Shelter in place order issued for Santa Cruz County due to coronavirus

The Santa Cruz County Health Department has ordered that all residents shelter in place starting Tuesday through April 7, 2020. Santa Cruz County Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel issued the order. The county said the order was placed to protect the community from the impacts of novel coronavirus.>> Related: What you need to know about Santa Cruz County shelter in place orders due to coronavirusIn a press release, Newel explained that these are common-sense, temporary measures based off the best medical practices. “They are not intended to alarm, and I encourage everyone to keep their spirits up while adjusting their routines to help protect the health and welfare of all Santa Cruz County residents," said Newel. Nine people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Santa Cruz County. The Monterey County Board of Supervisors are debating a similar order in an emergency session Monday evening.Stay with KSBW 8 for the latest.

The Santa Cruz County Health Department has ordered that all residents shelter in place starting Tuesday through April 7, 2020.

Santa Cruz County Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel issued the order. The county said the order was placed to protect the community from the impacts of novel coronavirus.


>> Related: What you need to know about Santa Cruz County shelter in place orders due to coronavirus

In a press release, Newel explained that these are common-sense, temporary measures based off the best medical practices.

“They are not intended to alarm, and I encourage everyone to keep their spirits up while adjusting their routines to help protect the health and welfare of all Santa Cruz County residents," said Newel.

Nine people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Santa Cruz County.

The Monterey County Board of Supervisors are debating a similar order in an emergency session Monday evening.

Stay with KSBW 8 for the latest.