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Responding to COVID-19 in the WorkplaceLeft imageResponding to COVID-19 in the Workplacehttp://cdph-default/Programs/CID/DCDC/PublishingImages/COVID-19/masked-waitress-in-restaurant.jpg, Masked waitress putting a QR code for the menu on a table1<p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">As most businesses have gone back to operating as usual, California has recommendations to help keep staff and employees safe and healthy. Learn more about how to handle COVID-19 cases and outbreaks in the workplace.</span><br></p><p><a href="/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Testing.aspx" title="Learn More About Testing" target="_blank">Learn More About Testing</a><br></p>http://cdph-default/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Workplace-Outbreak-Employer-Guidance.aspx, Read the Guidance

 

 

Ventilation GuidanceRight imageVentilation Guidancehttp://cdph-default/Programs/CID/DCDC/PublishingImages/COVID-19/Window%20pic.jpg, woman working in office with the window open1<p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">California employers and business owners can improve indoor air quality to help reduce COVID-19 transmission. Learn what you can do toĀ keep employees and customers safer.Ā </span><br></p><p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><a href="/Programs/CID/DCDC/CDPH%20Document%20Library/COVID-19/Indoor-Air-Quality-Ventilation-Tips--en.pdf" title="Get Ventilation Tips (PDF)" target="_blank">Get Ventilation Tips (PDF)</a></span></p>http://cdph-default/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Interim-Guidance-for-Ventilation-Filtration-and-Air-Quality-in-Indoor-Environments.aspx, Read the LatestImage

 

 

COVID-19 Vaccines & BoostersCOVID-19 Vaccines & Boostershttp://cdph-default/Programs/CID/DCDC/PublishingImages/COVID-19/vaccines-and-boosters-image.png, Vaccines and Boosters Characterhttp://cdph-default/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Covid19Vaccines.aspx, Learn More
COVID-19 TreatmentsCOVID-19 Treatmentshttp://cdph-default/Programs/CID/DCDC/PublishingImages/COVID-19/treatments-image.png, Man grabbing presciptionhttp://cdph-default/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Treatments.aspx, See the Latest
When Do You Need Your Mask?When Do You Need Your Mask?http://cdph-default/Programs/CID/DCDC/PublishingImages/COVID-19/employees-and-the-workplace.png, Employees masked uphttp://cdph-default/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Guidance-for-Face-Coverings.aspx, Read the Guidance

 

 

Occupational Health Branch and COVID-19Occupational Health Branch and COVID-19 Find COVID-19 information for workers & employers including educational tools, guidance documents & other resources to help prevent an outbreak at work. http://cdph-default/Programs/CCDPHP/DEODC/OHB/Pages/COVID-19AtWork.aspx, Find Resources http://cdph-default/Programs/CID/DCDC/PublishingImages/Icon%20Grid/icon-testing.png, https://author.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/PublishingImages/Icon%20Grid/icon-testing.png#2E8540
Cal/OSHA Emergency Temporary StandardsCal/OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards Read about the standards for employers and workers to help prevent COVID-19 in the workplace. https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/coronavirus/ETS.html, Learn Morehttp://cdph-default/Programs/CID/DCDC/PublishingImages/Icon%20Grid/icon-faq.png, https://author.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/PublishingImages/Icon%20Grid/icon-faq.png#0071BB
Cal/OSHA Aerosol Transmission Diseases Standard Cal/OSHA Aerosol Transmission Diseases Standard Learn about the standards for healthcare and other high-risk settings where employees are exposed to COVID-19. https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/dosh_publications/ATD-Guide.pdf, Read the Latest http://cdph-default/Programs/CID/DCDC/PublishingImages/Icon%20Grid/icon-california.png, https://author.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/PublishingImages/Icon%20Grid/icon-california.png#721571
Safer at WorkSafer at Work The CA Labor & Workforce Development Agency and the Dept. of Industrial Relations are resources to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. https://saferatwork.covid19.ca.gov/about/, Learn What You Can Dohttp://cdph-default/Programs/CID/DCDC/PublishingImages/Icon%20Grid/icon-california.png, https://author.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/PublishingImages/Icon%20Grid/icon-california.png#2E8540

