Some Martinez Workers Must Show Proof Of Vaccine

MARTINEZ, CA — As the highly contagious COVID-19 delta variant spreads in the Bay Area, Contra Costa County has issued a new health order requiring some Martinez workers to prove that they are vaccinated, or wear masks and get weekly COVID tests.

The order impacts people who work at hospitals, nursing and residential care facilities for the elderly, residential substance abuse treatment facilities, residential mental health treatment facilities, homeless shelters and detention facilities in Contra Costa County.

The new health order takes effect July 27. It is stricter than state requirements.

The new county order also requires operators to retain proof of vaccination for employees who say they are vaccinated, such as copies of official vaccination records or documentation from healthcare providers.

According to the health order, “Patients and residents are at high risk of serious illness from COVID-19 infection in these facilities, where a high number of documented outbreaks and COVID-related deaths have occurred in Contra Costa throughout the pandemic.”

The health order does not apply to other facilities or businesses beyond those specified.

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