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Coronavirus Information
Thank you, Tustin, for doing your part to help flatten the curve and limit the spread of the novel coronavirus in our community and beyond.
Everyone's sacrifice has made a tremendous impact to ensure our health systems are not overwhelmed, and more importantly, our most vulnerable residents are protected.
What You Can Do
If you know of a senior who is in need of assistance or access to food and other necessities, please contact the County's Office on Aging Department at (800) 510-2020.
Healthy individuals can donate blood to the American Red Cross. Check their website for your nearest donation location: American Red Cross.
OneOC has developed a Nonprofit Support Network to provide opportunities for peer support, resource sharing and matches volunteers with organizations in need: OneOC.
211OC is a social services resource for people who are in need of help, including, but not limited to food resources, rental and utility assistance, free transportation, a place to sleep, and mental health services, and more: 211OC
The Tustin Community Foundation (TCF) understands that the COVID-19 emergency is having a significant effect on our community. TCF coordinates community resources to create positive change and support the area’s actual and most pressing needs: TCF.
What the City is Doing
Your health and safety is our top priority. City staff is working around-the-clock to ensure residents have the information they need to stay healthy and safe.
How to Stay Informed
There are several ways to stay up-to-date on the latest COVID-19 information, including checking this web page daily, signing up for our social media platforms such as Next Door and Facebook, and registering for opt-in text messaging with Nixle for Tustin PD and with the County of Orange by texting OCCOVID19 to 888777.
We will get through this together.
Be Well, Tustin.
Sincerely,
Mayor Letitia Clark
OC Health Care Agency Supports CDPH COVID-19 Recommendations and School Mask Policy (8/27/2021)
California Moves Beyond the Blueprint for a Safer Economy on June 15 (6/15/21)
Orange County Progresses from Orange Tier to Yellow on May 19, 2021 (5/19/21)
Statement from California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly on Mask Guidance (5/18/21)
County of Orange Announces Planned Closure of Super Point-of-Dispensing (POD) Sites (5/7/21)
Emergency Rental Assistance Program for OC Renters (4/8/2021)
Orange County Moves to Orange Tier on March 31, 2021 (3/30/21)
Orange County Achieves First Week of Improved COVID-19 Metrics (3/9/21)
CDC Says It's Safe For Vaccinated People To Do These Activities (3/8/21)
State Updates Guidance for Youth and Adult Recreational Sports (3/4/21)
State Updates Guidance for Youth and Recreational Adult Sports (2/19/21)
Disneyland Resort Super POD Site to Close Temporarily (2/18/21)
County of Orange Launches Emergency Rental Assistance Program Beginning February 1 (1/29/21)
Governor Newsom, Legislative Leaders Issue Statement on Eviction Moratorium Extension (1/25/21)
State of California Moves County of Orange to Purple Tier Effective Immediately (1/25/21)
Public Health Officials Lift Regional Stay at Home Order for All Regions (1/25/21)
County Health Officer Opens COVID-19 Vaccine to Residents Ages 65 and Older (1/12/21)
County of Orange Announces First Regional COVID-19 Super POD at Disneyland Resort (1/11/21)
County of Orange Activates Incident Management Team, Plans for Regional COVID-19 Vaccine Supersites (1/7/21)
State Announces Partnership with CVS and Walgreens (12/31/20)
California's Safe Schools for All Plan (12/20/20)
The CA Dept. of Public Health has Extended the Stay-at-Home Order for at least Another Three Weeks (12/29/20)
California Department of Public Health Updates Guidance for Youth and Recreational Adult Sports (12/14/20)
Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order on Actions in Response to COVID-19 12.14.20 (12/14/20)
COVID-19 Quarantine Guidance (12/14/20)
County of Orange Prepares for First Allocation of COVID-19 Vaccine (12/8/20)
County of Orange Expands At-Home, Saliva-Based COVID-19 Testing to All Orange County Residents (12/8/20)
Southern California Region Impacted by State’s Regional Stay-at-Home Order (12/5/20)
Regional Stay Home Order (12/3/20)
OC Announces Grant Program to Support Local Restaurants Providing Outdoor Dining (11/19/20)
State Issues Limited Stay at Home Order to Slow Spread of COVID-19 (11/19/2020)
New Restrictions as Orange County Moves Back to Purple Tier (11/16/2020)
Governor Newsom Announces New Immediate Actions to Curb COVID-19 Transmission (11/16/2020)
CDPH Guidance for the Prevention of COVID-19 Transmission for Gatherings (11/13/2020)
COVID-19: County of Orange and Tier Status Update (11/13/2020)
California, Oregon & Washington Issue Travel Advisories (11/13/20)
County of Orange COVID-19 Child Care Relief Program (10/30/20)
California Launches COVID-19 Landlord-Tenant Resource Website (10/22/20)
OC Health Officer Orders and Recommendations (9/8/20)
County of Orange Moves to Red Tier, Re Opens More of Orange County (9/8/20)
Blueprint for a Safer Economy (8/28/20)
/County of Orange Launches SafeDineOC COVID-Safe Restaurant Campaign (8/6/20)
Orange County Launches Second Round of Funding for the COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Support Program (7/31/20)
City of Tustin Commences Small Business Emergency Grant Program Phase II (7/23/20)
City of Tustin Launches Grant Program to Help Local Businesses Comply with Public Health Orders (7/17/20)
County of Orange Significantly Ramps Up Testing Capacity With Private-Public Partnership (7/15/20)
California Orders Additional Restrictions to Slow Transmissions of COVID-19 (7/13/20)
County of Orange Operated Beaches to Close July 4-5 (7/02/20)
Tustin’s July 4th Fireworks Display Cancelled at Governor’s Recommendation (7/02/20)
Governor Newsom Orders Additional Action to Slow Community Transmission (7/01/2020)
Bars Ordered Closed in Orange County, Effective July 2, 2020 (7/01/2020)
Acting County Health Officer Approves Re-opening of Specific, Additional Industries and Issues New Order (6/11/2020)
Orange County Business Council - How to Reopen Your OC Business Safely (06/02/2020)
