***COVID-19 Information – Shasta County***

Please note: We at 2-1-1 NorCal are working to share information as we are updated from our colleagues and agency representatives at the county, state and/or federal level. You may also receive updates to information by texting “COVID-19” or “Coronavirus” to 211-211: Text Coronavirus Graphic. 

 

At A Glance

 

County COVID-19 Information

  • Shasta County Public Health: www.ShastaReady.org 
      • Facebook: www.facebook.com/shastahhsa
      • Misinformation is everywhere, and it can be hard to find the facts. Find the answers to some common misconceptions on the FAQs and Mythbusters page of ShastaReady.org.
        • 2/28/22, Videos available at the links above: Ask the Experts Part 1 & 2- Shasta County Doctors Answer Community Questions About COVID-19
      • Free Spanish- and English-language WhatsApp Chatbot Tools –  provides accurate information on COVID-19 and vaccines. Prioritizes communicating with Californians and combating misinformation.
        • Can be accessed by scanning a QR code at the bottom of their website English WhatsApp chatbot tools or texting “hola” to 833-422-1090.
        • People without internet access can call the COVID-19 hotline at 833-422-4255 (833-4CA-4ALL), which has support in multiple languages.
      • Help stop the spread of COVID-19 by getting vaccinated, wearing a mask indoors, keeping a 6-foot distance from others who don’t live with you, avoiding crowds, washing your hands for at least 20 seconds and using hand sanitizer frequently, avoiding close contact with people who are sick, covering your cough or sneeze with a tissue, and staying home when you’re sick.
      • In partnership with the State of California and Stanford University, Shasta County is participating in the CalScope Antibodies Study. Participants are chosen at random. If you receive an invitation in the mail, please participate to learn whether you have antibodies to the COVID-19 virus. Your household could also earn up to $80. The information obtained from this study will help us learn more about how the COVID-19 virus has spread in California. If you received an invitation, visit www.CalScope.org and click “I got an invitation” or call 1-833-580-1333 to sign up.
    • Exposures (Quarantine & Isolation Instructions):
    • Face Coverings:
        • Find the latest guidance at: covid19.ca.gov/masks-and-ppe.
        • On September 20, 2022, the CDPH updated its masking guidance. The recommendations take effect on September 23. Guidance is based on the COVID-19 Community Levels in each county. Certain risk tolerance should be taken into consideration. For more information, visit CDPH.CA.gov.
          • Shasta County’s Community Level is located on the COVID-19 Dashboard. The County is currently at a “medium” level of community spread, which impacts the healthcare system of COVID-19. The CDPH recommends that everyone consider wearing a mask indoors. Vulnerable people are recommended to wear a mask in crowded indoor public places.  Ensure your mask provides the best fit and filtration (respirators like N95s, KN95s and KN94s are best).
    • Contact Tracing:
        • When someone tests positive for COVID-19, notifying their close contacts can help stop the spread. If you get a text from 233-93, it is safe to click on the text link to complete a case investigation or contact tracing survey. Learn more at What is Contact Tracing?
    • Testing:
        • Anyone can be tested for COVID-19. Use one of these options:
            • Contact your primary care physician
            • Go to www.co.shasta.ca.us/ready/covid-19/get-tested to find the best option for you. Make an appointment online or call 530-225-5591.
            • Test to Treat Site: You can get tested and treated for COVID-19 with one stop at the state’s Test to Treat site at 2420 Breslauer Way. If you test positive and treatments are appropriate, you receive a prescription from a health care provider and have the prescription filled all at one location. Schedule an appointment online. The site is open Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. 
            • Free At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits: Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders usually ship in 7-12 days. Visit website to request tests at special.usps.com/testkits. Or call 800-232-0233.
              • If you have insurance, contact your carrier to find out about reimbursement for up to 8 rapid antigen tests per month.
        • National COVID-19 Testing Overview: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/testing.html
    • Vaccinations:
        • County updates:
            • ShastaReady.org (select “Vaccinations”): Website provides information about vaccine clinics, how to sign up, and answers to frequently asked questions.
              • Eligibility:
                • Every Californian 6 months or older is now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.
                • Immigration or insurance status does not matter. No one will ask about immigration status when one gets vaccinated.
              • Booster shots: Booster shots of Pfizer or Moderna are available for anyone ages 5 and up.
                • Second booster shots: The CDC now recommends a second booster shot for:
                  • People over 50
                  • Those age 12 or older
                  • Those who got two doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine age 18 and older.
                • Updated Booster Shot:
                  • FDA has authorized the updated booster and recommends everyone age 12 and older who has had their primary series should get the updated booster at least 2 months after any COVID vaccine or booster dose.
                • Additional Doses: Additional doses of Pfizer or Moderna are available.
                •  covid19.ca.gov/vaccines/#Booster-shots-and-additional-doses
              • Appointments: Anyone who meets the eligibility requirements to receive the COVID-19 Vaccine may request an appointment at a clinic of your choice at ShastaReady.org (select “Vaccinations”). Or sign up at “My Turn” at the link above (or at myturn.ca.gov). If you would like assistance with signing up, please call one of these options:
                • 2-1-1 (24/7)
                • Shasta County HHSA COVID-19 Vaccination Helpline at 530-245-7890 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm)
                • California COVID-19 Hotline at 833-422-4255 (Mon-Fri, 8am-8pm, Saturday-Sunday, 8am-5pm).
              • Mobile vaccinations: Provides Covid-19 vaccinations for homebound individuals. Individuals, or their caretakers, can self-refer by going to www.myturn.ca.gov and clicking on “Need an in-home visit or transportation?” or by calling the MyTurn hotline at 833-422-4255.
              • Alternative vaccine sites: Additional vaccination sites at local pharmacies are available through this Center for Disease Control (CDC) site: VaccineFinder.org.
              • Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Record (DCVR): A tool is available for Californians who received a COVID-19 vaccination and wish to access their record from the state’s immunization registry systems. Go to: myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov. For questions or assistance with accessing your DCVR, follow the troubleshooting tips at cdph.ca.gov/covidvaccinerecord or call the California COVID-19 Hotline at 833-422-4255 (Mon-Fri, 8am-8pm, Saturday-Sunday, 8am-5pm).
    • Treatments & Therapeutics: 
    • State Updates:

