Coronavirus

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Updates and Resources
 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are responding to an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) has directed regional centers to ensure that certain individuals remain at home rather than attend day services outside the home.

 

According to the latest California Department of Health guidance, the following individuals are at a higher risk for serious illness:

• Older adults;

• Individuals with serious chronic medical conditions – such as heart disease, diabetes, and lung disease; or

• Individuals with compromised immune systems.
   

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UPDATES & GENERAL INFORMATION

• California Coronavirus Response Website – COVID19.ca.gov

• DDS Coronavirus Information

• Department Directives for Vendors

• Orange County Health Care Agency

• California Department of Developmental Services (DDS)

• California Department of Public Health (CDPH)

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

• Governor Newsom Declares State of Emergency to Help State Prepare for Broader Spread of COVID-19

• Guidance Relating to Non-Discrimination in Medical Treatment for Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) 
   

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RESOURCES

• Preventing Spread in Communities

• Symptoms

• What is Social Distancing?

• What To Do if You are Sick

• Frequently Asked Questions

• Administration for Community Living (ACL): Compilation of guidance and resources particular to older adults and people with disabilities.

• Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Coronavirus Information and Resources.
  
   

EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT

• Federal Employee Rights (English)

• Non-Federal Employee Rights (English)

• Federal Employee Rights (Spanish)

• Non-Federal Employee Rights (Spanish)
   

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The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. Please be diligent in your effort to help the virus from spreading. We will continue to post updates as they become available.