COVID-19 and Calaveras County
As we navigate our changing circumstances related to this pandemic, I want to thank the community for coming together to work our way through this. The Office of Emergency Services has opened the emergency operations center staffed by our fire districts, CalFire, Public Health, and County staff. They are dealing with logistics and assistance to the community.
The Public Health Department is taking calls and giving direction on the needs of the individuals who call. We are operating under the direction of our Public Health Officer, Dr. Dean Kelaita.
Under the leadership of the Chief Administrative Officer, Al Alt, we are planning on what services and staffing we will have in the County based on the health care surge and cases in California. Staff is in close contact with the Governor’s office, California Department of Public Health, and the Center for Disease Control.
By now, you have heard that the Calaveras Schools are closed until April 6. It will be re-evaluated at that time.
The guidelines for schools, government, and the public are changing daily; the priority is keeping people healthy. As guidelines change, you will be notified.
Information:
Public Health Telephone: 209 754-6460
Calaveras Public Health: www.calaveraspublichealth.com
California Department of Public Health: cdph.ca.gov
Centers for Disease Control: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/
You can order groceries that you can pick up or have a friend or neighbor pick up for you...
Sierra Hills – 728-3402
Angels Food Market – 736-4243
Big Trees Market - 795-3868
If you are comfortable, please continue to visit our local businesses and keep your social distance. You can call the restaurant of your choice and order a meal to go.
In your respective neighborhoods, you might organize a group to run errands. If you need help, please let me know.