 

 

Employees & Workplaces Guidance8Employees & Workplaces Guidance<ul><li><span class="ms-rteFontSize-3"> </span><span class="ms-rteFontSize-3"> </span><span class="ms-rteThemeFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3">ā€‹ā€‹</span><a href="/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Employer-Guidance-on-AB-685-Definitions.aspx" target="_blank"><span class="ms-rteThemeFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3">AB 685: Employer Guidance onĀ DefinitionsĀ <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"></span>Ā </span></a><span class="ms-rteFontSize-3">6/8/2022</span></li><li><span class="ms-rteFontSize-3"> </span><span class="ms-rteFontSize-3"> </span><a href="/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Employer-Questions-about-AB-685.aspx" target="_blank"><span class="ms-rteThemeFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3">AB 685: Questions and Answers for Employers</span></a><span class="ms-rteThemeFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3">Ā </span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="ms-rteThemeFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">6/8/2022</span></span></li><li><span class="ms-rteFontSize-3"> </span><span class="ms-rteFontSize-3"> </span><a href="/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/ab685.aspx" target="_blank"><span class="ms-rteThemeFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3">AB 685 COVID-19 Workplace Outbreak Reporting Requirements for Local Public Health DepartmentsĀ <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"></span></span></span></a><span class="ms-rteFontSize-3">6/8/2022</span></li><li><span class="ms-rteFontSize-3"> </span><span class="ms-rteFontSize-3"> </span><a href="/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/OutbreakDefinitionandReportingGuidance.aspx" target="_blank"><span class="ms-rteThemeFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3">Outbreak Definition and Reporting GuidanceĀ <span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"></span></span></span></a><span class="ms-rteFontSize-3">6/8/2022</span><br class="ms-rteFontSize-3"></li><li><span class="ms-rteFontSize-3"> </span><a href="/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Workplace-Outbreak-Guidance.aspx" target="_blank"><span class="ms-rteFontSize-3"> <span class="ms-rteThemeFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3">Responding to COVID-19 in the Workplace for Local Health Departments Guidance ChecklistĀ </span></span></a><span class="ms-rteFontSize-3">6/16/2020 (Last updated 3/24/2022)</span><br class="ms-rteFontSize-3"></li><li><span class="ms-rteFontSize-3"> </span><span class="ms-rteFontSize-3"> </span><a href="/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Workplace-Outbreak-Employer-Guidance.aspx" target="_blank"><span class="ms-rteThemeFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3">Responding to COVID-19 in the Workplace for Employers Guidance Checklist</span></a><span class="ms-rteThemeFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3">Ā </span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US" class="ms-rteThemeFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3">6/16/2020 (Last</span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US" class="ms-rteThemeFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3">Ā updated</span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US" class="ms-rteThemeFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3">Ā 6/28/2022</span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US" class="ms-rteThemeFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3">)</span></li><li><span class="ms-rteFontSize-3"> </span><span class="ms-rteFontSize-3"> </span><a href="/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Vaccine-Record-Guidelines-Standards.aspx"><span class="ms-rteThemeFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3">Vaccine Record Guidelines & Standards</span></a><span class="ms-rteThemeFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3"> 5/2/2022</span></li><li><span class="ms-rteFontSize-3"> </span><span class="ms-rteFontSize-3"> </span><a href="/Programs/CID/DCDC/CDPH%20Document%20Library/COVID-19/Indoor-Air-Quality-Ventilation-Tips--en.pdf" target="_blank"><span class="ms-rteThemeFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-3">Ventilation & Indoor Air QualityĀ Tips (PDF)</span></a><span class="ms-rteFontSize-3">Ā 8/10/2021</span><br class="ms-rteFontSize-3"></li><li><span class="ms-rteFontSize-3"><a href="/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Interim-Guidance-for-Ventilation-Filtration-and-Air-Quality-in-Indoor-Environments.aspx">Ventilation, Filtration, and Air Quality in Indoor Environments Interim Guidance</a>Ā 7/27/2022Ā </span></li></ul><ul></ul><ul><span class="ms-rteFontSize-3"> </span><span class="ms-rteFontSize-3"> </span><a href="/Programs/CID/DCDC/CDPH%20Document%20Library/COVID-19/Indoor-Air-Quality-Ventilation-Tips--en.pdf" target="_blank"></a></ul>

