As of March 11, COVID-19 has been declared a global pandemic. That means that the seriousness and spread of COVID-19 continues to grow globally and in the areas in which we live and work, including in the Bay Area and Los Angeles.
Residents in the six counties of the Bay Area should shelter in their home. Pharmacies and grocery stores will be open, but everyone should only make essential trips out to minimize the risk of the virus spreading. Innovate is a people first organization and it is important to us that you have access to the resources and supplies needed to stay healthy and safe during these times.
We have pulled together these resources and will continue to add more. If you have resources to share, send them to [email protected].
How to stay healthy
To keep yourself and those around you as safe as possible, practice these precautionary measures in order to try to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Basic safety precautions
- Stay home if you are sick or feeling symptomatic.
- Avoid handshaking or hugs as a greeting.
- Wash your hands frequently for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer whenever you’ve touched things that others have touched.
- Keep hand sanitizer available in your car for ease of use.
- Avoid touching your face.
- Don’t hold unnecessary in-person visits and meetings, and engage in social distancing (staying at least 6 feet apart from others).
- Minimize contact with high-touch surfaces out in the world.
- Cough or sneeze into a disposable tissue and discard.
- Minimize travel.
Latest News
If you want to read and learn more about this virus, here are some places to keep up with the news.
California
- CA Department of Public Health: Latest information, including guidance for schools in English and Spanish
- Coronavirus Q & A: What California parents and students should know
Bay Area Counties
- San Mateo County Dept of Health
- City/County of Santa Clara
- City and County of San Francisco Dept of Public Health – subsequent school closures
- Contra Costa County Dept of Health
- Alameda County Dept of Public Health
- Solano County Dept of Health
Los Angeles
National
Where to Get Help
Childcare and Food
Most school districts are keeping childcare open and continuing to serve food. Check them for the latest:
This has a list of food pantries that are open across Santa Clara and San Mateo counties.
Financial Help
Has your employment changed due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic? The California Employment Development Department (EDD) has implemented emergency unemployment insurance to protect workers who cannot go to work due to the social distance restriction. Learn how you can get unemployment insurance and support your family during the COVID pandemic.
Internet access
Your Rights
How to Help Your Child Keep Learning at Home
Resources for Schools
There has been an increasing number of news reports regarding stereotyping, harassment, and bullying directed at persons perceived to be of Chinese American or, more generally, Asian descent, including students. See these recommendations from the Office of Civil Rights.
As of March 11, COVID-19 has been declared a global pandemic. That means that the seriousness and spread of COVID-19 continues to grow globally and in the areas in which we live and work, including in the Bay Area and Los Angeles.
Residents in the six counties of the Bay Area should shelter in their home. Pharmacies and grocery stores will be open, but everyone should only make essential trips out to minimize the risk of the virus spreading. Innovate is a people first organization and it is important to us that you have access to the resources and supplies needed to stay healthy and safe during these times.
We have pulled together these resources and will continue to add more. If you have resources to share, send them to [email protected].
How to stay healthy
To keep yourself and those around you as safe as possible, practice these precautionary measures in order to try to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Basic safety precautions
- Stay home if you are sick or feeling symptomatic.
- Avoid handshaking or hugs as a greeting.
- Wash your hands frequently for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer whenever you’ve touched things that others have touched.
- Keep hand sanitizer available in your car for ease of use.
- Avoid touching your face.
- Don’t hold unnecessary in-person visits and meetings, and engage in social distancing (staying at least 6 feet apart from others).
- Minimize contact with high-touch surfaces out in the world.
- Cough or sneeze into a disposable tissue and discard.
- Minimize travel.
Latest News
If you want to read and learn more about this virus, here are some places to keep up with the news.
California
- CA Department of Public Health: Latest information, including guidance for schools in English and Spanish
- Coronavirus Q & A: What California parents and students should know
Bay Area Counties
- San Mateo County Dept of Health
- City/County of Santa Clara
- City and County of San Francisco Dept of Public Health – subsequent school closures
- Contra Costa County Dept of Health
- Alameda County Dept of Public Health
- Solano County Dept of Health
Los Angeles
National
Where to Get Help
Childcare and Food
Most school districts are keeping childcare open and continuing to serve food. Check them for the latest:
This has a list of food pantries that are open across Santa Clara and San Mateo counties.
Financial Help
Has your employment changed due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic? The California Employment Development Department (EDD) has implemented emergency unemployment insurance to protect workers who cannot go to work due to the social distance restriction. Learn how you can get unemployment insurance and support your family during the COVID pandemic.
Internet access
Your Rights
How to Help Your Child Keep Learning at Home
Resources for Schools
There has been an increasing number of news reports regarding stereotyping, harassment, and bullying directed at persons perceived to be of Chinese American or, more generally, Asian descent, including students. See these recommendations from the Office of Civil Rights.