District 1 COVID-19 Update for August 7

Information Updated as of 8/11/2020
- Total COVID-19 Tests Administered: 42,790
- Positive COVID-19 Tests: 2,377
- Total Likely Recovered: 1,947
- 14-Day Case Rate Per 100,000: 118.7
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Hospital Census
- Total Beds: 668
- Total Staffed Beds: 418
- Available Adult Medical/Surgical Beds in Placer Hospitals: 13
- Confirmed Cases Placer Hospitals: 66
- Confirmed Cases in Hospital Because of COVID: 62
- Confirmed Cases in Hospital who are Placer Residents: 14
- Total Staffed Adult ICU Beds: 140
- ICU Beds in COVID-19 Use: 13
- Percentage of ICU Beds in COVID-19 Use: 9.29%
- ICU Beds in COVID-19 Use by Placer Residents: 0
- Available Adult ICU in Placer Hospitals: 2
Hospital Surge Capacity: Sutter Roseville and Kaiser Roseville are utilizing a small portion of their surge capacity (Source: Placer County Public Health)
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Deaths
- Total Deaths Due to COVID-19: 24
- Among COVID-19 Deaths, those with Pre-existing Medical Conditions: 24
- Death Rate for Positive COVID-19 Cases: 1.0097%
- Number of COVID-19 Deaths, Under 65+: 4
- Death Rate for Positive COVID-19 Cases Under 65+: 0.1890%
- Death Rate for Total Population: 0.0062%
- Total Population of Placer County: 389,329 (2019)
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Placer County, District 1
- 95747 -- Total Cases: 390
- 95747 -- Cases Per 10,000: 65.3
- 95678 -- Total Cases: 350
- 95678 -- Cases Per 10,000: 84.9
- 95626 -- Total Cases: 7
- 95626 -- Cases Per 10,000: 11
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A weekly EPI report is made available weekly at the end of each week on this page: https://www.placer.ca.gov/coronavirus/news
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Sources:
Placer County Health Office
Placer County Corona Virus Dashboard: https://Placer.ca.gov/coronavirus/cases

Placer Shares grant funding applications are coming soon

Our Board is working to do everything we can to support our local small businesses that have been impacted by the Coronavirus shutdown.

The Placer Shares program includes $1 million to support non-profits and $7 million to support businesses in our community who have not already received support including minority-owned businesses.

Grant funding applications begin August 25th. Click here to learn more

Negative COVID-19 test not required for return to work

Placer County Public Health has announced that employees diagnosed with COVID-19 do not need to be retested after their initial positive test. Instead, following guidelines from the CDC, someone with COVID-19 can return to work using criteria based on time and symptoms. This will help keep testing available for those who need it most. Click here to learn more

Senior peer counseling program available

Are you 55 years or older, and feel like you could use someone to talk to who really understands what you are going through? Senior Peer Counseling is a free, voluntary, peer support program for Placer County residents aged 55 years or older, who are dealing with age-related adjustment issues.

COVID-19 is not slowing us down! We are currently providing services via phone and accepting new client referrals. Click here to learn more

Face Coverings in Placer County

Here in Placer County, face coverings are an important tool to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect our most vulnerable residents. The "Got It Covered" campaign showcases actual Placer residents and business owners sharing their personal reasons for wearing a face covering.

Support our campaign by submitting your video or picture here and tell us why you wear a face covering. Click here to watch video

Questions or Comments?
Email District 1 Director, Landon Wolf at: LandonWolf@Placer.CA.Gov

www.placer.ca.gov