March 31, 2020
Hello Neighbors!
This Coronavirus disease is a nasty one. Hope you are all well and practicing social distancing when you do have to venture out for essentials. I thought it appropriate to remind everyone what “Social Distancing” means according to Pima County. This information can be found on their website at webcms.pima.gov under Health, then go to Education and Outreach, then Coronavirus (COVID-19).
AVOID:
Group Gatherings, Sleep Overs, Play Dates, Concerts, Theater Outings, Traveling, Athletic Events, Crowded Retail Stores, Malls, Workouts in Gyms, Church Services,
Visitors in Your House, Non-Essential Workers in Your House, Mass Transit Systems.
Keep at least 6’ – 8’ between yourself and others when you do go out.
Most of these activities were shut down several weeks ago but I can’t stress enough how even having a gathering in your home could be detrimental to your health right now. Please stay safe and use common sense.
Gov. Doug Ducey has issued a statewide stay-at-home order which goes into effect tonight, Tuesday, March 31st at 5pm and lasts at least until April 30th.
In order to slow the spread of the Coronavirus, we are asked to remain home except for trips out for food, medicine, and other “essential activities”.
The order does permit walking, hiking, running, biking, or golf, as long as, appropriate distancing practices are used.
In terms of enforcement, the order does not require people to provide documentation (as in other countries) or proof to justify their activities but does allow officials to issue warnings before citing someone. Those who ignore warnings could face a Class 1 Misdemeanor.
Please remember, Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. This is a rapidly evolving situation and the Pima County Health Department is closely monitoring any new developments.
Two COVID-19 hotlines have been set up to answer questions from the public and healthcare providers about testing, symptoms, and other virus-related topics.
For general information about COVID-19 including news, testing, prevention, and cleaning guidelines, call 2-1-1 from 8am -8pm daily.
Healthcare providers or people who have questions about symptoms they or their patients are having can call 1-844-542-8201, anytime.
ADVISORY from Pima County:
If someone in your family has tested positive for COVID-19, keep the entire household at home and contact your medical provider.
I would also like to remind you of “nuisance noise” or “quiet time” hours. Per Pima County Sheriff’s Department, they are from 10pm to 7am daily. Let’s be considerate of our neighbors who are trying to get much needed rest in these uncertain and stressful times.
As for Board Meetings or HOA business, things are pretty much on hold for now. When things start to return to “normal” again, we’ll post new dates on our website, desertmeadows3.com, and will notify you via email. Until then, stay home, stay safe, and stay healthy.
Any questions or issues please don’t hesitate to contact me. Thank you.
Respectfully,
Debra Woolley
president@desertmeadows3.com
360-601-2018
