Madera County Department of Public Health

COVID-19 can hit those with chronic diseases harder, making them severely ill and placing them at higher risk of death. Diabetes, lung disease, and high blood pressure are among the chronic diseases that raise the risk of severe #COVID19 outcomes.

1/13/2021: Reporting 69 cases from the public and 13 from the Central California Woman’s Facility (total 82 cases) bringing the total number of reported cases to 12,471. Of the 12,471: 2,833 active case (including 33 Madera County residents hospitalized in Madera County) 9,508 recovered (261 released from isolation)... 130 deceased For the most up to date information, visit the Madera County dashboard at https://maderacounty.maps.arcgis.com//opsdashb/index.html ____________ 1/13/2021: ACTUALIZACIÓN DE COVID-19: Reportando 69 casos del público y 13 del Centro para la Mujer de California Central (total 82 casos), elevando el número total de casos reportados a 12,471. De los 12,471: 2,833 caso activo (incluidos 33 residentes del condado de Madera hospitalizados en el condado de Madera) 9,508 recuperados (261 liberados del aislamiento) 130 fallecidos Para obtener la información más reciente, visite el tablero de instrumentos en el condado de Madera https://maderacounty.maps.arcgis.com//opsdashb/index.html

Calling all volunteers! We need your help! MCDPH must expand capacity to move into Phase 1B. To reach this needed capacity, MCDPH is seeking volunteers to staff Public Health COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics. MCDPH Director Sara Bosse says she is looking for community heroes: We need volunteers to fill both clinical and non-clinical roles to help us bring this vaccine to everyone in our community who needs it. ... For information regarding volunteer opportunities and an online application, please visit www.maderacounty.com/covid19volunteer Your community needs you! ___________ ¡Llamando a todos los voluntarios! ¡Necesitamos tu ayuda! MCDPH debe ampliar la capacidad para pasar a la Fase 1B. Para alcanzar esta capacidad necesaria, MCDPH está buscando voluntarios. Sara Bosse, Directora de MCDPH, dice que está buscando héroes comunitarios: Necesitamos voluntarios para desempeñar funciones clínicas y no clínicas que nos ayuden a llevar esta vacuna a todos los miembros de nuestra comunidad que la necesiten. Para obtener información sobre oportunidades de voluntariado y una solicitud en línea, por favor visite www.maderacounty.com/covid19volunteer ¡Tu comunidad te necesita!

It’s a fact: breakfast is an important meal of the day! Save time by making it ahead. For example, make this oatmeal in just 10 minutes and put in individual to-go containers. Have kids? Let them make it. They’re sure to enjoy! Tip: Swap out the peaches for your favorite fresh or canned fruit.

MADERA COUNTY YOUTH: GET INVOLVED, MAKE A DIFFERENCE! The Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) Youth Coalition will be hosting their first 2021 meeting next Wednesday, January 13th from 4pm - 5pm. To learn more about SWAT and how to join, email [email protected] or visit https://www.maderacounty.com//tobacco-control-youth-coalit for more information.

UPDATE: The COVID-19 testing event scheduled at the Public Health Department for today, 12/17/2020 has been CANCELLED. Free testing is being offered tomorrow, 12/18/2020 at our new site at Valley West Christian Center located at 101 W Adells St. in Madera from 8am 6pm. Visit lhicare.com to make an appointment in advance. Residents who scheduled an appointment for today's event can show up at any time with your patient ID. Visit www.maderacounty.com/covid19testing

Madera County Department of Public Health wishes you and your family a safe and healthy Christmas.

