Sonora, CA… Tuolumne County is reporting 14 new community cases today. No additional SCC inmate cases were reported. One of the new community cases has passed away following their release from isolation and the cause of death is unknown at this time. One of the new cases is hospitalized and the remaining new cases appear to be isolating at home. Fourteen individuals were released from isolation. Due to further investigation and ongoing data management, the testing data that was reported yesterday has been updated.

Testing numbers for yesterday were 21,429 and today is 21,447. Today’s community cases include: Under 20: Males- 1 Females- 0 20s: Males– 2 Females- 0 30s: Males– 1 Females- 0 40s: Males– 3 Females- 0 50s: Males– 1 Females- 1 60s: Males– 1 Females–0 70s: Males– 1 Females- 0 80s: Males– 1 Females- 1 90s: Males– 0 Females– 1

We learned that the State testing site had staffing issues today and while they worked most of the day to find nursing staff, they were unable to do so and closed for testing for the remainder of the day. We understand the frustration and confusion this may have caused and we are working with the site managers to help resolve staffing and communications issues. Staffing, especially clinical staffing is a challenge being felt throughout the state as the pandemic continues. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we all work together to continue offering testing services to our community. Appointments can be scheduled or rescheduled here: https://lhi.care/covidtesting or by calling 888-634-1123.

Tuolumne County and the rest of the San Joaquin Valley Region remain in the Stay at Home Order. The region remains at 0% reported available ICU capacity. The Blueprint tiers were updated today as well and Tuolumne County continues to remain within the purple tier with a case rate of 34.4 and a test positivity rate of 8.2%.

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.