Vaccine Update from Dr. Rob Oldham and Placer District 1 COVID-19 Headlines and Data - January 8, 2021

Placer County, California sent this bulletin at 01/08/2021 11:40 PM PST

District 1 COVID-19 Update for January 8

These reports are shared bi-weekly (Tuesday and Friday) and include COVID-19 statistics and updates from Placer County Public Health and gathered information from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) This data covers the entirety of Placer County and District 1 (Entirety of 95747, portions of 95678 and 95626)

Citations and links are provided at the end of the report if you would like more information about what is shared.

Residents are can find most of the local data on the Placer County COVID-19 Dashboard: https://www.placer.ca.gov/coronavirus/cases

COVID-19 Vaccines in Placer County

Click here to watch Placer County Health Officer, Dr. Rob Oldham, speak about the state’s initial phases of vaccine distribution and discuss how the community can prepare and stay informed in the coming months.

The Placer County Public Health Division is coordinating COVID-19 vaccine efforts in alignment with recommendations from the California Department of Public Health, the COVID-19 California Governor’s Vaccine Task Force, and the COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force Working Group.

Click here to learn more about COVID-19 vaccines in Placer County

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 Remains Under Regional "Stay-at-Home" Order

CDPH, Jan 2: “The Greater Sacramento Region remains under the order because the area’s four-week projected ICU capacity does not meet the criteria to exit the order. Once a region’s four-week ICU projection shows a capacity of greater than or equal to 15%, the order will be lifted for that area.”

Click Here to Read the Full January 2 Announcement from California Department of Public Health

January Epidemiology (EPI) Report

Learn more about the current prevalence of COVID-19 in Placer County, Click Here: January 1, 2021 Epidemiology Report

New reports are published on the first Friday of each month. The next report should be available February 5, 2021.

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 20-26): 42.6 (PURPLE)
*7-Day Average Test Positivity (Dec 20-26): 12.2% (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: 221
Daily Cases Per 100,000: 55.19
Current 7-Day Average Daily Case Rate Per 100,000 (Jan 2-Jan 8): 45.8
Current 7-Day Test Positivity Rate (Jan 2-8): 13.6%

DEATHS

Total Deaths Due to COVID-19: 159
Among COVID-19 Deaths, those with Pre-existing Medical Conditions: 143
Pending: 17

Total Deaths Under 65+: 13
Death Rate for COVID-19 Cases Under 65+: 0.1004%
(Under 65+ Cases: 12,949)

Total Deaths for 65+: 146
Death Rate for COVID-19 Cases 65+: 5.83%
(65+ Cases: 2,505)

Death Rate for Positive COVID-19 Cases: 1.03%
Death Rate for Total Placer County Population (400,434): 0.0397%

COUNTYWIDE CUMULATIVE TESTS - SINCE MARCH 1, 2020

Total COVID-19 Tests Administered: 233,205
Positive COVID-19 Tests: 15,454
Total Likely Recovered: 11,766

PLACER COUNTY, DISTRICT 1 - CUMULATIVE TESTS

95747 (West Roseville)
95747 -- Total Cases: 2,722
95747 -- Total Cases Per 10,000: 455.8

95678 (Central Roseville)
95678 -- Total Cases: 1,950
95678 -- Total Cases Per 10,000: 473.0

95626 (Elverta/Unincorporated West Placer)
95626 -- Total Cases: 15
95626 -- Total Cases Per 10,000: 23.5

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: 60
Confirmed Cases Placer Hospitals: 159
Confirmed Cases in Hospital Because of COVID: 150
Confirmed Cases in Hospital who are Placer Residents: 87

Total Staffed Adult ICU Beds: 140
Available Adult ICU in Placer Hospitals: 12
ICU Beds in COVID-19 Use: 32
ICU Beds in COVID-19 Use by Placer Residents: 19

% of ICU Beds in COVID-19 Use: 22.86%
% of Placer ICU Beds Currently Available (Excluding NICU & PICU): 12.2%
% of Regional ICU Beds Currently Available (Per CDPH): 6.4%

Hospital Surge Capacity: ACTIVE
(4 week) ICU Projection: does not meet criteria to exit order

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-1-5-21
- 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

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

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

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

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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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