As the Coronavirus COVID-19 has hit our city and county particularly hard, I will use this post to keep you updated on important information you will need right here in town. Some posts here will be updated with extra links to Covid-19 information related to their usual topics.
COVID-19 Case Rates by City
Zoom in and click on “Milpitas.” Updated 9/1/2022. There has been a huge jump in Covid cases in Milpitas in the past couple of weeks, so I will be updating more often. This map summarizes counts and rates of cumulative COVID-19 cases by cities within Santa Clara County. Cities with higher rates of cases per 100,000 residents appear as a darker shade of blue than cities with lower rates of cases. Date above is the last I saw I checked, but not the last it changed. Do realize that if you drive outside our city borders, or people come to your home or business from other areas, you become part of of a far larger population, and your risk increases. Since this number is cumulative, assume that many of these people have recovered. Compare to other cities in Santa Clara County.
| FIELD NAME |
MILPITAS COVID-19 CASES |
| Cumulative case count |
14,918 |
| Population |
77,457 |
| Rate per 100,000 people |
19,260 |
Due to a significant and unresolved problem with the State of California’s CalREDIE reporting system, the County of Santa Clara Public Health Department, as well as county public health departments statewide, are experiencing significant underreporting of COVID-19 testing results. Because of this problem, the information presented in this dashboard/these dashboards since mid-July 2020 is incomplete. We will provide updates on the status of these reporting delays as soon as they are available. Additional information about these delays may be available from the State of California.
COVID-19 Cases and Deaths in all of Santa Clara County
The data on this dashboard provide a look at the number of new cases of COVID-19 and related deaths over time. A case is someone who tests positive for COVID-19 using viral testing performed in a lab. Deaths are listed separately for patients at Long Term Care Facilities because patients in these facilities are more isolated than the general public and represent a particularly vulnerable population. The Public Health Department closely tracks the number of cases and deaths that are being reported each day. Data on deaths will be updated on Fridays.
Most Recent Santa Clara County Risk Reduction Order
ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA REQUIRING USE OF FACE COVERINGS INDOORS BY ALL PERSONS
DATE OF ORDER: August 2, 2021 This Order is made in light of the recent significant increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Santa Clara County (“County”), due primarily to the Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Emerging evidence indicates that the Delta variant is more transmissible than prior variants of the virus, may cause more severe illness, and that even fully vaccinated individuals can spread the virus to others. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) now both recommend that all persons—regardless of vaccination status—wear face coverings indoors. Vaccination remains the best and most effective tool in preventing COVID-19 and its harms; evidence shows that even against the Delta variant, fully vaccinated individuals have substantial protection against severe illness, hospitalization, and death. In considering options to stem the rapid increase in COVID-19 transmission, a continued increase in the proportion of the population vaccinated is the best measure available. However, universal indoor use of face coverings is the least disruptive and most immediately impactful additional measure to take.
Covid-19 Testing Available in Milpitas
See EVENTS Calendar on this site for more free pop-up covid testing sites.
Rapid COVID-19 Home Tests Go on Sale at Major Retailers
CVS, Walmart, Walgreens now stock no-prescription kits offering results in 15 minutes. Both are antigen tests — meaning they look for specific proteins from the virus — and both have received emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A doctor’s prescription is not required to purchase the rapid home-test kits.
OptumServe at the Milpitas Community Center
457 E. Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035
Mondays and Thursdays, 10am – 2pm (Lunch break) 3pm – 6pm
We are happy to share that the Milpitas Community Center will offer COVID-19 testing. Appointments no longer required. You may schedule an appointment at LHI. Those with appointments are taken in first. Register here to get a patient ID. Even if you go without an appointment, you will need this ID number. You will return to the LHI site to get your results after they text you that it is available.
Kaiser Permanente Testing
Offers Diagnostic testing for a current infection, and antibody testing for a past infection. Does not reimburse for other testing sites. Members only.
770 East Calaveras Blvd.
City Services Available or Closed
COVID-19 Availability of City Services
The City has not updated its page yet since the May 17th move to the YELLOW TIER. Hopefully they will edit this page and its policies soon.
Milpitas Library
Library services are available. With the health order update, opens a new window that took effect on May 19, 2021, SCCLD welcomes our patrons to visit the library anytime during open hours to browse the full collection, use the public computers and printers, and utilize library resources and services. Face coverings and social distancing are required to enter the building. This page describes the services available to the community. Most Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) locations offer expanded building access in addition to contactless curbside service Monday through Saturday from 1pm – 6pm. These options are offered at the Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Milpitas, Morgan Hill and Saratoga Libraries during specific hours (see current schedule), and are described in detail lower on this page.
- Curbside Holds Pickup
Staff will deliver your holds to the trunk of your car by appointment.
- Walkup Holds Pickup
Staff will leave your holds on a table outside the library and we’re testing lobby service at limited locations. No appointment needed.
- Library Returns
You can return library materials into library book drops at all hours, seven days a week (24/7). Please allow up to 10 days for the returns to complete quarantine plus processing, before they are removed from your account. No late fines are incurred on any materials that are returned at this time.
- Santa Clara County Library District has added free Wi-Fi in the parking lots of the Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Milpitas, Morgan Hill and Saratoga Libraries.
- Consider using the app “Libby” to check out eBooks and Audiobooks.
Milpitas Sanitation
Currently, scheduled collection services are not affected. Please have your containers ready for service between the hours of 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on your regular collection day. If your containers are not serviced on their regularly scheduled day, we will return on the next service day.