"My family and I get a flu shot to do our part in keeping our community healthy" Fathima Campaña, Madera resident. No one has time for flu. Make time to roll your sleeve up and get your flu vaccine this fall. Help protect yourself, your loved ones, and our community from flu and its potentially serious complications. Our next free flu clinic is tomorrow from 9-4pm. Share why you are getting vaccinated this year. we want to hear from you. #SleeveUp #FightFlu... "Mi familia y yo nos vacunamos contra la gripe para contribuir a mantener nuestra comunidad saludable" Fathima Campaña, residente de Madera. Nadie tiene tiempo para la gripe. Tóme tiempo para enrollarse la maga y vacunarse contra la gripe este otoño. Ayude a protegerse a sí mismo, a sus seres queridos y a nuestra comunidad de la gripe y sus complicaciones que pueden ser muy graves. Nuestro próximo evento de vacunas contra la gripe gratis es mañana de 9 a 4 p.m. Comparta por qué se va a vacunar este año. Queremos escuchar de usted. #combatelainfluenza

Californians have made extraordinary sacrifices to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Help is on the way as the state begins its rollout of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. Individuals with the highest risk of becoming infected and spreading COVID-19 will receive vaccines first, but later in 2021, most Californians will have the opportunity to get vaccinated. For the latest facts on vaccines, visit covid19.ca.gov/vaccines

12/16/2020: Reporting 148 cases from the public, 1 from Valley State Prison (total 149 cases) bringing the total number of reported cases to 8,269. We also regret to report 4 additional deaths. Of the 8,269: 2,175 active case (including 29 Madera County residents hospitalized in Madera County) 5,983 recovered (41 released from isolation)... 111 deceased (4 additional) o Male, 60s, underlying conditions o Male, 60s, underlying conditions o Male, 70s, underlying conditions o Male, 80s, no underlying conditions As a reminder, Madera County has moved to reporting deaths on a weekly basis. Deaths will be reported every Wednesday with the case count. As always, reported deaths have COVID-19 listed as a cause of death and have a confirmed positive COVID-19 PCR test result. For the most up to date information, visit the Madera County dashboard at https://maderacounty.maps.arcgis.com//opsdashb/index.html ______ 12/16/20 ACTUALIZACIÓN DE COVID-19: Reportando 148 casos del público y 1 de la Prisión Estatal de Valley (total 149 casos), elevando el número total de casos reportados a 8,269. También lamentamos informar 4 muertes adicionales. De los 8,269: 2,175 caso activo (incluidos 29 residentes del condado de Madera hospitalizados en el condado de Madera) 5,983 recuperados (41 liberados del aislamiento) 111 fallecidos (4 fallecidos adicionales) o hombre, 60 años, condiciones de salud subyacentes o hombre, 60 años, condiciones de salud subyacentes o hombre, 70 años, condiciones de salud subyacentes o hombre, 80 años, sin condiciones de salud subyacentes Para obtener la información más reciente, visite el tablero de instrumentos en el condado de Madera https://maderacounty.maps.arcgis.com//opsdashb/index.html

Christmas is tomorrow! Celebrate virtually this year so you can celebrate in person next year.

The CDC and Prevention wants you to understand how vaccines protect you and your baby during pregnancy. Talk to your doctor or nurse practitioner about your vaccines schedule today.

We all must do our part to preserve CA's health care system for #COVID19 patients and those with other medical emergencies. Wear a mask. Don't gather. Keep your distance. Wash your hands. Stay home. covid19.ca.gov

Testing is free, fast and easy! Here are the upcoming COVID-19 testing dates for the rest of this week. Yosemite Drug in Coarsegold offers testing every Monday-Thursday from 10:00am - 2:00pm. Madera County Fairgrounds continues to offer testing every day except Thursday and Sundays from 7am - 7pm.... Drive-thru COVID-19 testing at the Madera County Department of Public Health - Tomorrow and Saturday (December 17th, 19th) from 8am-6pm. Drive-thru COVID-19 testing at Valley West Christian Center from 8:00am - 6:00pm. Appointments required for all locations. Visit https://lhi.care/covidtesting or the MCDPH website to find more information on how you can schedule your appointment today: https://www.maderacounty.com/covid19testing __________ Aquí están las próximas fechas de prueba de COVID-19 para esta semana. Yosemite Drug en Coarsegold ofrece pruebas todos los lunes a jueves de 10:00 am a 2:00 pm. Los terrenos de la feria de Madera continúa ofreciendo pruebas todos los días excepto los jueves y domingos de 7 am a 7 pm. Prueba COVID-19 en automóvil en el Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Madera: jueves y sábado (17 y 19 de diciembre) de 8 am a 6 pm. Prueba COVID-19 en el Valley West Christian Center de 8:00 am a 6:00 pm. Se requieren citas para todas las ubicaciones. Visite https://lhi.care/covidtesting o el sitio web de MCDPH para encontrar más información sobre cómo puede programar su cita hoy: https://www.maderacounty.com/covid19testing

