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Written by: County of Lake

Published: 19 November 2020

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County Public Health reported that it is making some adjustments to the COVID-19 testing schedule due to the changing weather, staffing issues and the holidays.

The Lakeport site will be moved from the Mendocino College campus to the Lake County Health Department at 922 Bevins Court for Thursday and Friday testing days. The Clearlake site will be Redbud Library, located at 14785 Burns Valley Road, Clearlake.

Here is the upcoming schedule:

– Thursday, Nov, 19, the test site will be closed due to a planned protest. All appointments for the Nov. 19 flu clinic have been filled, and will be happening at the scheduled time.
– Friday, Nov. 20, the hours will go from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Lakeport at the Health Department.
– Monday, Nov. 23, and Tuesday, Nov. 24, the test site will be operating at the Redbud Library in Clearlake, from 9 a.m. to noon.
– Wednesday, Nov. 25, the site will be in Lakeport at the Health Department from 9 a.m. to noon. The Middletown site will be cancelled that day.
– Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 27, the site will be cancelled due to the holidays.
– On Monday, Nov. 30, they will resume the usual schedule.

With the new surge in cases locally and around the state, the agency encourages everyone to have a safe Thanksgiving and stay home. This holiday season is an important time to be particularly careful.

Officials said they are seeing an increase in the number of people getting COVID-19 testing this week, apparently because they think a negative test means they are safe to travel.

Remember, getting a test before essential travel is reasonable, but getting a negative test result is only a snapshot for the moment. It does not mean that you are safe to travel, or that you won’t get the virus if you come into contact with someone who has it.

Given the high demand now, there may not be enough appointments to get a test. If you need one and can’t get an appointment, check with your medical provider.

Also, LabCorp has a mail-in option. Go to their website, and you can order a kit to be shipped to your house, then you have to take the sample, and mail it off. Many people are getting results within 24 to 48 hours using this method.

Public Health officials are very concerned about the rise in cases that will come with increased travel and mixing of households around Thanksgiving.

Community members are urged to do their part in keeping the community safe by taking extra precautions this holiday season.




Actualizaciones sobre el calendario de pruebas de COVID-19

Sitios de prueba de Lakeport y Clearlake para moverse; 19 de noviembre Lakeport, 25 de noviembre Middletown pruebas canceladas

Condado de Lake, CA – Aquí en Salud Pública, necesitamos hacer algunos ajustes en el programa de pruebas de COVID debido al clima, problemas de personal y las vacaciones.

El sitio de Lakeport se va a mover del campus de Mendocino College al Departamento de Salud del Condado de Lake en 922 Bevins Ct. para nuestros días de prueba los jueves y viernes. El sitio de Clearlake será Biblioteca Redbud, ubicada en 14785 Burns Valley Rd, Clearlake.

Aquí está el próximo calendario:
• Jueves 19 de noviembre (mañana), el sitio de prueba estará cerrado debido a una protesta planificada. Todas las citas para la clínica de la gripe del 19 de noviembre se completaron y se darán a cabo que lo confirmó el personal de Salud Pública.
• Viernes 20 de noviembre, el horario irá de 9 a 2, en Lakeport en el Departamento de Salud.
• Lunes 23 de noviembre, martes 24 de noviembre el sitio de prueba estará operando en la Biblioteca Redbud en Clearlake, de 9-12.
• Miércoles 25 de noviembre, el sitio estará en Lakeport en el Departamento de Salud de 9-12. El sitio de Middletown se cancelará ese día.
• Jueves 26 de noviembre, viernes 27 de noviembre, el sitio se cancelará debido a las vacaciones.
• El lunes 30 de noviembre reanudaremos el horario habitual.

Con el nuevo aumento de casos a nivel local y en todo el estado, alentamos a todos a que tengan un Día de Acción de Gracias seguro y se queden en casa con las personas con las que normalmente viven. Esta temporada navideña es un momento importante para tener cuidado.

