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Dr. Sara Cody Retires After Pioneering COVID Response

3/13/2025

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Dr. Sara Cody, the trailblazing Public Health Officer of Santa Clara County, will retire on April 11, 2025, marking five years since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Renowned for implementing the nation’s first stay-at-home order, her decisive actions saved countless lives. Dr. Sarah Rudman is set to take the reins as Acting Health Officer.

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Dr. Sara Cody, the trailblazing Public Health Officer of Santa Clara County, will retire on April 11, 2025, marking five years since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Renowned for implementing the nation’s first stay-at-home order, her decisive actions saved countless lives. Dr. Sarah Rudman is set to take the reins as Acting Health Officer.