Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update for the Yuba-Sutter Area
Sutter-Yuba COVID-19 Testing
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Register Online:
https://LHI.care/covidtesting
- Register by Phone (only for those without Internet access): (888) 634-1123
OptumServe No-Cost Testing Sites
- Testing by appointment only - register online or call (see above). No walk-ins will be tested.
- If the person being tested has insurance, the insurance company will be billed. For uninsured individuals, the testing costs will be covered by the state.
- Test result turnaround time is typically 48-72 hours (2-3 days).
- Those tested will be given a card they can use to check for results later. Those who test positive for COVID-19 will be contacted by a nurse.
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2 OptumServe Testing Sites:
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Sutter County Veterans Memorial Building, 1425 Veterans Memorial Circle, Yuba City
- Mon-Fri 7am-7pm
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Wheatland Community Center, 101 C Street, Wheatland
- Tue-Sat 7am-7pm
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Sutter County Veterans Memorial Building, 1425 Veterans Memorial Circle, Yuba City
* Cases may have symptoms or estimated source identified after initial test results are reported.
Top News
May 30, 2020
Amendment of Health Order to Address Faith Gatherings (Effective May 31, 2020)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Address Barber Shop and Hair Salon Guidance
The State of California issued guidance on faith gatherings and hair services in the last week of May allowing faith gatherings to resume, with modifications. Dr. Luu's May 4 order did not allow large group gatherings, so the amendment aligns the state and local orders. The amendment is effective May 31, 2020.
May 27, 2020
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Watch: Health Officer's May 27 Update
Dr. Luu's Update for May 27, 2020 - new test site, contact tracing, more guidance coming
May 26, 2020
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May 22, 2020
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May 19, 2020
May 18, 2020
May 15, 2020
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Watch: Health Officer's May 15 Update
Dr. Luu discusses the motivation and reasoning behind requiring a facial covering in public.
May 14, 2020
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Watch: In Lieu of Luu - Expanded Testing
A new testing site has expanded availability for Yuba and Sutter residents. Visit LHI.care/covidtesting or call (888) 634-1123. You must register for an appointment to get tested.
May 13, 2020
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Watch: Health Officer's May 13 Update
The Yuba-Sutter region has its "Attestation" approved today by the California Department of Public Health, and Dr. Luu talks about what that means to our community.
May 13, 2020
Phase 2 Attestation
May 13, 2020
Yuba-Sutter Receives Attestation Approval From CDPH
- Media Release: Yuba-Sutter Receives Attestation Approval From CDPH
- Media Release: Yuba-Sutter Receives Attestation Approval From CDPH (Punjabi)
- Media Release: Yuba-Sutter Receives Attestation Approval From CDPH (Spanish)
Frequently Asked Questions
- FAQs Related to Yuba-Sutter Attestation/Roadmap
- FAQs Related to Yuba-Sutter Attestation/Roadmap (Punjabi)
- FAQs Related to Yuba-Sutter Attestation/Roadmap (Spanish)
May 11, 2020
May 11, 2020
New Community COVID-19 Testing Site
Translation: Hmong
Translation: Punjabi
Translation: Spanish
Hay un nuevo sitio de pruebas de la comunidad donde puedes hacerte la prueba de COVID-19. Si tiene algún síntoma, incluyendo fiebre, tos o falta de aliento, por favor regístrese para hacerse la prueba.
Asegúrese de registrarse para una cita en línea primero: LHI.care/covidtesting.
El lugar de la prueba está ubicado en el 1425 Veterans Memorial Circle, Yuba City, y está abierto de 7 a.m. a 7 p.m. Los residentes de los condados de Yuba y Sutter pueden hacerse la prueba aquí.
No hay barreras para las pruebas, incluso si no tienen seguro, son indocumentados o no tienen hogar.
May 9, 2020
Yuba-Sutter Attestation Submitted to the CA Department of Public Health
During a special meeting today, the Sutter County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to support the Attestation by Bi-County Health Officer Dr. Phuong Luu that Sutter County and Yuba County have met all the conditions of readiness to pass through the entirety of the state’s phase two re-opening plan.
Board Agenda
Yuba-Sutter Attestation
- Sutter County Board of Supervisors Letter of Support
- Yuba County Board of Supervisors Letter of Support
- Yuba-Sutter Attestation
- APPENDIX A Sutter County COVID-19 Employee Guidance
- APPENDIX A2 Sutter County Return to Work FAQ
- APPENDIX B1 Yuba County Employee Stay Home
- APPENDIX B2 Yuba County Employee Prevention
- APPENDIX B3 Yuba County Return to Work Guidance
- APPENDIX B4 Yuba County Facial Coverings
- APPENDIX B5 Yuba County Employee Protocols
- APPENDIX B6 Yuba County Employee Guidance
- APPENDIX B7 Yuba County Employee Memo
- APPENDIX B8 Yuba County Employee Telework Memo
- APPENDIX C Letter of Support from Adventist-Rideout Hospital
- APPENDIX D Drive Time Analysis
- APPENDIX E Region III SNF FEMA PPE Distro
- APPENDIX F COVID19 Business Protocols
- APPENDIX G Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security Guidance
- APPENDIX H Letter of Support from Sutter Health
May 8, 2020
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Watch: Health Officer's May 8 Update
Dr. Luu on the new Yuba-Sutter Order
May 7, 2020
May 6, 2020
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Watch: Health Officer's May 6 Update
Dr. Luu let's us know what steps you need to take to sign up for OptumServe testing for COVID-19. What does the process look like?
May 6, 2020
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Health Officer's Letter to the Yuba-Sutter Business Community
As the Yuba-Sutter area prepares to move into the third day of the “Modified Stay at Home” and “Facial Coverings” orders I put in place this past Monday, May 4, 2020, it has become clear a number of businesses are not enacting required protocols to ensure the safety of the Community. - Health Officer's Letter to the Yuba-Sutter Business Community (Punjabi)
- Health Officer's Letter to the Yuba-Sutter Business Community (Spanish)
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What To Do If You Are Sick
Mild Symptoms:
People with mild symptoms, who are not sick enough to be hospitalized, should self-isolate at home. These people should:
- Avoid close contact with others
- Stay home for at least ten days from the start of symptoms, AND
- Stay home at least 72 hours after fever is gone, AND
- Stay home until respiratory symptoms have improved (coughing/sneezing)
Severe Symptoms:
People with severe symptoms of respiratory illness should call their healthcare provider immediately. Call ahead so that you can be safely evaluated to prevent exposing others. Your healthcare provider will evaluate you and determine the best course of action for your illness, including whether or not you should be tested.
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