Three New COVID Covid-19 Cases, 22 Active Cases In Tuolumne County
Sonora, CA – Tuolumne Public Health reports three new cases today, all are in isolation. The new cases include a male in his 60’s, a male in his 70’s and another in his 50’s. Three previously hospitalized cases have been discharged from the hospital and are continuing their isolation at home. One individual has been released from isolation. Known Tuolumne tests: 12,831, total positive 291, active cases 22, total recovered 249. A total of 14 inmates who have recovered are included in Tuolumne County’s number of positive cases.
The state COVID-19 testing site is moving to Sonora. Beginning Tuesday, November 3, free testing is available at the Motherlode Fairgrounds. Appointment slots between 7 AM and 7 PM are now available at www.lhi.care/covidtesting or by calling (888) 634-1123. Public health states, “People are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this resource and get tested if they have symptoms of COVID-19, have been in close contact with confirmed cases, have recently traveled, have had close contact with others outside of their household, and test routinely if they work in high risk settings such as healthcare, corrections or congregate care facilities or if they have frequent interactions with the public through work or other community engagement.”
In July as reported here Tuolumne County had 34 active COVID-19 cases in isolation but has not had over 20 active cases before July or since August. Tuolumne is at Tier 3 Orange, tier levels are assessed and updated on Tuesdays. Many factors are considered when addressing risk categories in the state’s 4 Tier color-coded system for reopening businesses other than the numbers in the chart below more details are here.
| Daily COVID-19 Cases | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County |
Active | Date | New Today | Hospital/ ICU |
| Alpine | 4 | 10/29 | 5 | 1 |
| Amador | 25 | 10/30 | 3 | 1 |
| Calaveras | 11 | 10/30 | 7 | 0 |
| Mariposa | 2 | 10/30 | 1 | 1 |
| Madera | 338 | 10/30 | 28 | 9 |
| Merced | 360 | 10/30 | 16 | 27 |
| Mono | 8 | 10/30 | 2 | 0 |
| San Joaquin | 893 | 10/30 | 46 | 25/6 |
| Stanislaus | 359 | 10/30 | 58 | 68/17 |
| Tuolumne | 22 | 10/30 | 3 | 2 |
| Totals (Cumulative) COVID-19 Cases | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| County |
Recovered (increase) | Total Positives | Deaths |
| Alpine | 4 (+1) | 8 | 0 |
| Amador | 271(+2) | 311 | 15 |
| Calaveras | 322(+6) | 354 | 21 |
| Mariposa | 76 (+0) | 81 | 2 |
| Madera | 4,680(+21) | 5,094 | 76 |
| Merced | 9,185(+31) | 9,674 | 156 |
| Mono | 174(+5) | 182 | 2 |
| San Joaquin | 20,719 (+52) | 22,106 | 494 |
| Stanislaus | 17,112 (35) | 17,814 | 401 |
| Tuolumne | 249(+1) | 291 | 6 |
For county population and other county-level statistics view our page here.
If you are having COVID-like symptoms, self-isolate and contact your healthcare provider or the Adventist Health Triage Line at 209-536-5166 Mon-Fri, or 209-536-5000 after hours. If you need immediate medical attention, please call ahead and go to Rapid Care or the Emergency Department. You can also visit www.valleycovidhelp.com for more information.
The no-cost state testing site currently located at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds will be moving to the Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora at the end of October. The site will be open for testing beginning Tuesday, November 3. Appointments can be made for testing beginning a few days before opening day at www.lhicare.com/covidtesting.
The testing site at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds is open Tuesday – Saturday 7am to 7pm. The site offers to test children ages 3 and older (accompanied by a parent or guardian). Tuolumne County Public Health encourages anyone concerned about possible exposure to get tested and essential workers are encouraged to get tested every two weeks.
It is important that people continue to follow prevention guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, including:
- Practice physical distancing at all times. Keep 6 feet space between yourself and others who are not part of your household. Stay in your household bubble!
- Wear a face covering in public.
- Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently.
- Avoid gatherings of any size with people who are not part of your household.
- Stay home if you are sick.
- Avoid unnecessary travel, and limit your outings to essential tasks.
Thank you for your support and efforts to protect the safety and health of our community
