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Feb 22, 2021 · In Sacramento County, there were 242 newly reported COVID-19 cases and 0 newly reported COVID-19 deaths on Feb 21, 2021 From cities to rural towns, stay informed on where COVID-19 is spreading to understand how it could affect families, commerce, and travel.
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If you are interested in getting tested for COVID-19, click here to complete an online screenerbased on guidelines from public health officials. Based on the responses and testing appointment availability, you will learn whether you qualify for testing through this program at this time.
The County of Sacramento on April 7, 2020, issued a new “stay-at-home” order,which directs all individuals living in the county to stay at their place of residence except for essential activities to help prevent the transmission of COVID-19. The new order clarifies, strengthens and extends certain terms from the previous “stay-at-home” orderto increase social distancing and further reduce person-to-person contact. The California State Public Health Officer and Director of the California Department of Public Health is ordering all individuals living in the State of California to stay home or at their place of residence, except as needed to maintain continuity of operation of the federal critical infrastructure sectors.
Sacramento County’s Department of Health Servicesis the lead agency for diseases affecting the public in Sacramento. For general information or questions about coronavirus in Sacramento: 1. Call 1-800-500-4931 2. Call 916-498-1000 3. Call 2-1-1 4. Email info@211sacramento.org The California Department of Public Healthis the lead agency in California working with the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), local governments, health facilities, and health care providers across the state to respond to coronavirus. The Centers for Disease Control and Preventionis the leading national public health institute of the United States. The outbreak of coronavirus may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can cause strong emotions in adults and children. 1. Call the Disaster Distress Helplineat 1-800-985-5990 2. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotlineat 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224 In Partnership with Sacramento County, Hope Cooperative ha...
All 13 public schools in Sacramento County, along with most programs offered by the Sacramento County Office of Education, are currently closed. Families are encouraged to visit their local school district’s website for the latest information on re-openings, food distribution schedules, and other information.
10 hours ago · Sacramento County has confirmed 92,621 cases and at least 1,456 resident deaths from COVID-19. The county on Wednesday added 151 new cases and 10 deaths, following 193 cases and eight fatalities ...
The typical flu causes more harm every year. For instance, the coronavirus has resulted in less than 3,000 deaths so far, mostly in China. In a bad year, the flu can kill over 600,000 people ...
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Patients with COVID-19 have had mild to severe symptoms of fever, cough, or shortness of breath — similar to the flu. They've also experienced chills or shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, and loss of sense of smell or taste. While information so far indicates that most cases are mild, symptoms appear to be more severe in the elderly and people with chronic conditions.
Feb 16, 2021 · Some 86% of people with mild coronavirus cases lose their sense of smell and taste but recover it within about six months, a recent study of over 2,500 patients from 18 European hospitals found ...
Jan 05, 2021 · Three Important Ways to Slow the Spread. Wear a mask to protect yourself and others and stop the spread of COVID-19. Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arm lengths) from others who don’t live with you. Avoid crowds. The more people you are in contact with, the more likely you are to be exposed to ...
Feb 22, 2021 · Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. COVID-19 is caused by infection with a new coronavirus (called SARS-CoV-2), and flu is caused by infection with influenza viruses. COVID-19 seems to spread more easily than flu and causes more serious illnesses in some people.
