A new death of COVID-19 and 102 new cases in Tuolumne

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Tuolumne Public Health reports a new death from COVID-19, a 60-year-old man who was not vaccinated. The public health team offers its condolences to the families and friends of the people.

Tuolumne Salut Pública reports 102 new cases identified since Friday. There were 41 cases, all community, Saturday and 61 today, 59 community and 2 inmates of the Sierra Conservation Center. There are 272 active community cases, including 16 hospitalized. The total rate of current cases, a continuous average of 14 days for Tuolumne County, is up to 62.8 per 100,000 population from Thursday’s previous high of 57.3. Of the 100 new community cases, 18 were vaccinated; 10 Modern, 6 Pfizer, 2 Johnson & Johnson.

New cases include 17 cases over the age of 17 and 18 cases over the age of 60. The breakdown of gender and age for is; 2 girls and 4 boys from 0-11 years, 7 girls and 4 boys from 12 to 17 years, 8 women and 8 men from 18 to 29 years, 8 women and 8 men from 30 to 39 years, 11 women and 9 men from 40 to 49 years, 7 women and 6 men from 50 to 59 years, 7 women and 7 men from 60 to 69 years, 1 woman and a man from 70 to 79 years and 1 woman and 1 man from 80 to 89 years.

A total of 22,564 Tuolumne residents are fully vaccinated and 4,046 are partially vaccinated. The vaccination rate is 53% of eligible people in Tuolumne, 12 years of age or older. The California Department of Corrections reports 14 active cases at the Sierra Conservation Center (SCC). A total of 1,554 prisoner cases have been resolved, including all southern fire camps.

Tuolumne Public Health is conducting a vaccination clinic against COVID Pfizer as detailed here. Here was detailed full federal approval of the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for those 16 years of age or older, Moderna and J&J have emergency approval. Tuolumne Public Health continues to strongly encourage all people eligible for vaccination, 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 congestion, washing your hands, and staying home sick will help curb the spread of the virus.

Public health of the county of Calaveras Calaveras reported 24 new cases of Covid since Friday. Active cases decreased to 97 from 189 active cases on Friday. The highest active cases of Calaveras reached 123 during the first wave of COVID-19 in December / January. There is an active Covid hospitalization. There are 9 new cases from 0 to 17 years and one new case in people aged 65 or over. Since the pandemic began, Calaveras has had 315 Covid-19-positive people aged 17 and under and 509 Covid-19-positive people aged 65 and over.

Butterfly County Public Health informs the the largest increase in COVID-19 cases to date 40 new cases since Friday, including 2 cases under 11, 4 from 12 to 19 and 12 cases from 60 and older. A total of 15 of the 40 new cases were not vaccinated, 18 are under investigation and 7 are fully vaccinated.

Tuolumne tests The state test site is located at the Mother Lode fairgrounds in Sonora and is scheduled to open every day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 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 from Rapid Care or the hospital emergency department if you have any symptoms or contact your doctor.

Vaccines in Calaveras, Tuolumne or Mariposa can be done at local pharmacies and through myturn.ca.gov or by calling 833-422-4255. The current guideline for a third dose of COVID vaccination was published for those with moderate to severe immunosuppression. For details on these criteria, see here: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/ThirdVaccineDoseQandA.aspx People who meet the criteria should consult their healthcare provider. medical attention to confirm this. adequate administration and timing of a third dose of the COVID vaccine. You can then schedule a vaccine through your provider, pharmacy, or other vaccination clinic.

Anyone 12 years of age or older can get the COVID vaccine; Pfizer is approved for anyone over 12 years of age. If you have questions about MyTurn and the registration process, call Tuolumne Public Health at 533-7440 or email [email protected]

The California Department of Public Health and the local County Department of Health issued masking guidelines for universal indoor masking, as detailed here. Information and guidance on isolation and quarantine can be found at https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Guidance-on-Isolation-and-Quarantine-for-COVID -19- The contact-tracing.aspx guidelines for self-care and more CDC tips are here.