Placer County District 1 COVID-19 Update - 12/29

Placer County, California sent this bulletin at 12/30/2020 01:13 PM PST

District 1 COVID-19 Update for Dec. 29

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

This will be the only scheduled update this week. Friday updates will resume January 8, 2021. The information presented in these updates can be found in the links below. I will be sure to share any urgent information as needed. Thank you for understanding.

Health Division Seeking Nurses for COVID-19 Support

Placer County Health Division is building a workforce to continue specimen collection and implement our COVID-19 vaccine campaign. If you or someone you know is interested, the following links are job descriptions and application information for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN). Please share this information with someone you know if they can support this effort.

RN: https://tinyurl.com/Placer-RN-2020

LVN: https://tinyurl.com/Placer-LVN-2020

Greater Sacramento Region Set to be Lifted from Stay-at-Home Order by January 1, 2021

Placer County Health Division was informed that CDPH estimates that the Greater Sacramento Region's ICU capacity will meet 15% for at least three weeks by January 1 and is set to be lifted from the Regional Stay-at-Home order on Friday.

December Epidemiology (EPI) Report

Click here to learn more about the most recent spikes in COVID-19 in our community: December 4 Placer County Epidemiology (EPI) Report - https://www.placer.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/48916/COVID-update-120420-FINAL

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 (Dec 13-19): 43.5 (PURPLE)
*7-Day Average Test Positivity (Dec 13-19): 12.5% (PURPLE)
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: 217
Daily Cases Per 100,000: 54.19
Current 7-Day Average Daily Case Rate Per 100,000 (Dec 23-29): 51.7
Current 7-Day Test Positivity Rate (Dec 23-29): 12.4%

DEATHS

Total Deaths Due to COVID-19: 125
Among COVID-19 Deaths, those with Pre-existing Medical Conditions: 116
Pending: 9

Total Deaths Under 65+: 10
Death Rate for COVID-19 Cases Under 65+: 0.09%
- Cases Under 65: 11,091

Total Deaths for 65+: 115
Death Rate for COVID-19 Cases 65+: 5.27%
- Cases 65+: 2,181

Death Rate for Positive COVID-19 Cases: 0.94%
Death Rate for Total Placer County Population: 0.0312%

COUNTYWIDE CUMULATIVE TESTS - SINCE MARCH 1, 2020

Total COVID-19 Tests Administered: 217,795
Positive COVID-19 Tests: 13,272
Total Likely Recovered: 9,417

PLACER COUNTY, DISTRICT 1 - CUMULATIVE TESTS

95747 (West Roseville)
95747 -- Total Cases: 2,287
95747 -- Total Cases Per 10,000: 383.0

95678 (Central Roseville)
95678 -- Total Cases: 1,704
95678 -- Total Cases Per 10,000: 413.4

95626 (Elverta/Unincorporated West Placer)
95626 -- Total Cases: 13
95626 -- Total Cases Per 10,000: 20.4

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: 74
Confirmed Cases Placer Hospitals: 208
Confirmed Cases in Hospital Because of COVID: 187
Confirmed Cases in Hospital who are Placer Residents: 103

Total Staffed Adult ICU Beds: 140
Available Adult ICU in Placer Hospitals: 19
ICU Beds in COVID-19 Use: 28
ICU Beds in COVID-19 Use by Placer Residents: 12

% of ICU Beds in COVID-19 Use: 20.0%
% of Placer ICU Beds Currently Available (Excluding NICU & PICU): 18.2%
% of Regional ICU Beds Currently Available (Per CDPH): 17.4%

Hospital Surge Capacity: ACTIVE

SOURCES

LOCAL DATA
- Placer County Coronavirus Dashboard: https://Placer.ca.gov/coronavirus/cases
- Placer County Health Office: https://www.placer.ca.gov/2863/Public-Health
STATE DATA
- California Department of Public Health – COVID-19 General Information: https://covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy/
- California Department of Public Health – Blueprint Data Chart: https://tinyurl.com/CDPH-Data-Chart-12-29-20
- California Department of Public Health – Regional Stay-at-Home Order/ICU Bed Availability Information: https://covid19.ca.gov/stay-home-except-for-essential-needs/
- CDPH Activity and Business Tier Chart: https://tinyurl.com/CDPH-Activity-Tiers-Chart

Connect to Services Through Health Net

I wanted to introduce you to Health Net's digital tool (in partnership with Aunt Bertha) that connects Californians with information on local services like food, shelter, job training, legal assistance, and more.

Click Here to Begin Finding Resources

Placer Food Bank is supporting those in need in our community

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

www.placer.ca.gov

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