HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.17.20 Email from Danette York - Testing messaging
From:York, Danette
To:Kim, Sang;Ring, Brian;Pickett, Andy;Hatcher, Casey;Jessee, Meegan;Alpert, Bruce;Bennett, Robin;Clerk of
the Board;Connelly, Bill;Cook, Holly;Lambert, Steve;Lucero, Debra;McCracken, Shari;Ring, Brian;Ritter,
Tami;Rodas, Amalia;Sweeney, Kathleen;Teeter, Doug;Dept Heads;Asst Dept Heads;Shelton, Mark
Subject:Testing messaging
Date:Tuesday, March 17, 2020 9:17:45 PM
Attachments:What are Test Kits.docx
Please share widely.
Sincerely,
Danette York
Public Health Director
BUTTE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
202 Mira Loma Drive | Oroville, CA 95965
T:530.552.3820
“Nationally Accredited, 09/13/17”
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Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2020 7:45 AM
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Subject: COVID-19 Daily Update from Public Health
See attached and feel free to share
Sincerely,
Danette York
Public Health Director
BUTTE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
202 Mira Loma Drive | Oroville, CA 95965
T:530.552.3820
“Nationally Accredited, 09/13/17”
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COUNTY OF BUTTE E-MAIL DISCLAIMER: This e-mail and any attachment thereto may contain private, confidential, and privileged
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Public Health Administration Danette York, M.P.H., Director
Andy Miller, M.D., Health Officer
202 Mira Loma Drive T: 530.552.4000
buttecounty.net/publichealth
Oroville, California 95965 F: 530.538.2164
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Information about Testing
March 17, 2020
Lab Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Butte County: ZERO
What are test Kits?
Test kits are the items that laboratories need to process a sample sent from a healthcare
provider
o
COVID-19
o Test kits are ordered and/or sent to Labs, NOT healthcare providers
Who gets test kits?
Labs that have the proper equipment and are certified to perform COVID-19 tests
o Currently there are NO labs in Butte County that are equipped to perform
COVID-19 tests
o Due to the generosity of the North Valley Community Foundation (NVCF) Butte
County Public Health Lab is in the process of obtaining the equipment and
material necessary to get certified and perform the COVID-19 tests.
o During the process, lab staff will be ordering test kits so they will be ready to start
testing immediately upon certification
What is the process to get tested?
At this time (this could potentially change) the process is as follows:
o A sick individual seeks medical attention from a healthcare provider
o The healthcare provider performs a clinical assessment and makes the
determination whether a COVID-19 test is needed
o IF the healthcare provider determines the patient should be tested they will take a
sample from the patient
The sample is obtained by swabbing the nose or throat of the patient
The sample is then sent to a certified lab for the sample to be processed
(tested)
The results of the test is shared with the healthcare provider
IF the result is positive for COVID-19 the result is also shared with the
local public health department
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Public Health Administration Danette York, M.P.H., Director
Andy Miller, M.D., Health Officer
202 Mira Loma Drive T: 530.552.4000
buttecounty.net/publichealth
Oroville, California 95965 F: 530.538.2164
General Questions and Answers?
Do I have to be sick in order to get a test?
Yes. People who should be tested for COVID-19 are those with symptoms who have
traveled to an affected area with COVID-19 or had close contact with a person with
confirmed COVID-19, or those who have severe symptoms with no known
exposure. Call ahead: If you fall under these categories and believe you could have
COVID-19, notify your healthcare provider by phone. Call ahead so that you can be
safely evaluated to prevent exposing others.
Can I call or go to the Health Department to get tested?
No. Testing must be ordered by a Healthcare Provider.
Can I go to the Public Health lab to get tested?
No. Testing must be ordered by a Healthcare Provider.
If I have mild symptoms, should I seek medical attention?
No. People with mild symptoms, who are not sick enough to be hospitalized, do not need
to be tested. As we would recommend for anyone with a respiratory illness, if you are ill,
you should avoid close contact with others and remain at home for at least 24 hours after
your fever is gone.
How long does it take to get the test results back?
Typically turnaround time for COVID-19 lab test results is 1-3 days. A variety of factors
affect testing turnaround time. Once the Public Health lab is capable of performing these
tests, the process will be expedited for Butte County.
Important COVID-19 Resources:
Butte County Public Health
California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Butte County residents call also call 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898211 for COVID-19
information and updates.
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