League weekly COVID-19 update: Oct. 15-21

The Blueprint is the state’s guide to help Californians avoid the large increases in COVID-19 transmissions that are occurring nationally.
 
A new Housing Is Key toolkit is also now available for landlords to support California tenants facing eviction during the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced $30.7 million in the fifth round of funding for Homekey, California’s $600 million program to purchase and rehabilitate housing for people experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness. Cities selected in the fifth round of funding include Los Angeles with 70 units, and San Luis Obispo with 122 units. The state has now provided all available Homekey funding — more than $627 million — to local jurisdictions.
 
State updates

• California Public Health Officials Release Guidance & Updates to State's Blueprint for a Safe Economy (10/20/20)
• Governor Newsom Names Scientific Safety Review Workgroup to Advise State on COVID-19 Vaccines (10/19/20)
• During Digital Roundtable with Leaders from Rural Communities, Governor Newsom Announces Release of $30.7 Million in Fifth Round of Homekey Awards (10/16/20)
• State COVID-19 Updates – Governor's Office
• Daily COVID-19 Facts – California Department of Public Health
• Cal OES Key Messages regarding COVID-19/Daily Information – California Office of Emergency Services 

For more information

• COVID-19 Resources and Information for Cities – League of California Cities