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<\/a><\/p>\n\u201cIf you must be out, practice physical distancing and wear a cloth face covering at all times you are around others,\u201d said Dr. Kelaita. \u201cAdditional community mitigation actions will be reintroduced if these disease trends continue\u201d. These are the actions such as the forced closing of businesses, restaurants, wineries, and other group gatherings like we have seen in neighboring counties. The State or a county Health Officer may impose orders that are directed at protecting the health of the public.<\/p>\n
Kelaita went on to add that the simple and scientifically effective methods that the public can do prevent the transmission of coronavirus within our community are wearing a cloth face covering when going out in public, hand washing and using hand sanitizer, as well as maintaining physical distance of at least 6 feet between all non-household members at all times. Those at higher risk of complications from COVID-19 are encouraged to avoid going out unless absolutely necessary. \u201cIt has never been more important for the community to do these simple actions every day, so we can beat this pandemic and protect the most vulnerable members of our community\u201d, Kelaita concluded.<\/p>\n
The best ways to avoid exposure to the virus are to:
\n\uf0b7 Stay at least 6 feet away from people outside of your household
\n\uf0b7 Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
\n\uf0b7 Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
\n\uf0b7 Wear a face covering over your nose and mouth if you are in public and around other people<\/p>\n
To date, Calaveras Public Health has reported fifty-three confirmed cases of COVID-19. Of those confirmed cases, eighteen cases have since recovered. There have been no reported deaths to COVID-19 in Calaveras County at this time.
\nTest Results Received
\n2812 Recovered 18
\nDeaths
\n0 TOTAL CONFIRMED CASES 53<\/p>\n
Calaveras Public Health staff is investigating the new cases to determine any possible persons who may have had close personal contact with the positive individuals. Close contacts may be contacted by the health department, assessed and monitored for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 illness.<\/p>\n
No-cost testing for COVID-19 is available to anyone who would like to get one. The OptumServe COVID-19 testing site located at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds is open Tuesday-Saturday from 7:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Testing is available to those age 12 and older. Walk-ins are not accepted at this time. People are highly encouraged to register online by going to www.lhi.care\/covidtesting. People without internet access should call (888) 634-1123. Starting July 7, the testing site will expand its hours from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday-Saturday.<\/p>\n
Symptoms can appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:
\n\uf0b7 Fever or chills
\n\uf0b7 Cough
\n\uf0b7 Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
\n\uf0b7 Fatigue
\n\uf0b7 Muscle or body aches
\n\uf0b7 Headache
\n\uf0b7 New loss of taste or smell
\n\uf0b7 Sore throat
\n\uf0b7 Congestion or runny nose
\n\uf0b7 Nausea or vomiting
\n\uf0b7 Diarrhea<\/p>\n
COVID-19 case details will be updated as the information is obtained. To receive information and resources related to COVID-19 visit the Calaveras County COVID-19 website at https:\/\/covid19.calaverasgov.us. Follow Calaveras Public Health on Facebook www.facebook.com\/calaveraspublichealth\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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