On August 11, 2020, Sierra County Public Health received notification of a fifth positive COVID-19 test result for a resident of Sierra County. Under the direction of the Public Health COVID-19 Response Team, the symptomatic individual is isolating at home and the household is quarantining. Contact investigation is ongoing. This is the third positive case within a week for Sierra County.
As you are aware, cases of COVID-19 continue to increase in our neighboring counties and cities where many of our residents work and shop. With the opening of our schools just around the corner, this is not a time to let down our guard.
Every person has a role to play in limiting the spread of COVID-19:
LeTina Vanetti
Sierra County Public Health
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
As you are aware, cases of COVID-19 continue to increase in our neighboring counties and cities where many of our residents work and shop. With the opening of our schools just around the corner, this is not a time to let down our guard.
Every person has a role to play in limiting the spread of COVID-19:
- Practice physical distancing of 6 feet from others.
- Wash your hands with soap and water after you have been in a public place.
- Wear a face covering when in businesses, at school, or unable to maintain 6 feet distance.
- When feeling sick stay home.
LeTina Vanetti
Sierra County Public Health
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