The risk of getting COVID-19 is still out there. To #StopTheSurge, we must be careful about where we go. Avoiding crowds and get-togethers can help cut down on COVID-19 exposure. _________ El riesgo de contraer COVID-19 todavía sigue. Para #StopTheSurge, debemos tener cuidado con el lugar al que vamos. Evitar las multitudes y las reuniones puede ayudar a reducir la exposición al COVID-19.

Our testing web page has been updated to make finding testing information easier. Visit updated page at www.maderacounty.com/covid19testing Here are the COVID-19 testing dates for the rest of this week. Yosemite Drug in Coarsegold offers testing every Monday-Thursday from 10:00am - 2:00pm. Madera County Fairgrounds continues to offer testing every day except Thursday and Sundays from 7am - 7pm.... Drive-thru COVID-19 testing at the Madera County Department of Public Health - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday (December 9-12th) from 8am-6pm. Drive-thru COVID-19 testing at Mountain Christian Center in Oakhurst from 9:00am - 1:00pm. Drive-thru COVID-19 testing in Chowchilla from 8:00am - 12:00pm. Appointments required, except for Oakhurst location. Visit https://lhi.care/covidtesting to schedule your appointment today.

A local Madera County family shares their heartfelt story and the impact of COVID in the state's new public service announcement. The best way for us to take care of loved ones right now is by looking out for them from a distance. Call your favorite people to remind them of your love, but don’t open yourself or others up to unnecessary COVID-19 exposure by meeting in person. Stay home to #StopTheSurge.

Madera County's average daily case rate per 100k is 59.5. This is the highest it has ever been! Keep your loved ones safe and skip gathering in person this Christmas.

Getting the flu shot can be scary especially during a pandemic, but we want you to know that we are here to help you though this unprecedented time. We are working around the clock to ensure you’re safe and have taken extra precautions to serve you and your loved ones. Don’t wait any longer to schedule your flu shot today. #DontWaitVaccinate ______... Recibir la vacuna contra la gripe puede ser aterrador especialmente durante una pandemia, pero queremos que sepa que estamos aquí para ayudarle a pesar de este tiempo sin precedentes. Estamos trabajando las 24 horas del día para asegurarnos de su protección y hemos tomado precauciones adicionales para servirle a usted y a sus seres queridos. No espere más para programar su vacuna contra la gripe hoy. #NoSeEspereAVacunarse

Flu vaccination can reduce the burden of flu illnesses on our medical systems so they can focus on patients with COVID-19. There’s still time to get vaccinated! Make a plan to get vaccinated during National Influenza Vaccination Week. #fightflu #FightFluTogether Madera Community Hospital _________ La vacunación contra la influenza puede reducir la carga de enfermedades causadas por la influenza en nuestros sistemas médicos para que puedan enfocarse en los pacientes con COVID-19. ¡Todavía hay tiempo de vacunarse! Planee vacunarse durante la Semana Nacional de Vacunación contra la Influenza. #combatelainfluenza #JuntosCombatimoslainfluenza

Una familia local del condado de Madera comparte su historia de todo corazón y el impacto de COVID en un nuevo anuncio de servicio público del estado. La mejor manera de cuidar a nuestros seres queridos en este momento es cuidarlos desde lejos. Llama a tus personas favoritas para recordarles que los quieres. No te expongas ni a ti ni a tu familia. Quédate en casa y #CambiaLaTrayectoria.

