Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)

02/27/2020 1:08 PM

Food Safety After Power Outage

10/11/2019 9:23 AM

Canine Influenza Virus: Pet Owners Urged to be Aware

06/26/2019 11:09 AM

Measles Exposure Reminds of Vaccination Importance

03/22/2019 5:17 PM

Tuberculosis Investigation

Amador County Public Health is conducting an investigation of an active tuberculosis (TB) case documented within Mule Creek State Prison.

12/05/2018 1:38 PM

West Nile Virus in Amador County

Amador County Public Health confirms the first cases of West Nile virus (WNV) in Amador County in 2018.

09/14/2018 1:23 PM

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Public Health and Wildfire Smoke

As California wildfire season continues, residents are asking about air pollution in affected areas.

08/08/2018 4:34 PM

Wildfire Smoke Warning: Irish Fire Air Quality Advisory

Some areas of Amador County are experiencing heavy smoke due to smoke drift from the Irish fire burning outside of the Ione area. Amador County Public Health advises community members that air quality may be unsafe for those with sensitive medical conditions.

07/06/2018 7:25 PM

Rattlesnake Awareness

Two people in Amador County required treatment at Sutter Amador Hospital for rattlesnake bites in separate incidents earlier this week.

05/10/2018 9:16 AM

Wildfire Smoke Warning: Air Quality Advisory

Some areas are experiencing heavy smoke due to smoke drift from multiple fires burning in California. Amador County Public Health advises community members that air quality may be unsafe for those with sensitive medical conditions.

10/11/2017 8:50 AM

Wildfire Smoke Warning: Detwiler Fire Air Quality Advisory

07/20/2017 1:31 PM

Rabies Awareness: Rabies in wildlife continues to pose risk to pets, people

05/08/2017 10:55 AM

Potential Hepatitis A Contamination:

Amador County Environmental Health and Public Health Departments are conducting a joint investigation in response to a voluntary recall of frozen Egyptian strawberries due to the possibility of hepatitis A virus (HAV) contamination.

11/04/2016 2:23 PM

West Nile Virus in Amador County

Amador County Public Health confirms one human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in Amador County. Outbreaks of WNV occur each summer in the United States and are most commonly transmitted to humans and animals through a mosquito bite from a mosquito harboring the virus. Public Health officials remind the community to take preventative measures to avoid mosquito-borne disease.

09/28/2016 4:12 PM

Extreme Heat Predicted in Amador

Amador County Public Health and the Amador County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services urge residents to prepare for extreme temperatures predicted to reach over 100 degrees this weekend.

07/21/2016 12:35 PM

Rabies Awareness: Rabies in wildlife continues to pose risk to pets, people

02/23/2016 2:09 PM