Amador COVID-19 Update

Amador COVID-19 Update

Amador County Public Health reports 6 more cases of COVID-19 since last Tuesday's update, bringing the total laboratory confirmed case count to 1,776. The new cases include 2 males and 4 females, 1 aged 18-49, 3 aged 50-64, 2 over 65 years of age; 2 residents of Jackson, 3 living in Plymouth, and 1 in Sutter Creek/Amador City. The Amador COVID-19 statistics dashboard is now updated twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays.

This week, Amador County remains in the less restrictive orange (moderate risk) tier within California's Blueprint for a Safer Economy. Businesses and events may reference California's Blueprint for Safer Economy Activity and Business Tiers chart for the latest guidance by tier and sector. Today, Amador has one week of credit towards potentially moving to the yellow tier next week. In order to reach this less restrictive status, it could be dependent on additional vaccination of residents, to keep up with the statewide vaccination rates. For more information on tier movement and small county framework, visit the Moving Through the Tiers section on the Blueprint website.

Amador County Public Health COVID-19 vaccine clinics are updated on the Amador COVID-19 vaccine information page: https://www.amadorgov.org/services/covid-19. Public Health is planning a Pfizer vaccine clinic next week in anticipation of eligibility moving to include age 12 and above. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is scheduled to meet tomorrow on this matter. Information on the different types of COVID-19 vaccines, age eligibility, and how each vaccine works is available on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/different-vaccines.html. Over 29,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered to those who reside in Amador to-date. Of Amador residents age 18 and older, 35.7% have been fully vaccinated. Of Amador residents aged 65 or older, 58% are fully vaccinated.

To find a COVID-19 vaccine appointment at nearby pharmacies, visit the Vaccines.gov website. The map is searchable by vaccine brand and zip code, up to a 50-mile radius. Jackson CVS, Safeway, Walgreens, and Walmart pharmacies are offering COVID-19 vaccine by appointment. Vaccine appointments are scheduled via their respective websites. Residents may also reach out to their health care provider to inquire if vaccine is available within their health care system.

California Department of Public Health (CDPH) published Guidance for the Prevention of COVID-19 Transmission for Gatherings with safety guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The guidance includes gathering attendance limits, minimization of shared items, hand hygiene, and physical distancing.

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Press Release: Amador COVID-19 Update 05.11.2021