Cases of Covid-19 in Santa Monica are continuing to drop like a bad habit — but the city’s official local emergency order has now been extended through Halloween.
The fortieth (40th!!!) emergency supplement was adopted and signed yesterday by Interim City Manager John Jalili.
It extends provisions of the city’s COVID-19 emergency orders that have not previously expired or been modified, including: suspension of water shutoffs for nonpayment of water bills, adoption for enforcement of Los Angeles County public health orders, time limits on loud construction activities, and extensions of deadlines for planning and permit-related activities.
Per the City’s official release:
While the City of Santa Monica is reporting that 84% of residents are fully vaccinated, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed 1,454,172 cases of COVID-19 in Los Angeles County and has continued to advise that public health measures remain required to prevent the further spread of COVID-19.
“Santa Monicans have done an incredible job getting vaccinated and wearing masks indoors and these actions have curbed rising cases. As we look to the holiday season, let’s keep the trend going by vaccinating, masking, and gathering safely,” said Interim City Manager and Director of Emergency Services John Jalili.
For the latest information, please visit santamonica.gov/coronavirus, call 311, or email 311@santamonica.gov.
