CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATE
This week the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic. As of March 12, 2020, there are 48 confirmed cases of COVID-19 Corona Virus have been reported in Santa Clara County. So far, Los Altos Hills has no confirmed cases. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Corona or COVID-19 virus is a viral disease with symptoms including fever, cough, and shortness of breath.
The Town of Los Altos is continuing to closely monitor and follow direction from our partner agencies and Santa Clara County Public Health Department. As the situation is evolving on a daily basis.
We encourage residents to stay informed with reliable, timely information directly from County Health and the CDC by visiting www.cdc.gov or http://www.sccphd.org/coronavirus The County Health Department is the lead agency in the fight to contain the virus.
The Town of Los Altos Hills is currently open for business. In-person meetings with staff are available. However, we would like to do our part in slowing down the spread of the virus and so we’re encouraging meetings with staff by phone or email whenever possible. Priority scheduling will be given to phone appointments ahead of in-person appointments. To make an appointment please call 650-941-7222.
Residents should check-in with their neighbors by phone or email. Please reach out to Town Hall if any resident would like a courtesy welfare check to be conducted on behalf of a neighbor (resources permitting).
We advise community members to monitor updates from the County Public Health Department for the latest information on COVID-19 guidance, and everyday actions to slow the spread of respiratory viruses within our community. Below are several outlets the County Public Health Department updates regularly.
Public Health Website: http://www.sccphd.org/coronavirus
Public Health Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sccpublichealth
Public Health Twitter: @HealthySCC
In addition, please visit the Town’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates website page, and the social media channels (listed below) for periodic updates.
Town of Los Altos Hills Website: https://www.losaltoshills.ca.gov/391/Emergency-Updates
Town of Los Altos Hills Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TownofLosAltosHills/
Town of Los Altos Hills Twitter: https://twitter.com/TownofLAH
Should you need to contact Town Staff:
Main Line: 650-941-7222
Carl Cahill, City Manager: 650-947-2514
Deborah Padovan, City Clerk: 650-947-2513
Cody Einfalt, Management Analyst: 650-947-2508