Placer County Covid News

View the Placer County COVID-19 data dashboard for the most current statistics.


2022 News

Dec. 2 Combination tests support arsenal of protection against winter respiratory viruses

Aug. 19 As Placer County confirms first pediatric COVID-19 death, Public Health encourages residents to stay up-to-date on vaccinations

March 4, Public Health COVID-19 update

Jan. 7 Public Health COVID-19 update

Jan. 4, 2022 Placer County Public Health extends its health warning as COVID hospitalizations surge

2021 News

Nov. 5 Public Health COVID-19 update

Sept. 3 Public Health COVID-19 update

Aug. 25 Placer County Public Health issues new COVID-19 health warning

July 2 Public Health COVID-19 update

June 4 Public Health COVID-19 update

May 24 Placer Public Health announces community vaccine clinics in targeted areas

May 7 Public Health COVID-19 update

April 2 Public Health COVID-19 update

March 19 First known case of B.1.1.7 variant detected in Placer County

March 5 Public Health COVID-19 update

Feb. 5 Public Health COVID-19 update

Jan. 14 Limited supply of vaccines now available to older adults in Phase 1B

Jan. 1 (2021) Public Health COVID-19 update

2020 News

Dec. 4 Public Health COVID-19 update

Nov. 25 Health alert notice

Nov. 10 Placer County Public Health shares COVID-19 safety tips ahead of holidays

Nov. 6 Public Health COVID-19 update

Oct. 2 Public Health COVID-19 update

Sept. 25 Public Health COVID-19 update

Sept. 18 Public Health COVID-19 update

Sept. 11 Public Health COVID-19 update

Sept. 9 Placer declares end of COVID-19 health emergency

Sept. 4 Public Health COVID-19 update

Aug. 28 Public Health COVID-19 update

Aug. 21 Public Health COVID-19 update

Aug. 14 Public Health COVID-19 update

Aug. 7 Public Health COVID-19 update

July 31 Public Health COVID-19 update

July 24 Public Health COVID-19 update

July 17 Public Health COVID-19 update

July 10 Public Health COVID-19 update

July 3 Public Health COVID-19 update

June 26 Public Health COVID-19 update

June 19 Public Health COVID-19 update

June 12 Public Health COVID-19 update

June 9 Additional businesses may reopen in Placer County on Friday and Board of Supervisors to request further reopening from governor


May 26 Placer Supervisors seek permission to reopen Stage 3 businesses and access federal CARES funding, approve local antibody study

May 12 Placer County receives local variance to move further into Stage 2

May 12 Placer submits documents to state to move further into Stage 2

May 1 Placer County will increase COVID-19 testing with two new community testing sites

April 29 While statewide shelter-in-place order remains in effect, Placer County looks ahead to phased reopening

April 10 Placer Health Officer issues new order through May 1 to slow the spread of COVID-19

April 2 Face coverings now recommended for public on top of social distancing

March 29 Placer County reports second COVID-19 death

March 24 Placer County Health Officer provides clarity for short-term rental operations

March 19 Placer County Health Officer issues directive to stay home except for essential activities

March 16 Placer County offices will limit counter services to combat COVID-19  

March 10 Placer, Yolo county health officers recommend COVID-19 mitigation

March 6 Placer County Public health confirms 3 new COVID-19 cases, all with ties to cruise ship

March 4 Placer County announces death of patient with COVID-19

March 3 Placer County confirms second case of COVID-19; declares local health emergency to ensure adequate resources

March 2 Placer County Public Health reports first confirmed case of COVID-19

Feb. 28 VIDEO update from Placer County Public Health

Feb. 26 CDPH Press Release - CDC Confirms Possible First Instance of COVID-19 Community Transmission in California

Feb. 3 update from Placer County Public Health