For more information, frequent updates, FAQs, educational materials and more as it relates to COVID-19, please visit the Merced County Website
or call the Merced County Health Department at (209) 381-1180
COVID-19 Page
COVID-19 - Stay Informed
Updates / Press Releases
This is an evolving situation. More information will be distributed as it is available.
For the most up to date information, please visit the CDC’s Website’s & CSAC Website’s
For specific inquiries regarding the City of Los Banos operations, please call (209)827-2544 or email eocinfo@losbanos.org
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Up to Date Info Below:
- 06/18/2021 Merced County Rescinds COVID-19 Health Order
- 06/15/2021 State of California Reopens and Moves Beyond the Blueprint for a Safer Economy
- 05-27-2021 Merced County Moves to Orange: Moderate Tier
- 04-14-2021 Merced County Moves Into Red Tier Following Adjudication with the State
- 03-24-2021 Limited COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available for Ages 16 & Older
- 03-19-2021 Merced County Expands Vaccine Availability to Include High Risk Individuals
- 03-19-2021 Governor’s Office Announces Additional Rounds of Grants Available for Small Businesses and Non-Profits
- 03-05-2021 Merced County Launches “Vaccine Finder” Tool
- 03-02-2021 CVOC Rental and Utility Assistance Program – Coming Soon!
- 02-26-2021 Increased Vaccine Accessibility through Collaboration
- 02-08-2021 Partnership Leads to Additional Vaccine Clinics
- 01-25-2021 State Lifts Regional Stay at Home Order
- 01-21-2021 Merced County Mayors’ Letter to CA Governor
- 01-17-2021 County Launches COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics and Informational Website
- 01-08-2021 County Launches “Support Our Restaurants” Campaign
- 12-29-2020 COVID-19 Testing Site Update
- 12-23-2020 County Receives Initial Vaccine Doses
- 12-23-2020 COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Phasing Plan
- 12-15-2020 CVOC Rental/Mortgage/Utility Assistance Program (English and Spanish)
- 12-09-2020 Play It Safe – English
- 12-09-2020 Play It Safe – Spanish
- 12-06-2020 Press Release – Regional Stay-at-Home Order Becomes Effective
- 12-03-2020 Press Release – CA Governor Announces Regional Stay-at-Home Order
- 11-19-2020 Press Release – CA Department of Public Health Issues Limited Stay at Home Order
- 11-16-2020 Press Release – Merced County to Move Back to More Restrictive Tier Immediately
- 7-28-2020 Amended Executive Order 2020-02
- 7-24-2020 Press Release – Summary of Executive Order 2020-03
- 7-24-2020 Executive Order 2020-03
- 7-21-2020 Press Release – July 20, 2020 Amended Health Order
- 7-20-2020 Amended Merced County Health Order
- 7-18-2020 Press Release – Additional Testing Site in Los Banos
- 7-15-2020 Press Release – Current Health Order Guidelines
- 7-9-2020 Press Release – Ready2Open Campaign
- 7-9-2020 Press Release – Merced County Mask Up Campaign
- 7-2-2020 Press Release – Watchlist Closures
- 7-2-2020 The Importance of Masks Video
- 7-2-2020 The Importance of Masks Video (Spanish)
- 6-22-2020 COVID-19 Testing Site to Open in Los Banos
- 5-29-2020 City Offices Reopening with Specific Requirements
- 5-22-2020 Press Release – Stage 2.5
- 5-22-2020 Industry-Specific Checklist Verification Form
- 5-22-2020 Merced County – Stage 2.5
- 5-8-2020 Updated Guidelines for City Parks
- 5-6-2020 Merced County, Cities Prepare for Reopening of Economy
- 5-3-2020 COVID-19 Testing Available to All Merced County Residents
- 4-22-2020 Notice – Payment Options
- 4-20-2020 Executive Order 2020-02
- 4-14-2020 Executive Order 2020-01 **RESCINDED 6.17.20**
- 4-14-2020 Social Distancing Protocol Form
- 4-1-2020 CARES Act Information
- 3-19-2020 LBUSD Children Eat Free
- 3-19-2020 LBUSD Los Ninos Comen Gratis
- 3-18-2020 Los Banos Council Meeting Information
