The Information You Need to Know
Shasta, Lassen and Modoc are all in the Purple Tier. There are 54 counties in the state in this most restrictive tier.

The East Region of Shasta County now has 248 cumulative cases, an increase of 33 over the last 7 days.


The adjusted case rate for Shasta County is 41.6 daily cases per 100,000 residents, exceeding the purple tier limit of 7.0. The positivity rate is 9.7% . You can find this data and more at www.ShastaReady.org; click “Data and Statistics.”

As of December there have been 6055 cases in Shasta County total. There are 46 hospitalized, with 13 of those in ICU. There have been 96,765 tests performed in Shasta County total.


Visit our website for detailed information. Mayers COVID Information

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REGIONAL STAY AT HOME ORDER

California has implemented a new four-tier system to reduce COVID-19 in the state, with revised criteria for loosening and tightening restrictions on activities. This map shows which counties fall into the various tiers.

The Regional Stay Home Order (PDF), announced December 3, 2020, and a supplemental order, signed December 6, 2020, will go into effect at 11:59 PM the day after a region has been announced to have less than 15% ICU availability. The supplemental order clarifies retail operations and goes into effect immediately. They prohibit private gatherings of any size, close sector operations except for critical infrastructure and retail, and require 100% masking and physical distancing in all others.

Once triggered, these orders will remain in effect for at least 3 weeks. After that period, they will be lifted when a region’s projected ICU capacity meets or exceeds 15%. This will be assessed on a weekly basis after the initial 3 week period. Learn more about these orders.

We are in the Northern Region which includes Del Norte, Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Mendocino, Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama and Trinity which is currently at 25% availability of ICU beds.

DOES MAYERS HAVE ICU BEDS?

We have been asked about our ICU bed status. Mayers does not have ICU beds. We have isolation and negative pressure space to treat COVID positive patients, but as with any other patient not related to COVID, if the patient needs a higher level of ICU care, they are transferred to another facility.
Does the Regional Stay at Home Order Impact Schools?

Schools that are currently open are able to continue to provide in-person instruction on school sites. 
  • Schools that are currently operating under an elementary school waiver are able to continue to provide instruction to students on school sites.
  • Schools that reopened while their county was in a less restrictive tier are able to continue to provide instruction to students on school sites.
  • All schools that have not yet reopened for in-person instruction are able to continue to serve small cohorts of students (e.g., students with disabilities) following CDPH Guidance.
Schools are still required to follow the Schools Guidance issued by CDPH which outlines requirements for safe conditions, testing and tracing. Schools may be required to close if certain percentages of staff and students are diagnosed with COVID-19. All existing guidance applicable to schools can be found on the CDPH website
WHAT ABOUT HAND SANITIZER? Does it work?

To prevent the spread of germs, including COVID-19, CDC recommends washing hands with soap and water whenever possible because it reduces the amount of many types of germs and chemicals on hands. But if soap and water are not readily available, using a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol can help you avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others.

Overview
  • Choose hand sanitizers that contain at least 60% alcohol.
  • Avoid alcohol-based hand sanitizers that are not approved by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  • Properly apply alcohol-based sanitizer by rubbing the gel over all surfaces of your hands and fingers until your hands are dry.
  • Swallowing alcohol-based hand sanitizers can cause alcohol poisoning. Keep them out of reach of young children and supervise their use.

How to Select
Alcohol-based hand sanitizers come in all shapes and sizes with different ingredients. Which alcohol-based hand sanitizer do you choose? Check the product label and follow these do’s and don’ts.

When choosing an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
DO
  • Choose hand sanitizers with at least 60% alcohol (often listed on the label as ethanol, ethyl alcohol, isopropanol, or 2-propanol).
  • Follow label directions for use.
DO NOT
  • Choose hand sanitizers that contain less than 60% alcohol.
  • Choose alcohol-based hand sanitizers on FDA’s Hand Sanitizer Do-Not-Use Listexternal icon
  • Choose hand sanitizers labeled as “alcohol-free.”
  • Choose alcohol-based hand sanitizers packaged in a container that resembles a food or beverage container.

When using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
DO
  • Rub the gel over all the surfaces of your hands and fingers until your hands are dry.
  • Keep alcohol-based hand sanitizer out of your eyes.
  • Store alcohol-based hand sanitizer out of reach and sight of young children.
  • Supervise young children when they use alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
DO NOT
  • Rinse or wipe off the alcohol-based hand sanitizer before it’s dry; it may not work well against germs.
  • Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer to clean surfaces. Alcohol-based hand sanitizer is not designed to clear or disinfect surfaces.
  • Store alcohol-based hand sanitizer above 105°F (for example, it should not be stored in a car during the summer months).
  • Swallow alcohol-based hand sanitizers. Swallowing alcohol-based hand sanitizers can cause alcohol poisoning.
COVID-19 has changed regular routines a lot. Are you on isolation or quarantine? Are you staying home more often to stay safe. Are you bored? Are your children bored? Check out these great resources brought to you by Mayers Memorial Hospital District and our Wellness Coordinator Dana Hauge. Stay tuned for more!
HOW WELL DO MASKS WORK?

Face coverings can protect you and help make sure you don't spread germs to someone else in case you're sick and don't know it. Learn all about them here. The state has required the use of face coverings, and here is some additional science behind them. Watch Video

Do you have unanswered questions?
Call 211 for frequently asked questions about coronavirus, or email COVID19@co.shasta.ca.us. 
When you’re a parent, self-care often slips to the bottom of the list. But taking care of yourself isn’t a luxury. It’s essential. And during this difficult time, when children are home and stress is running high, it’s more important than ever. Here are five tip that can help. READ MORE

WISHING YOU WERE ON VACATION?

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With so much uncertainty over the last couple weeks, lots of families are feeling stressed out. Events are being canceled, spring break plans are being put on hold, hand sanitizer is in short supply. And some families are dealing with school closures, or at least the fear of them. During this difficult time, we hope you'll find time to take care of yourself, and your kids. We've rounded up a few ideas for how to enact self-care for the whole family—with the help of media and tech, and sometimes without it. READ MORE
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