Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to show the total number of confirmed cases in Lake County
LAKE COUNTY— It is a great positive that I can again report COVID-19 activity remains stable in Lake County, thanks, in part, to people taking precautions, and our local economy continues to reopen. Here are brief situational updates in three important areas.
33rd and 34th Cases Identified in Lake County
On Sunday, Lake County’s 33rd case of COVID-19 was confirmed. Monday, we documented our 34th. While the 31st and 32nd cases were members of the same household, the most recent two were distinct cases. Both were tied to out-of-county cases. The 34th case had recently attended some social gatherings, and investigations and contact tracing are ongoing, but there are presently no signs of concern regarding community transmission. The county’s health department had not provided information on a 35th confirmed case as of June 21.
At this time, two confirmed cases are active. Both are stable and isolating at home.
Personal Services in Lake County to expand
Late Friday afternoon, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued their anticipated COVID-19 update, including guidance for Nail Salons and Other Personal Care Services. The guidance, which includes a face covering mandate and other “stringent protections,” is applicable to:
- Estheticians
- Skin Care
- Cosmetology Services
- Electrology
- Nail Salons
- Body Art Professionals
- Tattoo Parlors and Piercing Shops
- Massage Therapy (in non-healthcare settings)
All of these sectors have re-opened as of Friday. For more information, CDPH’s Press Release can be found here:
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/NR20-121.aspx
If you review this information and still have questions, reach out to County of Lake Health Services staff, at MHOAC@lakecountyca.gov or 707-263-8174.
Face Coverings Now Required Statewide
Thursday, Governor Newsom announced Californians are now required to wear face coverings in most settings outside of the home, with some noted exceptions.
CDPH’s Press Release can be found here:
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/NR20-128.aspx
The Statewide guidance for Face Coverings is available here: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/CDPH%20Document%20Library/COVID-19/Guidance-for-Face-Coverings_06-18-2020.pdf
Thank you for taking precautions. The work you have done so far has been effective, and we still have a long period ahead where managing COVID-19 risk will be part of our daily lives. We will get through this together!
