In Case You Missed It - COVID-19 Headline Special

Placer County, California sent this bulletin at 02/19/2021 05:34 PM PST
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In Case You Missed It - Recent & Breaking COVID-19 Headlines

- FEBRUARY 18, 2021 - Placer, El Dorado County superintendents share reopening successes & difficulties | Reopening California schools

- FEBRUARY 19, 2021 - Winter storm delays California COVID-19 vaccine shipments, appointments canceled

- FEBRUARY 19, 2021 - High school sports: California's new guidance allows football, other outdoor sports to begin play

ABC 10 - Placer, El Dorado County superintendents share reopening successes & difficulties | Reopening California schools

Placer County Superintendent Gayle Garbolino-Mojica said all 16 school districts in the county were reopened for some form of in-person learning as of November 2020.

“We’re kind of all over the map but we have every single school district and charter school open for some degree of in-person for all students, TK through 12th grade, in our county,” Garbolino-Mojica said, adding that the Roseville Joint Union High School District returned to a 5-day schedule in January.

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KCRA 3 - Winter storm delays California COVID-19 vaccine shipments, appointments canceled

“On top of already low dose allocations, there are currently shipment delays due to the severe weather events happening in other parts of the country,” county officials said, in a release on Thursday.

Health officials said they are working with healthcare providers and hospitals to move doses around in an effort to keep vaccination appointments for as many people as possible.

Priority will be given to second dose appointments, according to the release.

Officials said some second-dose appointments may be delayed due to supply shortages.

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Placer County HHS: HHS Clinic second dose registration info for some of the next week's appointments emailed. New first does appointments postponed due to weather-related vaccine shipment delays.

MAX PREPS - High school sports: California's new guidance allows football, other outdoor sports to begin play

After weeks of discussions with the California Interscholastic Federation along with coaches and parent advocacy groups, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday morning updated the state's stance on youth and high school sports.

The news was positive.

Football, baseball, lacrosse, soccer, softball and lacrosse will be allowed to resume play Feb. 26, but with restrictions. The California Department of Public Health issued an updated guidance that permits competition for outdoor youth sports as long as county case rates remain below 14/100,00 and safety precautions are implemented. The CDPH reports 27 counties of the state's 58 meet that requirement.

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Placer Coronavirus Dashboard: https://Placer.CA.gov/coronavirus/cases

Vaccine Information and Resources: https://Placer.CA.Gov/Vaccine

Other Information, Notices and Resources

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

Can I Open?

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)

Face Coverings in Placer County

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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

Epidemiology (EPI) Report

Learn more about the current prevalence of COVID-19 in Placer County, Click Here: February 5, 2021 Epidemiology Report

New reports are published on the first Friday of each month. The next report should be available March 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.

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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