12/15/2020: Reporting 99 cases from the public, 2 from Valley State Prison (total 101 cases) bringing the total number of reported cases to 8,120. Of the 8,120: 2,071 active case (including 27 Madera County residents hospitalized in Madera County) 5,942 recovered (14 released from isolation)... 107 deceased For the most up to date information, visit the Madera County dashboard at https://maderacounty.maps.arcgis.com//opsdashb/index.html ______ 12/15/20 ACTUALIZACIÓN DE COVID-19: Reportando 99 casos del público y 2 de la Prisión Estatal de Valley (total 101 casos), elevando el número total de casos reportados a 8,120. De los 8,120: 2,071 caso activo (incluidos 27 residentes del condado de Madera hospitalizados en el condado de Madera) 5,942 recuperados (14 liberados del aislamiento) 107 fallecidos Para obtener la información más reciente, visite el tablero de instrumentos en el condado de Madera https://maderacounty.maps.arcgis.com//opsdashb/index.html

12/8/2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Reporting 137 cases from the public and 35 from Valley State Prison and 2 from the Central California Woman’s Facility (total 174 cases), bringing the total number of reported cases to 7,115. We also regret to report 17 additional deaths which occurred between July and November 2020. Of the 7,115: 1,514 active case (including 19 Madera County residents hospitalized in Madera County) 5,494 recovered (22 released from isolation)...Continue reading

Are you ready for Halloween? A spooky fact: some traditional makeup like kohl or surma, and some costume jewelry may contain #lead! Learn more at: www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb. #NLPPW2020 _______ ¿Está listo para el Halloween? Es un hecho: ¡Algunos maquillajes tradicionales como kohl o surma, y joyas de disfraz pueden contener plomo! Aprenda más @ www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb. #NLPPW2020

The regional stay home order remains in effect in the San Joaquin Valley Region. It is a protective measure to preserve CA’s health care system for patients and those with other medical emergencies. Current ICU capacity is 1.6% in the SJV as of information released on 12/15/2020. Based on the tier assignment released today, 12/15/2020, Madera County remains in the purple tier. This data is for the timeframe of 11/29/2020-12/5/2020. Case Rate: 46.8... Adjusted Case Rate: 45.0 County Positivity Rate: 14.6% Health Equity Positivity Rate: 14.5% Testing has increased in Madera County and is now above the state median leading to our case numbers being adjusted favorably. Testing in Madera County is 389.4 per 100,000 which is above the state median of 362.39 per 100,000. What we all can do : Stay home and do not gather. It is best to say home unless going out for essential business and avoid mixing. Continue to get tested regularly if you have been around others! New testing sites are coming to Madera. Visit www.maderacounty.com/covid19testing daily for updated information. Get tested every 4-6 weeks if working outside your home or going out, especially if gathering socially. Practice Prevention. Wash hands, socially distance and wear a mask to slow the spread of COVID-19. Isolate yourself from others if you have symptoms. Visit valleycovidhelp.com or ayudadelvalleycovid.com for more information to learn how to properly self-isolate. For more information visit https://covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy/ and www.maderacounty.com/covid19

MCDPH will be closed December 24-25 for the holiday. Our next case update will be posted on Monday, December 28. Merry Christmas and happy holidays!

12/23/2020: Reporting 154 cases from the public, 1 from Valley State Prison (total 155 new cases) bringing the total number of reported cases to 9,305. We also regret to report 5 additional deaths. Of the 9,305: 2,829 active case (including 35 Madera County residents hospitalized in Madera County) 6,360 recovered (52 released from isolation)... 116 deceased (5 additional) o Female, 90s, underlying conditions o Female, 90s, no underlying conditions o Male, 80s, no underlying conditions o Male, 70s, no underlying conditions o Male, 60s, no underlying conditions As a reminder, Madera County has moved to reporting deaths on a weekly basis. As always, reported deaths have COVID-19 listed as a cause of death and have a confirmed positive COVID-19 PCR test result. For the most up to date information, visit the Madera County dashboard at https://maderacounty.maps.arcgis.com//opsdashb/index.html ______ 12/23/20 ACTUALIZACIÓN DE COVID-19: Reportando 154 casos del público y 1 de la Prisión Estatal de Valley (total 155 casos), elevando el número total de casos reportados a 9,305. También lamentamos informar 5 muertes adicionales. De los 9,305: 2,829 caso activo (incluidos 35 residentes del condado de Madera hospitalizados en el condado de Madera) 6,360 recuperados (52 liberados del aislamiento) 116 fallecidos (5 fallecidos adicionales) o hembra, 90 años, condiciones de salud subyacentes o hembra, 90 años, sin condiciones de salud subyacentes o hombre, 80 años, sin condiciones de salud subyacentes o hombre, 70 años, sin condiciones de salud subyacentes o hombre, 60 años, sin condiciones de salud subyacentes Para obtener la información más reciente, visite el tablero de instrumentos en el condado de Madera https://maderacounty.maps.arcgis.com//opsdashb/index.html

