Monterey County Health Department

If you have been exposed to COVID-19, concerned you may have been exposed or work with the public make an appointment to get tested. State supported COVID testing sites by appointment at https://lhi.care/covidtesting or by calling 1-888-634-1123 Castroville & Soledad sites have open appointments this week. Weather may affect the hours at the Soledad High School site. If your appointment is cancelled you will be contacted to reschedule.... More at http://mtyhd.org/covidtesting

Celebrate the Year of the Ox safely. Limit household mixing, avoid indoor gatherings with other households, and wear a mask in public to help #StopTheSpread of COVID-19. #YourActionsSaveLives #EndThePandemic

YOU are needed! The County of Monterey is seeking both Healthcare professionals and healthy adults to volunteer their time to support the COVID-19 vaccination distribution. For more volunteer information please utilize the QR code.

Today’s report includes 2 deaths. Our thoughts are with their loved ones. Monterey County laboratory confirmed (PCR) COVID-19 cases 40,908 up 376. More information at www.mtyhd.org/datacovid19

General COVID-19 Vaccine facts for Monterey County including where, to who, and when the Vaccination is being distributed. To know your tier visit: www.mtyhd.org/covidvaccine For more information, please visit: MontereyCountyCovid19.com

Today #California has rescinded the Hospital Surge Order. Conditions have improved at hospitals statewide due to a continuing decline in positive #COVID19 cases... and hospitalizations. Continue to wear a mask in public, #YourActionsSaveLives. For more information: http://bit.ly/CDPHHospitalOrder See more

Here is this week's schedule of virtual programs - enjoy!

Free Testing this week www.mtyhd.org/covidtesting

Be safe out there tonight. #DontDrinkandDrive

Happy Halloween! #ScareSafe

Today's report includes the death. Our thoughts are with the individual's loved one. Monterey County laboratory confirmed (PCR) COVID cases 11,752 up 47. More at www.mtyhd.org/datacovid19 Hospitalization data https://public.tableau.com//COVID-19HospitalsDa/Hospitals

The best way to know if there is lead in your child’s body is through a blood lead test. Children on programs such as Medi-Cal, CHDP, or WIC, and all children at risk for lead exposure should get tested at 1 and 2 years old. More @ www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb. #NLPPW2020

Have a safe and healthy Halloween!

#Halloween is here! What are you planning to do today and tonight? What ever you do, know your risk and take necessary precautions. http://ow.ly/liym50C6rvi #ScareSafe Wear a mask, wash your hand frequently, stay 6 feet apart, - Slow the spread

Help your friends & family be prepared! Tell them to check their stocks & set their clocks: http://goo.gl/aasVQ #clocksstocks @GetReady

Stay at least 6 feet away from others who do not live with you Indoors and outdoors, you are more likely to get or spread COVID-19 when you are in close contact with others for a long time. #Halloween

Monterey County laboratory confirmed (PCR) COVID-19 cases 11,705 up 89. More information at www.mtyhd.org/datacovid19 Hospitalization data https://public.tableau.com//COVID-19HospitalsDa/Hospitals

Attention Tricare beneficiaries #flushots

Flu vaccine is the best way to protect your child against flu and its potentially serious complications. Children younger than 5 years old, especially those younger than 2, are at high risk of developing serious flu-related complications. What parents need to know about flu and flu vaccine: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/highrisk/parents.htm

Did you know that lead can be in pottery and ceramic dishware like water crocks, bean pots, or highly decorated Chinese dishes? Learn more at www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb. #NLPPW2020

Have a safe and happy Halloween!

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