We have consolidated the many COVID-19 resource and information outlets into this easy to use chart for quick access to updated news as it becomes available. The resources provide information relative to the hospitality industry, its employers, employees and MCHA member information specific to Monterey County.
This is not an all inclusive list, so if you have access to other information not provided here please send to Bonnie Adams and we will share it with the general membership. News of the COVID-19 virus evolves quickly and we will do our best update and stay as current as possible.
Just Released:
- COVID-19 INDUSTRY GUIDANCE: Private Venues and Events pdf (4/15/21) new
- COVID-19 GUIDANCE: Indoor Seated Live Events and Performances (4/15/21) new
- Monterey County Moving into Orange Tier of State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy (04/06/21) new
- Governor Newsom Outlines the State’s Next Step in the COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery (4/6/21) new
- Clean + Safe Guidance for Meetings + EventsState Allows Hotels To Reopen For Group Meetings April 15 (4/2/2021) new
- Hyatt Regency COVID Testing
- COVID-19 Vaccination Registration (1/28/2021)
- State Public Health Officials Lift Regional Stay at Home Order for All Regions (1/25/2021)
- Monterey County Food Facility Covid Compliance Form Status (1/20/21)
- What to Know About the Second Round of COVID-19 Stimulus (1/12/21)
- COVID Testing 211 Flyer pdf
- California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program Application Opens on December 30th (12/26/20)
- CALIFORNIA EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATE 2021 pdf (12/22/20)
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Testing Locations Monterey County (12/21/2020)
- Monterey County Free COVID-19 Testing Schedule (12/21/20) pdf
- CalFresh is California’s food stamps (SNAP) program. Apply to get up to $204 a month per household member on an EBT card
- Coronavirus Financial Resources for California Tourism Industry Last updated Dec. 9, 2020
- HOTEL GUIDANCE FOR ACCEPTING ESSENTIAL TRAVELERS December 9, 2020 – REVISED pdf
- ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER OF THE COUNTY OF MONTEREY December 9th, 2020 pdf
- Governors update About COVID-19 restrictions “Stay at Home” – (12/03/2020)
- CAL/OSHA’S EMERGENCY STANDARD COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST (12/2/2020)
- Cal/OSHA’s COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard Approved and Immediately Effective (11/30/2020)
- COVID-19 Self Attestation (English pdf) or (Spanish pdf)
- Monterey County Health Department COVID-19 Workplace Exposure Guidance pdf
- Health Advisory Business pdf
- Considerations for Wearing Masks (11/16/2020
- COVID-19 INDUSTRY GUIDANCE: Hotels, Lodging, and Short-Term Rentals pdf (10/20/22)
- CLEAN + SAFE GUIDANCE For Meetings + Events pdf (10/20/2020)
- Monterey County Small Business Relief Program (10/22/2020)
- All In Monterey pdf (9/3/2020)
- Find the status of activities in your county (9/01/2020) updated daily
- AHLA STATE OF THE HOTEL INDUSTRY ANALYSIS:COVID-19 SIX MONTHS LATER pdf (8/31/2020)
- Governor Newsom Unveils Blueprint for a Safer Economy, a Statewide, Stringent and Slow Plan for Living with COVID-19 (8/28/2020)
- Plan for Reducing COVID-19 and Adjusting Permitted Sector Activities to Keep Californians Healthy and Safe (8/28/2020)
- Statewide Public Health Officer Order, (8/28/2020)
- Restaurants providing outdoor dining, takeout, drive – through, and delivery pdf (7/29/2020)
- Monterey County Approves Fines for Face Covering Order Violations (7/29/2020)
- CDC GUIDANCE: WHAT TO DO IF AN EMPLOYEE TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19
- COVID-19 Employer Playbook For a Safe Reopening pdf (7/24/2020)
- Information for County Businesses and Business Leaders about California Strike Teams (7/14/2020)
- State Closure Orders effective immediately (7/13/2020)
- Why I wear a mask video (7/13/2020)
- Official State Order Issued for Monterey County(7/8/20)
- Disaster Loan News – as of (7/7/20) pdf
- Governor Announces Selected Businesses Must Move Activities Outdoors or Close (7/6/2020)
- Monterey County News & Information Page (7/6/2020)
- wear-a-mask-ask-guests-to-wear-a-mask (6/29/2020)
- Monterey County Health Department COVID-19 Workplace Exposure Guidance pdf 6/29/2020)
- CA GUIDANCE FOR THE USE OF FACE COVERINGS pdf (6/18/20)
- Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application pdf (updated 6/16/2020)
- COVID-19 INDUSTRY GUIDANCE: Hotels, Lodging, and Short Term Rentals pdf (6/5/2020)
- CLEAN + SAFE CHECKLIST For Hotel/Motel/Resort pdf (6/3/2020)
- Monterey County’s Attestation Approved (05/30/2020)
- Monterey County Revised shelter-in-place order (05/29/2020)
