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 investigated. “People should stay home as much as possible, especially those at higher risk for severe illness to COVID-19. Take the necessary preventive actions to keep Calaveras County safe and healthy if you do go out,” said Dr. Dean Kelaita, Calaveras County Health Officer. “Everyone plays a crucial role in protecting the health and well-being of our community.”

There is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19. The best protection against COVID-19 continues to be to:
 Stay at least 6 feet away from people outside of your household
 Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
 Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
 Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissues, or your elbow (not your hands)
 Wear a face covering over your nose and mouth to protect others

Calaveras Public Health staff is investigating the two new cases to determine any possible persons who may have had close personal contact with the positive individual. Close contacts will be contacted by the health department, assessed and monitored for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 illness. Those with close contact may be recommended to be tested for COVID-19 infection.

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 welcome but people are highly encouraged to register online

Symptoms can appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these
symptoms may have COVID-19:
 Fever or chills
 Cough
 Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
 Fatigue
 Muscle or body aches
 Headache
 New loss of taste or smell
 Sore throat
 Congestion or runny nose
 Nausea or vomiting
 Diarrhea

Starting June 18, Californians must wear face coverings in common and public indoor
spaces and outdoors when physical distancing is not possible. “In addition to social
distancing, wearing a face covering is one of the most effective things people can do to
reduce the chances of transmitting COVID-19”, said Dr. Kelaita. “Face coverings are
especially important when unable to maintain 6 feet of physical distance from others,”
he added. Learn about the guidance and limited exceptions here.

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases for Calaveras County is now twentyeight.
Of those confirmed cases, fifteen cases have since recovered. To date, there
have been no reported deaths to COVID-19.

Confirmed COVID-19 numbers in Calaveras County by Age and Gender:
Age Gender
0-17 2 Female 16
18-49 14 Male 12
50-64 2 Unreported 0
65+ 10
Unreported 0
Test Results Received 2,267
Recovered 15
Deaths 0
TOTAL CONFIRMED CASES 28

To receive the most up-to-date numbers, information, and resources related to COVID-
19 visit the Calaveras County COVID-19 website at https://covid19.calaverasgov.us.
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