Community Relations

As the COVID-19 crisis continues to impact our community, the City of Mission Viejo is seeking donations of hygiene items urgently needed for local charities helping people in need. 

The most-needed hygiene items include:

Governor Gavin Newsom this week unveiled six key indicators that will guide our state’s thinking for when and how to modify the stay-at-home and other orders during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The Governor noted the progress in flattening the curve; however, any consideration of modifying the stay-at-home order must be done using a gradual, science-based and data-driven framework.

Since the COVID-19 crisis began shuttering local businesses, the City has continued to encourage residents to support restaurants still serving our community.  

Many Mission Viejo restaurants continue to offer food for pick-up and delivery, and residents can do their part to help spare establishments and workers’ jobs during the coronavirus by ordering food, which also ensures social distancing. 

Residents should remember to seek immediate health care or call 9-1-1 if experiencing a medical emergency, County officials said today, emphasizing it’s safe to visit a hospital when in need.

“I want to assure Orange County residents that our hospitals are fully operational and that it is safe to seek emergency medical care for themselves and their loved ones,” said County Health Officer Dr. Nichole Quick.

In an effort to support local medical professionals during the ongoing pandemic, City staff members are putting the Mission Viejo Library’s 3D printer to good use. 

As businesses struggle with the fallout from COVID-19, the City is working with the Chamber of Commerce to help keep Mission Viejo “Strong.” 

The City has distributed “Stay Mission Viejo Strong! We’re Open” banners to restaurants and other essential businesses to help inform residents which establishments remain open and to encourage community support. 

The first 50 banners were distributed over the weekend, with another 50 handed out today.  Bright and bold, the banners are easily noticeable.  

Orange County Health Officer Dr. Nichole Quick today issued a recommendation strongly encouraging all employees at essential businesses to wear a face covering while at work and all residents engaged in essential activities outside the home to do the same.

The recommendation is in line with guidance issued by the California Department of Public Health and is designed to help slow the spread of COVID-19 by folks who are asymptomatic.

The Fair Housing Council of Orange County has compiled a comprehensive summary of protections for residential tenants who are can’t pay rent because of the COVID-19 national state of emergency. 

Orange County topped 1,000 reported COVID-19 cases today, with a cumulative case count of 1,016 and 91 new cases. The first case of COVID-19 in the county was reported on January 25. To date, there have been 17 deaths. 

County reporting labs have tested 11,791 people – 8.6 percent of which were confirmed positive with COVID-19, County officials said today. 

To flatten the curve, the State ordered residents to shelter in place except for folks who work in essential functions or for essential activities like grocery shopping. 

While residents follow state guidelines of staying home to limit exposure to COVID-19, the City is reminding seniors if they’re unable to grocery shop or have food delivered to their homes from grocery stores, the City is here to help.