Posted on: February 14, 2021
According to State data released Monday, February 15th, over 15,000 doses have been administered to Nevada County residents, and more vulnerable residents have access to make appointments as Nevada County.
Vaccines come into the county through se...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: February 12, 2021
Space for the clinic is being provided by Dignity Health’s Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital with support from the Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation. Internet service for the site was donated by Smarter Broadband and local artist Kathy Wronski has ...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: February 10, 2021
An extremely limited number of appointments will be available as we test the system before expanding access in the coming days and weeks. These first few appointments are a small pilot of MyTurn in Nevada County. Nevada County residents who have signed up...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: February 5, 2021
We continue to received a very limited supply of vaccine, with an average of 1,850 doses a week. This total includes both first and second doses. Although the state has increased vaccine eligibility, access locally remains dependent of vaccine supply. And...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: February 3, 2021
On Wednesday February 3, 2021, teachers from the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District received their first COVID-19 vaccinations, administered by Tahoe Forest Hospital staff and school nurses from Tahoe Truckee Unified School District. Nevada County is c...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: January 15, 2021
Nevada County Public Health has partnered with 211 Connecting Point to provide the community text updates when new information about the COVID-19 vaccine in Nevada County becomes available. Residents can subscribe to find out updates like when, where and ...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: January 12, 2021
The State has lifted the Regional Stay Home Order for the Greater Sacramento Region, which includes Nevada County. Due to Nevada County's current daily average of COVID-19 cases and positivity rate, Nevada County will be exiting the Stay Home Order into t...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: January 7, 2021
Nevada County’s Grass Valley COVID-19 testing site has increased testing to six days a week to add 165 more tests to its weekly testing capacity, an increase of more that 15% of the testing site’s previous capacity. Placer County&r...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: December 31, 2020
Beginning January 1, 2021, Dr. Scott Kellermann will be joining the County of Nevada as Public Health Officer. While Dr. Kellermann will begin his role as Public Health Officer on the first, his contract will formally come before the Nevada County Board o...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: December 17, 2020
On Thursday morning Nevada County received the first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine which included 975 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. These first doses are being distributed to our two hospitals, Tahoe Forest Hospital in Truckee and Sierra Nevada...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: December 15, 2020
Nevada County’s COVID-19 testing site has moved from the Grass Valley Veterans Hall to 231 Colfax Avenue in Grass Valley (formerly Summer Thymes). The new site is only a half mile away from the Grass Valley Veterans Hall and will continue to be operated b...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: December 9, 2020
Today, the State announced that Nevada County, along with neighboring counties in the Greater Sacramento region, will be moving into the State’s Regional Stay at Home Order beginning Friday, December 11th. The order will remain in effect for a m...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: December 8, 2020
A regional Stay-at-Home Order is possible if current trends continue and the Greater Sacramento regions ICU capacity falls below 15%
Nevada County Public Health’s mission is to support community health and protect the community against disasters....
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: December 3, 2020
Today, Nevada County reported five additional deaths from COVID-19. Four of these deaths are related to COVID-19 outbreaks in local skilled nursing facilities and elderly residents who lived there, and the other was an older adult not affiliated...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: December 3, 2020
To blunt the curve and save lives, California has introduced a Regional Stay-at-Home Order today for counties whose regional hospital systems fall under 15% ICU capacity. Although Nevada County is not immediately placed into a Stay-at-Home Order due to re...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: December 1, 2020
Nevada County COVID-19 cases rapidly rise due to social gatherings and workplace exposures
California Governor Gavin Newsom has indicated that additional measures, such as a statewide Stay-at-Home Order, are possible if current trends continue
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: November 24, 2020
Nevada County has seen a rapid rise in COVID-19 cases, with over 120 new cases over the weekend representing 10% of our total COVID-19 cases since March. Today, the State announced that Nevada County’s COVID-19 data continues to meet criteria fo...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: November 20, 2020
Due to the rapid rise in COVID-19 cases across California, Governor Newsom and CDPH announced a limited Stay at Home Order requiring generally that non-essential work, movement and gatherings stop between 10 PM and 5 AM in counties in the purple tier.
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: November 20, 2020
The spread of COVID-19 is increasing across the country and in California as colder weather drives more people indoors. Here are some extra tips on how to celebrate the holidays more safely.
