COVID-19 News Releases

COVID-19 continues to be widespread in Tulare County, fueled by the latest Omicron variant of the virus. Tulare County Public Health officials are reporting some of the highest COVID-19 case rates and positivity rates ever during the ongoing pandemic. The California Department of Public Health has released updated requirements for attending and hosting mega-events, such as concerts, expos, and sporting events. The current threshold for indoor mega-events is 500 attendees and for outdoor mega-events it is 5,000 attendees.

There are medicines available to prevent severe illness or disease if you start to get sick with COVID-19. The medicines must be given as soon as possible, BEFORE people are sick enough to need to go to the hospital.

The following updates reflect an alignment with recent California Department of Public Health (CDPH) community guidance for isolation and quarantine updated December 27, 2021. This is based off the most recent data regarding the transmissibility of the Omicron variant and the importance of timely booster vaccines.  

In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, Tulare County Public Health and the Tulare County Fire Department are teaming up to provide at-home COVID test kits for children returning to school from winter break. Beginning January 5, at-home rapid COVID test kits will be available at various county fire stations, free of charge.

Tulare County Public Health has confirmed the first cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant in three samples collected recently from Tulare County residents. The three officially confirmed cases have been verified through full genomic sequencing; two were detected through surveillance conducted by the TCPHL and a third case was identified through sequencing by an outside laboratory. 

Tulare County Public Health has identified the first potential cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant in two samples collected recently from Tulare County residents. The samples demonstrated a pattern called “S-gene drop-out” on the Thermofisher TaqPath PCR test for COVID-19. It will take several days to confirm these results using genomic sequencing.

COVID-19 vaccines continue to be very effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19. Certain populations are seeing a slight decrease in preventing infection. Booster Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines are now recommended to high-risk populations to ensure ongoing protection. 

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Tulare County and local hospitals continue to be overwhelmed with patients severely sick with COVID-19, Tulare County Health Officer Dr. Karen Haught is recommending all Tulare County residents and visitors wear face coverings when indoors.

The latest results of genomic sequencing from the Tulare County Public Health Laboratory suggest that nearly all COVID-19 cases in this area are due to the highly infectious Delta variant. With the Delta variant being more contagious and spreading rapidly in Tulare County, it is very important for all individuals to wear a face covering when indoors in public buildings or businesses and when outdoors in crowds.

A Statement from Dr. Karen Haught, Tulare County Public Health Officer: Please be advised that Ivermectin has not been proven to prevent or treat COVID-19 and can cause harmful health effects if taken in an unapproved manner.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a full approval for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to prevent COVID-19 disease in individuals 16 years of age and older. The vaccine continues to be available under an Emergency Use Authorization for individuals aged 12-15 and for third doses for individuals who are immunocompromised.

Getting vaccinated and wearing a mask are the best ways to prevent COVID-19 infection, including from the new Delta variant. This variant is markedly more contagious than the U.K. variant and more than twice as contagious as the original SARS-CoV-2 virus. Research shows the vaccines are effective against the Delta variant by reducing virus spread and preventing severe illness and death from COVID-19. With the current vaccination rate in Tulare County, more than 2/3 of our community remains at risk. 

The Human Services Branch of the Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) confirms that multiple public employees at the Tulare County Child Welfare Services and the Call Center located in Visalia have tested positive for COVID-19. The buildings closed effective July 22, 2021, and all employees were advised to remain home until the buildings were sanitized and the contact tracing was completed.

More cases of the COVID-19 Delta variant have been detected in Tulare County and confirmed by Tulare County Public Health. These cases were identified through genomic sequencing conducted by the Tulare County Public Health Laboratory.

Tulare County Public Health has identified and confirmed the first known case of the COVID-19 Delta variant found in a Tulare County resident. The case was identified through genomic sequencing conducted by the Tulare County Public Health Laboratory.

Tulare County Public Health is organizing and sponsoring a variety of community-based vaccination clinics in rural and underserved communities of Tulare County. Anyone age 12 and older is eligible to get vaccinated at these community vaccination clinics, no appointment necessary.

In its ongoing efforts to get more vaccines to its residents, Tulare County is offering the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine free to children ages 12 to 15, regardless of health conditions or immigration status. Additionally, parents or guardians are asked to visit and consult with a pediatrician regarding the Pfizer vaccination. 

