COVID-19 Information - Siskiyou County

Please note: This is a rapidly changing situation, and 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.

County COVID-19 Information

Siskiyou County Public Health: www.co.siskiyou.ca.us/publichealth/page/covid-19-siskiyou-county
- - Facebook: www.facebook.com/siskiyoucountyph
  - 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.

Exposures (Quarantine & Isolation Instructions):
- - www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Guidance-on-Isolation-and-Quarantine-for-COVID-19-Contact-Tracing.aspx
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.
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
    - See www.co.siskiyou.ca.us/publichealth/page/covid-19-testing-locations to find the best option for you.
      - Yreka COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing Clinic:
        
        Monday – Friday, 10am-2pm *Thursdays open until 6pm
        
        1275 South Main Street, Yreka
        
        SCPH COVID-19 Vaccination & Testing Clinic
    - At-Home COVID-19 Test Kit: www.cms.gov/how-to-get-your-at-home-OTC-COVID-19-test-for-free
  - National COVID-19 Testing Overview: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/testing.html
Vaccinations:
- - County Public Health website: www.co.siskiyou.ca.us/publichealth/page/covid-19-vaccine-information
    - Eligibility:
      - Anyone 6 months or older is 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:
      - Use the CDC Booster Tool to find out when to get a booster.
      - Children 6 months through 5 years of age who have received two doses of the monovalent (primary series) Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines should get an updated dose at least 2 months after their second dose. For immunocompromised children, parents should consult with their child’s healthcare provider.
  - Appointments: Anyone may request an appointment at myturn.ca.gov, or by calling 833-422-4255.
  - COVID-19 Vaccination Locations – Please check site availability and requirements as all sites have different procedures, by clicking the link: www.co.siskiyou.ca.us/publichealth/page/covid-19-vaccination-locations
    - - Ongoing Yreka Vaccination and Testing Clinic:
        
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      - Ongoing Mt. Shasta Vaccination Clinic on Wednesdays:
        
        Mt. Shasta COVID vaccination clinic
        
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  - For those who have difficulty accessing available COVID-19 vaccination options: Request an in-home vaccination appointment by visiting myturn.ca.gov. Select the “Find an Appointment” button and respond “yes” to the question about needing help with transportation or an in-home appointment. You will receive a call from a state representative within a few days to determine your eligibility.
  - 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, call the California COVID-19 Hotline at 833-422-4255 (Mon-Fri, 8am-8pm, Saturday-Sunday, 8am-5pm).
Medications & Treatments:
- - FREE Virtual Covid-19 Visit for COVID-19 Medication: Offers FREE telehealth services to California residents (ages 12 and up) to help connect to COVID-19 medication. To connect to a healthcare provider to be evaluated for treatment, Contact Sesame Care at 888-897-1244 or visit sesamecare.com/covidca.
State Updates:
- - General information and updates: covid19.ca.gov
  - Vaccines: Get the Facts on Vaccines
  - State Dashboard: covid19.ca.gov/state-dashboard/#location-siskiyou
  - SMARTER Plan: Aims to guide California’s strategic approach to managing COVID-19 while moving the state’s recovery forward.

Latest Press Releases:

Please see: www.co.siskiyou.ca.us/publichealth/page/covid-19-siskiyou-county

Business Guidelines & Resources:

Latest guidance for businesses:
- - County: www.co.siskiyou.ca.us/publichealth/page/covid-19-siskiyou-county
    - Workplace Outbreak Reporting Form: Click Here
  - State:
    - Resources for Employers & Workers: www.labor.ca.gov/coronavirus2019
    - Current Safety Measures: covid19.ca.gov/safely-reopening
    - Safety in the Workplace: covid19.ca.gov/workers-and-businesses
    - Workplace Rights, Responsibilities, & Resources: saferatwork.covid19.ca.gov
    - Educational Materials: CDPH Occupational Health Branch COVID-19 & the Workplace – Tools for Workers page
      - COVID-19 & the Workplace
      - Long COVID & Workers
Local resources for businesses:
- - Siskiyou Small Business Development Center: www.siskiyousbdc.org/covid-19

Groceries for Seniors and Medically Vulnerable:

Food delivery program: State Disaster Food Assistance Program (formerly 211 Food Box Program) provides delivery of food to individuals of all ages and families with low income who are impacted by a recent disaster in Siskiyou County (including COVID-19). Call 530-938-4115, x116.