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: November 16, 2020
Nevada County COVID-19 cases rapidly rise due to social gatherings and workplace exposures
The State announced Nevada County in the most restrictive Purple “Widespread” Tier for COVID-19 business modifications
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: November 10, 2020
The State announced Nevada County in the Red “Substantial” Tier for the first time since September
If Nevada County’s daily, new COVID-19 cases meet the more restrictive Red or Purple Tier next week, Nevada County will move in...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: November 4, 2020
Nevada County remains in the Orange “Moderate” Tier, although is trending towards the Red “Substantial” Tier
On August 31st, the State introduced a new tiered framework that connects the level of openness of business sectors to COVID-19 conditions on the g...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: September 22, 2020
The State announced Nevada County in the Orange “Moderate” Tier which allows businesses to safely increase the capacity in facilities
All members of the community are encouraged to continue to be COVID safe as we move into the Orange &a...
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Posted on: September 16, 2020
Nevada County remains on the cusp of the orange “Moderate” tier which would allow businesses to safely increase the capacity in facilities
All members of the community are encouraged to consider how personal behavior can help move Nevad...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: September 4, 2020
With Labor Day coming up, Nevada County Public Health reminds residents to stay COVID safe while enjoying their holiday weekend. Please remember to maintain physical distance from those outside your household, wear a mask when you are not able to maintain...
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Posted on: August 28, 2020
Your Actions Save Lives: Individuals are urged to wear a mask, maintain six feet of space, wash hands and get tested to help move Nevada County from Tier 2 to Tier 3 and support a Safer Economy.
Nevada County, CA – Today, the Governor an...
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Posted on: August 11, 2020
County Supervisors Allocate $250,000 to the Nevada County Relief Fund for Third Round of Grants to Small Businesses and “Safety-net” Nonprofits
Round 3 Grant Applications due August 21st; Apply online at https://www.ne...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: July 29, 2020
The County of Nevada Board of Supervisors approved $1.5 Million to support a new “Economic & Community Resiliency” grants program designed to offset COVID-19 related economic hardships and disruptions to local businesses and nonpro...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: July 8, 2020
oin us for a SPECIAL EDITION of our TFF Carhop as we partner with Ready Nevada County to find new ways to support local businesses and have some fun too! Being Read Nevada County means being ready for anything. Office of Emergency Services is excited to p...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: July 14, 2020
Nevada County Relief Fund Provides $200,000 in Second-Round Grant Awards
to Local “Safety-net” Nonprofits and Small Businesses
Nevada City, CA – The Nevada County Relief Fund announced it...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: July 13, 2020
Nevada County is not currently on the State’s County Monitoring List; fitness centers, personal services, hair salons, places of worship and offices may remain open with State required modifications in place
Nevada County, CA &...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: July 8, 2020
Join us as we find new ways to support local businesses and have some fun too! TFF Carhop events are intended to support local food vendors and provide the community with a safe way to get their favorite summer treats.Events are scheduled to run Every Sat...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: July 2, 2020
As our case counts rise locally, Public Health asks our community to avoid gatherings with non-household members
Summer is officially here in Nevada County. As residents prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July weekend, Nevada County reminds residents to fo...
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Posted on: June 30, 2020
Nevada County Public Health will continue to have enhanced health officer support from Dr. Glennah Trochet and Dr. Ken Cutler
Nevada County Public Health welcomes Dr. Richard Johnson as interim Public Health Officer. Dr. Johnson is an M.D., has a...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: June 30, 2020
Public Invited to talk with economist Jon Haveman, July 9th, 6:00-7:30PM
Nevada City, CA – Renowned economist, Jon Haveman, will present a public talk on the national and...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: June 19, 2020
Physical Distancing and Reopening with Modifications Remains Important to Protect our Community and Continue to Reopen
Stage 3 Personal Service Businesses May Reopen with Modifications Today, June 19th
We have seen a significant increase of new cases in the...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: June 19, 2020
Nevada County Launches Let’s Talk Nevada County Campaign
NEVADA COUNTY – In challenging times, taking care of ourselves and others is important. Life can leave us feeling stressed, anxious and worried during good times, not to mention d...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: June 18, 2020
Join us as we find new ways to support local businesses and have some fun too! TFF Carhop events are intended to support local food vendors and provide the community with a safe way to get their favorite summer treats.Events are scheduled to run Every Sat...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: June 16, 2020
Moving Forward - A Virtual Town Hall with Local Officials
As we move into Stage 3 reopening, how do we balance the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with community health and wellness? Can we protect both our small businesses and our most vulnerabl...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: June 12, 2020
Nevada County COVID-19 Testing Site Updates
The state launched 80 OptumServe testing sites throughout California, collaborating with county leaders to identify appropriate testing sites with a focus on underserved communities. Nevada County was successful ...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: June 11, 2020
Nevada County Stage 3 Businesses May Reopen with Modifications, June 12th
Nevada County Public Health Officer Rescinded Local Lodging and Short-Term Rental Order
Nevada County is hosting a follow-up Stage 3 Business Guidance Workshop on Tuesday, June 16th&a...