Tulare County Public Health is pleased to announce that several of its COVID-19 community vaccination clinics are being transitioned to trusted collaborative partners. Joining Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) vaccination efforts in rural and underserved communities is Family HealthCare Network, Curative, and Sierra View Hospital and Imperial Ambulance.

Tulare County Public Health is organizing and sponsoring a variety of community-based vaccination clinics in rural and underserved communities of Tulare County. Anyone age 16 and older is eligible to get vaccinated at these community vaccination clinics, no appointment necessary.

Tulare County Public Health is organizing and sponsoring a variety of community-based vaccination clinics in rural and underserved communities of Tulare County. Anyone age 16 and older is eligible to get vaccinated at these community vaccination clinics, no appointment necessary.

Tulare County Public Health is organizing and sponsoring a variety of community-based vaccination clinics in rural and underserved communities of Tulare County. Anyone age 16 and older is eligible to get vaccinated at these community vaccination clinics, no appointment necessary.

State officials announced today that Tulare County is now within the lower, Orange Tier of reopening under the Blueprint for a Safer Economy. Due to declining COVID case metrics and increased vaccination efforts, Tulare County has moved from the Substantial Risk Level – Red Tier into the less-restrictive Moderate Risk Level – Orange Tier, effective April 7. 

The Tulare County Public Health Branch is announcing the first three cases of these COVID-19 variants found in Tulare County. These individuals were identified through surveillance testing, and we are not able to disclose further information about the cases.

Attending gatherings during Spring Break and observing religious or spiritual holidays are important to our overall well-being. If you plan to celebrate with others, the Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency wants to remind you to remain diligent in maintaining COVID-19 safety practices.

The Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency is on schedule to visit each rural community to offer vaccinations for COVID-19 by the end of May 2021. There will be multiple opportunities in each community to obtain a vaccine.

In its efforts to get more vaccines to its residents, Tulare County is immediately expanding its COVID vaccine eligibility requirements to anyone age 16 and over, regardless of health conditions, at its mass vaccination site, the Tulare International Agri-Center.   

Tulare County is expanding its COVID vaccine eligibility requirements to anyone age 50 and over, regardless of health conditions, effective immediately.  

As vaccination efforts ramp up throughout Tulare County, the Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency’s COVID Vaccine Call Center is available to help assist residents with securing vaccination appointments over the phone. The COVID Call Center is available to assist the elderly without internet and non-English–speaking residents in obtaining a vaccination for COVID-19; simply call (559) 685-2260.

Tulare County residents and workers who are currently eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and have been unable to secure an appointment elsewhere can now get vaccinated at the County’s mass vaccination clinic located at the International Agri-Center in Tulare.

State officials announced today that Tulare County is now within the lower Substantial Risk Level – Red Tier of reopening under the Blueprint for a Safer Economy. Due to steadily declining COVID case metrics and increased vaccination efforts, Tulare County has moved from the Widespread Risk Level – Purple Tier into the less restrictive Red Tier, effective March 17.

Public transportation agencies and transit organizations are helping to get the people of Tulare County vaccinated against COVID-19 by providing free bus rides to those in need of transportation to their vaccination appointments.

Tulare County Public Health has updated its COVID Vaccine Plan and is now offering vaccinations to those eligible with underlying and high-risk health conditions. People 16-64 years of age who have an underlying heath condition or disability which increases their risk of severe COVID-19 can now make an appointment to get vaccinated.

Tulare County residents and workers who are currently eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and have been unable to secure an appointment elsewhere can now get vaccinated at multiple locations throughout the county.

County officials are hosting a second virtual town hall meeting Thursday, March 11, providing updates and information regarding COVID vaccine and vaccination efforts in Tulare County. The town hall meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. and will be held virtually, streaming live on the Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency’s Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/TulareCountyHHSA/.

Tulare County residents and workers who are currently eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and have been unable to secure an appointment elsewhere can now get vaccinated at the County’s mass vaccination clinic located at the International Agri-Center in Tulare.

Tulare County Public Health is now using the statewide My Turn platform for COVID-19 vaccination notifications and scheduling appointments. This announcement comes as the County has partnered with Curative to operate an ongoing mass vaccination clinic at the International Agri-Center in Tulare.  

