FAQs and resources available in the county
How to help, how to get help
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. Thursday
By the numbers (through Thursday)
Butte County: 2,674 confirmed cases (increase of 19 from Wednesday) with 2,483 recoveries, 10 hospitalized, 33 deaths. 45,244 total tests.
Glenn County: 548 confirmed cases (increase of one from Wednesday) with 520 recoveries, one hospitalized, three deaths. 4,587 total tests.
Tehama County: 482 confirmed cases (increase of two from Wednesday) with 459 recoveries, one hospitalized, four deaths (increase of one from Wednesday). 10,441 total tests.
What’s open and what’s closed?
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a new tiered system to determine restrictions that went into effect Aug. 31. Butte and Glenn counties are classified in the “purple” or widespread tier. Under the purple tier, restaurants and gyms may only operate outdoors, however, barbershops, salons and malls may open for inside operations with modifications. Bars, concert venues, distilleries and tattoo parlors must stay closed. Tehama County moved to the “red” tier Tuesday, meaning restaurants, places of worship, shopping centers, retail businesses, gyms and fitness centers and movie theaters are able to reopen for indoor operations with modifications.
For a complete list to see what is open in which county visit https://covid19. ca.gov/safer-economy/.
Newsom issued an order June 18 requiring all Californians to wear face coverings or masks in most public settings, including while shopping and seeking medical care.
More information, including guidance for each sector, can be found at http://www.buttecounty. net/publichealth/buttereopens.
See an online list at bit.ly/ ButteEarlyShops of which grocery stores in the Chico area have set aside hours for senior and at-risk shoppers.
What we know and what we don’t know about confirmed cases
The Butte County Public Health dashboard displays the results of viral tests that look for an active infection. That includes tests done by hospitals, medical practices and the testing center at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds. It does not include antibody tests.
Butte County Public Health’s website is www. buttecounty.net/publichealth. There are also regular video updates posted on the Department’s Facebook page. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website is www. cdc.org. The California Department of Public Health’s website is www.cdph. ca.gov.
More demographic and location data about the cases is in an online dashboard at tinyurl.com/ButteCOVIDDashboard.
How do I get tested?
To set up an appointment to get tested by OptumServe at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, 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 Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, Glenn County opened an OptumServe site at Orland Memorial Hall, located at 320 Third St., on July 21.
All are eligible for testing, with higher-risk populations given priority for appointments. Read more about eligibility online.
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.
For more questions:
Butte County has a COVID-19 information help line at 530-552-3050, available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The city of Chico has an information website at http://www.chico.ca.us/covid/.
Residents in Butte, Glenn, Shasta and Tehama counties can dial 2-1-1 anytime to get information on the crisis and get connected to resources as they become available. Residents in those counties, along with Lassen, Siskiyou and Trinity, can also receive information by texting CORONAVIRUS to 211-211.
Enloe Medical Center has launched a hotline for COVID-19 questions at 3329540 to provide information about staying safe and seeking medical attention. Choosing option 2 connects people with nurses or emergency physicians in their EnloeAnywhere department.
How do I get help?
For groceries and other essentials:
See the North State Food Bank’s schedule of food giveaways at points throughout the region on its website at buttecaa.com.
Volunteers from the Democratic Socialists of America Chico and the North Valley Mutual Aid are taking requests to fetch and deliver groceries and other essentials for those who are staying at home. Call or text 645-2028.
Butte County Department of Employment and Social Services launched a Delivery Task Force for individuals who have been told by a medical professional to isolate or quarantine. The initiative can deliver basic necessities, such as groceries and prescriptions. Call 2-1-1 or 5523050.
The Boys and Girls Club of North Valley is providing evening curbside pickup of meals for children in Chico, Magalia and Hamilton City. More information is available on their Facebook page.
The Butte Humane Society is delivering food for pets from its Pet Food Pantry throughout Butte County. People can call 530.966.2902 to set up a delivery appointment. Donations are accepted at 2580 Fair Street in Chico.
For unemployment:
The California Employment Development Department is taking claims. The best way to apply for benefits is to sign up online at the state Employment Development website.
Local help with benefits or jobs available through Alliance for Workforce Development’s website www. afwd.org or 961-5125. The website has a live chat feature active during business hours.
The Chico Chamber of Commerce maintains a list of employment-related resources.
The city of Chico is helping small businesses connect with emergency financial aid and planning at 896-7299. For mental health needs: