Placer County District 1 COVID-19 - Headlines and Data for January 22, 2021

Placer County, California sent this bulletin at 01/22/2021 07:33 PM PST

DISTRICT 1 COVID-19 UPDATE FOR JANUARY 22, 2021

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 Vaccination Appointments Extremely Limited Due to Scarce Supply

January 21, 2021 - AUBURN, Calif. -- COVID-19 vaccination appointments are extremely limited right now as vaccine allotments have been scarce. Appointments for eligible groups will continue to open up as more vaccine becomes available.

Check back at https://www.placer.ca.gov/vaccineclinics and text PLACERVACCINE to the number 898211 to receive vaccine updates, and make sure your health care provider has your current contact information. Thank you for your patience!

DATA UPDATE

CASE RATE AND POSITIVITY

STATE DATA (Data as Last Observed by CDPH)
*7-Day Average Case Rate Per 100,000 (Jan 3-9): 46.4 (PURPLE)
*7-Day Average Test Positivity (Jan 3-9): 11.4% (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: 91
Daily Cases Per 100,000: 22.73
Current 7-Day Average Daily Case Rate Per 100,000 (Jan 9-Jan 15): 36.1
Current 7-Day Test Positivity Rate (Jan 9-Jan 15): 9.7%
The figures shown are lagged by 7 days to allow for receipt and transfer of additional results.

DEATHS

Total Deaths Due to COVID-19: 188
Among COVID-19 Deaths, those with Pre-existing Medical Conditions: 170
Pending: 18

Total Deaths Under 65+: 17
Death Rate for COVID-19 Cases Under 65+: 0.114%
(Under 65+ Cases: 14,858)

Total Deaths for 65+: 171
Death Rate for COVID-19 Cases 65+: 6.07%
(65+ Cases: 2,817)

Death Rate for Positive COVID-19 Cases: 1.06%
Death Rate for Total Placer County Population (400,434): 0.0469%

COUNTYWIDE CUMULATIVE TESTS - SINCE MARCH 12, 2020

Total COVID-19 Tests Administered: 257,338
Positive COVID-19 Tests: 17,675
Total Likely Recovered: 14,682

PLACER COUNTY, DISTRICT 1 - CUMULATIVE TESTS

95747 (West Roseville)
95747 -- Total Cases: 3,165
95747 -- Total Cases Per 10,000: 530.0

95678 (Central Roseville)
95678 -- Total Cases: 2,223
95678 -- Total Cases Per 10,000: 539.3

95626 (Elverta/Unincorporated West Placer)
95626 -- Total Cases: 20
95626 -- Total Cases Per 10,000: 31.4

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

*Hospital bed availability is based on staffing levels. These reports are provided to Placer County Public Health by the local hospitals at a single point in time each day and actual availability can vary throughout each day.

Available Adult Medical/Surgical Beds in Placer Hospitals: Incomplete Reporting
Confirmed Cases Placer Hospitals: 101
Confirmed Cases in Hospital Because of COVID: 95
Confirmed Cases in Hospital who are Placer Residents: 43

Available Adult ICU in Placer Hospitals: Incomplete Reporting
ICU Beds in COVID-19 Use: 21
ICU Beds in COVID-19 Use by Placer Residents: 6

% of Placer ICU Beds Currently Available (Excluding NICU & PICU): 6.0%
% of Regional ICU Beds Currently Available (Per CDPH): 7.8%

Hospital Surge Capacity: ACTIVE
(4 week) ICU Projection: does meet criteria to exit order

SOURCES: WHERE TO FIND THIS DATA AND MORE INFORMATION

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, Updated Weekly: https://tinyurl.com/CDPH-Data-Chart-1-19-21

- 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

Other Information, Notices and Resources

When Can I Get My Vaccine?

Click here to download a comprehensive chart which estimates when residents may be able to get their COVID-19 Vaccine

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

Understanding the Four Tiers

Click here to view the tier framework about what is permitted to be open in each tier: https://tinyurl.com/CDPH-Activity-Tiers-Chart (PDF Download)

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, click here

Connect to Services through Health Net

Health Net's digital tool (in partnership with Aunt Bertha) 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

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