Environmental Management

COVID-19 General Information

COVID-19, also known as the novel coronavirus, is a respiratory illness that is spread through the air via respiratory droplets from an infected person or by touching contaminated surfaces. > ​Learn more about symptoms of coronavirus​ 

Preventing the transmission of COVID-19 requires a combination of prevention measures including: physical distancing, wearing face coverings, sanitizing surfaces, and staying home when not feeling well. 

PLEASE NOTE: Physical distancing alone is insufficient to prevent transmission of COVID-19​.

California no longer has a travel advisory.  There are no state recommendations to test or quarantine before or after travel.  However the CDC Travel Recommendations are still in effect.  Masks are required on all forms of public transportation to and within the United States (planes, buses, trains, and boats) and where you board them.  Also review the CDPH California is Open Flyer for more information. (Updated 6/21/21)

• COVID-19 vaccination is one of the most important tools to end the COVID-19 pandemic. ​For additional vaccine information​​ visit:​ https://www.saccounty.net/COVID-19/Pages/CoronavirusVaccine.aspx​
  

COVID-19 Financial Resources

• Restaurant Revitalization Fund is a grant program designed to provide direct relief to food and beverage industry businesses. The Small Business Administration application period will open on May 3, 2021.  Watch the County recorded webinar for more information.  ​

• Paycheck Protection Program is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. The Small Business Administration will forgive loans if all employee retention criteria are met, and the funds are used for eligible expenses.

  For a list of additional financial resources and information please visit the Economic Development​​ webpage​.​​

COVID-19 Industry Guidance

• EMD Environmental Health ​Program Information Webpage: Retail Food, Recreational Health, Plan Review
  
• EMD Environmental Compliance​ Program Information Webpage: CUPA, Medical Waste, Drinking Water, Liquid Waste, Solid Waste, LOP
• Business Environmental Resource Center (BERC) webpage
  
• Sacramento County Economic Development webpage​
• Small Business Administration​​​​

COVID-19 General Requirements for Businesses​​

Employers and Employees

The Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board adopted revised COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) on June 17, 2021 which will take effect immediately. These standards include face covering requirements.  For more information, visit Cal/OSHA’s website at https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/coronavirus/