Resources and Guidance:

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

Food:

Disaster 2-1-1 Siskiyou: Lists Food resources. Go to 211norcal.org/siskiyou and scroll down to categories.

Financial concerns:

Direct Economic Impact Payments: www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment
Golden State Stimulus: www.ftb.ca.gov/about-ftb/newsroom/golden-state-stimulus/index.html
Financial Assistance for Funeral Costs: www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance
IRS Free File: Prepare and file your federal income tax online for free at www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free. Free tax preparation assistance is listed on 211 HERE.
Disability & Paid Family Leave: edd.ca.gov/Benefit_Programs_Online.htm
Legal Services of Northern California: Provides information about loss of income, rent, public benefits. Website: www.lsnc.net/coronavirus-covid-19. Flyer: LSNC Shasta COVID-19 flyer.
Fraud: Be aware that criminals are attempting to exploit COVID-19 worldwide through a variety of scams.
- Department of Justice: Provides information, including how to report, go to www.justice.gov/coronavirus.
Grocery Worker’s Relief Fund: www.unitedway.org/groceryrelief.
Price Gouging Protection in place: www.caloes.ca.gov/cal-oes-divisions/legal-affairs/price-gouging
Disaster 2-1-1 Siskiyou: Lists resources involving Finances. Go to 211norcal.org/siskiyou and scroll down to categories.

Housing:

Karuk Tribe Housing Authority: Provides an Emergency Rental Assistance Program for the payment of rents and utilities, including past due amounts, to eligible households who are experiencing financial hardships due to Covid-19. Visit website: www.karuk.us/index.php/departments/housing-authority
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.
Homeowners and Renters: The state is no longer accepting applications for COVID-19 rent and utility bill relief.
- Check the status of your submitted application HERE. To request additional support with your application or appeal, call the CA COVID-19 Rent Relief call Center at 833-430-2122.
- Contact 2-1-1 or browse our website if you are in need of services.
Disaster 2-1-1 Siskiyou: Lists Housing resources. Go to 211norcal.org/siskiyou and scroll down to categories.

Health concerns:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
- - What to do if you are sick: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/steps-when-sick.html
  - Caring for someone who is sick: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/care-for-someone.html
  - CDC – Symptom checker available online: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/index.html
UC Davis – when symptoms don’t go away: health.ucdavis.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-information/covid-19-long-haulers.html

Mental Health support:

Siskiyou County HHSA – Crisis Support Services: Siskiyou County HHSA – Crisis Support Services
CalHOPE Warmline: Connects callers to other people who have persevered through struggles with stress, anxiety, depression – emotions triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Call 833-317-HOPE (4673).
CalHOPE Connect: Live Chat offers safe, secure, and culturally sensitive emotional support for all Californians who may need support relating to COVID-19. Go to: www.calhopeconnect.org.
CalHOPE Redline: Provides phone, text, and online chat service to support Urban Indian and Tribal populations in California. Go to: ccuih.org/redline.
ShiningCare – Crisis Response Program: Reaches out to and assists at-risk older adults and their family caregivers in times of crisis and emergencies – ShiningCare – Crisis Response & Assistance Program
Support for Substance Use Recovery resources listed on 2-1-1: 211norcal.org/siskiyou/search/addictions
Crisis Text Line: Crisis Texting Service
Coping with Stress during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Coping With Stress – English, Coping With Stress – Spanish.
Stress Coping (CDC): www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/stress-coping/cope-with-stress/index.html
World Health Organization (WHO): mental-health-considerations
Disaster 2-1-1 Siskiyou: Lists Mental Health resources. Go to 211norcal.org/siskiyou and scroll down to categories.

Activities for all ages:

Siskiyou 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.

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.

Donations:

United Way of Northern California: www.norcalunitedway.org/coronavirus-fund

COVID-19 Information – Siskiyou County