 12/15/2020
- CCHS Press release: Bay Area Runs Low on ICU Beds, Triggering California’s Regional Stay-at-Home Order - 12/16/2020
- Contra Costa Health Order: Regional Stay Home Order - 12/4/2020
- Contra Costa's Openings at a Glance - 12/4/2020
- Press release: Bay Area Health Officers Move to Implement the State’s New Regional Stay Home Order, Not Waiting Until Local Hospitals Are Near Crisis to Act - 12/4/2020
- California Regional Stay at Home Order announced 12/3/20
- Limited Stay at Home Order requires that non-essential work, movement and gatherings stop between 10 PM and 5 AM in counties in the purple tier.
- Press Release: State Response to COVID-19 Spike Returns Contra Costa to Purple Tier 11/16/20
- CCHS Tips for Safer Holiday Celebrations: English | Spanish
- Contra Costa County Openings at a Glance: English | Spanish - 11/13/20
- Press Release: Contra Costa and Other Bay Area Counties Move to Contain Spread of COVID-19 - 11/13/20
- Press Release: As COVID-19 spreads, Red-Tier Safety Requirements Return in Contra Costa - 11/10/20
- Contra Costa Openings at a Glance: English | Spanish (updated 11/4/20)
- Press Release: Contra Costa Responds Quickly to Climbing COVID-19 cases - 11/4/20
- Health Order Amendments - 11/4/20
- Press Release: Contra Costa County advances in California's Reopening Plan - 10/27/20
- Contra Costa Openings at a Glance: English | Spanish (updated 10/27/20)
- CCHS Press Release: Bay Area Health Officials #FightFlu, Urge Flu Shots - 10/15/20
- CCHS Press Release: Recommendations for Voting Safely - 10/14/20
- Video: What to expect at a walk-up COVID testing site
- FAQs: COVID-19 and the Flu - 10/14/20
- Updated Contra Costa County Openings at a Glance 9/29/2020
- Press Release: Contra Costa County to Begin Offering Free Flu Shots at COVID Testing Sites - 9/30/2020
- Press Release: More Businesses and Services Can Reopen in Contra Costa County thanks to improving COVID-19 situation - 9/29/2020
- Video: Tips for a Safer Halloween Celebration - 9/28/2020
- Contra Costa Openings at a Glance as of 8/31/20
- Contra Costa announces modifications to the Social Distancing Order - 8/26/20
- CCHS opens new Testing Hub at Richmond Civic Center - Press Release 8/25/20
- Openings at a Glance | Resumen de las aperaturas en el Condado de Contra Costa - 8/14/20
- Slowing the Spread Tip Sheet | Spanish
- COVID-19: Know the Risks Graphic | Spanish
- Contra Costa Updated Mass Isolation Health Order - 8/5/20
- The Mayor is hosting a Business Webinarto connect businesses with city and county representatives, hear how businesses have been affected by COVID-19 and how they have managed, and discuss how the city and county can support and enhance local businesses through long-term sustainability and growth measures.
- Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at 12:00 pm
- Download flyer
- Please RSVP with your full name, business/organization, and email address at mayor@ci.richmond.ca.us.
- Contra Costa Health Services Openings at a Glance | Spanish 7/21/20
- Contra Costa Health Order Amendments to Social Distancing Order | Spanish 7/11/20
- Contra Costa Updated Health Order on Face Coverings | Spanish 7/7/20
- Contra Costa County Road Ahead and Openings - 6/29/20
- New COVID-19 testing site announced at Kennedy High School - press release 6/25/20
- California Department of Public Health issues updated guidance on face coverings
- Contra Costa Road Ahead - 6/17/20
- Contra Costa County Openings at a Glance - 6/17/20
- View the latest Contra Costa Health Services’ Shelter in Place Order - 6/5/20
- Contra Costa’s Road to Reopening - 6/5/20
- Contra Costa Reopenings To Date - 6/5/20
- Contra Costa Re-openings to Date - 6/2/20
- Contra Costa Health Services announces updates to shelter in place as of June 3, 2020. View press release or health order.
- Message from the Contra Costa Health Services Director - 5/20/20
- View the City of Richmond’s Community Town Hall Event, held on 5/15/20, on YouTube.
- Bay Area Counties release modified shelter in place order: Press Release 5/18/20. View updated information on our Shelter in Place page.
- Contra Costa Health Services announces testing for all County residents.