As more vaccine supply is delivered to Tulare County, area healthcare providers, pharmacy partners, and state-sponsored OptumServe locations join Tulare County Public Health in getting eligible residents throughout Tulare County vaccinated for COVID-19. Healthcare workers, residents age 65 and older, frontline workers in Education and Childcare, Food and Agriculture, and Public Safety are currently eligible to receive the much sought-after vaccine.

The COVID-19 virus continues to spread in Tulare County, and Public Health officials urge residents to stay home for Super Bowl Sunday and not gather with others outside of your immediate household. To protect yourselves and loved ones, it is imperative that you gather with only those who live within your immediate household if you are watching the Super Bowl this Sunday.

Tulare County Public Health has updated its COVID Vaccine Plan and is now offering vaccinations to those eligible in Tier 1 of Phase 1B. The county continues to vaccinate those eligible in all tiers of Phase 1A and residents age 65 and older. Eligibility in Tier 1 of Phase 1B includes frontline workers in the following sectors: Education and Childcare; Emergency Services; Food and Agriculture Workers.

County officials are hosting a virtual town hall meeting on Thursday, January 28, providing updates and information regarding the COVID vaccine and vaccination efforts in Tulare County. The town hall meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. and will be held virtually, streaming live on the Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/TulareCountyHHSA/.

The Regional Stay-at-Home Order has been lifted for Tulare County and the San Joaquin Valley, State officials and the California Department of Public Health announced today. The action comes as the four-week hospital ICU capacity projections for the San Joaquin Valley region climbs above 15%, the threshold that allows regions to exit the order.

Seniors and residents having trouble accessing the online interest form can call the Tulare County Senior Information and Assistance Hotline at 1-800-321-2462. In addition, to avoid further overwhelming the call center, county residents should visit the COVID Vaccine webpage for information rather than calling 2-1-1.

Tulare County’s 2-1-1 Call Center is overwhelmed with calls, and officials are asking residents to refrain from calling 2-1-1 for COVID vaccine information, but rather complete the COVID Vaccine Interest Form if seeking an appointment to get vaccinated in Tulare County.

The Tulare County Health & Human Service Agency (HHSA) has partnered with the United Way of Tulare County to activate a COVID Vaccine Call Center for residents seeking information about the vaccine for COVID-19. HHSA is seeking volunteers to assist in the rollout and distribution of the vaccine.

The COVID-19 virus continues to spread at alarming rates throughout Tulare County. In the midst of an ongoing surge of infections following holiday social gatherings, Tulare County Public Health releases its COVID-19 Vaccine Schedule for distribution and delivery of the much-anticipated vaccine to end the pandemic.

The COVID-19 virus is rapidly spreading at alarming rates in Tulare County, overwhelming our health care system with COVID-19 positive patients needing to be hospitalized for the respiratory illness. Public Health officials urge residents to take necessary actions and warn everyone to stay home for the holidays this year.

The OptumServe COVID-19 Community Testing sites located in Dinuba, Porterville, and Tulare will be modifying testing operations for the holidays. Free COVID-19 testing will still be available; however, appointments will be accepted, and the sites will be open on altered days.

The Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) has confirmed that public employees at multiple HHSA office locations have tested positive for COVID-19.

Tulare County and the San Joaquin Valley will be under the Regional Stay Home Order as Hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Capacity in the region dropped below 15% availability triggering the order effective in Tulare County beginning Sunday, December 6 at 11:59 p.m. 

The Human Services Branch of the Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) confirms that one public employee at the Visalia TulareWORKs District Office, located at 1845 N. Dinuba Blvd. in Visalia, has tested positive for the coronavirus and that office is temporarily closed for cleaning.

The Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) has confirmed that public employees at multiple HHSA office locations have tested positive for COVID-19.

The COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing, and the virus continues to spread at alarming rates throughout Tulare County. Due to these conditions of heightened community spread, the Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) is taking necessary precautions further modifying operations and increasing the number of staff teleworking remotely, to protect the health and safety of our employees, our clients, and the communities throughout Tulare County that we serve. 

The Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) has confirmed that public employees at multiple HHSA office locations have tested positive for COVID-19.

