Sonora, CA…Tuolumne County is reporting 16 new COVID-19 cases today, all of whom appear to be isolating at home. 51 individuals have been released from isolation, including one previously hospitalized individual. Sadly, we have been notified of an additional death of a hospitalized individual and the case is currently under investigation. No other details are available at this time.

Today’s new cases include: Under 20: Males – 0, Females – 1 20s: Males – 1 Females – 2 30s: Males – 0 Females – 1 40s: Males – 1 Females – 3 50s: Males – 0 Females – 3 60s: Males – 0 Females –2 70s: Males – 1 Females – 0 80s: Males – 0 Females – 0 90s: Males – 0 Females –1

Tuolumne County and the San Joaquin Valley Region continue to meet the criteria (less than 15% of ICU beds available) to activate the Regional Stay at Home Order, which went into effect at 11:59 P.M. last night. The new Regional Order is a protective measure to limit the spread of COVID-19 and protect the community and hospital frontline workers. The San Joaquin Valley Region currently has 6.4% of ICU beds available. Please stay home, wear a mask, wash your hands, limit your exposure, and get tested! The actions we take today will slow the spread and help keep our communities safe. Follow this link for more information: https://covid19.ca.gov/stay-home-except-for-essential-needs/#regional

As a reminder, the state testing site at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds is now open 7 days a week. Appointments are strongly recommended. Please visit: https://lhi.care/covidtesting to make an appointment.

The COVID-19 call center is open Mon-Fri 9 AM to 5 PM and people who have questions or concerns can call 209-533-7440 for information. People with concerns about new or worsening symptoms can also call the Adventist Health Sonora COVID-19 Triage Line at 209-536-5166 to speak to a nurse or other clinician.