3 deaths COVID-19 in Tuolumne and 2 deaths in Calaveras

Tuolumne Public Health reports three deaths due to COVID-19, a man in his 50s, a woman in his 60s and a man in his 70s. Public health officials say “we continue to experience a high rate of new cases and a strong impact on our healthcare system “. There are 34 new community cases, 240 active community cases, including 16 hospitalized. The total rate of current cases, a continuous average of 14 days for Tuolumne County, is 52.9 per 100,000 population, below last week’s highs of 67. Health officials detail: “Choosing to help the Department of Public Health curb the spread of COVID-19 helps protect you, your family and your community. We must all work together to curb the spread of COVID-19. We encourage everyone to be part of the solution and answer the phone; the health department may call you to let you know that the test result has been positive for COVID-19 or that you have been in close contact with someone who has it. For more information on contact tracking, click here, for isolation and quarantine information, go here.

New cases include 5 cases aged 17 or under and 9 cases aged 60 or older. The breakdown of gender and age is; 2 girls and 1 boy from 0-11 years, 1 girl and 1 boy from 12 to 17 years, 2 women and 2 men from 18 to 29 years, 3 women and 2 men from 30 to 39 years, 3 women and 1 man from 40 to 49 years, 4 women and 3 men from 50 to 59 years, 5 women and 1 man from 60 to 69 years, 1 woman and 1 man from 70 to 79 years and 1 man from 80 to 89 years. There were no new cases of inmates at the Sierra Conservation Center. The California Department of Corrections reports 33 active cases, most in a state correctional facility, at the Sierra Conservation Center (SCC).

Of the 34 new community cases, 32 were not vaccinated and three died either.

Public Health continues to strongly encourage all people eligible to be vaccinated, as the most important step in reducing the spread of disease and preventing serious illness and death, as well as reducing the impact on the health care system. In addition, continued practice of other preventative actions such as wearing a mask in public, keeping your distance, avoiding crowds, washing your hands, and staying home sick will help curb the spread of the virus.

Public health of the county of Calaveras reports two deaths, a woman in her 40s and a woman in her 60s. Cori Allen, director of the Health and Human Services Agency, says, “I urge you to come together in a way that can build community, strength and a support network.It may be a time to launch a kindness campaign and consider the critical work that our medical providers, school nurses, public health staff and day-to-day hospital staff do. tirelessly dedicated to preventing it for 18 months. without rest. ”He adds:“ There are no words to describe the overload affecting our health systems right now. ”There have been 88 new cases of Covid since yesterday. There are 114 active cases, including 9 Covid hospitalizations There are 15 new cases from 0 to 17 years and 9 new cases in people aged 65 and over Since the pandemic began, Calaveras has had 390 Covid-19 positive people less than 17 years and 544 Covid-19 positive people 65 years and older.

Public Health Butterfly reports 9 new Covid cases since yesterday. There are 59 active cases, including 11 Covid hospitalizations. Mariposa Salut Pública shares: “We are beginning to see a series of reported cases and even an * indication * of a downward trend.”

COVID-19 tests If you believe you have been exposed to COVID, schedule an appointment to be tested 5 days after exposure. If you have any symptoms, try them immediately. The state testing site is open 7 days a week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. Results through the LHI state test site are being given quickly at the moment, currently between 24 and 48 hours. Due to the increased demand, appointments should be arranged instead of entered. Appointments can be scheduled at www.lhi.care/covidtesting or by calling 888-634-1123. Tests are also available through some pharmacies, at Rapid Care, or at the hospital emergency department, if you have symptoms, or contact your doctor.

Vaccines against covid-19 Vaccine appointments can be made at local pharmacies and through myturn.ca.gov or by calling 833-422-4255. Anyone 12 years of age or older meets the requirements for the COVID vaccine; Pfizer is approved for all ages 12 and up. Call or email any questions you have about Tuolumne. 209) 259-1332 or [email protected] there are more numbers available on our COVID-19 page here.