Exponential Rise in COVID-19 Cases
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 for the most restrictive Purple “Widespread” Tier, keeping a reduced capacity and increased restrictions for local businesses until we begin seeing a significant decrease in new daily cases and positivity rate. The State’s tiered framework connects the level of openness of business sectors to COVID-19 conditions on the ground.
“We are are currently seeing the most community transmission since the pandemic began. We are beginning to see the impacts of this surge in our contact tracing and more residents being treated for COVID-19 in our ICUs,” said Nevada County’s Public Health Officer Dr. Richard Johnson. “With the holidays coming up, we are asking people to consider virtual [celebrations]. If you do choose to gather with family, please do so safely by wearing your mask and visiting outdoors. We’ve seen a significant spike in infections after every holiday. Recently, however, Nevada County residents have been bringing COVID-19 from social gatherings back into their workplaces as well. Now is the time to protect ourselves, our family, our coworkers and our businesses.”
Click HERE for more information on:
- the recent travel advisory,
- contact tracing and limiting the spread,
- local testing sites, and
- safety guidelines and resources for local businesses.
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