***COVID-19 Information – Tehama 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 agencies 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:

  • Tehama County Public Health: www.tehamacohealthservices.net/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.
  • Exposures (Quarantine & Isolation Instructions):
  • Face Coverings:
      • Find the latest guidance at: covid19.ca.gov/masks-and-ppe.
      • In California, masks are no longer required for unvaccinated individuals as of March 1, 2022. They are still strongly recommended for all people in most indoor settings, especially in areas with high transmission. After March 11, 2022, the universal masking requirement for K-12 school and childcare settings will also end. Masks are still required for everyone in high-transmission settings like public transit, emergency shelters, healthcare, correctional facilities, homeless shelters and long-term care facilities.
      • PSA Update to Mask Guidance 03-04-2022
  • 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
        • Test to Treat Site: You can get tested and treated for COVID-19 with one stop at the state’s Test to Treat site: Tehama County Health Services, 1445 Vista Way, Red Bluff. 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. 
        • Use the Live Testing Location Map for more locations.
        • 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 will 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:
          • PH website: www.tehamacohealthservices.net/covid-19/covid-vaccine
            • Website provides information about 1st and 2nd dose vaccine clinics, and how to sign up.
          • 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 for those with compromised immunity.
              •  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 using “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)
                • California COVID-19 Hotline at 833-422-4255 (Mon-Fri, 8am-8pm, Saturday-Sunday, 8am-5pm).
                • Local pharmacies such as Walgreens and CVS are also offering vaccines; appointments can be made by going to their websites.
          • COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics: These clinics are offering first dose, second dose, and booster dose vaccine appointments. Vaccine appointments at these clinics can be made by going to myturn.ca.gov/ or call 1-833-422-4255.
            • Red Bluff Community Center, Wednesdays from 8am–5pm (Adult Pfizer and Pediatric Pfizer)
              • Thursdays from 8am–5pm (Moderna and Johnson & Johnson)
              • Fridays from 9am–6pm (Adult Pfizer and Pediatric Pfizer)
          • 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. A state representative will call within a few days to determine eligibility.
          • Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Record (DCVR): A new 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).
  • State Updates:

 

Latest Press Releases:

 

Business Guidelines:

 

Resources and Guidance: 

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

Food:

Financial concerns:

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.
  • 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 Tehama: Lists Housing resources. Go to 211tehama.org and scroll down to categories.

Health concerns:

Mental Health support:

    Parents:

    People Experiencing Homelessness:

    Medical Professionals, First Responders, and Essential Service Providers:

        Immigrants:

            Volunteer Opportunities:

            • CA – Statewide: Seeking medical and nonmedical volunteers to help accelerate COVID-19 vaccinations. Californians are needed to support on-site operations as well as remote opportunities. Please see: My Turn Volunteer Campaign.

            Activities for all ages:

            • Free movies through the library: tehamacountylibrary.kanopy.com. For more information and updates on services please visit the Tehama County Friends of the Library Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TCFoL or call 530-527-0604.
            • 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.

            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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