City of Salinas takes additional precautionary steps to prepare for COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus)

Mar 13 2020 - 7:14pm

City of Salinas takes additional precautionary steps to prepare for COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus): Impacts City Library and Recreation Center Closures, Programs and Events Postponed

As a preventative measure to monitor COVID-19 impacts to the community, the City of Salinas will close all libraries and recreation centers effective Saturday, March 14, 2020.

Despite having no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Monterey County to date, scientists and medical experts report that slowing the spread (also known as "flattening the curve") of COVID-19 by reducing opportunities for transmission will save lives by giving police and fire personnel, hospitals, doctors, and vaccine-manufacturers time to respond and prepare for the outbreak. City Manager Corpuz stated, "We are committed to addressing the health and safety concerns of our community and doing our part to slow the spread of COVID-19".

The City's decisions are based on the California Department of Public Health directive of three criteria for closures or cancellations:

1. Large gatherings that include 250 people or more should be postponed or cancelled.
   • This includes gatherings such as concerts, conferences, and professional, college, and school sporting events.
2. Smaller gatherings held in venues that do not
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