Estamos viendo un aumento en la cantidad de personas que se toman la prueba de COVID esta semana, aparentemente porque creen que una prueba negativa significa que es seguro viajar. Recuerde, hacerse una prueba antes de un viaje esencial es razonable, pero obtener un resultado negativo en la prueba es solo una instantánea por el momento. No significa que sea seguro viajar o que no contraerá el virus si entra en contacto con alguien que lo tiene.

Debido a la gran demanda actual, es posible que no haya suficientes citas para hacerse una prueba. Si necesita una y no puede conseguir una cita, consulte con su proveedor médico. Igualmente, LabCorp tiene una opción de envío por correo. Vaya al sitio de web y puede pedir que se envíe un kit a su casa, luego debe tomar la muestra y enviarla por correo. Muchas personas obtienen resultados en 24 a 48 horas con este método.

Estamos muy preocupados por el aumento de casos que vendrán con un aumento de viajes y mezcla de hogares alrededor del Día de Acción de Gracias. Por favor, haga su parte para mantener segura a nuestra comunidad tomando precauciones adicionales durante esta temporada de vacaciones.

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Written by: Elizabeth Larson

Published: 06 November 2020

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Lake County Health Services Department’s Public Health Division is planning several more free drive-thru flu vaccine events in November.

Here is the schedule for November’s free drive-thru flu vaccine events:

• Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 1 to 3 p.m.
• Thursday, Nov. 12, from 1 to 3 p.m.
• Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 1 to 3 p.m.
• Thursday, Nov. 19, from 1 to 3 p.m.

The events will be held at 922 Bevins Court, Lakeport.

Appointments are required. Please call 707-263-1090 or 800-794-9291 to schedule, or for more information. Masks are required to participate in all clinic events.

The dates and locations are subject to change. More dates will be announced if vaccine supply and staffing allow.

Can’t make it to any of these events? Flu vaccinations are available from a variety of sources, including your primary care provider and local pharmacies.

Limiting flu risk: What you can do

The flu virus is easily passed from our hands to the things we touch, and it can enter our system through the membranes of our eyes, nose and mouth.

• Get vaccinated. Again, this is especially important during the time of COVID-19. Anyone 6 months of age or older is encouraged to get a flu vaccine.
• Practice good hygiene. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or the crook of your arm if you cough or sneeze. Wash your hands often, and use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer when soap and water aren’t available. Avoid touching your face with your hands.
• Avoid close contact with non-household members. When in public, wear a mask.
• Healthy lifestyle choices help keep you well. Get enough sleep, eat nutritious foods, drink plenty of water and stay physically active; all of these help maintain your immune system.

Symptoms of the flu include a temperature of over 100 degrees F combined with a cough, sore throat, body aches, headache and a lack of energy. If you are ill, stay home to keep from infecting others.



Más eventos móviles gratis para la vacuna contra la gripe en noviembre

CONDADO DE LAKE, Calif. – La División de Salud Pública del Departamento de Servicios de Salud del Condado de Lake agradece a todos los que hicieron la salud de sus comunidades una prioridad al participar en los eventos móviles gratis para la vacunación contra la gripe en octubre. Debido a que los síntomas de la gripe y el COVID-19 pueden ser difíciles de distinguir, limitar el riesgo de gripe nunca ha sido más importante.

Este es el calendario * de los eventos gratis para la vacunación contra la gripe durante el mes de noviembre:

• Martes 10 de noviembre de 1 p.m. a 3 p.m.
• Jueves 12 de noviembre de 1 p.m. a 3 p.m.
• Martes 17 de noviembre de 1 p.m. a 3 p.m.
• Jueves 19 de noviembre de 1 p.m. a 3 p.m.

Ubicación: 922 Bevins Court, Lakeport. Se requieren citas. Llame al 707-263-1090 o al 800-794-9291 para programar una cita o para obtener más información. Se requieren máscaras para participar en todos los eventos de la clínica.

* Fecha y lugares sujetos a cambios. Se anunciarán más fechas si el suministro de vacunas y el personal lo permiten.