- Richmond awarded grant for employment services for COVID-19 impacted workers: Press Release 5/12/20
- View flyer for Contra Costa Food Bank’s food giveaway at Contra Costa College on May 13, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: English | Spanish
- Contra Costa Health Services announces testing for all County residents. View their website or the press release for more information - 5/7/20
- The City of Richmond will host its next Virtual Town Hall on May 15, 2020. View the flyer: English | Spanish
- City of Richmond, community leaders announce launch of Richmond Rapid Response Fund - Press Release 5/5/20
- City Manager Laura Snideman’s Letter to Businesses - 5/1/20
- Contra Costa Health Services accepting donations of certain protective equipment and supplies Tuesday, May 5 – Thursday, May 7, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at Richmond Civic Center - view flyer for details
- Regional Shelter-in-Place Orders Extended as Some Rules Ease - Press Release 4/29/20. View more information.
- Richmond launches Richmond Cares Hotline. For questions about COVID-19 resources, the shelter in place order, and more, call 510-620-6700, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Press Release from Public Health Departments on extension of shelter in place order - 4/27/20
- Contra Costa County Opens By-Appointment Drive-Through Testing Sites for COVID-19 - Press Release 4/22/20 | English Flyer | Spanish Flyer
- Contra Costa Health Services issues a health order for members of the public and workers to wear face coverings - 4/17/20 (View in Spanish)
- Richmond Police Department will be hosting a Zoom conversation on COVID-19, RPD, and how you can help, on April 15th. View flyer here
- Contra Costa Health Services is accepting donations of protective equipment and supplies for use by healthcare providers, Tuesday, April 14 – Thursday, April 16 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.,, at Richmond Civic Center. View flyer: English | Spanish
- CDC releases guidance on wearing face masks in public:
- Craneway Pavilion in Richmond to be Converted into a Federal Medical Station for COVID-19 Patients - 4/2/20
- City of Richmond Responding to Coronavirus Pandemic Press release - 3/31/20
- Bay Area Health Officers Issue Updated Stay-at-Home Order with New Restrictions to Last Through May 3. Please see Shelter in Place for additional information - 3/31/20
- Community Letter from City Manager Laura Snideman - 3/20/20 English | Spanish
- Richmond Community Services Department launched the Virtual Recreation Center with lots of great ideas for indoor and outdoor activities your family can engage in during the shelter in place.
Precautionary Measures
As a reminder of how best to protect yourself and our community members, we continue to follow the guidance of our local public health department, Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS). We must take specific precautionary measures to limit the spread of disease in our community.
How COVID-19 Spreads
The virus that causes COVID-19 is spreading very easily and sustainably between people. In general, the more closely a person interacts with others and the longer that interaction, the higher the risk. People can spread the virus without even knowing that they are sick.
COVID-19 is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person:
- Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet), even by people who are not showing symptoms
- Mainly spread through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, talks, shouts, chants or sings
- May also spread by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching one’s mouth, nose, or eyes
Know the Risk
- Avoid or limit your time where COVID-19 spreads more easily:
- Crowded places with many people nearby
- Close-contact settings, especially with close-range conversations
- Confined spaces with poor airflow
- The risk increases the longer you spend in any of these settings and in places where these factors overlap. Click to learn more about risk levels and safer social interactions.
Protecting Yourself & Others
The best ways to protect yourself from COVID-19:
- Keep six feet apart from others
- Wear a face covering when you go out. Learn how to make a face covering.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water or use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol
- Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care
More Tips to Slow the Spread
At Home:
- Limit activities away from home
- Clean “high-touch” surfaces often
- Do not share personal items (food, dishes, cups, towels and bedding)
- Open doors and windows to increase airflow
- Move beds at least six feet apart
At Work:
- Stagger shifts and break times
- Work and take breaks outside when possible
- Keep six feet apart in work and break areas
- Do not share workspaces, tools or equipment
- Clean “high-touch” surfaces often
- Open doors & windows to increase airflow
With Family and Friends:
- Wave hello instead of hugging or kissing
- Meet outside and limit group size
- Do not serve buffet-style
- Do not share items (food, dishes, cups, utensils, playing cards, etc.)
- Do not sing, chant, or shout
- Clean "high-touch" surfaces often
Traveling with Others:
- Limit the number of passengers when possible
- Avoid touching surfaces
- Improve airflow - open windows or set the air ventilation to non-recirculation mode
- Wash or sanitize hands when you get to your destination
Social Media Toolkit
- Stay Informed, Stay Prepared, and Stay Engaged. Toolkit: English | Spanish
- California’s COVID-19 Social Media Toolkit
- Contra Costa Health Services Social Media Resources