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Posted on: June 4, 2020
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL STUDENTS AND THE CLASS OF 2020
Nevada County is proud to bring together the community and celebrate the graduating class of 2020 through our upcoming Carhop event this weekend. To show support for our graduating high school students ...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: June 2, 2020
Six additional confirmed cases in Eastern Nevada County
Five of the residents are closely connected with a common exposure; the sixth was a person who had no symptoms
Nevada County received notification of six new COVID-19 cases today; five of the residents...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: June 1, 2020
Nevada County Relief Fund Announces $210,000 in First-Round Grant Awards
Nevada City, CA – The Nevada County Relief Fund has announced the first round of grant awards, totaling $210,000 boosting eight “safety-net” no...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: May 27, 2020
Nevada County Public Health updates Reopen Nevada County plan to include hair salons, barber shops and religious services with modifications
Hair salons and barber shops may now open under Nevada County’s attestation of readiness with the State
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: May 26, 2020
Release Date: May 26, 2020
Nevada County Transit Services Will Provide Fare Free Service Through June 30, 2020
As our community continues to adapt to the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, Nevada County Transit Services is providing essenti...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: May 26, 2020
Nevada County Public Health Officer Issues Revised Short-Term Rental Order
Nevada County still under statewide Order
Short-term rentals can be rented for stage 2 business travel, to essential service workers and COVID impacted persons
On March 19th, Governor...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: May 14, 2020
Since the Governor’s Stay at Home order was issued on March 19, Nevada County, like every community around the world, has struggled to meet the challenges brought on by a global pandemic. While some communities have rushed to re-open, defying st...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: May 20, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 19, 2020
Great Plates Delivered Begins Service in Nevada County
Program delivers fresh meals to seniors who do not qualify for other supplemental nutrition programs and supports local food ...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: May 12, 2020
Nevada County Stage 2 businesses can reopen with COVID-19 Prevention Plans in Place
County staff have been working with businesses to help with COVID-19 Prevention Plans
Nevada County’s attestation of readiness, or readiness plan, has been approve...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: May 11, 2020
State is expected to give approval of Readiness Plan in 24-48 hours
Nevada County businesses are encouraged to start preparing for Stage 2 reopening
Today, Nevada County Public Health Officials received good news after a meeting with the California Departme...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: May 4, 2020
County looks towards reopening of lower-risk workplaces and meeting state readiness criteria
Today Governor Newsom announced good news that "the state can begin to move into Stage 2 of modifying the stay at home order this Friday, May 8, with guidelin...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: April 22, 2020
Community Education on the Stay-at-Home Order remains the Top Priority Across All County Departments
Code Compliance Addresses Questions and Concerns Regarding Stay-At-Home Compliance via Ask Nevada County App, 211 Operators, and MyNevadaCounty.com
Nevada C...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: April 17, 2020
Nevada County is partnering closely with the City of Grass Valley, Nevada City, Town of Truckee, and community partners to reach individuals experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic. These people may not have the same access to hygiene or th...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: April 13, 2020
The Nevada County Health Officer continues to recommend that our best community and individual steps to slow the transmission of COVID-19 include washing hands frequently, avoiding touching our eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands, and physical distan...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: April 7, 2020
Today, April 7, 2020, in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and to protect vulnerable individuals and to help prevent the local healthcare system from being overwhelmed, the Nevada County Health Officer, Dr. Ken Cutler, has issued two new separate, ...
