Placer County District 1 COVID-19 Update - 12/1

Placer County, California sent this bulletin at 12/01/2020 11:14 PM PST
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District 1 COVID-19 Update for Dec. 1

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)

Most of this and additional information can also be found on the Placer County Dashboard: https://www.placer.ca.gov/coronavirus/cases

Hospital Bed Availability Poll Update

After discontinuation of the Sierra-Sacramento Valley Emergency Medical Services Agency (SSV-EMS) daily hospital poll, Public Health will now be using poll data from the California Hospital Association (CHA) for hospital bed availability.

EPI Reports

Our Health Office published an updated EPI Report on Friday, November 6 with insight on the source of the increase in cases in Placer County. That report can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/Placer-EPI-11-6-20

New reports are published on the first Friday of each month. The next report should be available this Friday, December 4, 2020.

To find reports in the future or to view past reports, visit https://www.placer.ca.gov/coronavirus/news

Bi-Weekly COVID-19 Update

CASE RATE AND POSITIVITY DATA

STATE DATA (Data as Last Observed by CDPH)

-*7-Day Average Case Rate Per 100,000 (Nov 19-25): 15.9 (PURPLE)
-*7-Day Average Test Positivity (Nov 19-25): 5.7% (RED)
-Current State Tier: PURPLE
*metrics by which CDPH assesses counties – the more restrictive metric will be used to determine tier.

COUNTY DATA

-New Daily Cases: 42
-Daily Cases Per 100,000: 10.49
-Current 7-Day Average Daily Case Rate Per 100,000 (Nov 25-Dec 1): 21.2
-Current 7-Day Test Positivity Rate (Nov 25-Dec 1): 5.8%

DEATHS

-Total Deaths Due to COVID-19: 71
-Among COVID-19 Deaths, those with Pre-existing Medical Conditions: 70
-Pending: 1

-Total Deaths Under 65+: 8
-Death Rate for COVID-19 Cases Under 65+ (Under 65+ Cases: 5,820): 0.13%

-Total Deaths for 65+: 63
-Death Rate for COVID-19 Cases 65+ (65+ Cases: 844): 7.46%

-Death Rate for Positive COVID-19 Cases: 1.0654%
-Death Rate for Total Placer County Population: 0.0177%

(Total Population of Placer County Per CA Dept. of Finance: 400,434)

COUNTYWIDE CUMULATIVE TESTS - SINCE MARCH 1, 2020

Total COVID-19 Tests Administered: 165,288
Positive COVID-19 Tests: 6,664
Total Likely Recovered: 5,613

PLACER COUNTY, DISTRICT 1 - CUMULATIVE TESTS

95747 (West Roseville)
95747 -- Total Cases: 1,168
95747 -- Total Cases Per 10,000: 195.6

95678 (Central Roseville)
95678 -- Total Cases: 909
95678 -- Total Cases Per 10,000: 220.5

95626 (Elverta/Unincorporated West Placer)
95626 -- Total Cases: 10
95626 -- Total Cases Per 10,000: 15.7

Information for other ZIP codes in Placer County are available on the Placer County Covid-19 Dashboard at https://Placer.CA.Gov/Coronavirus/Cases

HOSPITAL CENSUS

Total Beds: 668
Total Staffed Beds: 418

Available Adult Medical/Surgical Beds in Placer Hospitals: 95
Confirmed Cases Placer Hospitals: 128
Confirmed Cases in Hospital Because of COVID: 116
Confirmed Cases in Hospital who are Placer Residents: 59

Total Staffed Adult ICU Beds: 140
Available Adult ICU in Placer Hospitals: 25
ICU Beds in COVID-19 Use: 17
Percentage of ICU Beds in COVID-19 Use: 12.14%
ICU Beds in COVID-19 Use by Placer Residents: 8

Hospital Surge Capacity: TBA

SOURCES

COVID-19 Information Sources:
- Placer County Coronavirus Dashboard: https://Placer.ca.gov/coronavirus/cases
- 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-12-1-20
- CDPH Activity and Business Tier Chart: https://tinyurl.com/CDPH-Activity-Tiers-Chart
Other Important References:
- California Department of Finance: http://www.dof.ca.gov/Forecasting/Demographics/Projections/
- Placer County Health Office: https://www.placer.ca.gov/2863/Public-Health

Placer Shares: Impact Grants

Placer County has invested over $9 million this year to help our small businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19. We have an additional $5 million available to fund business anchors and our critical nonprofit safety net programs that provide mental health services, food insecurity aid and housing assistance.
Nonprofits may apply through Dec. 7. Learn more at placer.ca.gov/shares.

Click here to watch the video

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Placer Food Bank is supporting those in need in our community

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If you need support, visit PFB online at placerfoodbank.org/get-food/;

For safety purposes, PFB has halted all individual and company food donation drives. What is needed this holiday season are monetary donations.

For more information or to make a donation, visit placerfoodbank.org;

If you would like to volunteer, email volunteer@placerfoodbank.org

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. Click here to watch video

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