Public Health officials urge residents to take necessary actions and advise everyone to stay home this Thanksgiving and celebrate the holiday with only those who live within your immediate household, to protect yourselves and loved ones.

The Human Services Branch of the Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) confirms that one public employee at the Tulare TulareWORKs District Office, located at 458 East O’Neal Ave. in Tulare, has tested positive for COVID-19.

The Human Services Branch of the Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) confirms that one public employee at the Visalia Child Welfare Services Office, located at 6330 South Mooney Boulevard Ste 104 in Visalia, has tested positive for the coronavirus.

The Human Services Branch of the Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) confirms that one public employee at the Visalia Child Welfare Services Office, located at 6520 South Mooney Boulevard in Visalia, has tested positive for the coronavirus.

The Human Services Branch of the Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) confirms that one public employee at the Visalia In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Office, located at 4025 West Noble Ave., Suite A, in Visalia, has tested positive for the coronavirus.

The OptumServe community testing sites in Tulare County have changed operational hours, effective November 4, 2020. Locations in Dinuba, Porterville, and Tulare will begin operating Wednesday through Sunday.

Tulare County Announces Pop-up Testing Sites in November for Springville, Poplar, Earlimart, Badger, Farmersville, and Visalia during the month of November. Get tested!

In collaboration with the California Department of Public Health, Tulare County health officials announced the availability of several COVID-19 mobile testing sites to provide community-based testing in rural and underserved communities of Tulare County. For the month of October, mobile COVID-19 testing will be available in the communities of Woodlake, Terra Bella, Lindsay, and Farmersville.  

The OptumServe community testing site in Tulare is moving from its location at the International Agri-Center to the Tulare County Fairgrounds. Officials strongly urge everyone to get tested for COVID-19; testing is free and available to anyone.

The COVID-19 virus continues to spread throughout Tulare County, and Public Health officials urge residents to take necessary precautions to protect themselves by participating in low-risk activities and celebrations this Halloween.

The Human Services Branch of the Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) confirms that one public employee at the Visalia Child Welfare Services Office, located at 6520 South Mooney Boulevard in Visalia, has tested positive for the coronavirus. The employee began to show symptoms and notified a supervisor.

The Human Services Branch of the Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) confirms that one public employee at the Porterville District Office, located at 1055 West Henderson Avenue, Suite 3, in Porterville, has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee began to show symptoms and notified a supervisor.

In coordination with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and local community organizations, the Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency is pleased to announce the Healthy Harvest program, bringing housing support to the county’s agriculture and farmworkers during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

In collaboration with the California Department of Public Health, Tulare County health officials announced the availability of several COVID-19 mobile testing sites to provide community-based testing in rural and underserved communities of Tulare County. These mobile pop-up testing sites will be available throughout the county in the coming months.

The Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency announced that the Public Health Branch has been awarded national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). Established in 2007, PHAB is the nonprofit organization that administers the national accreditation program that aims to improve and protect the health of the public by advancing and transforming the quality and performance of government public health agencies in the U.S. and abroad. 

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has created extreme hardships in communities throughout Tulare County, particularly in our disadvantaged communities. The Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency has partnered with an array of community organizations and non-profits to form the Tulare County Community Care Coalition to address the growing needs of those affected and suffering from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Human Services Branch of the Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) confirms that one public employee at the Tulare TulareWORKs District Office, located at 458 East O’Neal Ave. in Tulare, has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee began to show symptoms and notified a supervisor. 

The Human Services Branch of the Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) confirms that one public employee at the Visalia TulareWORKs District Office, located at 1845 N. Dinuba Blvd. in Visalia, has tested positive for the coronavirus. The employee began to show symptoms and notified a supervisor.

The COVID-19 virus continues to spread throughout Tulare County, and Public Health officials urge residents to take necessary precautions to protect themselves. COVID-19 continues to pose a risk to the health of our communities and to our most vulnerable populations.

Public Health officials are pleased to announce the opening of a new OptumServe testing site located at the International Agri-Center in Tulare. Officials strongly urge anyone exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms, or who has been exposed to someone who has tested positive for the virus, to make an appointment to get tested.

