Yuba-sutter Call Center has been fielding calls and questions

The Yuba-sutter Call Center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and is an information resource for community members – at 749-7700.

The following list includes the most frequently asked questions the call center has received and responses from local officials.

– Where do we go for official information? www.bepreparedyuba.org or www. bepreparedsutter.org are the official websites of the joint Yuba-sutter Public Health Department response. Both counties have Facebook pages for their emergency operations and general county information.

– What are the signs and symptoms of coronavirus? Symptoms include fever, cough and shortness of breath. If you are feeling these symptoms and have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19, call your primary care physician, who can assess you by phone. Do not go into the ER or your doctor’s office. If your doctor believes you are at risk of having COVID-19, they can authorize a test if they believe it is necessary, or they may simply direct you to recover at home. The vast majority of cases do not require hospitalization.

– Where can I get tested? Peach Tree Health testing site: Corner of Fifth and H streets at Marysville Immediate Care. Screening and testing 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-sunday. Call 749-3242, extensions 1408 or 1608, ahead of time so nurses can expect you.

Ampla Health testing site: 1000 Sutter St., Yuba City, follow signs through outdoor back parking lot. Screening and testing Monday-saturday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call 812-2031 first so mobile unit staff expect your arrival.

– How long will the stayat-home order last? This is a marathon, not a sprint. On Wednesday, Governor Gavin Newsom said the peak is not expected until mid-may and could go into summer.

– Why should I stay at home if people are still having large gatherings for birthdays and basketball games? Unfortunately, there are people who either don’t understand that gathering in large groups is a recipe for transmitting the virus, or don’t care. They are endangering themselves, their family members, their friends, and the community at large.

– I’m a senior. Where can I sign up for USDA deliveries from the Yuba-sutter Food Bank? You can call the Food Bank directly at 673-3834, email them at yubasutterfoodbank@ gmail.com, or the YubaSutter Call Center at 7497700, on the day before a delivery up until 3 p.m. Delivery days currently are Saturday, Tuesday, and Thursdays. The schedule may change depending on food supplies.