¿No puedes asistir a ninguno de estos eventos? Las vacunas contra la gripe están disponibles en una variedad de fuentes, incluido su proveedor de atención primaria y las farmacias locales.

Limitar el riesgo de la gripe: lo que puede hacer

El virus de la gripe se transmite fácilmente de nuestras manos a las cosas que tocamos y puede ingresar a nuestro sistema a través de las membranas de nuestros ojos, nariz y boca.

• Vacúnese. Nuevamente, esto es especialmente importante durante la época de COVID-19. Se alienta a cualquier persona de 6 meses de edad o mayor a vacunarse contra la gripe.

• Practique una buena higiene. Cúbrase la nariz y la boca con un pañuelo de papel o la curva de su brazo si tose o estornuda. Lávese las manos con frecuencia y use un desinfectante de manos a base de alcohol cuando no haya agua y jabón disponibles. Evite tocarse la cara con las manos.

• Evite el contacto cercano con personas que no sean miembros del hogar. Cuando esté en público, use una máscara.

• Las opciones de estilo de vida saludable lo ayudan a mantenerse bien. Duerma lo suficiente, coma alimentos nutritivos, beba mucha agua y manténgase físicamente activo; todos estos ayudan a mantener su sistema inmunológico.

Los síntomas de la gripe incluyen una temperatura de más de 100 grados F combinada con tos, dolor de garganta, dolores corporales, dolor de cabeza y falta de energía. Si está enfermo/a, quédese en casa para evitar infectar a otros.

¡Juntos podemos ayudar a reducir la propagación de la gripe en las comunidades del condado de Lake!

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Written by: Elizabeth Larson

Published: 29 October 2020

Washington, Oregon and Nevada have joined California’s COVID-19 Scientific Safety Review Workgroup, which will independently review the safety and efficacy of any vaccine approved by the FDA for distribution.

Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the panel made up of nationally acclaimed scientists with expertise in immunization and public health.

“California has led with science and data through the COVID pandemic and when a vaccine becomes available, we will leverage our scientific expertise to verify its safety to give everyone the confidence they need to make important decisions regarding the health of their families,” said Gov. Newsom. “This virus transcends our borders and we are grateful to partner with our neighboring states through our Scientific Safety Review Workgroup for a healthy and safe path forward for all our communities.”

The governors of Washington, Oregon and Nevada will identify public health experts to join California’s workgroup to guide the review of any vaccine approved by the FDA. While there is no proven vaccine for COVID-19 yet, these top health experts will review any vaccine that receives federal approval and verify its safety before California, Washington, Oregon and Nevada will make the vaccine available to the public.

“We believe in science, public health and safety. That is why I am pleased that Washington is joining California and other western states in this effort,” said Washington Gov. Jay Inslee. “Any COVID vaccine must be guided by the expertise of scientists and medical professionals and that’s just what this workgroup will do. The Western States Pact will continue working together to ensure the best health outcomes for everyone in our states.”

“The vaccines currently in development, once approved, are what Americans have been waiting for to protect their families, their children, and their loved ones in long-term care facilities,” said Oregon Governor Kate Brown. “The independent review conducted by this panel of doctors, scientists, and health experts will ensure that a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine is available to everyone, especially communities that have been disproportionately impacted by this disease.”

"Once again, I am thrilled to work with other states in the Western States Pact to ensure we take care of all our residents by bringing together the best and brightest scientific minds across states’ borders. We know we are stronger together," said Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak. "When the time comes, Nevadans will be able to feel confident in the safety of the vaccine knowing that an independent review by experts across the West gave it their seal of approval."

This is not the first time Western states have collaborated in response to COVID-19. In April, California, Oregon, Washington, Colorado and Nevada joined in a Western States Pact which shared a vision for fighting COVID-19 and reopening their economies.

Western state leaders in May urged congressional leaders to approve $1 trillion in COVID-19 relief for states and local governments and are partnering to pilot a project testing new exposure notification technology pioneered by Google and Apple.