State officials announced today the rollout of a new monitoring system for counties during the COVID-19 pandemic, replacing the current County Data Monitoring List. The new monitoring system, Blueprint for a Safer Economy, will be effective statewide on Monday, August 31.

The Human Services Branch of the Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) confirms that one public employee at the Porterville Child Welfare Services Office, located at 1055 West Henderson in Porterville, has tested positive for the coronavirus. The employee began to show symptoms and notified a supervisor.

Tulare County Public Health is aware of local schools choosing to operate as Day Camps in providing instruction to children on-site under the guidelines provided by California Department of Public Health.

The COVID-19 virus continues to rapidly spread throughout Tulare County, and Public Health officials urge residents take necessary precautions as cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS-C) are being reported in Tulare County.

The Human Services Branch of the Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) confirms that one public employee at the Visalia Child Welfare Services Office, located at 6520 South Mooney Boulevard in Visalia, has tested positive for the coronavirus. The employee began to show symptoms and notified a supervisor.

The Human Services Branch of the Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) confirms that three public employees at the Dinuba TulareWORKs and Child Welfare Services District Office, located at 1066 North Alta Avenue in Dinuba, has tested positive for the coronavirus. The employee began to show symptoms and notified a supervisor.

The COVID-19 virus continues to spread throughout Tulare County, impacting our communities and the ability for local schools to return to in-person classroom instruction. Tulare County Public Health is assisting schools with guidance documents, resources, and information as they plan and develop protocols for returning to the classroom once it’s safe to do so.

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released new guidance documents providing information and restrictions for youth sports. To help slow the spread of COVID-19, CDPH has effectively suspended youth sports, including school-based, club, and recreational youth sports. The newly released guidance will allow for youth sports training, conditioning, and physical education under specific circumstances outlined in the guidance documents. 

The Human Services Branch of the Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) confirms that a public employee at both the Lindsay District Office and Porterville Child Welfare Services (CWS) District Office has tested positive for the coronavirus. The Lindsay District Office is located at located at 900 Sequoia Avenue in Lindsay and the Porterville CWS Office is located at 1055 West Henderson Avenue in Porterville. The employees began to show symptoms and notified a supervisor.

The Human Services Branch of the Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) confirms that one public employee at the Dinuba TulareWORKs and Child Welfare Services District Office, located at 1066 North Alta Avenue in Dinuba, has tested positive for the coronavirus. The employee began to show symptoms and notified a supervisor.

Schools within Tulare County are required to implement rigorous distance-learning measures and are not permitted to perform in-person instruction this fall. State officials announced that the distance-learning requirement applies to schools in those counties currently on the statewide County Monitoring List.

The Human Services Branch of the Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) confirms that one public employee at the Porterville District Office, located at 1055 West Henderson Avenue, Suite 3, in Porterville, has tested positive for the coronavirus. The employee began to show symptoms and notified a supervisor.

The Human Services Branch of the Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) confirms that one public employee at the Lindsay District Office, located at 900 Sequoia Avenue in Lindsay, has tested positive for the coronavirus. The employee began to show symptoms and notified a supervisor. 

State officials directed Tulare County to roll back reopening and effectively close indoor operations of certain business sectors immediately to prevent further spread of COVID-19. The following sectors are to cease indoor operations immediately: fitness centers, places of worship, offices for non-critical sectors, personal care services, hair salons and barbershops, and indoor shopping malls.

County officials will be holding a Facebook Live press conference providing updates regarding COVID-19 in Tulare County. The press conference will cover the latest case numbers, hospital trends, recent closure orders and will urge residents to follow public health recommendations. 

The Tulare County Public Health Officer has signed and released a Public Health Order for the prevention of COVID-19 pursuant to Tulare County Ordinance and the California Health and Safety Code. The newly released Order calls for the immediate closure of bars, pubs, brewpubs, and breweries in an effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19 in Tulare County.

The Human Services Branch of the Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) confirms that one public employee at the Tulare TulareWORKs District Office, located at 458 East O’Neal Ave. in Tulare, has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee began to show symptoms and notified a supervisor.

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has released updated guidance that requires all Californians to wear a face covering while in public and in high-risk settings. The updated guidance mandates the use of face coverings by the general public statewide when outside the home, with limited exceptions.  

