If people are not able to sign up for My Turn via the website https://myturn.ca.gov/, 211 can assist with sign-ups.

A mobile number is required for verification purposes. If you do not have a mobile phone you can call the CA COVID-19 hotline at 1-833-422-4255 for assistance.
 

For people who cannot receive text alerts, 211 Connecting Point has an EMAIL alert system for COVID-19 vaccine information in NEVADA COUNTY. Subscribers receive official, non-emergency information regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. The information is the same as what goes to the text subscribers.

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/6qNh6QHbhNKEWQQU8

Informational emails will also contain the link to the 211 site or to official Nevada County, State,
or Federal websites for updates and resources concerning vaccine news, vaccination schedule, and
important updates.

For more information, visit: https://211connectingpoint.org/

211 Connecting Point has a text alert system for COVID-19 vaccine information in NEVADA COUNTY. Subscribers receive official, non-emergency information regarding the COVID-19
vaccine(s). All new subscribers must opt-in to the alerts for ongoing updates.

Text 'vaccineinfo' to 898211

Subscribers will get a confirmation reading: “Thank you for joining 211's COVID-19 Vaccine News &
Information text alerts. You will receive information and resources related to COVID-19 vaccines in
Nevada County.

Standard msg and data rates may apply. Text STOP to opt-out, Text HELP for technical assistance. For terms and conditions for texting with 898211, please visit: https://educationalmessageservices.com/policies/

Informational texts will also contain the link to the 211 site or to official Nevada County, State,
or Federal websites for updates and resources concerning vaccine news, vaccination schedule, and
important updates.

For more information, visit: https://211connectingpoint.org/

Vaccine alerts for Placer County are now available. Text placervaccine to 898211.


211 Placer County provides text alerts for official COVID-19 vaccine information. All new subscribers must opt-in to receive alerts for ongoing updates by texting "placervaccine" to 898211.

(Note: Placervaccine is all one word. There is no space between the words placer and vaccine.)

Standard msg and data rates may apply. Text STOP to opt-out, Text HELP for technical assistance. For terms and conditions for texting with 898211, please visit: https://educationalmessageservices.com/policies/

AT-HOME COVID-19 TESTING GUIDANCE & HOW TO REPORT A POSITIVE TEST RESULT if desired

When to use a home test

• Test the same day you plan to go to a gathering or visit a vulnerable family member, even if you have no symptoms
• Test if you have any COVID-19 symptoms
• Test 3 to 5 days after a known exposure to someone with COVID
• Consider testing 3 to 5 days after a large gathering

What is in the box?

• Each box has two tests with detailed instructions
• Follow the test instructions exactly!

Understand your results
If the test is positive: Stay home from work or school and contact your doctor right away.
There are new treatments that you may be eligible to receive. Isolate for 10 days after the
day your symptoms started or 10 days after the date of your positive test. Isolate at home.
Wear a mask if you cannot isolate completely. You can find detailed guidance at
https://www.mynevadacounty.com/3068/Take-Action-If-Youre-Positive-or-Exposedor call 211 at 2-1-1 or 1-833-DIAL211.
 
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Dedicated CORONAVIRUS / COVID-19 web page is here: https://www.mynevadacounty.com/2924/Coronavirus

Provides information about communicable diseases, reporting requirements, disease prevention, and related health information. The Communicable Disease Program works to stop transmission and minimize complications associated with communicable infections and diseases.

https://www.pgecurrents.com/2020/03/12/pg-moratorium-on-customer-shutoffs-for-nonpayment/

PG&E’s Pandemic Response Includes Precautionary Health and Safety Actions; Moratorium on Customer Shutoffs for Nonpayment

The company’s enterprise-wide incident response team continues to activate protocols and actions as the situation changes to protect the health and safety of customers and employees; does not expect any disruption in gas or electric service throughout public health crisis 

PG&E announced today (March 12) that due to the COVID-19 pandemic it has voluntarily implemented a moratorium on service disconnections for non-payment, effective immediately. This suspension will apply to both residential and commercial customers and will remain in effect until further notice.

To further support customers who may be impacted by the pandemic, PG&E will offer its most flexible pay plans to customers who indicate either an impact or hardship as a result of COVID-19. … [read more]

During the COVID-19 outbreak, 211 refers Nevada County residents with special food and nutrition needs to the County's Food/Nutrition Coordinator. Examples of special food needs are those that cannot be met with existing food distribution programs and/or quarantine/self-isolation circumstances.

County Food/Nutrition Coordinator contact info:
Stephanie Miller
Stephanie.Miller@co.nevada.ca.us
530-265-1616

All types of COVID-19-related complaints can be submitted to the County of Nevada online.
 
NEVADA COUNTY SERVICE REQUEST FORMS allow local residents to submit service requests to Nevada County, report issues, or file complaints. https://nevadacountyca.portal.iworq.net/

To file a complaint about COVID-19 compliance, scroll down the page of forms to the one called "Submit a COVID-19 Violations Request"

These online forms replace the formerly used app called "Ask Nevada County."

MASK / FACE COVERING GUIDANCE
2/28/22 - Nevada County aligns with state face covering guidance from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/guidance-for-face-coverings.aspx
The state of California announced changes to masking guidance on February 28, 2022:

• Effective March 1, 2022 , the requirement that unvaccinated individuals mask in indoor public settings will move to a strong recommendation that all persons, regardless of vaccine status, continue indoor masking. 
• Universal masking shall remain required in specified high-risk high transmission settings like public transit, emergency shelters, health care settings, correctional facilities, homeless shelters and long-term care facilities. As always, local jurisdictions may have additional requirements beyond the state guidance. 
• After March 11, 2022, the universal masking requirement for K-12 and Childcare settings will terminate. CDPH stron…

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