- Monterey County Sector-Specific Reopening Guidance Documents before reopening (05/29/2020)
- General Checklist for Dine-in Restaurants (05/29202)
- COVID-19 General Checklist for Retail Employers 5/29/2020
- COVID19.CA.GOV County variance updated May 18, 2020
- U.S. Department of Labor Workplace Posters
- COVID-19 Industry Guidance: Retail pdf (5/12/2020)
- Statewide industry guidance to reduce risk (5/14/2020)
- Cal/OSHA Interim General Guidelines on Protecting Workers from COVID-19 (5/14/202)
- Monterey County Great Plates Delivered’ Food Program (5/13/2020)
Monterey County Great Plates Program – Restaurant Application Information pdf
- Variance to Stage 2 of California’s Roadmap to Modify the Stay-at-Home Order
Guidance to County Governments (new) - Destination Analysts – Travel Sentiment Survey 5/5/2020
- AHLA Government Affairs Weekly COVID-19 Updates – 4.30.20
- Health Officer Shelter in Place Order – Monterey County
- Updated Health Officer Shelter-in-Place Order – May 1, 2020
- CDC Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes
- Governor’s Pandemic Road to Recovery Presentation pdf
- Congressman Panetta Speaks with Small Business Administration About Resources for Small Businesses 4/30/20
- County of Monterey Health Department (new face covering) 4/28/20
- Congressman Panetta Newsletter, SBA payroll protection payroll update pdf 4/27/20
- County of Monterey Small Business Revolving Loan Fund
- American Hotel & Lodging Association CV19 Resources pages
- COVID-19 Reopening Guidance | A Guide for the Restaurant Industry pdf
- Community Foundation for Monterey County donate now
- 8 Ways to Show Your Support for Monterey County & Local Businesses
- Help the service industry in Monterey Have a drink. Leave a tip.
- Guidelines for opening up America Again pdf 4/16/2020
- Coronavirus Traveler Sentiment Index – Wave 5 Report pdf 4-13-20
- ThinkHR – timely employer resource for just about everything CV19 4/13/2020
- Monterey County Daily Situation Report updated daily
- City of Monterey RESOURCES FOR LOCAL EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES pdf 4/3/2020
- US Chamber of Commerce – Current business sources available 4/01/2020
- California Chamber of Commerce 4/01/2020
- California Department of Tax and Fee Administration 0/31/2020
- COVID-19 Relief Resources google docs “good summary” 3/31/2020
- OSHA COVID 19 Resources
- OSHA COVID-19 Info.pdf
- US Travel Association webinar pdf
- US Travel Webinar Navigating the CARES Act
- California Dept. of Tax & Fees
- Bar and Restaurant Info
- COVID-19 SBA LOAN PROGRAMS-good Summary and valid link.pdf 3/27/20
- California Lodging – Updates & Resources for Businesses & Employers 3/26/2020
- Employer FAQs.pdf 3/25/2020
- Current Monterey Hotel/Motel Closures pdf 4/01/2020
- Federal Law Alert COVID-19: April 1 Effective Date for FFCRA Leaves 3/24/2020
- MCCVB Release- COVID Impact 3.24.20
- coronavirus-official-links
| Description | Link | Date Posted/Updated |
| City of Monterey | Monterey COVID-19 resources | March 21st |
| Association of Chamber of Commence Executives | ACCE COVID-19 | On-going |
| County of Monterey | News & Information | updated daily |
| Monterey County Office of Emergency Services | Resources all things COVID | March 25 |
| Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce | MPCC emergency resources | Daily |
| Carmel Chamber of Commerce | THE DAILY CATALYST | Daily newsletter |
| PG Chamber of Commerce | Chamber blog | March 13th |
| California Hotel & Lodging Ass. | CA Lodging | Twice Daily 9:30 & 4 |
| California Restaurant Association | CRA | March 23rd |
| Visit California Newsletter | COVID-updates | March 26th |
| State of California COVID-19 resources |
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On-going |
| CA Small Business Finance Center |
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On-going |
| National Restaurant Association COVID-19 resources | Signup for Newsletter | Daily |
| FAQ from the ABC: | California ABC | March 23rd |
| CORVID-19 Small Business Guidance & Loan | Resources | March 25th |
| SBA Disaster Loan on Line Application | COVID Application | March 25th |
| Federal COVID Response Act | HR6201 | 03/16/2020 |
| Center for Disease Control & Prevention | Resources for Employers | March 25th |
| Monterey Herald daily news updates | CORVID – 19 updates | Daily |
| Carmel Pine Cone | Daily COVID Newsletter | Daily |
| Daily news from Monterey County Weekly | Daily COVID Newsletter | Daily |
Other Great websites:
- Kindness Monterey: Support local eating establishments (7/10/20) new
- List of open and closed eateries with an interactive map last updated 04/01/2020
- City of Monterey.org – Monterey Restaurants to go & deliver
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