HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.01.20 Email from Casey Hatcher - 04_01_2020 - COVID-19 - Agency Update
From:Hatcher, Casey
To: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
Cc:York, Danette
Subject:04/01/2020 - COVID-19 - Agency Update
Date:Wednesday, April 1, 2020 12:29:44 PM
Good afternoon Board Members -
Butte County COVID-19
Total Positive Tests: 8
Deaths from COVID-19: 0
Public Health Department Operation Center (DOC)
The DOC is working with medical providers and orders are being placed with the State.
Supplies being received are limited given the widespread demand for medical supplies.
The weekly press conference for tomorrow, April 2, is cancelled
Future press conferences will be as needed to provide information.
Starting Thursday, April 2, in coordination with the Sheriff’s Office, a Code Red message will
be sent weekly reminding people of the State’s order to Stay at Home.
Reminder: All community sectors are asked to review and implement COVID-19 illness
prevention guidance.
o Guidance from the CDC
o Guidance from the California Department of Public Health
County Emergency Operation Center
Care/Shelter Branch
The Butte County Covid-19 Response Task Force launched Monday.
This Task Force assists the most vulnerable community members with delivery of vital medications
and food. If you are speaking with someone who fits the criteria below please have them contact 2-
1-1 or the County COVID-19 Call Center at 530.552.3050. Once they are screened they will be
referred to the Task Force directly.
Criteria to receive Task Force Assistance:
They have a Confirmed Case of COVID-19
They have been tested but are awaiting results
They have been told by a Doctor or Public Health Department Staff to self-isolate due to the
COVID-19 Pandemic
Individuals will be screened and once it is determined they have no OTHER resources available, the
Task Force will assist in retrieving food and medications. These items will be delivered to their home.
This service will be available Monday-Saturday 8-5pm.
Casey Hatcher
EOC, Liaison
Casey Hatcher
Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
Butte County Administration
25 County Center Drive, Suite 200, Oroville, CA 95965
T:530.552.3336 | M: 530.518.3508
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