There are currently two tests available for detecting Covid-19 virus which we know can cause a debilitating and potentially deadly pneumonia. The tests are: Gene detection- based  and Serology detection.

Dear Business Leaders,We need to hear from you! We ask that you please take part in this survey, which will be critical in relaying information to our County Health Director - and help provide business driven guidance on the best reopening practices and ideas in your industry.Our objectives are: 1) to identify needs from businesses in our community across industry sectors; 2) better assess appropriate business resources; and 3) gather recommendations from you about how our county can best respond to our local business needs.Your feedback is critical and will help us focus our resources and response where it is most needed. The survey should take fewer than 5-7 minutes to complete. Please click here to take the survey. Responses will be reported in aggregate. Working together as a community, we can help foster workable guidelines that take into consideration the needs of business.Sincerely,Mayor Randy Johnson and Vice Mayor Derek TimmThe City of Scotts Valley Local Business Recovery Committee

The County of Santa Cruz Public Health Division is pleased to announce a new website for SAVE Lives Santa Cruz County, which provides a community framework for safely moving forward during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The County of Santa Cruz would like to thank local businesses for complying