 

 

Call the COVID-19 HotlineCall the COVID-19 Hotline<p> <span style="font-size:18px;"><a href="tel:1-833-4CA-4ALL (1-833-422-4255)"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">1-833-4CA-4ALL</span><span style="text-decoration:underline;"> (</span><span style="text-decoration:underline;">1-833-422-4255)</span></a><br></span></p> <p style="line-height:20px;"> <span style="font-size:18px;"> <span style="color:#22252b;font-family:"inv maison neue", "maison neue", -apple-system, blinkmacsystemfont, "open sans", open-sans, sans-serif;white-space:pre;">Monday-Friday 8am-8pm</span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size:18px;"> </span> <span style="color:#22252b;font-family:"inv maison neue", "maison neue", -apple-system, blinkmacsystemfont, "open sans", open-sans, sans-serif;white-space:pre;font-size:18px;">Saturday-Sunday 8am-5pm</span><br></p><p> <span style="color:#22252b;white-space:pre;font-size:24px !important;font-weight:bold !important;"><span style="color:#22252b;font-family:"inv maison neue", "maison neue", -apple-system, blinkmacsystemfont, "open sans", open-sans, sans-serif;white-space:pre;font-size:24px !important;font-weight:bold !important;"><strong>Call Your Local Public Health Department</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="color:#22252b;white-space:pre;font-size:24px !important;font-weight:bold !important;"><span style="color:#22252b;font-family:"inv maison neue", "maison neue", -apple-system, blinkmacsystemfont, "open sans", open-sans, sans-serif;white-space:pre;font-size:24px !important;font-weight:bold !important;"><strong></strong></span></span><span style="color:#22252b;font-family:"inv maison neue", "maison neue", -apple-system, blinkmacsystemfont, "open sans", open-sans, sans-serif;font-size:18px;white-space:pre;"><a href="/Pages/COVID-19-County-Offices.aspx" style="text-decoration:underline;">COVID-19 call lines</a> are available statewide.</span></p>
Media RequestsMedia Requests<p> <span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#22252b;font-family:"inv maison neue", "maison neue", -apple-system, blinkmacsystemfont, "open sans", open-sans, sans-serif;white-space:pre;">If you are a member of the media, contact the Office of Communications:</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#22252b;font-family:"inv maison neue", "maison neue", -apple-system, blinkmacsystemfont, "open sans", open-sans, sans-serif;white-space:pre;"></span></span><a href="mailto:CDPHPressOPA@cdph.ca.gov" style="font-family:"inv maison neue", "maison neue", -apple-system, blinkmacsystemfont, "open sans", open-sans, sans-serif;white-space:pre;font-size:18px;text-decoration:underline;">CDPHPress@cdph.ca.gov</a></p><p> <span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#22252b;white-space:pre;font-size:24px !important;font-weight:bold !important;">Public Records Act Requests</span>ā€‹<br></span></p><p> <span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#22252b;font-family:"inv maison neue", "maison neue", -apple-system, blinkmacsystemfont, "open sans", open-sans, sans-serif;white-space:pre;">To place a public records act request, visit the <a href="https://cdph.govqa.us/WEBAPP/_rs/%28S%28f13gebgjirmext42nvipuuih%29%29/SupportHome.aspx" style="text-decoration:underline;">CDPH public records portal</a>.</span><br></span></p>

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