Counties Statewide Can Reopen Places of Worship for Religious Services and Retail Stores (5/25/2020)
County of Orange Businesses Can Now Move into Stage Two of California’s Resiliency Roadmap (5/23/2020)
County Health Officer Issues New Order and Strong Recommendations to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19 (5/22/2020)
Parking at County of Orange Regional and Wilderness Parks to Reopen May 16, 2020 (5/13/20)
Governor Newsom Releases Updated Industry Guidance (5/7/20)
Governor Newsom Provides Update on California’s Progress Toward Stage 2 Reopening (5/4/20)
The OC Health Care Agency Has Created the OC COVID-19 Testing Network (5/4/20)
2020 Disaster Preparedness Expo Postponed (5/4/20)
County of Orange Launches Great Plates Delivered Program (5/1/2020)
Governor Releases California's Roadmap to Pandemic Resilience (4/30/20)
Governor Newsom Announces Additional Relief for Californians Impacted by COVID-19 (4/23/20)
Tustin Adjusts Facial Covering Requirements to Align with New County Orders (4/22/20)
OC Health Care Agency Announces Launch of the OC COVID-19 Testing Network (4/21/20)
How to Make Your Own Face Covering
OC Health Officer Issues Face Covering Recommendation for Essential Businesses (4/9/20)
Governor Newsom Launches One-Stop Website for Donations and Sales of Essential Medical Supplies (4/4/20)
Create a Family Plan in the Event of Being Impacted by COVID-19 (4/3/20)
Federal Paycheck Protection Program Provides SBA Loans to Help Businesses (April 3, 2020)
County of Orange to Follow CA State Guidelines for Wearing Face Coverings in Public (April 2, 2020)
Health Order Remains in Effect (March 30, 2020)
Text message updates now available (March 25, 2020)
Closure of OC parks areas (March 25, 2020)
All California residents ordered to stay home (March 20, 2020)
Tustin responds to Governor's latest COVID-19 guidelines (March 16, 2020)
Tustin implements temporary operational changes for precautionary measures (March 13, 2020)
If you think you have symptoms of COVID-19, please call the Orange County Public Health referral line daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at (800) 564-8448. If you are sick with COVID-19, follow these guidelines from the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
If you have a non-medical question, please call the public information hotline at the Orange County Sheriff's Department emergency operations center, (714) 628-7085. For media inquiries only, email CEOCOM@ocgov.com.
Other Resource Links
The state, federal and county governments have set up a variety of resources for businesses experiencing hardship due to the coronavirus. Programs are designed to keep businesses afloat, prevent layoffs and closures, and keep the economy moving.
For Tustin businesses, visit the City's Economic Development page at for more information.
Tax Relief
The IRS has established a special section focused on steps to help taxpayers, businesses and others affected by the coronavirus. Click here to see all the new information, including information on the postponed personal filing deadline.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
A comprehensive guide to small business relief options has been prepared by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to help guide small business owners through this uncertain time.
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Tools
The SBA provides low-interest disaster loans to businesses of all sizes, private non-profit organizations, homeowners and renters. Click here to apply.
Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources: Click here for more information.
Wage Information
The U.S. Department of Labor has provided a number of resources to help employers understand their responsibilities and relief programs related to COVID-19. Click here to see that information.
Economic & Business Recovery Call Center
The Economic & Business Recovery Call Center will offer information and resources to help Orange County businesses navigate the current economic climate. These resources will support businesses with challenges such as layoff aversion, loans, utility reduction programs, and community resources mapping.Businesses can call (714) 480-6500.
Job Loss
The website OnwardCA.org can help employees access emergency resources, training for a new career and connections to employers seeking people with their current skill set.
Sick or Quarantined
If you’re unable to work due to having or being exposed to COVID-19 (certified by a medical professional), you can file a Disability Insurance (DI) claim through the state. DI provides short-term benefit payments to eligible workers who have full or partial loss of wages due to a non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. Benefit amounts are approximately 60-70 percent of wages (depending on income) and range from $50 to $1,300 a week. The one-week unpaid waiting period has been waived for coronavirus.
Caregiving/School Closures
If you are unable to work because you are caring for an ill or quarantined family member with COVID-19 (certified by a medical professional), you can file a Paid Family Leave (PFL) claim. PFL provides up to six weeks of benefit payments to eligible workers who have a full or partial loss of wages because they need time off work to care for a seriously ill family member or to bond with a new child. Benefit amounts are approximately 60-70 percent of wages (depending on income) and range from $50 to $1,300 a week.
If your child’s school is closed, and you have to miss work to be there for them, you may be eligible for Unemployment Insurance benefits. Eligibility considerations include if you have no other care options and if you are unable to continue working your normal hours remotely.
Reduced Work Hours
If your employer has reduced your hours or shut down operations due to COVID-19, you can file an Unemployment Insurance claim. UI provides partial wage replacement benefit payments to workers who lose their job or have their hours reduced, through no fault of their own. The one-week unpaid waiting period has been waived for coronavirus.
Self-Employed
You may have benefits available from EDD employment insurance programs that you or your employer may have paid into over the past five to 18 months. Visit this link to learn more.