Trinity County Has No COVID, Issues Statement of Compliance with Statewide Shelter at Home Order

Find all the latest information and updates for Trinity County on their website.

This is a press release from Trinity County:

As of the date of this release, Trinity County has zero confirmed cases of COVID-19. In light of Governor Newsom’s address on March 19, 2020, Trinity County Health and Human Services, Trinity County Public Health and the Trinity County Office of Emergency Services would like to reiterate the recommendations of social distancing (keep at least 6 feet between yourself and others AND avoid gatherings of over 6 people), increased hand washing and staying home if you feel ill and call your healthcare provider. Residents need to stay at home unless movement is essential.

Essential local government services in Trinity County will be continued although mostly by appointment only. Check in before you travel if you need services.

Additionally, the following were identified specially by the Governor as essential services in the private sector:

• Healthcare & Pharmacy Services • Food: grocery stores, farmer’s

markets, food banks, convenience stores, take-out restaurants, and delivery restaurants

• Veterinarian & Livestock supply • Veterinary Services

• Hardware
• Home & Auto Repair
• Agricultural Operations • Banks
• Gas Stations
• Laundromats

Trinity County Public Health report: In regard to COVID-19 testing, as of this morning, 24 people have been tested in Trinity County. Of the collected specimens, 11 have been reported as negative and 13 are still pending, with zero positive cases in Trinity County.

Trinity County Environmental/Health Officer report: Trinity County Public Health Emergency ratified by the Board of Supervisors on March 17, 2020.

“Under the authority of Health and Safety Code 120275, and consistent with the California Public Health Officer’s order on March 19, 2020 regarding bars and restaurants, Trinity County’s Public Health Officer, Dr. David Herfindahl, is mandating and reminding the following establishments that all bars, wineries, and brew pubs in Trinity County immediately close until further notice, and that these businesses immediately reduce services to delivery and take-out items only. This order

is to protect the health and safety of the employees and the customers. Call 530-623-1116 for questions.”

For more information on the hospitality industry:

https://s3.amazonaws.com/ClubExpressClubFiles/909133/attach/2521356_1_COVID- 19_EH_Recommendations_for_Hospitality_Industry_with_OSHAGuidance_3-20-2020.pdf

Trinity County Office of Education report: All schools in the county are closed due to the governor’s announcement. However, they are continuing to provide meals in different ways. See our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/trinitycountyofficeofeducation/ or website at https://www.tcoek12.org/ for updated info on our district’s offerings.

Trinity County Solid Waste report: Effective 3/20/2020, until further notice, the Solid Waste Office will be closed to the public. Correspondence and payments can go in the drop box that is on the side of the building. Office staff will be available by phone at 623-1326, by fax at 623-5015, or by email to [email protected]. Payments may also be made online by credit card at officialpayments.com.

Residential pick-up clients: Effective immediately all trash needs to be bagged, tied and secure with no loose trash in cans or we will not be able to service your account.

All temporary bin/roll-off services are suspended until further notice.

Transfer Sites:

Weaverville: The Recycle Area that contains oil/filters, batteries, fluorescent tubes, sharps and paper recycling are closed until further notice. The Metal/Brush/Inert areas will remain open for now, but that is subject to change.

All sites: Please try to limit your waste disposal to household trash at this time. Except as listed above, all transfer sites are open per their usual schedules.