Tuolumne County adds 122 new COVID-19 deaths, 122 cases from Saturday to Tuesday | News

A total of 96 deaths from the coronavirus have been counted in Tuolumne County since the pandemic began early last year. Since August 1, at least 23 COVID-19 deaths have occurred in the county.

At least one employee in Tuolumne County is among the more than 20 COVID-19 deaths recorded in the county since August 1, but the county government supervisory board said on Tuesday a four-hour coronavirus. He discussed policy and emphasized the lack of consensus among the elected people. leadership. For more information on Tuesday’s meeting, see the printed version of The Union Democrat.

Calaveras County added 52 new cases over the long weekend. The number of deaths from the coronavirus in Calaveras remained at 64.

Six of the new cases in Tuolumne County involved prisoners in the Sierra Conservation Center State Prison. Of the 116 new community cases, 18 were vaccinated with COVID-19, according to the county public health service.

As of Tuesday evening, there were 256 active cases in Tuolumne County, including 16 hospitalized COVID-positive individuals.

New cases in Tuolumne County from a long weekend have been identified as 8 girls and 9 boys under the age of 12. 15 girls and 8 boys between the ages of 12 and 17. 9 women and 10 men between the ages of 18 and 29. 7 women and 6 men in their 30s. 13 women and 8 men in their 40s. Two women in their 50s and six men. 4 women and 5 men in their 60s. Three women in their 70s. One woman and one man in the 80’s. And a woman in the 90’s.

“As a reminder, the symptoms of COVID-19 can be dismissed as allergies, colds, wildfire smoke irritation, indigestion, etc.,” the Tuolmi County Public Health Service said in an update.

“If you experience new or worsening symptoms, even if they are just one of the symptoms, take the test immediately and avoid close contact with others while you wait for the results. Symptoms include fever and cold, shortness of breath and difficulty breathing, coughing, fatigue, headache, muscle and body pain, loss of taste and smell, sore throat, congestion, nasal discharge, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Contact your health care provider or emergency care if you have more serious symptoms such as pain or tightness, dyspnea, bluish lips or face, sudden confusion, struggling to get up, or dizziness. Please give me.”

If the County Public Health Service chooses to help delay the spread of COVID-19, “it will help protect you, your family, and your community,” the Tuolumne County Public Health Service said Wednesday. rice field.

“We all need to work together to delay the spread of COVID-19. We strongly encourage everyone to participate in the solution and answer the phone. The COVID-19 test results returned positive. You may have received a call from the health department to let you know that you are in close contact with the person who owns it. “

The Tuolumne County Public Service also shared a one-minute YouTube video produced by the Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last week.Watch the video at online.

The Tuolumne County Public Health Service continued on Tuesday, urging everyone eligible to be vaccinated. The most important step that people can take to reduce the spread of illness, prevent serious illness and death, and reduce the impact on the local health system is to be fully vaccinated.

Anyone over the age of 12 is eligible for the COVID vaccine. Individuals can register for upcoming clinic notifications on MyTurn and schedule appointments. https://myturn.ca.gov/ Alternatively, call (833) 422-4255. For more information on different ways to get vaccinated in Tuolumne County, please visit: www.tuolumnecounty.ca.gov/1317/COVID-Vaccine online.

Tuolumne County’s largest test site in Sonora’s Mother Road Fairgrounds is supposed to be open for testing seven days a week. The test site is operated by Logistics Health Incorporated, a subsidiary of OptimServe, a federal medical services contractor paid by California. Testing at the Chuolam Veterans Memorial is no longer available.

You can schedule your test appointments online at www.lhi.care/covidtesting or by calling (888) 634-1123. If you are symptomatic, you can also have your test done through the Adventist Health Rapid Care and the hospital’s emergency department.

Full vaccination will continue to significantly reduce the risk of illness, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19, the Tuolumne County Public Health Service said Tuesday.

“Public health continues to strongly encourage everyone who is eligible to be vaccinated, as we continue to experience a very high proportion of new cases every day,” Tuolumne County Public Health said on Tuesday. I did.

According to the Public Health Service, wearing masks in public, keeping social distances, avoiding crowds, washing hands, and staying home when sick can slow the spread of the virus.

“If the test is positive, quarantine at home. The public health team will contact you as soon as possible,” the agency said on Tuesday.

If you need to take a test: 5 days after your trip, or close contact with someone outside your family. As soon as symptoms occur; and / or every 14-28 days if working with the general public on a regular basis.

Tests are available below.

• Local health care provider.

• Adventist Health Sonora, first call: (209) 536-5166;

• Mother Road Fairgrounds, 220 Southgate Drive, Sonora — 7 AM to 7 PM, 7 days a week.Appointments are recommended and can be scheduled at www.lhi.care/covidtesting Or call (888) 634-1123.

• Twain Heart Pharmacy: Call (209) 586-3225 for information and reservations.

• Groveland Pharmacy: Call (209) 962-5211 for information and bookings.