Nationwide Updates:
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- Biden Signs $1.9 Trillion Relief Bill
- After one year of the onset of the pandemic the “American Rescue Plan” is aimed at easing the economic impact of the virus. For more information see resources: Whitehouse.gov
- Biden Signs $1.9 Trillion Relief Bill
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- Krispy Kreme will give you a free doughnut every day this year — if you’ve been vaccinated 3/22/2021
- In case you needed another reason to get your COVID-19 vaccination, Krispy Kreme is sweetening the deal — it’s giving free doughnuts to anyone with proof of vaccination, all year long. More.
- Krispy Kreme will give you a free doughnut every day this year — if you’ve been vaccinated 3/22/2021
Statewide Updates:
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- Effective as of March 15th, people in Phase 1C are eligible to receive the vaccine 03/13/2021
- Among those in this next phase are people ages 16 to 64 who are at high risk to get very sick from COVID-19 due to certain health conditions. You can review eligibility requirements on the County of San Diego website.
- Effective as of March 15th, people in Phase 1C are eligible to receive the vaccine 03/13/2021
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- State Allows San Diego County to Move Into Red Tier
- Relief package will give at least $600 one time-payments to 5.7 million people and more than $2 billion in grants for struggling small businesses
- Businesses with annual revenues between $1000 and $2.5 million are eligible
- California is also waiving millions of dollars in state business fees for licenses like cosmetology and alcoholic beverages
- For more info click [Here]
- State Allows San Diego County to Move Into Red Tier
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- Apply Now: California Competes Tax Credit
- Is your business growing in the state of CA over the next five years, or considering leaving CA?
- Apply for a significant tax credit to offset your state income tax liability by March 29
- For more information on eligibility and assistance click here
- Apply Now: California Competes Tax Credit
County Updates:
The County of San Diego is working closely with federal and state agencies and the local healthcare community to monitor and test for the COVID-19 virus in the region. For information about COVID-19 locally, visit the County’s LIVE Dashboard – updated daily. For nationwide updates, visit the CDC website.
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- San Diego County Update 3-23-2021
- Here is today’s COVID-19 update from the County Health and Human Services Agency with data through March 22, 2021.
- San Diego County Update 3-23-2021
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- Monoclonal Antibody Regional Center (MARC) is open to treat COVID-19 positive patients 3/23/2021
- If you or someone you know has COVID-19, talk to a doctor about antibody treatments. New monoclonal antibody treatments may help the immune system combat COVID-19.
- Informational Flyer – Click Here
- Monoclonal Antibody Regional Center (MARC) is open to treat COVID-19 positive patients 3/23/2021
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- Pharmacies are providing COVID-19 Vaccines: Must be scheduled via website (links below):
- CVS or Phone: 800-746-7287
- Rite Aid
- Walgreens
- Albertsons
- Pharmacies are providing COVID-19 Vaccines: Must be scheduled via website (links below):
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- County Extends Rent and Utility Assistance Application Period 03/16/2021
- The Emergency Assistance Program has been extended through March 31,2021
- This program is open for SD residents impacted by COVID-19 who need help paying rent and utilities.
- For more information visit www.sdhcd.org or call (858) 694-4801 to speak to a housing representative.
- If you are a resident of the cities of San Diego and Chula Vista, or if you are not sure which program serves your area, you can visit www.ERAPsandiego.org.
- County Extends Rent and Utility Assistance Application Period 03/16/2021
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- A Year Fighting COVID-19 3/19/2021
- On March 19, 2020, California became the first state in the country to issue a stay-at-home order in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The months since have been filled with challenges, fear and grief, innovation and historic breakthroughs. Here is a look back at a year that San Diego was seized by a deadly threat and how the County fought back. More
- A Year Fighting COVID-19 3/19/2021
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- Buisness Related Resources:
- Free counseling, mentoring, and training for all business needs [here]
- Emerging Leader Initiative [here]
- SBA Microloan Program [here]
- Have some free time? Check out some free online courses to brush up on business basics [here]
- Resources for Women in Business including trading programs and funding opportunities [Here]
- Buisness Related Resources:
Vaccination Information
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- COVID-19 Vaccine Videos
- County Public Health Officer Wilma Wooten, M.D., M.P.H. : Common Questions About COVID-19 Vaccinations
- Vaccine Facts: Dr. Burke Harris (English) | Dr. Aragón (Spanish)
- Scripps Research : How vaccines work against COVID-19: Science, Simplified
- Keck Medicine of USC: What Are the Side Effects of the COVID-19 Vaccine?
- Cleveland Clinic: How Safe Is the COVID-19 Vaccine?
- MEDSimplified: COVID-19 Vaccine Adverse effects & Allergy
- COVID-19 Vaccine Videos
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- Useful Links
- San Diego County Vaccination Website
- County of San Diego COVID-19 Vaccination Plan
- COVID-19 Vaccine Communication Toolkit for Essential Workers: Getting Started
- Fully Vaccinated Guidance
- Benefits of Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine
- Workplace SARS-CoV-2 Testing: Consent Elements and Disclosures
- Workplace Vaccination Program
- Useful Links
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- San Diego’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout:
Are you eligible for a vaccination? For more information and to schedule an appointment visit the county’s vaccination dashboard here.
Not yet eligible? Get notified when you are by signing up here: https://myturn.ca.gov/