Amador County, CA… Amador County Public Health reports 8 more cases of COVID-19 since last Tuesday’s update, bringing the total laboratory confirmed case count to 1,794. The new cases include 6 males and 2 females, 2 children under age 18, 3 aged 18-49, 3 aged 50-64; 1 residing in Ione, 1 in Jackson, 1 living in Pine Grove, 3 in Pioneer, and 2 residing in Sutter Creek/Amador City. Two Amador residents are currently hospitalized.

This week, Amador County remains in the least restrictive yellow (minimal risk) tier within California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy. Businesses and events may reference California’s Blueprint for Safer
Economy Activity and Business Tiers chart for the latest guidance by tier and sector. California masking guidance remains in place.

On June 15, 2021, California plans to move to the Beyond the Blueprint framework and re-open the economy. Industry and Sector Questions and Answers are accessible on the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) website, along with the current CDPH and Cal/OSHA guidance on indoor environments. Employers will be subject to the Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS), if applicable to them, and CDPH will continue to provide updated guidance for youth, healthcare, and high-risk congregate settings.

Upcoming Amador County Public Health COVID-19 vaccine clinics are updated on the Amador COVID-19 vaccine information page: https://www.amadorgov.org/services/covid-19. Over 30,800 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered to those who reside in Amador to-date. Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine eligibility has expanded to include those age 12 and above. Information on the different types of COVID-19 vaccines, age eligibility, and how each vaccine works is available on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/different-vaccines.html.

Amador has multiple options for COVID-19 vaccination within the county and surrounding areas. To find a COVID-19 vaccine appointment at nearby pharmacies, visit the Vaccines.gov website. The map is searchable by vaccine brand and zip code, up to a 50-mile radius. Jackson CVS, Safeway, Walgreens, and Walmart pharmacies are offering COVID-19 vaccine by appointment. Vaccine appointments are scheduled via their respective websites. Residents may also reach out to their health care provider to inquire if vaccine is available within their health care system.

All Amador County residents and visitors are encouraged to do their part in order to stay safe and stay open. All who want to be immunized should make a vaccination appointment by visiting the My Turn website or the Vaccines.gov website. Additional guidance on the COVID-19 vaccine, including vaccination during pregnancy and CDPH recommendations for fully vaccinated people, may be found on the CDPH website.