It’s week 18 of California’s stay-at-home order and it’s unclear what it’ll take to stop the surge of new coronavirus cases and deaths as California’s governor announced strict guidelines for state schools to reopen in the fall, making reopening unlikely.

By practicing physical distancing, wearing face coverings and a combination of other everyday preventive actions we can reduce the spread of COVID-19 and return to some normalcy.

Together we will get through the uncertainties once we realize the virus is real and will be with us for a while.

Continue to be mindful, remain safe and stay informed. Your actions do matter.