The weekend numbers from Shasta County Health & Human Services.
COVID-19 INCIDENT UPDATE: October 26, 2020
INCIDENT FACTS AND SUMMARY
Total Confirmed Cases: 1,881
Hospitalized in Shasta County: 14
In Isolation: 158
Active Cases: 172
Confirmed Cases Friday/Saturday: 36 Friday, 11 Saturday
Currently in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU): 4
In Quarantine: 252
Released from Isolation to Date: 1,679
Negative Tests Friday/Saturday: 1,523
Negative Tests to Date: 61,160
Total Tests: 63,041
Deaths: 30
CURRENT SITUATION
• We had a total of 47 new cases on Friday and Saturday, including 20 men and 27 women. The new cases are:
3 teenagers
12 people in their 20s
11 people in their 30s
7 people in their 40s
5 people in their 50s
6 people in their 60s
3 people in their 70s
• Small gatherings continue to be a source of spread of COVID-19. Please avoid getting together in person with groups of people; state guidance prohibits gatherings of more than three households. When you do interact with others, ensure that you are wearing face coverings, practicing physical distancing and symptom-free.
• The most common symptoms of COVID-19 in recent cases have been headaches, cough and muscle aches, followed by chills, loss of taste, runny nose, sore throat and fever. If you are experiencing any symptoms, even if they are mild, please isolate yourself and do not interact with other people.
• Interested in helping with local COVID-19 response efforts? Shasta County is accepting volunteers. To register, visit the Emergency Job Matching Site, click “Register as Volunteer” and complete the requested information. Your willingness to serve our community during this emergency is appreciated!
• Anyone can be tested for COVID-19, with or without symptoms. Go to ShastaReady.org and click on “Get tested” to find out the best option for you.
Resources: Website: www.ShastaReady.org Live maps: https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/us-map