Keep it safe while getting spooky. Physical distancing, wearing a mask, and washing your hands should help ward off vampires and unwanted germs. #YourActionsSaveLives ______ El distanciamiento físico, el uso de una máscara y el lavado de manos deberían ayudar a protegerse de los vampiros y los gérmenes no deseados. #TusAccionesSalvaVidas

We urge everyone to press pause to slow the surge of COVID-19. Stay home as much as possible, except for essential needs. Limit travel outside of the county. Limit social interactions with people outside of your household.... Wear a mask in public. Watch your distance from those outside your household. Wash your hands often. Stay home if you are sick. Do your part to slow the spread. Your actions now directly impact our future.

12/14/20 COVID-19 UPDATE: Reporting 271 cases from the public, 132 from Valley State Prison, and 4 from the Central California Woman’s Facility (total 407 cases) bringing the total number of reported cases to 8,019. 12/11: 44 public, 59 VSP 12/12: 63 public, 64 VSP, 1 CCWF 12/13: 164 public, 9 VSP, 3 CCWF... Of the 8,019: 1,984 active case (including 26 Madera County residents hospitalized in Madera County) 5,928 recovered (220 released from isolation) 107 deceased For the most up to date information, visit the Madera County dashboard at https://maderacounty.maps.arcgis.com//opsdashb/index.html ______________ 12/14/20 ACTUALIZACIÓN DE COVID-19: Reportando 271 casos del público y 132 de la Prisión Estatal de Valley y 4 del Centro para la Mujer de California Central (total 407 casos), elevando el número total de casos reportados a 8,019. 12/11: 44 público, 59 VSP 12/12: 63 público, 64 VSP, 1 CCWF 12/13: 164 público, 9 VSP, 3 CCWF De los 8,019: 1,984 caso activo (incluidos 26 residentes del condado de Madera hospitalizados en el condado de Madera) 5,928 recuperados (220 liberados del aislamiento) 107 fallecidos Para obtener la información más reciente, visite el tablero de instrumentos en el condado de Madera https://maderacounty.maps.arcgis.com//opsdashb/index.html

The US Air Quality Index for today, Thursday, October 29 in the following areas are: - Madera: Moderate 54 - Chowchilla: Moderate 70 - Coarsegold: Moderate 99 - North Fork: Moderate 99... - Oakhurst: Moderate 95 For more information and to monitor the air quality in your area visit: https://www.iqair.com/us/

The Regional Stay at Home order gives us a chance to pause on activities that increase the risk of transmitting the virus so that we can get the surge under control. Read about the State Stay-at-Home Order: https://covid19.ca.gov/stay-home-except-for-essential-needs/

The Coarsegold Village will have a COVID-19 testing AND flu clinic tomorrow from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ALL are free of cost. Remember if you have been around others - get tested for COVID-19. Help Madera County reopen. For more information, please visit the MCDPH website at: http://maderacounty.com/covid19testing... ___________ La aldea de Coarsegold tendrá una clínica de gripe y pruebas de COVID-19 mañana de 9:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. TODOS son gratuitos. Recuerde que si ha estado cerca de otras personas, hágase la prueba de COVID-19. Ayuden al Condado De Madera reabrir. Para obtener más información, visite nuestro sitio web: https://www.maderacounty.com/covid19testing

