Sonora, CA…Tuolumne County is reporting 17 new community cases and 1 new SCC inmate case today for a total of 18 new cases. Three of the new cases are hospitalized and the remaining individuals appear to be isolating. Three people have been released from isolation and one person was released from the hospital. We are sad to report an additional death, of a female in her 90s. The Public Health team sends its condolences to her family and friends. New case demographics: 0-17: Females- 0 Males- 0 18-29: Females– 0 Males- 1 30-39: Females–1 Males- 0 40-49: Females–0 Males- 0 50-59: Females–0 Males- 0 60-69: Females–2 Males- 2 70-79: Females–3 Males- 2 80-89: Females–3 Males- 0 90+: Females- 3 Males- 0

Public Health continues to distribute vaccine within Phase 1A and Phase 1B-Tier 1 of the State Vaccine Distribution Plan. We conducted a vaccination clinic yesterday, administering 600 vaccinations, including individuals in Phase 1A, individuals 80 years and older, and those in the education sector. We are planning to continue our Points of Dispensing (PODs) weekly as vaccine supply allows. Adventist Health Sonora is also planning to conduct another vaccination clinic this Saturday, February 6 for those age 75 and older and the appointment schedule has been opened. The registration link and info on the AHSR clinics can be found in the link below.

Vaccine supply continues to be limited and we are continuing to work with the State and our local healthcare partners on administration of the vaccine according to; State guidelines, the availability of vaccine that Public Health and healthcare providers have on hand, and resources to administer. We ask the public to please follow our website and local media for updates. As we continue our planning and await further guidance and delivery of vaccine, proceeding through the phased distribution, we will update our website and inform the public of how, where, and when they can get expect to get vaccinated. Our vaccine information website with information on the phases and tiers can be found here: https://www.tuolumnecounty.ca.gov/1317/COVID-Vaccine

Current strategies for getting vaccinated against COVID-19 in Tuolumne County during Phase 1A and 1B distribution: Sign up on one or both lists below. Submitting your name on these lists does not guarantee an appointment for a vaccine at this time. 1. Tuolumne County Public Health Department vaccine inquiries a. Navigate online to https://www.tuolumnecounty.ca.gov/1317/COVID-Vaccine, navigate to the bottom of the page and click on “VACCINE INTEREST FORM”, complete the form and click on “SUBMIT”. This does not guarantee an appointment, but provides Public Health with your information so that we may reach out to you when it is your turn.

Adventist Health Sonora Hospital Clinic Registration (as available) a. Navigate online to https://www.adventisthealth.org/sonora/patient-resources/covid-19-vaccine/, read through the information provided and scroll down to the bottom of the page and Click on “Schedule your appointment”, answer the questions and follow the prompts to complete the process the click on “Submit” 3. If you are a patient at a clinic outside of the Adventist System Network of clinics you should also call your own clinic for advice and information on their vaccination plans. 4. The Sonora VA Clinic may also be an option for some. For more information navigate online to https://www.va.gov/health-care/covid-19-vaccine/ and read through the information and click on “Sign up to stay informed”. Then follow the prompts. Thank you all for your patience as we work with the state and our local partners to get vaccine received and distributed to our community as quickly and safely as possible.

• COVID-19 testing is available now both at the Mother Fairgrounds testing site, which is open 7 days a week, and the traveling testing site which will be open at the Groveland Community Hall on Mondays and Tuolumne Memorial Hall on Thursdays from 7 AM to 7 PM. Walk-ins will be accepted the travel sites, but appointments are recommended and are available a week ahead of time and can be made at the same LHI website as the fairgrounds site. Individuals can select the site location when making their appointment. www.lhi.care/covidtesting or by calling 888-634-1123