Frogtown COVID-19 Testing Site: No Walk-Ins Accepted At This Time
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/25/2020 05:16 PM
Angels Camp, CA...No-cost testing for COVID-19 is available to anyone who would like to get one. The OptumServe COVID-19 testing site located at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds is open Tuesday-Saturday from 7:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Testing is available to those age 12 and older. Walk-ins are not accepted at this time. People are highly encouraged to register online by going to www.lhi.care/covidtesting. People without internet access should call (888) 634-1123.
Calaveras Children’s Dental Project Comes to An End
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/23/2020 11:37 AM
Angels Camp, CA...After 23 years providing preventive dental services and oral health education to children of Calaveras County, the Calaveras Children’s Dental Project is coming to an end. “For a variety of reasons, now is a good time to stop,” stated Laurie Perry, RDH, RDHAP Dental Hygienist who has managed the project since its inception in 1997. “I am very proud of the services this program has provided over the past 23 years to the children in our county.”
West Point Man is Latest New Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Calaveras County
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/23/2020 05:00 PM
San Andreas, CA...Biweekly Report: New Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Calaveras County. On Tuesday, June 23, 2020, Calaveras Public Health reported one additional case of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The case is an adult male over the age of 65 years old. The case resides in the West Point area. The source of exposure is being investigated. “People should stay home as much as possible and take the necessary preventive actions to keep Calaveras County safe and healthy if you do go out,” said Dr. Dean Kelaita, Calaveras County Health Officer.
Dr. Gabriel Pettersen Now Accepting New Patients at San Andreas Medical Clinic
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/22/2020 12:34 AM
San Andreas, CA...Dr. Gabriel Pettersen Now Accepting New Patients at San Andreas Medical Clinic
Jackson Resident is Fourteenth COVID-19 Case in Amador County
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/22/2020 09:02 PM
Amador County, CA – This evening, June 22, 2020, Amador County Public Health reported one additional case of COVID-19 in Amador County. The new case is an adult female in her 20s who is a resident of Jackson, with a travel history indicating exposure to the virus outside of the county. This new case is isolated and recovering at home.
Sutter Creek Man is Thirteenth COVID-19 Case in Amador
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/20/2020 04:00 PM
Amador County, CA....On Saturday, June 20, 2020, Amador County Public Health reported one additional case of COVID-19 in Amador County. The new case is an adult male in his 50s who is a resident of Sutter Creek, currently hospitalized in a neighboring county.
Sonora, CA..."I am aware of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s statement yesterday in which he has ordered face coverings for most public activity. I received inquiries about our stance on the order and our intended actions. Our position has always been to rely on education and we will continue with that same strategic direction. I am working closely with county health officials and state officials regarding the governor’s order.
Two New Cases of COVID-19 Confirmed in Calaveras County as Statewide Mandate for Face Coverings Goes into Effect
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/19/2020 02:13 PM
San Andreas, CA...On Friday, June 19, 2020, Calaveras Public Health reported two additional cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The two unrelated cases include one adult female and one adult male both between the ages of 18 to 49 years old. Both cases reside in the Valley Springs area. The source of exposure is being investigated. “People should stay home as much as possible, especially those at higher risk for severe illness to COVID-19. Take the necessary preventive actions to keep Calaveras County safe and healthy if you do go out,” said Dr. Dean Kelaita, Calaveras County Health Officer. “Everyone plays a crucial role in protecting the health and well-being of our community.”