10/28/2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Reporting 20 cases from the public bringing the total number of reported cases to 5,057. We also regret to report 2 additional deaths. Of the 5,057: 330 active case (including 8 Madera County residents hospitalized in Madera County) 4,651 recovered (6 released from isolation) ... 76 deceased (2 additional) o Female, 60s, underlying conditions o Female, 40s, no underlying conditions For the most up to date information, visit the Madera County dashboard at https://maderacounty.maps.arcgis.com//opsdashb/index.html _________ 10/28/20 ACTUALIZACIÓN DE COVID-19: Hay 20 casos nuevos que elevan el número total de casos reportados a 5,057. También lamentamos informar 2 muertes adicionales. De los 5,057: 330 caso activo (incluidos 8 residentes del condado de Madera hospitalizados en el condado de Madera) 4,651 recuperados (6 liberados del aislamiento) 76 fallecidos (2 fallecidos adicionales) o mujer, 60 años, condiciones de salud subyacentes o mujer, 40 años, sin condiciones de salud subyacentes Para obtener la información más reciente, visite el tablero de instrumentos en el condado de Madera https://maderacounty.maps.arcgis.com//opsdashb/index.html

We understand how important it is to celebrate and honor your loved ones. Here are some ways to do so while staying safe. ________ Entendemos lo importante que es celebrar y honrar a sus seres queridos. Aquí se muestran formas de hacerlo sin perder la seguridad.

Free Drive-Through COVID-19 testing is being offered today, 10/28 in Chowchilla from 8 am -12 pm. No appointments required, you will be registered onsite. If you'd like to register in advance you may do so at www.projectbaseline.com/study/covid-19 Location: Corner of 4th and Orange - Chowchilla, Ca 93610 Time: 8 am -12 pm Results in 3-5 days ... Testing is Free, Fast, and Easy. Help Madera County re-open.

The US Air Quality Index for today, Wednesday, October 28 in the following areas are: - Madera: Moderate 57 - Chowchilla: Moderate 70 - Coarsegold: Moderate 89 - North Fork: Moderate 89... - Oakhurst: Moderate 89 For more information and to monitor the air quality in your area visit: https://www.iqair.com/us/

Join Sara Bosse, Public Health Director & Dr. Simon Paul, Public Health Officer for information and to ask questions about the Blueprint for reopening.

10/27/2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Reporting 17 cases from the public bringing the total number of reported cases to 5,037. Of the 5,037: 318 active case (including 9 Madera County residents hospitalized in Madera County) 4,645 recovered (19 released from isolation) ... 74 deceased For the most up to date information, visit the Madera County dashboard at https://maderacounty.maps.arcgis.com//opsdashb/index.html _____________ 10/27/20 ACTUALIZACIÓN DE COVID-19: Hay 17 casos nuevos que elevan el número total de casos reportados a 5,037. De los 5,037: 318 caso activo (incluidos 9 residentes del condado de Madera hospitalizados en el condado de Madera) 4,645 recuperados (19 liberados del aislamiento) 74 fallecidos Para obtener la información más reciente, visite el tablero de instrumentos en el condado de Madera https://maderacounty.maps.arcgis.com//opsdashb/index.html

Madera County’s Tier Assignment: Purple Based on the data released on October 27, 2020, Madera County remains in the PURPLE TIER. For Madera County to move from purple to red, it must meet the red criteria for 2 weeks in a row. Because we did NOT meet the red criteria for this week, we remain in the purple tier. Keep in mind that Tier Tuesday data is 7 days of data from Sunday through Saturday with a one-week lag. This week’s data spans Sunday, October 11 through Saturday,...Continue reading

We have seen misinformation and posts stating that Madera County is moving into the red tier. To ensure there is no confusion, Madera County is in the purple tier and unfortunately will not be able to move to red tier today based upon the most recent data. The embargoed, specific data with additional details will be released at noon. _________ Hemos visto información incorrecta y publicaciones que indican que el condado de Madera se está moviendo hacia el nivel rojo. Para garantizar que no haya confusión, el condado de Madera está en el nivel morado y, lamentablemente, no podrá pasar al nivel rojo hoy según los datos más recientes. Los datos específicos embargados con detalles adicionales se publicarán al mediodía.