FAQs and resources available in the county

The outbreak of COVID-19 has rapidly changed everyday life in Butte County. It is a quick-moving situation in which it is important to stay informed. This is a list of basic information and resources. It will be updated.

Last update: 5:15 p.m. Friday

By the numbers (through Friday)

Butte County: 10,731 confirmed cases (increase of 20 from Thursday), 1,643 probable cases with 13 hospitalized, 160 deaths. Current tier: purple.

Glenn County: 2,181 confirmed cases (increase of 10 from Thursday), 512 probable cases with seven hospitalized, 23 deaths. Current tier: purple.

Tehama County: 5,086 confirmed cases (increase of five from Thursday) with three hospitalized, 52 deaths. Current tier: purple.

Vaccinations

In December 2020, the U. S. Food and Drug Administration issued two emergency use authorizations for a vaccine to prevent COVID-19 in individuals 16 years of age and older. The EUAs allow the PfizerBioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to be distributed in the U.S.

Local counties are receiving weekly vaccine allocations from the California Department of Public Health and prioritizing vaccinations to their most vulnerable residents by age and sector, such as health care, essential emergency services and education. Numbers below reflect their progress so far.

Butte County: 53,139 doses administered (23,401.5 per 100,000 residents).

Glenn County: 4,768 doses administered (17,091.4 per 100,000 residents).

Tehama County: 8,018 doses administered (12,652.1 per 100,000 residents).

More information on the COVID-19 vaccine, including how to get vaccinated, can be found on local county health department websites. For Butte County: www.buttecounty.net/ph/COVID19/vaccine; for Glenn County: www.countyofglenn.net/dept/health- human- services/public-health/covid-19/covid

Sources: California Department of Public Health, Los Angeles Times.

How do I get tested?

To set up an appointment to get tested by OptumServe at the 900 Mangrove Ave. in Chico, visit https://lhi.care/covidtesting or call 1-888-634-1123. No payment is necessary; your insurance will be billed or, if you have no insurance, the cost is picked up by the state.

In addition to the Chico location, Glenn County has an OptumServe site at Orland Memorial Hall, located at 320 Third St.

Coronavirus testing also available at Immediate Care in Chico, 376 Vallombrosa Ave., 891-1676; and also at all Ampla locations. The number in Chico is 3424395 and the number in Oroville is 534-7500.