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Ask the Experts Part 1- Shasta County Doctors Answer Community Questions About COVID-19
Ask the Experts Part 2 - Shasta County Doctors Answer Community Questions About COVID-19
In Part 1 of Ask the Experts, Shasta County doctors discuss many topics, including natural immunity versus immunity from the vaccine. They address vaccine side effects and ideas about whether the vaccine alters DNA. The doctors explain who’s most at risk from the virus, answer questions about vaccine ingredients, safety, and how mRNA vaccines work. Lastly, they discuss whether it’s better to catch the virus or to get the vaccine to prevent it.
In Part 2, Shasta County doctors explain treatments after contracting COVID-19. They discuss the importance of vaccination during pregnancy to protect both mom and baby and to prevent severe maternal illness and adverse outcomes such as stillbirth. The doctors explain which masks protect best, and how to protect children from “long-haul” COVID-19 and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).The questions posed were submitted by Shasta County residents, and collected by Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency.
Published January 6, 2022
Statistics from January 5, 2022
New cases: 45
By age group:
Children 0-12: 1
Children 13-19: 1
Adults 20-29: 10
Adults 30-39: 12
Adults 40-49: 6
Adults 50-59: 6
Adults 60-69: 4
Adults 70-79: 2
Adults 80-89: 2
Adults 90+: 0
Unknown: 1
Total 45
• Active cases: 300
• Hospitalized: 48
• People in ICU: 14
• Deaths reported: 0
For more information, visit the Data and Statistics page at ShastaReady.org.
Current Situation:
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Some very young children have gotten very sick with COVID-19 in recent weeks, including some who have been hospitalized. Children under age 5 can’t yet be vaccinated for COVID-19, and babies under 6 months can’t be vaccinated for flu. If you have children or have close contact with them, please take extra precautions to protect them from contagious diseases. This includes getting vaccinated, wearing masks in public, keeping your distance from others, staying home when you’re sick, practicing excellent hygiene and getting tested if you have symptoms or if you’ve had contact with someone who has COVID-19.
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Plan to test kids for COVID-19 before school resumes. Even vaccinated family members can be infected without showing symptoms, so testing students just before they rejoin their classmates and teachers helps minimize spread at school and community wide. If you can’t find an at-home test, visit Lab 24 for a free test or find other testing resources at ShastaReady.com. Visit the state’s Public Health site for more on testing students before returning to school.
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Take a deep breath and … keep your mask on. Today, the California Department of Public Health extended the universal masking requirement through Feb. 15 due to a recent increase in cases. This means people, regardless of vaccine status, must wear a mask in indoor public spaces and workplaces. Find more guidance and how to get the most out of masking on the CDPH website.
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.
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How does a death become a COVID-19 death?
There are a lot of steps that go into determining a COVID death. Our Shasta County HHSA epidemiology team is here to tell you all about it:
Shasta County is participating in CalScope - California's COVID-19 Antibody Study.
Did you get an invitation in the to join the CalScope antibody study? Your household could earn up to $80. To learn more, review the FAQs or watch the video below of a local family participating the study.
Did you get a text from 233-93? It is from California Connected, our state’s COVID-19 contract tracing program.
When you see this text, it could mean you’ve been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19. Help slow the spread of COVID-19 by clicking the survey link in the message and following the prompts.
COVID-19 Updates
In response to the rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, video updates will be shared with the community on a regular basis and can be viewed on the Shasta HHSA YouTube channel (closed captioning available).
Latest video:
Past videos:
Daily Incident Updates and Press Releases
COVID-19 Incident Updates were posted every weekday through June 15, when the Blueprint for a Safer Economy ended.
Expand the section below to see previous press releases.
