Amador County, CA…Amador County Public Health (ACPH) reports 78 more individuals with COVID-19
since last Tuesday (76% unvaccinated). Cases include 10 children under 18 years, 43 age 18-49, 14 age 50-
64, and 11 age 65 and above. Confirmed cases in 2021 total 2,359. There are currently 61 active cases in
isolation. Investigation confirmed two additional deaths due to COVID-19, a male in his 50s and a male in his
70s. The two individuals who passed were unvaccinated as are all currently hospitalized cases.
Although no Public Health pop-up vaccine clinics are scheduled at this time for the month November,
appointments may be scheduled for any dose of any COVID-19 vaccine by visiting the myturn.ca.gov website
or calling 1-833-422-4255. To schedule an appointment for a homebound individual call Public Health at (209)
223-6407. Parents who are interested in vaccinating their children should speak with their pediatrician or call
Public Health.
All three vaccines are available for booster doses.
Everyone 65 and older and others who are at increased risk are recommended to get a booster dose.
Anyone who received Johnson & Johnson more than two months ago is recommended to get a
booster.
Those who received Pfizer or Moderna are recommended to get their booster at least six months
after their second dose.
People may receive booster shots of either the vaccine they originally received or a different vaccine.
No-cost vaccine clinics will be held at the Health and Human Services Building (HHS), 10877 Conductor Blvd,
Sutter Creek on Thursday (Nov. 4), Friday (Nov. 5) and Sunday (Nov. 8) from 9 AM to 6 PM. Visit
myturn.ca.gov to schedule an appointment. Please bring your vaccination card, a photo of your card, or digital
record that shows the dates of your previous dose(s). Walk-ins will be accepted before 5:30 pm.
The OptumServe testing site at HHS continues to operate on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 7 AM
to 7 PM. Please register for this no-cost testing at the lhi.care website or by calling 1-888-634-
1123. OptumServe will accommodate walk-ins on a limited basis. Masks are required at the testing site.
Anyone who is exhibiting symptoms, even fully vaccinated individuals, should isolate and get tested.
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