LAKE COUNTY
Lake County Health Services Provides Update on COVID-19
Northern California is experiencing a summer surge in COVID-19 cases with a relatively milder variant this season, Lake County Health Services remains dedicated to keeping our community informed and well-equipped with the latest resources and strategies in order to stay healthy.
Current COVID-19 trends and data insights
With a shift in how COVID-19 data is monitored by government agencies, the State of California has narrowed data reporting to focus on Covid positive lab reporting, Covid hospitalizations, and Covid deaths. Additionally, wastewater monitoring provides additional data that allows surges to be monitored.
Updated Prevention and Treatment Options
The availability of COVID-19 prevention and treatment resources has evolved:
–Insurance Coverage for Health Resources: Discuss available options for vaccines, medications, and tests with your primary –care provider, as these are generally covered by insurance plans now.Lake County Health Services has a limited supply of free COVID-19 test kits.
–For eligibility information regarding free COVID-19 vaccinations, please contact us via phone: (707) 263-1090
Keep an eye out for an upcoming new vaccine information via press releases and social media.
Biannual COVID-19 communications initiative
Starting this November, Lake County Health Services will be launching an outreach program to boost community awareness and preparedness for COVID-19 peaks typically seen in July and November. This initiative will also monitor influenza and RSV trends, which are expected to overlap with COVID-19 during the colder months.
Ongoing safety recommendations
We continue to recommend the following safety measures to help control the spread of COVID-19:
–Conduct a home test for COVID-19 if you are experiencing symptoms such as cough, fever, runny nose, or other related symptoms.
–If symptomatic, stay home to avoid spreading the virus.
–Use masks in public if you have any respiratory symptoms, to protect those around you.
–Washing hands frequently is essential for reducing transmission.
–Consult with healthcare professionals about treatments like Paxlovid if you test positive for COVID-19.
–Seek immediate medical care if severe symptoms develop.
Lake County Health Services is committed to protecting the health of our community through informed, responsive, and compassionate healthcare practices. For more details, please visit our website COVID-19 Data (lakecountyca.gov) or call (707) 263-1090.
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LAKEPORT
Vision resource group meets this Thursday, August 22 at 1 pm
Low Vision Resources are available monthly at the Lake County Library in Lakeport. This supportive group is for everyone who wants help with their low vision concerns.
The Lake County Library resources are free. Librarian Amy Patton will be on hand to share information and discuss ways to expand our daily visual functioning. Occupational Therapist Chloe Karl will present vision support exercises.
Amy can be contacted at Amy.Patton@lakecountyca.gov.
Visit the Lake County Library at https:/library.lakecountyca.gov, on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/LakeCountyLibrary, Twitter @LakeCoLibrary, Instagram@lakecountylibrary, YouTube @lakecountycalibrary, and TikTok @ lakecountycalibrary. To contact the Lakeport library by phone, call 707-263-8817.
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MIDDLETOWN
Middletown High School FFA students to speak at monthly luncheon
School is back in session — please drive carefully! This month’s speakers are the Middletown High School students who participate in Future Farmers of America. They will also be serving our meals. Please come support the kids and enjoy their youthful spirit!
Lunch will be served by the Middletown High School FFA students on Wednesday, August 21, at noon, at the Middletown Senior Center, 21256 Washington Street. The program will end by 1 p.m. For only $5 per person, enjoy Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, and Dessert. Everyone is welcome!
Reservations are required for lunch. Call the Senior Center at 987-3113 to make your reservation. You may come and listen to the speaker for free without lunch; no reservation is needed in that case.
Our programs occur 11 months of the year (no meetings in December) and always take place on the third Wednesday of the month. You might want to add a repeating date to your calendar along with the Senior Center phone number, 987-3113 .
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