District 1 COVID-19 Update for October 9

Here is my bi-weekly COVID-19 statistics, shared every Tuesday and Friday. This data covers the entirety of Placer County and District 1 (Entirety of 95747, Part of 95678 and 95626)

Some of these numbers are duplicates of numbers on the Placer County Dashboard: https://www.placer.ca.gov/coronavirus/cases

Dashboard Update - Weekdays Only Beginning October 2

The Placer County Health Office has announced that beginning today, Friday, October 2, the COVID-19 dashboard will be updated Monday through Friday - excluding weekends and holidays. Numbers reported on Friday will remain on the dashboard until the Monday update the following week.

Bi-Weekly COVID-19 Update

Information Updated as of 10/9/20

Total New Daily Cases: 20
- Today’s Cases Per 100,000 (Total Population of 400,434): 4.99

- Current 7-Day Average Daily Case Rate Per 100,000 (Sep 29-Oct 6): 3.2
- Current 7-Day Test Positivity Rate (Sep 29-Oct 6): 1.8%

- *7-Day Average Case Rate Per 100,000 Last Observed by CDPH (Sep 20-26): 2.5 (ORANGE)
- *7-Day Average Test Positivity - Last Observed by CDPH (Sep 20-26): 1.9% (YELLOW)

Current State Tier: RED
*metrics by which CDPH assesses counties – the more restrictive metric will be used to determine tier.

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Placer County, District 1 - Cumulative

- 95747 -- Total Cases: 668
- 95747 -- Total Cases Per 10,000: 111.9

- 95678 -- Total Cases: 571
- 95678 -- Total Cases Per 10,000: 138.5

- 95626 -- Total Cases: 8
- 95626 -- Total Cases Per 10,000: 12.6

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Cumulative Since March 1, 2020
- Total COVID-19 Tests Administered: 103,100
- Positive COVID-19 Tests: 3,750
- Total Likely Recovered: 3,466

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Hospital Census
- Total Beds: 668
- Total Staffed Beds: 418
- Available Adult Medical/Surgical Beds in Placer Hospitals: 27
- Confirmed Cases Placer Hospitals: 11
- Confirmed Cases in Hospital Because of COVID: 11
- Confirmed Cases in Hospital who are Placer Residents: 6
- Total Staffed Adult ICU Beds: 140
- ICU Beds in COVID-19 Use: 0
- Percentage of ICU Beds in COVID-19 Use: 0%
- ICU Beds in COVID-19 Use by Placer Residents: 0
- Available Adult ICU in Placer Hospitals: 4

Hospital Surge Capacity: INACTIVE - Sutter Roseville and Kaiser Roseville are not currently utilizing surge capacity (Source: Placer County Public Health)

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Deaths
- Total Deaths Due to COVID-19: 51
- Among COVID-19 Deaths, those with Pre-existing Medical Conditions: 51
- Death Rate for Positive COVID-19 Cases: 1.36%
- Number of COVID-19 Deaths, Under 65: 7
- Death Rate for Positive COVID-19 Cases Under 65: 0.21%
- Death Rate for Total Placer County Population: 0.0127%
- Total Population of Placer County (Per CA Dept. of Finance): 400,434

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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
- California Department of Finance: http://www.dof.ca.gov/Forecasting/Demographics/Projections/
- California Department of Public Health: https://covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy/
- California Department of Public Health: Blueprint Data Chart: https://tinyurl.com/CDPH-Data-Chart-9-20-9-26

Don't delay if you need health care

Some things can’t wait. Your health care is one of them. During COVID-19, local hospitals are safe and open to serve our community. Don't hesitate to get care if you need it. Watch this PSA to learn more.

In addition to physical health, it's important to take care of your mental health. There are a wide array of resources available locally, including many telehealth options. 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

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

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