Solano officials say to celebrate the holidays, but safely

Easter and Spring Break are a few hops around the corner and the folks at Solano Public Health encourage the community to practice COVID-19 safety measures — just in case.

“The rising number of COVID-19 cases is concerning especially as we approach the holidays where the risk of spread can increase,” said Bela T. Matyas, Solano County Health Officer, in a press statement. “Being in the Red Tier does not mean we can let our guard down. Until a majority of our residents are vaccinated, we continue to urge everyone to take these precautions seriously.

“Wear a mask in public, maintain physical distance as much as possible, avoid crowds and wash hands often to protect our community members, prevent a surge of cases, and keep our county from reverting back to the Purple Tier.”

As religious observances such as Holy Week, Easter, Passover, Orthodox Easter, Ramadan and other spring holidays near, faith-based leaders, local organizations and the public are urged to plan and adhere to safety protocols.

There are also many ways that religious practices can alternately be observed, officials said, including watching events online through social media platforms and celebrating

safely at home.

Officials also advise that vaccine clinics are still happening.

To date, about 35 percent of Solano County residents 18 and over have received at least one shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. Sign up through the Solano County vaccine interest form: at www.solanocounty.com/covidvaccine, as well as the State’s MyTurn notification system at www.myturn.ca.gov, to receive notices about upcoming vaccine clinics. Notices are sent out to those who are eligible for the vaccine in Solano County.