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Posted on: April 3, 2020
Nevada County Public Health is reporting the first Nevada County death related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The person was an elderly Eastern Nevada County resident who had underlying health conditions and previously tested positive for the coronav...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: April 2, 2020
The Nevada County Public Health Department needs your help in combating coronavirus in our community. At this critical time, you can make an important contribution to the battle against COVID-19 by sheltering in place.
By now we hope it’s clear t...
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Posted on: March 31, 2020
Release Date: March 31, 2020Department of Public Works, Transit Services DivisionContact Person: Robin Van Valkenburgh, Transit Services ManagerTelephone: 477-0103, Extension 1003
Service Alert- Effective April 1, 2020
Due to issues surrounding COVID-19, i...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: March 30, 2020
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed on Friday, March 27. The state of California issued a comprehensive Frequently Asked Questions document to help make sense of the new relief legislation. This document covers relief pro...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: March 27, 2020
For Immediate Release: March 26, 2020Source: California State ParksContact: Newsroom@parks.ca.gov
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California State Parks today announced it is temporarily closing vehicle access to 59 additional state parks a...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: March 27, 2020
Last Friday, over seventy-five business and nonprofit leaders participated in a kick-off video call to launch the “Nevada County COVID-19 Business Task Force,” co-chaired by Board Chair Heidi Hall and Vice Chair Dan Miller.
“I...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: March 25, 2020
Interfaith Food Ministry (IFM) is currently experiencing a shortage of volunteers due to the statewide Order to Stay at Home. Anyone in good health is welcome, including high school and college student volunteers. School credit will be applied where possi...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: March 25, 2020
During COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, all WIC services through Nevada County Public Health are available by phone or video chat. Walk-in WIC clinics have been suspended. Community members should call their local clinic to enroll or certify, obtain future f...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: March 24, 2020
Nevada County Public Health has confirmed its fourth case of COVID-19. The person who was diagnosed is an adult who resides in Eastern Nevada County, and self-isolated while symptomatic. The mode of transmission is undetermined at this time, and is still ...
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Posted on: March 24, 2020
Updated May 21st, 2020
On March 19th, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-33-20, requiring all persons residing in the State to remain in their homes or places of residence, except as needed to maintain the continuity of operations for critical infras...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: March 23, 2020
The adult person, who resides in Western Nevada County, recently traveled outside the country, and at this time, it appears the disease was acquired during international travel. The person’s close household contacts are under quarantine and have...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: March 23, 2020
It is required for all California residents to shelter at home, except to get food, care for a relative or friend, get necessary health care, or go to an essential job. Reducing social contact can help slow the spread of this coronavirus and keep our comm...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: March 23, 2020
Highlights:
- Nevada County is announcing its second community member with a confirmed case of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
- The person is an adult, resides in Eastern Nevada County, and was hospitalized out of the area.
- There are ways...
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Posted on: March 18, 2020
The County, City of Grass Valley and City of Nevada City continue to jointly respond to coronavirus and COVID-19, the illness caused by coronavirus, by implementing social distancing protocols. Coronavirus continues to be an emerging, rapidly evolving sit...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: March 16, 2020
Highlights:
- Nevada County is announcing its first laboratory confirmed case of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
- The person is an adult, resides in Eastern County, and has been isolated at home.
- There are ways to protect yourself and oth...
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Posted on: March 11, 2020
Nevada County has had ten persons under investigation (PUIs) for coronavirus, nine of whom have tested negative for COVID-19. The one that is currently under investigation for COVID-19 is being tested, and there are still no confirmed cases of c...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: March 4, 2020
Nevada County is declaring a local health emergency and local emergency in response to the emerging, rapidly evolving situation and increasing spread of novel coronavirus and COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus. There are no known cases ...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: March 1, 2020
There are no known cases of coronavirus in Nevada County currently. However, with nearby confirmed cases in Solano County there continue to be rumors about the possibility of local cases in Nevada County. We want to assure our Nevada County community that...
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Public Health - Coronavirus
Posted on: February 28, 2020
Nevada County Public Health Department is working closely with County departments such as the Office of Emergency Services and Environmental Health, California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) t...
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