Resources for COVID-19 in Butte County

The outbreak of COVIDhas 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: 5:45 p.m.

Thursday

By the numbers (through Thursday)

Butte County: 11,843 confirmed cases (increase of 26 from Wednesday), 1,898 probable cases with 15 hospitalized, 182 deaths. Current tier: orange.

Glenn County: 2,332 confirmed cases (increase of four from Wednesday), 586 probable cases with four hospitalized, 25 deaths. Current tier: orange.

Tehama County: 5,572 confirmed cases (no update since Tuesday) with four hospitalized, 59 deaths. Current tier: red.

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, allowing the PfizerBioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to be distributed. A third vaccine, from Johnson & Johnson, has also been authorized for use.

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. By April 15, all California residents 16 and older will be eligible for vaccination. Numbers below reflect their progress so far.

Butte County: 146,005 doses administered. 29.9% of residents fully vaccinated. 36.6% of residents received at least one dose.

Glenn County: 17,370 doses administered. 29.4% of residents fully vaccinated. 35.9% of residents received at least one dose.

Tehama County: 28,374 doses administered. 20.9% of residents fully vaccinated. 25% of residents received at least one dose.

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 lhi.care/ covidtesting or call 1- 888634-1123. 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 primary Chico location, Butte County has three “traveling testing sites” with limited appointment availability each week:

• Gridley, Orchard Hospital: Monday, 9:30 a.m to 5:30 p.m.

• Oroville, OUHSD Transportation Office: Tuesday, 9:30 a.m to 5:30 p.m.

• Durham, Durham Memorial Hall: Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Chico, Shurmer Gymnasium, Chico State: Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Glenn County also 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.