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Alpine County Health Department, 75-B Diamond Valley Rd., Markleeville, CA 96120 Alpine County Board of Supervisors, Phone: (530) 694-2281 District 1: January Riddle, District 2: Ron Hames, District 3: Katherine Rakow, District 4: Terry Woodrow, District 5: David Griffith Monday December 14, 2020 INCIDENT FACTS AND SUMMARY – Alpine County Total confirmed cases Total new confirmed cases in Oct/Nov/Dec East Slope – new cases in Oct/Nov/Dec West Slope – new cases Oct/Nov/Dec 64 61 61 0 Total positive tests Last 7 days Total positive tests Last 14 days Test positivity latest assessment Tests per 100,000 population 5 8 2.9% 447.6 Active cases (currently in isolation) Released from isolation to date Residents currently hospitalized Total COVID-19 deaths 3 61 3 0 - We are currently under the state’s Regional Stay-at-Home Order at least until January 1st, when the status of our region will be reevaluated. See: About COVID-19 restrictions - Coronavirus COVID-19 Response (ca.gov). We appreciate that most individuals and businesses are being very cooperative in complying with these requirements during these very difficult times in this holiday season. - Although the chart above does not show any cases in Bear Valley or Kirkwood, we now have evidence of cases among workers in both communities, so COVID is present throughout Alpine County. - Whether or not you agree with this order is not my most important concern. Our ticket to a healthy community and restoration of our economy centers around: o Wearing a face covering, social distancing, frequent handwashing, and minimizing gatherings o Frequent testing – our positivity rate is down from 5.8% on November 30th. The key is lots of testing – available in Bear Valley, Kirkwood, and Woodfords. o Answer the call! If you receive a call from our staff, please respond as we try to help you, your family, and our community to minimize the spread of infections. o Getting vaccinated! Our first shipment is due to arrive next week. The initial supply will be given to health care workers and first responders, followed by those with underlying medical conditions and the elderly. School staff will follow. Stay tuned for details later this week! Public Health Brief Richard O. Johnson, M.D., MPH Nichole Williamson Public Health Officer HHS Director Office: [PHONE REDACTED], Ext 249 Office: [PHONE REDACTED] e-mail: [EMAIL REDACTED] 24/7/365 Emergency Contact Number Dispatch: [PHONE REDACTED], Ext 330 Warm Line: [PHONE REDACTED]