Report COVID-19, Mandatory rules of youth activity in Calaveras

Tuolumne COVID-19 vaccination clinic

Tuolumne Public Health reports 28 new COVID-19 cases since yesterday and 233 active cases. The Tuolumne County Public Health Department is offering a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, as seen in the image. A total of 27 of the new cases are community cases and one is a case of Sierra Conservation inmates. Since last week there have been 208 new cases and two Covid-related deaths. There are eight who are hospitalized for the figures who have been teenagers for several weeks. The total rate of current cases, an average of 14 days for Tuolumne County, is up to 49.1, from 47.9 per 100,000 population on Wednesday.

Cases reported recently today include 5 cases aged 17 or under and 5 cases aged 60 or older. The breakdown of gender and age is; 1 girl and 3 boys from 0-11 years, 1 girl and 1 boy from 12 to 17 years, 3 men from 18 to 29 years, 4 women and 3 men from 30 to 39 years, 1 woman and 1 man from 40 to 49 years, 4 women 50-59 years, 1 woman and 1 man from 60 to 69 years, 2 men from 80 to 89 years and 1 woman from 90 years or more.

Of the 27 new community cases, 22 were not vaccinated and 5 were vaccinated. There was a new inmate case from the Sierra Conservation Center (SCC), the California Department of Corrections reports 27 cases of active inmates, the second most in a state correctional facility.

Public health of the county of Calaveras reports 58 new Covid cases since yesterday and 58 active cases, including 4 Covid hospitalizations. There are 8 new cases from 0 to 17 years and 3 new cases in people aged 65 or over. Since the pandemic began, Calaveras has had 437 Covid-19-positive people under the age of 17 and 562 Covid-19-positive people 65 and older.

COVID-19 youth activity guidelines updated in mandatory order On August 23, the Calaveras County Health Officer issued voluntary guidelines for youth sports and other extracurricular activities for youth in hopes of avoiding any risk of COVID infection19. Since the guidance was published, COVID-19 has increased, more patients with COVID-19 have needed hospital care, and the county’s only hospital, Mark Twain Medical Center, recently reported that they were approaching capacity.

According to Calaveras Public Health, Calaveras County is also experiencing a significant increase in cases of children under eighteen. Local public health officials are also concerned that serious infections, hospitalizations and deaths affecting children are becoming more common at both the state and national levels.

“We have seen a dramatic increase in students in Calaveras County being quarantined or isolated because they tested positive for COVID-19 or were exposed to someone who was,” said Dr. René Ramirez, Calaveras County Health Officer. “The county’s low vaccination rate, along with the denial of the mask, makes Calaveras children more vulnerable to COVID-19 infection. This order describes what schools must comply with so that we prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our schools and communities and prevent the total cancellation of sports, ”added Dr. Ramirez.

The order was made in collaboration with the Superintendent of Schools of Calaveras County and other school partners. The order enters into force from Monday 13 September, and will remain in effect until terminated. Adherence to the order applies to all extracurricular and youth-organized activities that take place before or after school, on school campuses, or in the community, public or private.

Details are here in the order of the health officer.

COVID-19 tests Public Health officials say, “As a reminder, COVID-19 symptoms can sometimes be ruled out as allergies, smoke irritation, a cold from wildfires, indigestion, etc. If you have new or worsening symptoms , even if it is just one of the symptoms, try immediately and avoid close contact with other people while you wait for your results.Symptoms may include fever or chills, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, cough, fatigue, headache, muscle or body aches, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion, runny nose, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea If you have more severe symptoms such as chest pain or pressure, breathing problems, bluish lips or face, confusion sudden, difficulty staying awake, dizziness, contact your doctor or urgent care “.

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 test site is open 7 days a week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. Appointments should be made 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 to receive a vaccine against COVID; Pfizer is approved for anyone 12 years of age or older. As detailed here, health workers will need to be vaccinated before September 30th. The Pfizer vaccine requires 3 weeks between doses and the Modern one requires 4 weeks. The J&J vaccine only requires one dose. Call or email any questions you may have. Tuolumne is available at (209) 533-7440 [email protected], Butterfly at (209) 259-1332 or [email protected]. More numbers are available on our COVID-19 page here.

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.

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.