June 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: June 15, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: June 14, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: June 11, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: June 10, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: June 9, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: June 8, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: June 7, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: June 4, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: June 3, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: June 2, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: June 1, 2021
May 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: May 28, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: May 27, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: May 26, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: May 25, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: May 24, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: May 21, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: May 20, 2021
- Press Release, Public Health Advisory Boards May 19, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: May 19, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: May 18, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: May 17, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: May 14, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: May 13, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: May 12, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: May 11, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: May 10, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: May 7, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: May 6, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: May 5, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: May 4, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: May 3, 2021
April 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: April 30, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: April 29, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: April 28, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: April 27, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: April 26, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: April 23, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: April 22, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: April 21, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: April 20, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: April 19, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: April 16, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: April 15, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: April 14, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: April 13, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: April 12, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: April 9, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: April 8, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: April 7, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: April 6, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: April 5, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: April 2, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: April 1, 2021
March 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: March 31, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: March 30, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: March 29, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: March 26, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: March 25, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: March 24, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: March 23, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: March 22, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: March 19, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: March 18, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: March 17, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: March 16, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: March 15, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: March 12, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: March 11, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: March 10, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: March 9, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: March 8, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: March 5, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: March 4, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: March 3, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: March 2, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: March 1, 2021
February 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Feb. 26, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Feb. 25, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Feb. 24, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Feb. 23, 2021
- Press release: Shasta County moves to red tier, case rate falls: Feb. 23, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Feb. 22, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Feb. 19, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Feb. 18, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Feb. 17, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Feb. 16, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Feb. 11, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Feb. 10, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Feb. 9, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Feb. 8, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Feb. 5, 2021
- Press release: Educators can be vaccinated starting this month: Feb. 5, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Feb. 4, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Feb. 3, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Feb. 2, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Feb. 1, 2021
January 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Jan. 29, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Jan. 28, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Jan. 27, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Jan. 26, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Jan. 25, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Jan. 22, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Jan. 21, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Jan. 20, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Jan. 19, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Jan. 15, 2021
- Vaccine options expand: Jan. 14, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Jan. 14, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Jan. 13, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Jan. 12, 2021
- Vaccination available to several additional groups: Jan. 11, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Jan. 11, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Jan. 8, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Jan. 7, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Jan. 6, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Jan. 5, 2021
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Jan. 4, 2021
December 2020
- COVID-19 Vaccination Update: Dec. 31, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Dec. 31, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Dec. 30, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Dec. 29, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Dec. 28, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Dec. 23, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Dec. 22, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Dec. 21, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Dec. 18, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Dec. 17, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Dec. 16, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Dec. 15, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Dec. 14, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Dec. 11, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Dec. 10, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Dec. 9, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Dec. 8, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Dec. 7, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Dec. 4, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Dec. 3, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Dec. 2, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Dec. 1, 2020
November 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Nov. 30, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Nov. 27, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Nov. 25, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Nov. 24, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Nov. 23, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Nov. 20, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Nov. 19, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Nov. 18, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Nov. 17, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Nov. 16, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Nov. 13, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Nov. 12, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Nov. 10, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Nov. 9, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Nov. 6, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Nov. 5, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Nov. 4, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Nov. 3, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Nov. 2, 2020
October 2020
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Shasta COVID-19 Update: Oct. 30, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Oct. 29, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Oct. 28, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Oct. 27, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Oct. 26, 2020
- State approves move back to red tier: Oct. 24, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Oct. 23, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Oct. 22, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Oct. 21, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Oct. 20, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Oct. 19, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Oct. 16, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Oct. 15, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Oct. 14, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Oct. 13, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Oct. 12, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Oct. 9, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Oct. 8, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Oct. 7, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Oct. 6, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Oct. 5, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Oct. 2, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Oct. 1, 2020
September 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Sept. 30, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Sept. 29, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Sept. 28, 2020
- Celebrate fall traditions safely: Sept. 25, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Sept. 25, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Sept. 24, 2020
