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updated: May 6, 2022
All Guidance Documents by Topic
Find important state guidance on activities related to COVID-19 arranged by topic. These documents are updated regularly.
Legal authority for County of Inyo - Health Officer Orders addressing the COVID-19 pandemic is in the California Health and Safety Code, which grants broad powers to the Health Officer to protect public health during local emergencies and prevent the spread of contagious diseases.
The statutes include Health and Safety Code sections 101040, 101085, and 120175. As actions taken under this statutory authority, Health Officer Orders are measures taken to preserve the public health, which is an exercise of the policy power contained in the California Constitution.
INYO COUNTY - PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER ORDERS
INYO COUNTY - PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER ORDERS
Rescindment – May 7, 2022 – Health Officer Rescindment of Isolation & Quarantine Order in Inyo County
Rescindment – February 16, 2022 – Health Officer Rescindment of Order Mandating Face Coverings in Inyo County
STATE PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER ORDERS
STATE PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER ORDERS
- Updated – February 22, 2022 – CDPH Health Officer Order – Health Care Worker Vaccine Requirement
- Updated – February 22, 2022 – CDPH Health Officer Order – Adult Care Facilities and Direct Care Worker Vaccine Requirement
- Updated – February 22, 2022 – CDPH Health Officer Order – State and Local Correctional Facilities and Detention Centers Health Care Worker Vaccination Requirement
- Updated – April 20, 2022 – Guidance – Guidance for the Use of Face Coverings
- August 16, 2021 – CDPH Health Officer Order – Hospital and Health Care System Surge
- August 11, 2021 – CDPH Health Officer Order – Vaccine Verification for Workers in School
EMPLOYEES & WORKPLACES GUIDANCE
EMPLOYEES & WORKPLACES GUIDANCE
- August 10, 2021 – Ventilation & Indoor Air Quality Tips (PDF)
- Updated – July 29, 2021 – Vaccine Record Guidelines & Standards
- Updated March 25, 2021 – Pharmacies and Pharmacy Staff Guidance
- March 18, 2021 – Farmworker Safety Guidance
- February 26, 2021 – Ventilation, Filtration, and Air Quality in Indoor Environments Interim Guidance
- December 10, 2020 – AB 685 COVID-19 Workplace Outbreak Reporting Requirements for Local Public Health Departments
- November 4, 2020 – Medical Waste Management – Personal Protective Equipment Guidance
- November 4, 2020 – Medical Waste Management Guidance
- October 16, 2020 – AB 685: Employer Guidance on Definitions
- October 16, 2020 – AB 685: Questions and Answers for Employers
- October 13, 2020 – Outbreak Definition and Reporting Guidance
- Updated – September 18, 2020 – Responding to COVID-19 in the Workplace for Employers Guidance Checklist
- Updated – September 11, 2020 – Responding to COVID-19 in the Workplace for local Health Departments Guidance Checklist
- August 24, 2020 – Returning to Work or School Following COIVD-19 Diagnosis Guidance
HEALTH CARE GUIDANCE
HEALTH CARE GUIDANCE
- All Facility Letters
- June 10, 2021 – Vaccine and Pregnancy Flyer (PDF)
- May 21, 2021 – Vaccination during Pregnancy Guidance
- May 18, 2021 – Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women Guidance
- December 29, 2020 – Crisis Care Continuum Implementation During Surge Guidelines
- December 21, 2020 – Preventative Care Guidelines
- December 11, 2020 – Individuals with Chronic Conditions Health Alert
- November 4, 2020 – Medical Waste Management – PPE Guidance
- October 1, 2020 – Mitigation for Behavioral Health Programs Guidance
- June 8, 2020 – Crisis Care Continuum Guidelines (PDF)
- May 7, 2020 – Resource Requesting for Health Care Providers Information
- May 7, 2020 – Resuming Deferred and Preventive Dental Care Guidance
- April 27, 2020 – Resuming Deferred and Preventive Health Care Guidance
- March 13, 2020 – Skilled Nursing Facilities Guidance (PDF)
TESTING GUIDANCE
TESTING GUIDANCE
- June 16, 2021 – COVID-19 Testing Guidance
- December 28, 2020 – Antigen Fact Sheet (PDF)
- December 28, 2020 – Antigen, PCR, and Serology Testing Fact Sheet (PDF)
- September 12, 2020 – Antigen Tests for Diagnosis of Acute COVID-19 Guidance
- August 26, 2020 – Sample Pooling Guidance (PDF)
- August 6, 2020 – Antigen, PCR, and Serology Testing Guidance (PDF)
TREATMENT GUIDANCE
TREATMENT GUIDANCE
- Updated – June 10, 2021 – Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Information for Providers and Facilities
- Updated – June 10, 2021 – Direct Ordering of Monoclonal Antibodies
- Updated – June 10, 2021 – Casirivimab and Imdevimab Distribution Fact Sheet
- Updated – June 10, 2021 – Bamlanivimab Distribution Fact Sheets
- Updated – June 10, 2021 – Bamlanivimab plus Etesevimad Distribution Fact Sheets
- May 11, 2020 – Allocations of Scarce Medications for Hospitals Guidance
- The National Institutes of Health COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines
EDUCATION GUIDANCE
EDUCATION GUIDANCE
- Updated – August 6, 2021 – 2022 K-12 Schools Guidance – Q&A
- August 2, 2021 – 2021-2022 K-12 Schools Reopening Framework and Guidance
- July 12, 2021 – 2021-2022 K-12 Schools Testing Framework
- June 29, 2021 – Child Care Providers and Programs Guidance
- May 13, 2021 – Pfizer Vaccine Minor Consent Guidance
- Updated – April 16, 2021 – Safe Schools for All Plan Evidence Summary: TK-6 Schools and COVID-19 Transmission
- January 14, 2021 – Case Reporting by Schools Guidance
- December 30, 2020 – Safe Schools for All Plan Summary
- December 30, 2020 – Safe Schools for All Plan Rationale
- October 13, 2020 – Outbreak Definition and Reporting Guidance
- August 24, 2020 – Returning to Work or School Following COVID-19 Diagnosis Guidance
HOME & COMMUNITY GUIDANCE
HOME & COMMUNITY GUIDANCE
- Updated – August 17, 2021 – Guidance on Isolation & Quarantine for COVID-19 Contact Tracing
- July 28, 2021– Face Coverings Guidance
- Face Coverings Q&A
- June 15, 2021 – California is Open Protect Yourself and Your Family from COVID-19 (PDF)
- June 15, 2021 – California is Open – Travel Guidelines
- June 16, 2021 – Cooling Center Guidance
- May 17, 2021 – Face Coverings Fact Sheet (PDF)
- May 13, 2021 – Overnight Camps Guidance
- May 3, 2021 – Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People Guidance
- March 4, 2021 – Face Masks Tips and Resources
- January 13, 2021 – Non-congregate Sheltering for Individuals Experience Homelessness Guidance (PDF)
- November 17, 2020 – Face Shields Guidance (PDF)
- November 4, 2020 – Cleaning and Waste Management Considerations for Residences Guidance
- April 15, 2020 – Family Members and Caregivers of Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs – Tips and Resources
- March 9, 2020 – Individuals with Access and Functional Needs Guidance
- March 8, 2020 – Immigrant Communities Guidance
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