San Andreas, CA…Tuolumne County is reporting 30 new COVID-19 cases today, 6 are Sierra Conservation Center inmates and 24 are community cases. All of the new community cases appear to be isolating at home. Four previously isolating individuals are now hospitalized. 43 individuals have been released from isolation. We are sad to report the death of a female in her 80s who was a resident of a local care facility. The Public Health team sends it’s condolences to her family and friends. Today’s new cases include: Under 20: Males – 1 Females – 2 20s: Males – 2 Females – 1 30s: Males – 1 Females – 1 40s: Males – 1 Females – 2 50s: Males – 0 Females – 1 60s: Males – 2 Females –3 70s: Males – 1 Females – 5 80s: Males – 1 Females – 0 90s: Males – 0 Females –0

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. As of this afternoon, San Joaquin Valley Region shows 4.5% 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.