Amador County, CA…Amador County Public Health reports two additional cases of COVID-19 in Amador County. One case is a male resident of Jackson in his 30s and the other is a teenage resident of Pine Grove. One of the new cases was exposed at a family gathering, became ill and sought care. The contact tracing […]
Sonora, CA…The Toulumne County Public Health Department reported 9 new cases in Tuolumne County yesterday, all of whom are isolating at home. One of the cases is a staff member associated with the Avalon Care Center cluster (total, 10). Additional test results from Avalon are still pending. 3 cases have been moved from isolation to […]
Sonora, CA…From the Tuolumne Sheriff’s Office…”On Wednesday, we were notified one of our staff members in the custody facility tested positive for COVID-19. In response to the positive case, we are working closely with public health while conducting containment measures and mandatory testing for all inmate and staff within our facility. Additional resources from UCSF […]
Sacramento, CA…The California Department of Public Health Director and State Public Health Officer Dr. Sonia Angell issued the following statement today warning Californians not to gather with people outside of their immediate households this Fourth of July weekend to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in our communities: “Traditionally, Fourth of July is a […]
Sacramento, CA… As COVID-19 cases rise throughout the state and in advance of the Fourth of July weekend, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the “Wear A Mask” public awareness campaign encouraging Californians to use face coverings – one of the best ways people can protect themselves and others from the virus. The campaign is taking […]
San Andreas, CA…The Mark Twain Health Care District is Seeking a Board Member to Fill a Vacant Seat.
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Public Health continues to experience an alarming and accelerating trend of community spread in the County. On Thursday, July 2, 2020, Calaveras Public Health reported 13 additional cases of COVID-19. This is the largest increase of positive cases in any reporting period in the County since the pandemic began. “As we enter […]
Sacramento, CA….Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Public Health today released guidance directing counties that have been on the County Monitoring List for three consecutive days or more to close indoor operations for certain sectors which promote the mixing of populations beyond households and make adherence to physical distancing and wearing face coverings difficult. The guidance applies for […]
Amador County, CA – Amador County Public Health confirms the first 2020 case of West Nile virus (WNV) in an Amador County horse. Outbreaks of WNV occur each summer in the United States and are most commonly transmitted to humans and animals through a mosquito bite from a mosquito harboring the virus. Public Health officials […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Public Health is seeing an alarming and accelerating trend of community spread in the County. On Tuesday, June 30, 2020, Calaveras Public Health reported eight additional cases of COVID-19. This is the single largest one-day case count in the County since the pandemic began. “What we are seeing in Calaveras County is […]
Amador County, CA…Today, June 29, 2020, Amador County Public Health reported one additional case of COVID-19 in Amador County. The new case is an adult female in her 40s who is a resident of Sutter Creek and is linked to a previous Amador case. This new case is currently isolated at home. All close-contacts have […]
San Andreas, CA…Dr. Gabriel Pettersen Now Accepting New Patients at San Andreas Medical Clinic
Sonora, CA…. A Cluster of COVID-19 Cases Identified in Staff at Congregate Care Facility and Updates on Non-Resident Case Cases at Care Facility. The Tuolumne County Public Health Department was notified on June 28th that 6 staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 at Avalon Care Center in Sonora. Case investigations have been started and […]
Sacramento, CA…The California Department of Public Health and California Governor Gavin Newsom released guidance on the closure of bars for counties on the County Monitoring List. The Department recommends that counties on the County Monitoring List for three or more consecutive days, but less than 14 days, close bars through local health officer order (or do […]
San Andreas, CA…On Friday, June 26, 2020, Calaveras Public Health reported three additional cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The three unrelated cases include one adult male and one adult female between the ages of 18 to 49 years old, and an adult male between the ages of 50-64. Two cases reside in the Valley […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Newsom to Provided COVID-19 Update & Urges Imperial County to Reimpose Stay at Home Orders
San Andreas, CA…COVID-19 Local Calaveras County Update with Public Health Officer Dr. Dean Kelaita June 23, 2020
Angels Camp, CA…No-cost testing for COVID-19 is available to anyone who would like to get one. The OptumServe COVID-19 testing site located at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds is open Tuesday-Saturday from 7:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Testing is available to those age 12 and older. Walk-ins are not accepted at this time. People are highly […]
San Andreas, CA…We believe in understanding and caring for the whole person. Our experienced staff is committed to providing compassionate and quality care, in an atmosphere enabling communication, trust, and personal growth to residents in our rural communities. Diana Peck, LCSW, Therapist James Dalton Medical Office 590 Stanislaus Ave., Angels Camp Karen Karam, LCSW, Therapist […]
Angels Camp, CA…After 23 years providing preventive dental services and oral health education to children of Calaveras County, the Calaveras Children’s Dental Project is coming to an end. “For a variety of reasons, now is a good time to stop,” stated Laurie Perry, RDH, RDHAP Dental Hygienist who has managed the project since its inception […]
Amador County, CA – This evening, June 22, 2020, Amador County Public Health reported one additional case of COVID-19 in Amador County. The new case is an adult female in her 20s who is a resident of Jackson, with a travel history indicating exposure to the virus outside of the county. This new case is […]
San Andreas, CA…Dr. Gabriel Pettersen Now Accepting New Patients at San Andreas Medical Clinic
Sonora, CA…”I am aware of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s statement yesterday in which he has ordered face coverings for most public activity. I received inquiries about our stance on the order and our intended actions. Our position has always been to rely on education and we will continue with that same strategic direction. I am working […]
Amador County, CA….On Saturday, June 20, 2020, Amador County Public Health reported one additional case of COVID-19 in Amador County. The new case is an adult male in his 50s who is a resident of Sutter Creek, currently hospitalized in a neighboring county. Amador County Public Health staff is investigating the new case to determine […]
San Andreas, CA…On Friday, June 19, 2020, Calaveras Public Health reported two additional cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The two unrelated cases include one adult female and one adult male both between the ages of 18 to 49 years old. Both cases reside in the Valley Springs area. The source of exposure is being […]
San Andreas, CA…Dr. Gabriel Pettersen Now Accepting New Patients at San Andreas Medical Clinic
Angels Camp, CA…Governor Newsom issued a state wide order today ordering all people to wear face coverings in public spaces. Reports of people and businesses not complying with the order in Calaveras County (including the City limits of Angels Camp) will be referred to the Calaveras County COVID19 Community Call Center at (209) 754-2896. Frequently […]
Sacramento, CA…The California Department of Public Health today released updated PDF guidance that requires Californians to wear a face covering in high-risk settings. A growing body of scientific research has shown that people with no or few symptoms of COVID-19 can still spread the disease and that the use of face coverings, combined with physical distancing […]
San Andreas, CA…The Latest COVID 19 Local Update with Calaveras Public Health Officer, Dr. Dean Kelaita
Angels Camp, CA…The Angels-Murphys Rotary Club arranged to have the “Heroes Work Here” sign provided by the Mark Twain Medical Center make its final stop at Savemart. “Along with many other groups, Savemart has proven to be real community heroes in our area. Despite all the challenges and personal risks they approach every day with […]