- Health officer rescinds flu vaccine requirement: Sept. 24, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Sept. 23, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Sept. 22, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Sept. 21, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Sept. 18, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Sept. 17, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Sept. 16, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Sept. 15, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Sept. 14, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Sept. 11, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Sept. 10, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Sept. 9, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Sept. 8, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Sept. 4, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Sept. 3, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Sept. 2, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Sept. 1, 2020
August 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Aug. 31, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Aug. 28, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Aug. 27, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Aug. 26, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Aug. 25, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Aug. 24, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Aug. 21, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Aug. 20, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Aug. 19, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Aug. 18, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Aug. 17, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Aug. 14, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Aug. 13, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Aug. 12, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Aug. 11, 2020
- Schools, Public Health partner on reopening plans: Aug. 10, 2020
- Shasta receives COVID-19 relief funding: Aug. 10, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Aug. 10, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Aug. 7, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Aug. 6, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Aug. 5, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Aug. 4, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: Aug. 3, 2020
July 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: July 27, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: July 30, 2020
- Help Keep Shasta Open: July 30, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: July 29, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: July 28, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: July 26,2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: July 25, 2020
- Public urged to avoid WaterWorks Park: July 25, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: July 24, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: July 23, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: July 22, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: July 21, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: July 20, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: July 19, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: July 18, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: July 17, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: July 16, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: July 15, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: July 14, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: July 13, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: July 12, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: July 11, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: July 10, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: July 9, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: July 8, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: July 7, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: July 6, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: July 5, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: July 4, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: July 3, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: July 2, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: July 1, 2020
June 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: June 30, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: June 29, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: June 28, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: June 27, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: June 26, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: June 25, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: June 24, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: June 23, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: June 22, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: June 21, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: June 20, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: June 19, 2020
- State requires face coverings: June 18, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: June 18, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: June 17, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: June 16, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: June 15, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: June 14, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: June 13, 2020
- New guidance allows more businesses to open, and county releases new data dashboard: June 12, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: June 12, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: June 11, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: June 10, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: June 9, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: June 8, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: June 7, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: June 6, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: June 5, 2020
- New guidance allows more businesses to reopen: June 5, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: June 4, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: June 3, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: June 2, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: June 1, 2020
May 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: May 31, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: May 30, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: May 29, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: May 28, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: May 27, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: May 26, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: May 25, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: May 24, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: May 23, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: May 22, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: May 21, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: May 20, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: May 19, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: May 18, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: May 17, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: May 16, 2020
- Businesses begin reopening: May 15, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: May 15, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: May 14, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: May 13, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: May 12, 2020
- Shasta County attestation posted by state; more businesses can open: May 12, 2020
- Rodeo jeopardizes Shasta County's ability to re-open businesses: May 11, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: May 11, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: May 10, 2020
- Shasta County COVID-19 Update: May 9, 2020
- Shasta County Stage 2 - what is open now?: May 9, 2020
- Shasta County COVID-19 Update: May 8, 2020
- Shasta County COVID-19 Update: May 7, 2020
- Shasta County COVID-19 Update: May 6, 2020
- Shasta County COVID-19 Update: May 5, 2020
- Shasta County COVID-19 Update: May 4, 2020
- Shasta County COVID-19 Update: May 3, 2020
- Shasta County COVID-19 Update: May 2, 2020
- Shasta County COVID-19 Update: May 1, 2020
April 2020
- Shasta County COVID-19 Update: April 30, 2020
- Shasta County COVID-19 Update: April 29, 2020
- Shasta County COVID-19 Update: April 28, 2020
- Shasta County increases COVID-19 testing with new community testing site: April 28, 2020
- Roadmap to Recovery Advisory Committee begins planning for the future: April 27, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: April 27, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: April 26, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: April 25, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: April 24, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: April 23, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: April 22, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: April 21, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: April 20, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: April 19, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: April 18, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: April 17, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: April 16, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: April 15, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: April 14, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: April 13, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: April 12, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: April 11, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: April 10, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: April 9, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: April 8, 2020
- Shasta COVID-19 Update: April 7, 2020
- Emergency Operations Center opens: April 6, 2020
- COVID-19 update, April 6, 2020: April 6, 2020
- Shasta County man dies from COVID-19: April 5, 2020
- COVID-19 cases rise to 20: April 5, 2020
- Five patients test positive for COVID-19: April 4, 2020
- Another patient tests positive for COVID-19: April 3, 2020
- Four more Shasta County residents have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to 11: April 2, 2020
March 2020
Media Briefings
Dr. Karen Ramstrom, Shasta County Health Officer, discusses the COVID-19 delta variant: June 29, 2021
Weekly media briefings were conducted until the Blueprint for a Safer Economy was lifted on June 15. You can find recordings here.
From the Health Officer or Board of Supervisors
Rural Association of Northern California Health Officers (RANCHO)
The Rural Association of Northern California Health Officers (RANCHO) is a regional network of county health officers in northern California. RANCHO was formed in the spring of 2020 in response to COVID-19. Other parts of the state have longstanding regional health official associations. These networks address current and emerging health issues by leveraging expertise and resources of local health departments to advance regional public health and promote communication and collaboration among neighboring counties.
COVID-19 vaccine myths debunked by health officers: July 14, 2021
COVID-19: A North State Wildfire by Another Name: Dec. 18, 2020
Statement of support of universal influenza vaccination for healthcare and educational setting personnel: Oct. 2, 2020
School guidance: Sept. 29, 2020
Statement in support of restaurant indoor dining: Aug. 1, 2020
Local essential workers also need our help to ensure they can continue to protect and serve:
Our local healthcare leaders are asking for our help to protect the strength and safety of the healthcare system by stopping the spread.
What is contact tracing?