Nevada County Public Health Department (NCPHD) 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.

If people have questions about COVID-19, Long COVID, or other communicable diseases, the Public Health team is available during regular business hours to answer questions at 530-265-7258. Depending on supply, the department may have COVID-19 home antigen tests available to community members which can be obtained by calling NCPHD.

NCPHD's dedicated CORONAVIRUS / COVID-19 web page is here: https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/2924/Coronavirus

Placer County Public Health Department (PCPHD) partners with medical care providers in the community, and the California Department of Public Health, to prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases. We investigate and follow-up on reported cases and their contacts. Staff provide education to individuals and in group settings, and surveillance duties to reduce incidents and prevent additional cases.

The PCPHD website includes information about the following communicable diseases:

• Mpox information
• COVID-19
• Diseases A to Z
• Flu Information
• Measles Information
• Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District
• Sexually Transmitted Disease Information and Control Branch
• West Nile Virus

Providers can report disease, outbreaks, and animal bites at the Provider Portal on the PCPHD website.

Web pages

• Public Health home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2863/Public-Health
• Communicable diseases - https://www.placer.ca.gov/2962/Communicable-Diseases
• Provider portal for reporting - htt…

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Tahoe Forest Hospital District / Tahoe Forest Health System has COVID-19 information here: https://www.tfhd.com/covid/covid-overview. The webpage is also available in Spanish by clicking the language option on the top right corner.

Tahoe / Truckee COVID-19 Vaccines
Visit https://www.tfhd.com/covid-19-vaccine for information about COVID-19 vaccines through Tahoe Forest Hospital District. 

If you are experiencing fever, cough, or shortness of breath, please call the Tahoe Forest Health System COVID-19 Hotline at (530) 582-3450.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Pacific Southwest (Region 9 / San Francisco) implements and enforces federal environmental laws in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, the Pacific Islands, and 148 Tribal Nations.

Contact EPA
EPA Hotlines

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Resources related to COVID-19:

• Coronavirus (COVID-19) information and resources from EPA.
• Read Joint Guidance from CDC and EPA on cleaning and disinfecting (Public spaces, workplaces, businesses, schools, and homes)
• List of Disinfectants for Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources available by language:

(Spanish) Español | (Arabic) عربى | (Simplified Chinese) 中文: 简体版 | (Traditional Chinese) 中文: 繁體版 | (Korean) 한국어 | (Haitian Creole) Kreyòl ayisyen | (Portuguese) Português | (Russian) Pусский | (Tagalog) Tagalog | (Vietnamese) Tiếng Việt | and more (COVID-19… [read more]

LabCorp COVID-19 testing information is at https://www.labcorp.com/coronavirus-disease-covid-19​

All tests, including COVID-19, must be ordered by a physician or other healthcare provider.

LabCorp does not collect specimens for diagnostic COVID-19 testing to see if you have the virus.
LabCorp does collect specimens for COVID-19 antibody testing for people who had the virus and are no longer experiencing symptoms.

LabCorp offers two kinds of COVID-19 tests

• Active infection swab test - https://www.labcorp.com/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/individuals/infection-test. Includes a self-collection option which is then mailed to lab for results.
• Antibody blood test - https://www.labcorp.com/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/individuals/antibody-test

FAQs - https://www.labcorp.com/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/individuals/faqs​

Find LabCorp Locations - https://www.labcorp.com/labs-and-appointments-advanced-search
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Lincoln Urgent Care Center offers full service Urgent Care with onsite X-ray and laboratory testing.

Visit https://lincolnurgentcare.com/

During COVID-19: Now offering 15 minute result Rapid COVID-19 tests by appointment only (with 96.7% accuracy). Rapid COVID-19 tests may cost $150.

PCR swab tests are also available on a walk-in basis with results in 2-4 days.

Sierra Doctors Medical Group offers Primary Care and Urgent Care clinics.

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During COVID-19: Now offering 15 minute result Rapid COVID-19 tests by appointment and walk-ins. If COVID-19 test is to be sent to a lab (not a Rapid COVID-19 test), results will take 2-4 days.

Insurance:
Call or visit online to see if your insurance is accepted and may help to cover the cost. A​ll patients need to see a provider at Sierra Doctors Medical Group first for COVID-19 tests to be covered by insurance (if your insurance is accepted). There may be a co-pay at the time of the visit.

Cost:
Rapid COVID-19 tests may cost $125. COVID-19 tests, if sent to a lab, will result in a cost sent to the patient from the lab.  

Websites:

• Sierra Doctors Medical Group - https://sierradoctors.com/
• Insurances Accepted - https://sierradoctors.com/insurances-accepted.html

Chapa-De offers free COVID-19 vaccines and boosters to patients established in any Chapa-De Department and to all American Indian community members age 5 and over.

We have all three types of vaccines and boosters; Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson

A vaccine appointment is required for ages 5-11 to receive a COVID vaccine.

COVID-19 vaccines and boosters are available by appointment or on a walk-in basis to ages 12 and over. Walk-in, no appointment necessary Monday thru Friday 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM (excluding holidays).

For more information and to schedule a vaccine appointment online, please visit: https://chapa-de.org/covid-19-vaccine-schedule

Patients who have questions about the COVID vaccines are invited to visit https://chapa-de.org/covid-19-faq or to schedule an appointment with a Chapa-De medical provider to discuss your questions and concerns.

The US Department of Veterans Affairs works with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other federal partners to provide COVID-19 vaccines to eligible Veterans and family members at no cost.
 
Veterans who have established VA healthcare can call the facility where they receive treatment for information about getting a COVID-19 vaccine.

Here are the numbers for some regional facilities:
Auburn: 530-889-0872
Mather: 916-843-7000
McClellan: 916-561-7400
Reno: 888-838-6256

Check this page often for updates: https://www.va.gov/health-care/covid-19-vaccine/

The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), better known as Cal/OSHA, is responsible for the following:

• Protection and improvement of the health and safety of working men and women in California
• Protection and improvement of the safety of passengers riding on elevators, amusement rides, and tramways
• Setting and enforcing standards
• Providing outreach, education, and assistance
• Issuing permits, licenses, certifications, registrations, and approvals

Contact Cal/OSHA - https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/Contactus.html
(Cal/OSHA Branches, Cal/OSHA Units, and Cal/OSHA Headquarters contact information)

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COVID-19 Resources

Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Guidance and Resources - https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/coronavirus/

Workplace safety and health regulations in California require employers to take steps to protect workers exposed to infectious diseases like the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), which is widespread in the community. Cal/OSHA has posted resources to help employers …

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