Environmental Management

COVID-19 General Information

COVID-19, also known as the novel coronavirus, is a respiratory illness that is spread through the air via respiratory droplets from an infected person or by touching contaminated surfaces. 

• ​Learn more ab​out symptoms of coronavirus​​ 

Preventing the transmission of COVID-19 requires a combination of prevention measures including: physical distancing, wearing face coverings, sanitizing surfaces, and staying home when not feeling well. 

Please Note: Physical distancing alone is insufficient to prevent transmission of COVID-19​

Vaccinations - Updated February 18th, 2022​

​COVID-19 vaccination is one of the most important tools to end the COVID-19 pandemic. ​For additional vaccine information​​ visit:​ Sacramento County Department of Health Services COVID-19 Vaccine Information​ ​​

COVID-19 Financial Resources

• Restaurant Revitalization Fund is a grant program designed to provide direct relief to food and beverage industry businesses. The Small Business Administration application period will open on May 3, 2021.  Watch the County recorded webinar for more information.  ​
  

• Retail Food Fee Waiver Relief Program - On January 11, 2022 the County of Sacramento Board of Supervisors approved the Retail Food Permit Fee Waiver program. Funded by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), this program provides relief to retail food facilities throughout the County by waiving the food facility health permit fee in calendar year 2022.

•  US Small Business Administration: COVID-19 Relief Options​

• Sacramento County Microbusiness Grant Program - This program is providing $2,500 in one-time grant funding to approximately 669 microbusinesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications open April 1, 2022. Visit Sac4Micro​ to see if you qualify.​​

• EMD Environment​al Health ​Program Information Webpage: Retail Food, Recreational Health, Plan Review
  
• EMD Environmental Compliance​ Program Information Webpage: CUPA, Medical Waste, Drinking Water, Liquid Waste, Solid Waste, LOP
• Business Environ​mental Resource Center (BERC)
  
• Sacramento County Economic Development
  
• Small Business Administration​
• ​​​Retail Food Fee Waiver Relief Program 
  

COVID​-19 General Requirements for Businesses​​

Employers and Employees

The Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board adopted revised COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS).  For more information, visit Cal/OSHA's website at https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/coronavirus/