COVID-19 DAILY UPDATE: December 20, 2021
Statistics from December 17-19, 2021
New cases: 43
By age group:
Children 0-12: 6
Children 13-19: 4
Adults 20-29: 3
Adults 30-39: 5
Adults 40-49: 9
Adults 50-59: 2
Adults 60-69: 8
Adults 70-79: 1
Adults 80-89: 1
Adults 90+: 3
Unknown: 1
Total 43
• Active cases: 114
• Hospitalized: 35
• People in ICU: 9
• Deaths reported: 5
WEEKLY UPDATE (12/13 – 12/19):
7-Day Case Numbers (by receive date): 160
- 7-Day CDC Transmission Case Rate (by receive date): 88.8 per 100,000 (50 - 99.9 is considered substantial; >100 is high)
- 7-Day Test Positivity (by lab collection date): 1.7%
- 7-Day Avg. Hospitalized: 29.85
- Deaths Reported in Last 7 Days: 8
For more information, visit the Data and Statistics page at ShastaReady.org.
Current Situation:
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We are sorry to report five deaths today. They were a man in his 50s, a woman in her 60s, two men in their 70s, and a man in his 80s.
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CDC recommends everyone ages 5 and older get a COVID-19 vaccine to help protect against COVID-19. The known risks of COVID-19 illness and its related complications, such as long-term health problems, hospitalization and even death, far outweigh the potential risks of having a rare adverse reaction to vaccination. This includes the possible risk of myocarditis or pericarditis.
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As you gather with friends and family, keep COVID-19 in mind. Take steps to prevent its spread by:
- Getting vaccinated. It’s one of the best ways to protect yourself and others.
- Keep gatherings small.
- Wear a mask.
- When gathering inside, ventilate well. Open doors and windows, run HVAC systems, and install high-quality air filters.
- Activate the CA Notify app and ask your guests to do the same. CA Notify anonymously notifies individuals of possible exposure.
- Get tested.
- Stay home if you feel sick.
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.