COVID-19 Updates
The Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce is constantly being updated with news coming from local, regional, state and national sources as the pandemic landscape changes. We’re compiling as much of that information into one resource that business owners and residents can use to help them navigate the complicated and sometimes conflicting information.Get the latest information, news and find resources for businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic on the Livermore Updates website.
Bay Area Exits State’s Regional Stay at Home Order
The California Department of Public Health announced that effective today, January 25, the Bay Area region meets the criteria to exit the Regional Stay at Home Order due to encouraging long-term projections for ICU bed availability.
Alameda County Health Care Services Agency Update Week of January 18
Alameda County has received a little over 85,000 doses to date as noted on our website.
Alameda County Expects State to Extend Regional Stay At Home Order
The State’s Regional Stay at Home Order will remain in effect until lifted by the state. Alameda County is part of the Bay Area Region and ICU bed capacity has steadily declined over the past several weeks.
UPDATE California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program
The deadline for Round 1 applications has been extended to January 13th, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. Apply now at CAReliefGrant.com.
COVID-19 Relief Grant Program Application Opens on December 30
Eligibility - Active businesses or nonprofits operating since at least June 1, 2019.
Temporary Tax Relief and $500 Million in Grants
Billions in immediate, temporary tax relief will support businesses impacted by COVID-19, including an automatic three-month extension for taxpayers filing less than $1 million in sales tax and interest-free payment agreements to larger companies with up to $5 million in sales tax and expanded interest-free payment options for larger businesses particularly affected by significant restrictions on operations based on COVID-19 transmissions.