Shasta County Health and Human Services

Latest information about #COVID19 in #ShastaCounty. INCIDENT FACTS AND SUMMARY: Total Confirmed Cases: 8,463 Confirmed Cases Sunday 1/3 and Monday 1/4/2021: 43 Sunday, 152 Monday... Negative Tests Sunday 1/3 and Monday 1/4/2021: 477 Negative Tests To Date: 110,765 Total Tests to Date: 119,228 Currently Hospitalized in Shasta County: 45 Currently in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU): 10 Available ICU Capacity: 29.8% In Isolation: 504 (estimate) Active Cases: 549 (estimate) Released from Isolation to Date: 7,835 Total Deaths: 79 CURRENT SITUATION: We had 195 cases on Sunday and Monday, including 88 men, 103 women and 4 people of unknown gender: - 15 children under age 13 - 21 teenagers - 21 people in their 20s - 45 people in their 30s - 18 people in their 40s - 22 people in their 50s - 20 people in their 60s - 15 people in their 70s - 10 people in their 80s - 5 people over age 89 - 3 people of unknown age We are sorry to have to report a death today. The person was a man over age 89. Shasta County remains in the purple (widespread) tier. Our adjusted case rate increased from 29.9 to 34.1 daily cases per 100,000 residents.The unadjusted case rate is 30.9, but was adjusted up because the county’s per capita testing volume is lower than the state average. Our positivity rate increased from 6.3% to 7.6%. Find more data at www.ShastaReady.org; click on Data and Statistics. Question: When can I get vaccinated? Answer: We are still in Phase 1a,Tier 1, and we will continue to move through the tiers as we receive more vaccine. You can find the order in which people can be vaccinated at www.ShastaReady.org; click on Vaccinations. State testing is now available Monday through Friday at Shasta College,Tuesday through Saturday at the Boggs Building (2420 Breslauer Way, Redding), and Tuesday through Saturday at the Senior Center (2290 Benton Drive, Redding). Make an appointment or find other testing options at www.ShastaReady.org. RESOURCES: Website: www.ShastaReady.org Live maps: https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/us-map Shasta County Sheriff's Office Shasta County Probation Department The City of Redding City of Shasta Lake Council Chambers Mercy Medical Center Redding Shasta Regional Medical Center Mayers Memorial Hospital District Shasta Community Health Center Hill Country Health and Wellness Center Redding Police Department Redding Firefighters Shingletown MedicalCtr

#COVID19 has certainly created issues for our healthcare system, but they aren't the only workers who have been affected. Learn how the Redding Police Department is keeping things safe for you during COVID and how you can help.

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Latest information about #COVID19 in #ShastaCounty. INCIDENT FACTS AND SUMMARY Total Confirmed Cases: 5,824... Confirmed Cases Friday 12/4 and Saturday 12/5/2020: 239 Friday, 95 Saturday Negative Tests Friday 12/4 and Saturday 12/5/2020: 2,512 Negative Tests To Date: 89,873 Total Tests to Date: 95,697 Currently Hospitalized in Shasta County: 49 Currently in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU): 11 In Isolation: 897 (estimate) In Quarantine: Thousands Active Cases: 946 (estimate) Released from Isolation to Date: 4,825 Total Deaths: 53 CURRENT SITUATION We had a total of 334 cases on Friday and Saturday, including 137 men, 193 women and 4 people of unknown gender: 12 children under age 13 16 teenagers 62 people in their 20s 72 people in their 30s 41 people in their 40s 52 people in their 50s 35 people in their 60s 23 people in their 70s 13 people in their 80s 3 people over age 89 5 people of unknown age The state has updated its webpage to include much more information about the Regional Stay Home Order, which does not yet impact Shasta County. The Northern California region, which includes Shasta, has 28.2% of ICU beds available. If the region falls below 15%, it would become subject to the Regional Stay Home Order. Right now, Shasta County remains in the purple tier. Any businesses that are allowed to be open must be using the modifications required in state guidance. This means: o Open: Hair salons, personal care services, hotels o 25% capacity: Retail, shopping centers o Outdoors only: Restaurants, museums, zoos, aquariums, places of worship, movie theaters, gyms and fitness centers, wineries, family entertainment centers (kart racing, miniature golf, batting cages), cardrooms, satellite wagering o Closed: Bars, breweries and distilleries with no meals Testing is now available in Enterprise, Anderson, Shasta Lake City and South Redding, in addition to Shasta College. Go to www.ShastaReady.org and click on Get Tested to make an appointment.

Our #SuccessStorySunday today features Cathy Brigman. Cathy got support from the Whole Person Care program during her time of need. Whole Person Care coordinates a variety of health and social services for their clients. Individuals may go from homelessness to housed, all while their mental and physical health are cared for by a team of case managers. Watch Cathy's full story below to learn about some of the positive outcomes from the Whole Person Care team.

There's still time left to get a flu shot! Get one to protect yourself, your loved ones and your community. Both the flu and COVID-19 will be circulating this fall and winter. Protection against the flu means there's one less disease to worry about this season. For flu shot locations, visit ShastaFluShots.com. #flushot #flu #vaccine #stayhealthy #fightflu #StopTheSpread #ShastaHealth

Make sure to #eathealthy during our fight against #COVID19. Beans are an excellent source of plant protein. Dry beans are in season all year long and have a long shelf life. Beans can also be found canned or frozen. Buy a new variety each time you shop. www.cdph.ca.gov/COVID19

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2020 has brought its fair share of challenges, and it's important to celebrate victories. For this #SuccessStorySunday, we are excited to announce that 'The Woodlands II" project is complete and new residents have moved in! The second round of construction resulted in an additional 20 units of affordable housing in Shasta County. A total of 29 of the 75 total apartments house people with severe mental health challenges who were homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.... Find out more about 'The Woodlands' here: https://www.co.shasta.ca.us//housing-programs/the-woodlands