Today, June 23, 2020, Amador County Public Health reported two additional cases of COVID-19 in Amador County. One case is an adult female in her 70s who is a resident of Jackson. The second case is an adult male in his 20s who is also a resident of Jackson and is linked to yesterday’s case. Both of these individuals sought testing because they were symptomatic, however neither are currently hospitalized. These new cases are isolated and recovering at home.

Amador County Public Health staff is investigating the new cases to determine any possible persons who may have been in close personal contact with the positive individuals. Total positive COVID-19 cases in Amador to date = 16. Total in isolation = 6. Total recovered = 10. Total currently hospitalized = 0.

With businesses in the county opening and additional travel to and from areas with more COVID-19 activity, it is important that Amador community members and workers should continue to take simple steps to reduce the spread of respiratory illnesses including COVID-19:

• Stay home when sick, even with mild symptoms.
• Maintain a distance of 6 feet from people outside of your household.
• Regularly wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
• Clean high-touch surfaces.
• When you go out, wear a face covering over your nose and mouth to protect others.
• Persons over age 65 and those with chronic health conditions that put them at higher risk for severe COVID-19 should continue to stay home as much as possible.

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Press Release:  Two Additional COVID-19 Cases in Amador