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NEVADA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT


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  • 500 Crown Point Circle
    Grass Valley, Nevada
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  • Phone 1
    Warmline - Special Announcements
    530-265-7258
  • Fax
    530-274-8421
  • Business Line
    530-265-1450

MASK / FACE COVERING GUIDANCE
2/28/22 - Nevada County aligns with state face covering guidance from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/guidance-for-face-coverings.aspx
The state of California announced changes to masking guidance on February 28, 2022:
  • Effective March 1, 2022 , the requirement that unvaccinated individuals mask in indoor public settings will move to a strong recommendation that all persons, regardless of vaccine status, continue indoor masking. 
  • Universal masking shall remain required in specified high-risk high transmission settings like public transit, emergency shelters, health care settings, correctional facilities, homeless shelters and long-term care facilities. As always, local jurisdictions may have additional requirements beyond the state guidance. 
  • After March 11, 2022, the universal masking requirement for K-12 and Childcare settings will terminate. CDPH strongly recommends that individuals in these settings continue to mask in indoor settings when the universal masking requirement lifts.
To see recommendations for low, medium, and high risk regions, check your county's COVID-19 COMMUNITY LEVEL here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/covid-by-county.html

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Coronavirus Information - https://www.mynevadacounty.com/2924/Coronavirus
Nevada County Public Health - https://www.mynevadacounty.com/551/Public-Health
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12/22/21 - Guidance for Safer Holidays - https://www.mynevadacounty.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=4470
Residents can purchase rapid tests at local drug stores. In addition to testing, residents should take the following precautions this winter:
  • Get vaccinated. The COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and free for all California residents. Unvaccinated people are 7.1 times more likely to get COVID-19 and 15.8 times more likely to die from the virus. Vaccinations are our best line of defense.
  • Upgrade your mask. Choose a mask with good fit and filtration. A well-fitted mask has no gaps between the face and mask. Good filtration blocks virus particles from getting through the mask itself. N95 and KN95 masks work best.
  • Stay home if you test positive or have symptoms. Early COVID-19 symptoms can look very similar to the common cold. If you have a sore throat or the sniffles, don’t risk spreading COVID-19 to your loved ones.
  • Improve ventilation. Open doors and windows to keep air flowing and avoid crowded, poorly ventilated spaces.
Travel - Those who plan to travel to or from California should follow CDPH travel guidelines. All travelers arriving or returning to California from other states or countries should test 3 to 5 days after arrival. CDPH travel guidelines are at: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/CDPH%20Document%20Library/COVID-19/CA-is-Open-Travel-Guidelines.pdf

Tips for Protecting Yourself and Others This Holiday Season - https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Tips-for-Protecting-Yourself-and-Others-This-Holiday-Season.aspx
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12/8/21 - Health Officer Order Requires Testing for Indoor Youth Sports if Masks Are Not Used. Details here: https://www.mynevadacounty.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=4401
Nevada County Public Health Officer Dr. Scott Kellermann released a Health Officer Order directed at school administrators outlining safe practices for indoor youth sports. The Order requires a minimum of twice a week testing, at least two days apart, if participants will not be wearing masks while playing. The Order became effective at 12:01 a.m. on December 9, 2021.
See the Health Officer Order here: https://www.mynevadacounty.com/DocumentCenter/View/41342/12-08-21-Local-Health-Officer-Order---FINAL
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August 18, 2021 - MASK GUIDANCE
Nevada County Public Health Officer Dr. Scott Kellermann has issued an order requiring all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, to wear face coverings when indoors in public settings and businesses. The order also strongly recommends that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear face coverings outdoors in crowded settings. The order goes into effect at 12:01 am on Friday, August 20th. Read full order here: https://www.mynevadacounty.com/DocumentCenter/View/39821/08-18-21-Health-Officer-Masking-Mandate---FINAL
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All Californians 12 and older are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. Youth 12-17 can only get the 2-dose Pfizer vaccine. Pfizer Vaccine Minor Consent Guidance here: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Pfizer-Vaccine-Minor-Consent-Guidance.aspx

Counties in the Greater Sacramento Region:Alpine, Amador, Butte, Colusa, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, Sierra, Sutter, Yolo, and Yuba.
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On June 15, 2021, California returned to pre-pandemic usual operations in most sectors. For remaining exceptions to normal operations and additional info, see Beyond the Blueprint (https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Beyond-Blueprint-Framework.aspx).The tier system described in the Blueprint for a Safer Economy (https://covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy/) has been ended.
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EXPOSURE NOTIFICATIONS
  • CA Notify - CA Notify is available on Dec 10, 2020 - Add your phone to California’s exposure notification system to get COVID-19 exposure alerts and to protect those around you. This is an opt-in notification system to help in the contact tracing process. Once you opt-in, through Bluetooth technology, the app will let you know if you’ve come in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID and who has consented to have that information released. - https://canotify.ca.gov/. CA Notify FAQs here: https://canotify.ca.gov/#section7. Details for County of Nevada here: https://www.mynevadacounty.com/DocumentCenter/View/36812/CA-Notify-Info

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