Calaveras County moves to purple level, limited stay-at-home order in place, outdoor operations only for many businesses! – Pine

San Andreas, California… Due to an increase in COVID-19 cases, the state has moved Calaveras County to purple (generalized risk level), the most restrictive level in the state. Changes in the tier system occur when immediate action is needed to slow the spread of COVID-19. Counties are required to implement any change of sector the day after the level is announced. The aim is to ensure that patients can access the care they need and to prevent hospitals from being overrun. This means that several non-essential domestic businesses have to close. Calaveras Public Health is calling for caution and encouraging people to take the necessary steps to avoid exposure to the virus and help the county continue to reduce its level of risk.

The purple level is impacting many local businesses that will now have to close their domestic business operations or reduce capacity. As of now, companies that can only operate outdoors with modifications include:
 Gyms and fitness centers
 Cinemas
 Museums
 Places of worship
 Restaurants
 Cellars and tasting rooms

Bars, breweries and distilleries must close.

To learn more about the impact of this level shift on businesses and operations in Calaveras County, please see the State Action Plan for a Safer Economy to find specific business information and the latest county status.

As of November 21, 2020, it is necessary that all non-essential work and activities stop between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. in the counties of the widespread (purple) level. Learn more about ordering limited home stay. The home care order is effective until at least December 21. Limiting social activities and gatherings of people not from the same household will help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in communities of Calaveras.

Everyone is at risk for COVID-19 and should take precautions to avoid exposure to the virus. Seniors and those with underlying medical conditions are at increased risk of serious illness and death from COVID-19. This means they can be hospitalized, need a ventilator to help them breathe, or even be fatal. COVID-19 can be very serious and Calaveras public health asks you to follow safety instructions.

During the holidays, Calaveras Public Health urges the public to remain cautious. The safest way to get together while on vacation is to spend time with people from the same household and to get together virtually with family and friends who are not from your household. To keep you and your loved ones safe, follow the guidelines for gatherings and tips for a healthier holiday season. Traveling to see friends and family while on vacation could increase your risk of infection and help the spread of COVID-19 in your community. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) strongly recommends:
 Californians stay at home or in their region and avoid non-essential travel
 Anyone arriving in California must voluntarily self-quarantine for 14 days. For full details and requirements, read the CRPD Travel Advisory.

Free tests for COVID-19 are available at the OptumServe COVID-19 testing site in Sonora. The site is located at Mother Lode Fairgrounds, Blake Elliot Building (Creekside), 220 Southgate Drive, Sonora, CA 95370. The OptumServe site is now open 7 days a week. If you would like to be tested for COVID-19, please register at www.lhi.care/covidtesting or call (888) 634-1123.

Testing for COVID-19 is recommended, in particular:
 People who show symptoms of COVID-19
 People who have had close contact with someone confirmed to have COVID-19
 People who have been invited or referred to be tested by their health care provider

Take action to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The best ways to avoid exposure to COVID-19 are to:
 Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth in public places and wherever you will be with people who do not live with you, including close friends and family.
 Wash your hands often. Use soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
 Stay at least 6 feet from other people.
 Stay home if you are sick.

Symptoms can appear 2 to 14 days after exposure to the virus. Symptoms of COVID-19 include:
 Fever or chills
 Cough
 Shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing
 Fatigue
 stiffness or stiffness
 Headache
 New loss of taste or smell
 Sore throat
 stuffy or runny nose
 Nausea or vomiting
 Diarrhea

A person who has tested positive with COVID-19 may not have all or none of these symptoms. A person who has tested positive but has no symptoms is considered asymptomatic and can still pass the virus to others while they are infectious.

Look for emergency warning signs for COVID-19. If anyone shows signs, seek emergency care immediately:
 Difficulty breathing
 New confusion or weakness
 Bluish lips or face
 Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
 Inability to wake up or stay awake

Calaveras Public Health is asking the public to be aware of the scams. A contact tracker will never ask you for your social security number, bank account number, or credit card information. Our contact tracers work for the public health of Calaveras. Contact tracers help contact people with COVID-19 to track symptoms and keep our community safe and prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Calaveras Public Health encourages everyone 6 months and older to get the flu shot each year. Although the flu vaccine does not protect against COVID-19, it has been shown to reduce the risk of influenza illness, hospitalization and death. Please consult your local medical supplier or pharmacist for influenza vaccine.

To receive information and resources related to COVID-19, visit the Calaveras County COVID-19 website.

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