Tuolumne County Public Health
SONORA, CA – Tuolumne County Public Health has confirmed the new1 COVID-19 infection and released new details about its 14 confirmed deaths related to the virus reported yesterday.
The deceased was previously a COVID-positive male hospitalized at age 60. Public health relays that all of today’s cases are being isolated at home. They include 7 males and 8 females under the age of 20, 2 males and 4 females in their 20s, 3 males and 4 females in their 30s, 1 males and 6 females in their 40s, 4 females in 50 and 4 males. And 7 females in the 60s, one male and female in their 70s, 3 males and 2 females in their 80s and one male in their 90s. In addition, five individuals have been hospitalized, 17 cases have been released from loneliness, including one previously hospitalized.
The county has a total of 1,321 cases with 166 inmates with 266 active cases and 1,025 recovered. Total known tests 18,057. Tuolumne County’s case rate has been updated to 36.3 per 1000 population and its test positivity rate is reported to be 12.6%, remaining at the most restrictive level in the state. The county is also part of the San Joaquin Valley area that runs through Tuesday.6. bed% ICU beds are available. With five of the region’s eleven counties with zero bed capacity, it is the lowest of the five regions in the state, bringing the area’s numbers down. Those counties are San Joaquin, Fresno, Kings, Madeira and San Benito. However, according to state statistics, Tuolumne and Calevaras counties have the highest capacity in the region at 50%. The low bed percentage has boosted regional state at home order. Like In detail here The new regional order is a protective measure to limit the spread of COVID-19 and protect community and hospital front workers. Actions affect ICU capacity 3-4 weeks from now. See regional ICU statistics by visiting us COVID-19 info page here.
It is very important for public health officials to be aware of the safety measures and business / activity guidelines recommended by the public to keep themselves and those around them safe and healthy.
These steps include:
- Proper wearing of face ing; Cover your mouth and nose around them whenever you are in public or whenever they are not in your home.
- Wash your hands; Rinse with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or wash thoroughly with hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
- Physical distance; Maintain at least 6 feet between you and those who are not part of the bubble in your home.
- Avoid gatherings; The more people you meet, the higher your risk of getting infected or infecting someone else.
Public Health says, “If we can wear every mask, and follow the other steps outlined above, we can all help keep our community healthy, keep our businesses open, and grow our economy.”
If you have symptoms like Covid, self-isolate and contact your healthcare provider or Adventist Health Treasure Line at 209-536-5166 Mon-Fri or 209-536-5000 hours later. If you need immediate medical attention, please call ahead and go to the Rapid Care or Emergency Department. You can also visit www.valleycovidhelp.com for more information.
The state test site at Mother Load Fairgrounds is now open 7 days a week. Appointments are strongly recommended. Please visit: https://lhi.care/covidesting for appointment.
The Professional Recovery Webinar will be moved to Wednesday, December 9 at 6:00 p.m., to ensure timely distribution of relevant shelters in location information.
The COVID-19 Call Center is open during normal office hours and those who have questions or concerns can call 209-533-7440 for information.
Free flu shots are available Tuesday at the Tuolumne Health Department in Sonora: Cedar RD in Sonora 8: 30-11: 30 and am for 2 year olds. Call 209-533-7401
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