     

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    Resources and Guidance:

    (Please visit 211shasta.org for additional resources not listed here, or call 2-1-1.)

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      Housing:

      • Mortgage Relief Program: Open to all eligible Californians who are currently experiencing pandemic-related hardships and have fallen behind on their housing payments. Complete the application questionnaire to begin the application process. If you need assistance with your application or have questions about your eligibility, please contact your mortgage servicer or a HUD-certified housing counselor at 800-569-4287. For application questions call 888-840-2594.
      • Shasta County Housing and Community Action Agency – Eviction Prevention & Economic Assistance Program: Helps with mortgage payments, utilities, and other expenses; see epea-flyer-intake
      • Homeowners and small landlords: The state is no longer accepting applications for COVID-19 rent and utility bill relief. Contact 2-1-1 or browse our website if you are in need of services.
      • 2-1-1 Shasta: Lists Housing resources. Go to 211shasta.org and scroll down to categories.

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                  Activities for all ages:

                  • Shasta Family YMCA: Offering YMCA 360: On-Demand Videos. Access FREE workouts from YMCA where one can find their favorite Y classes for all ages. Visit: www.ymca360.org.

                  Volunteer Opportunities:

                  • Shasta County: Visit the Emergency Job Matching Site, click “Register as Volunteer” and complete the requested information. Your willingness to serve our community during this emergency is appreciated!

                  Additional Resources:

                  • Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL): National hotline helps people with disabilities find vaccination locations in their communities, make appointments and find local services – such as accessible transportation – to overcome barriers to vaccination. Also answers questions and addresses concerns about the vaccines. To access the hotline, visit www.acl.gov/COVID-19, call 1-888-677-1199 Mon-Fri, 6am-5pm, or email DIAL@n4a.org.
                  • NorCal Services for Deaf & Hard of Hearing: Provides answers and information to questions or concerns about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) or the vaccines. Videophone: 916-426-3222, or Email: AccessCOVID19info@norcalcenter.org.

                   

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