Mayers is committed to providing the community up to date information on the COVID vaccine. Here is the most recent information from Shasta County.

Vaccine Update (December 31, 2020): SHASTA COUNTY—The goal and top priority of Shasta County Public Health is to ensure everyone in the county is safe and healthy. The first COVID-19 vaccines—Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna, Inc.—have been authorized for use in the United States, and the first shipments have arrived in Shasta County. Vaccines from other companies may be authorized soon. As with any vaccine, Shasta County will not distribute a COVID-19 vaccine unless it has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Each vaccine is tested among tens of thousands of volunteers to ensure that it is safe and effective. Shasta County Public Health strongly recommends that you are get a vaccine once you are eligible.  READ MORE

Shasta, Lassen and Modoc are all in the Purple Tier. There are 54 counties in the state in this most restrictive tier.


The adjusted case rate for Shasta County is 41.6 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 January 5 there have been 8463 cases in Shasta County total. There are 45 hospitalized, with of those in 10 ICU. There have been 119,228 tests performed in Shasta County total.


Visit our website for detailed information. Mayers COVID Information

This community newsletter and will be published weekly on Wednesdays or more often if necessary.
Regional ICU Bed Availability

Northern Region - 29.8%
Greater Sacramento - 11.7%
Bay Area - 5.9%
San Joaquin Valley - 0%
Southern California - 0%


For county level data, access the COVID-19 Public Dashboard.  
For skilled nursing facility data, visit Skilled Nursing Facilities: COVID-19.


Caring for Your Mental Health
Feelings of worry, irritability and low mood are normal during an infectious disease pandemic, like COVID-19. The added stress can affect people even when they are not in an area greatly impacted by the disease or have little to no risk of getting sick. In times like these, it is important to be aware of how stress is affecting you and your loved ones.
What can you do to deal with uncertainty?
The response to the COVID-19 is a fluid and evolving situation with many unknowns. It can be easy to become overwhelmed and feel the stress caused by uncertainty. Separating what is in your control from what is not is a healthy way to cope. You can:
  • Set boundaries with the amount of time you spend watching the news. Consider going to websites, such as the CDC, Coronavirus in California and ShastaReady.org, where you can get information on your own terms, instead of getting caught up in the constant news cycle.
  • Take breaks from social media and/or commit to using it only to stay in touch with friends or loved ones.
  • Redirect your energy to helping out others. Helping someone in their time of need benefits both the supporter and the helper. Find creative ways to connect and assist others while practicing social distancing.
  • Know who you can turn to and help you deal with the stress. If you are having difficulty getting in touch with your circle of support, you can call the California Peer-Run Warmline for emotional support (non-emergency) or the Disaster Distress Line to be connected with a trained crisis counselor. Both hotlines are free.

Testing is available for people with and without symptoms. If you have symptoms and/or have been in contact with someone who has tested positive, please follow the isolation/quarantine instructions until you can be tested and receive test results.
Please do not go to a hospital emergency room unless you are having a medical emergency, and call ahead if possible.    
Testing questions? We have answers! Click HERE to learn all about the testing process. Why you need to get tested at the right time, how the virus is impacting your body and the science behind the time lengths you need to observe if you are isolated or quarantined.
Do you have unanswered questions?
Call 211 for frequently asked questions about coronavirus, or email COVID19@co.shasta.ca.us. 
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