Financial Resources for those suffering financially because of Covid-19
Housing Resources
- Financial Assistance
- Rent Relief
- Ban on Evictions
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness
Notice: the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ended on May 31, 2021. Existing borrowers may be eligible for PPP loan forgiveness.
Milpitas Business Support Resources
The Milpitas Chamber of Commerce wishes to see that all businesses make it through these tough times. Information here is to get you quickly to sources of support for many aspects of your business and your employees.
Milpitas Restaurant Availability
Looking for takeout? A number of local restaurants are offering drive-thru, take-out, curbside pick-up, and delivery for Milpitas residents. Ordering from local businesses is one way to support our community during the current stay-at-home health order (Has been extended).
Small Business Guidance and Loan Resources during Covid19
At a meeting of the Milpitas Chamber of Commerce I heard several speakers on the topic of financial relief to small businesses because of economic disruption due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Milpitas Unified School District Services
Coronavirus Information, Alerts, and Updates
Milpitas High School (MHS)
Exemption for 2020-2021 Juniors and Seniors of District Graduation Requirements | AB 104 Bill Information
The law requires that high school students who were in their third or fourth year of high school during the 2020-2021 school year, and who were not on track to graduate in four years, may be exempt from our district’s graduation requirements that exceed statewide requirements. It also requires high schools to provide credit recovery support for these students, including the option to retake courses, or to enroll in a fifth year of high school, to complete state graduation requirements. Milpitas Unified School District will contact students eligible for this exemption.
Process for K-11 Students to Request to Repeat the 2020-2021 Grade | AB 104 Bill Information
This law provides a process for parents and guardians to request that their student repeat the grade they were enrolled in during the 2020-2021 school year. Parents and guardians of students who were in grades Kindergarten – 11 in the last school year would be eligible to make this request if their student received a D, F, or No Pass grade for at least one-half of their coursework in the 2020-2021 school year. This request would trigger a personalized consultation with representatives of the district to review and discuss all learning recovery options and supports that the student could access.
How to apply: Parents/Guardians may submit a written request through the Milpitas Unified School District Learning and Development Office by completing this form (Español / Tiếng Việt). The district will schedule a consultation within 30 days of submitting the form.
Santa Clara County County Services
County of Santa Clara Public Health Department Live
Videos produced by the Santa Clara County Health Department about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Data Dashboard
This data dashboard provides detailed information about cases and deaths from COVID-19 in Santa Clara County and is intended for educational purposes only. Because of limited testing capacity through the Public Health Laboratory, the number of cases that we detect through testing represent only a small portion of the total number of likely cases in the county.
COVID-19 Dashboards
Cases, Death, and Testing Dashboards
- COVID-19 Cases and Deaths
Provides detailed information about cases and deaths from COVID-19.
- COVID-19 Case Rates by Vaccination Status
This dashboard shows the 7-day daily average COVID-19 case rate by day for Santa Clara County overall, for unvaccinated residents, and for fully vaccinated residents.
- Demographics of Cases and Deaths
Provides information on characteristics and demographics of COVID-19 cases and deaths, including: age, gender, race/ethnicity, source of transmission for cases, and underlying conditions for deaths.
- COVID-19 Testing
Provides information on the total daily testing for COVID-19.
- COVID-19 Variants
This dashboard provides the cumulative count of COVID-19 variants that have been identified and reported in Santa Clara County to date.
Vaccination Dashboard
- COVID-19 Vaccinations Among County Residents
This dashboard provides information about vaccine administration to Santa Clara County residents who are currently eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. This includes residents who have been vaccinated by providers within Santa Clara County and residents who have been vaccinated outside of the county.
Mapping Dashboards
Hospitalization Dashboard
- Hospitalizations
Provides the number of patients in acute hospital beds, intensive care unit beds.
COVID-19 Response Dashboards
- SARS-CoV-2 Sewage Monitoring Data
Provides an overview of the results of SARS-CoV-2 measurements in wastewater over time.
- Cost Tracking
Provides an open and transparent accounting of the County’s COVID-19 expenditures.
- COVID-19 Data Sets
- COVID-19 Data Tables
Please visit to download data related to the Dashboards listed above.
Silicon Valley Strong
On March 18th, 2020 San José Mayor Sam Liccardo announced a new effort, driven by San José and Silicon Valley community and business leaders, to offer financial assistance, mobilize volunteers, and connect residents to critical COVID-19 resources. San José has developed a countywide food distribution partnership with Santa Clara County, non-profits, and the private sector. The movement is known as #SiliconValleyStrong
Silicon Valley Strong also provides resources in
Covid-19 Information from the state Covid-19 site
Current safety measures
Thanks to millions of vaccinations, California’s economy is open. There are no county tiers, capacity limits, or physical distancing requirements. But we still need some common-sense safety measures until more people are vaccinated.
- What to do now
COVID-19 has not gone away. To safely go about our daily lives, we need to continue:Vaccinations
Masking
Testing if you feel sick
Other measures to keep ourselves and others safe
Do’s and don’ts for daily lifeRestaurants, shopping malls, movie theaters, and most everyday places are open. Protect yourself and others by keeping these common-sense safety steps in mind.
See essential jobs and status of your county and open sectors
See Older Santa Clara County Shelter-in-Place (SIP) Orders Archive
Covid-19 Humor
Neil Diamond vs CDC on Hands, Touching Hands
Neil Diamond sings “Sweet Caroline” with updated lyric for safety during Covid-19 pandemic. And then advice on how to wash your hands thoroughly.
More Covid-19 Jokes
Many places of worship are continuing to have services streamed online even though their physical buildings are now open. These may or may not be using Zoom, but since many do, I’m using that icon. Others are broadcasting on TV or are on Facebook Live.