by
Anna Vietti
| Oct 01, 2021
COVID-19 DAILY UPDATE: Oct. 1, 2021
Statistics from Sept. 30, 2021
New cases: 82
By age group:
Children 0-12: 6
Children 13-19: 6
Adults 20-29: 16
Adults 30-39: 9
Adults 40-49: 9
Adults 50-59: 9
Adults 60-69: 16
Adults 70-79: 6
Adults 80-89: 4
Adults 90+: 1
Total 82
• Active cases: 601
• Hospitalized: 95
• People in ICU: 21
For more information, visit the Data and Statistics page at ShastaReady.org
Current Situation:
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Flu and COVID-19 share similar symptoms (e.g., fever, cough, fatigue, difficulty breathing, headaches, muscle pain, etc.). The only way to tell flu and COVID-19 apart is with testing, which makes preventing flu that much more important. In addition, a bad flu season, combined with high numbers of COVID-19 cases, will put additional strain on our health care system. The good news is that the CDC updated its guidance from last year and approved getting a flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine or booster at the same time.
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The COVID-19 testing site at the Boggs Building at 2420 Breslauer Way will be closed Monday, Oct. 11, for Columbus Day.
If you’ve been exposed: Follow the isolation/quarantine instructions until you can be tested and receive test results.
If you need to be tested: Find options on the Get Tested page. Please note: Appointments are required at most places due to high demand.
If you need a vaccine: Find options at ShastaReady.org.