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