The Human Services Branch of the Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) confirms that one public employee at the Dinuba TulareWORKs and Child Welfare Services District Office, located at 1066 North Alta Avenue in Dinuba, has tested positive for the coronavirus. The employee began to show symptoms and notified a supervisor.

The Human Services Branch of the Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) confirms that one public employee at the Visalia TulareWORKs District Office, located at 1845 N. Dinuba Blvd. in Visalia, has tested positive for the coronavirus. The employee began to show symptoms and notified a supervisor.

The California Department of Public Health has released new industry guidance documents providing information for businesses to safely reopen following the statewide Stay-at-Home Order. The newly released guidance documents apply to expanded personal care services including: nail salons, tattoo parlors, and body waxing to create a safer environment for workers and patrons. The guidance documents are effective June 19, 2020.

The Coronavirus continues to threaten our public health and poses a great risk to those experiencing homelessness. This is why area agencies and health care providers have banded together to prevent an outbreak of COVID-19 from occurring within our local homeless populations in Tulare County.  

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has released new industry guidance documents providing information for businesses to safely reopen following the statewide Stay-at-Home Order. The newly released guidance documents apply to schools, day camps, casinos, bars, gyms, professional sports, and more. In addition, CDPH released updated guidance documents for campgrounds, hotels, fitness facilities, family entertainment centers, and others.

Tulare County has received approval from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to move forward in accelerated reopening under the statewide Stay-at-Home Order. Tulare County can now move fully into Stage Two of California’s Resilience Roadmap. On May 18, the Governor revised the process where counties who met specified criteria could move more quickly than other parts of the state through Stage Two of modifying the order.

The California Department of Public Health has announced the statewide reopening of places of worship for religious services and in-store retail shopping, including those establishments located within Tulare County. The newly released guidance includes required modifications to keep patrons safe and limit the spread of COVID-19.

Tulare County Public Health Officer Dr. Karen Haught strongly encourages community members to be mindful of the risk COVID-19 continues to pose to the health of our communities and to our most vulnerable populations. In an effort to reduce COVID-19 cases and deaths in Tulare County, we urge residents to use alternative means when celebrating Memorial Day this year.

As Tulare County begins to reopen following action taken by the County Board of Supervisors to advance the county into Stage Three: Higher-risk Workplaces, health officials advise residents to remain vigilant in protecting themselves from contracting COVID-19. To ensure the safety of our community and to help navigate this new normal, it is important to remember that every person plays a role in preventing the spread of COVID-19.

The Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency’s Human Services Branch confirms that one employee at its Dinuba District Office, located at 1066 N. Alta Ave. in Dinuba, has tested positive for the coronavirus. The employee began to show symptoms and notified a supervisor.

Testing capacity for COVID-19 has increased in Tulare County and local officials urge residents who work in essential services, individuals who are returning to work in retail businesses, and anyone who believes they may have been exposed to COVID-19 should make an appointment to get tested.

The Tulare County Public Health Officer has signed and released an amended Emergency Order for the prevention of COVID-19 pursuant to Tulare County Ordinance and the California Health and Safety Code.

The Tulare County Public Health Officer, Dr. Karen Haught, has released a new guidance regarding the wearing of face coverings, or masks, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) have recommended that members of the public should cover the mouth and nose to prevent inadvertently spreading the virus that causes COVID-19.

As part of the effort to keep COVID-19 cases down, Tulare County Public Health Officer Dr. Karen Haught strongly encourages community members to use alternative means when celebrating Mother’s Day this year.

The state's new testing sites at Dinuba and Porterville Memorial buildings are opening for scheduling appointments this week.

As part of a statewide effort to expand testing capabilities for COVID-19 in rural areas, Tulare County has been selected by the California Coronavirus Testing Task Force to receive two new COVID-19 community testing collection sites. The new sites are being located in Dinuba and Porterville ...

The Tulare County Public Health Branch has announced that the Linwood Meadows facility in Visalia has had 10 residents test positive for COVID-19. Tulare County Public Health is working alongside the facility and the State to ensure the facility is following proper PPE and care guidelines and ...

Sierra View District Hospital (SVMC) has been selected by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), along with other hospitals throughout the state, to receive an Abbott point-of-care instrument, also called an ID NOW machine, in order to strengthen testing capabilities located in our region.

The County of Tulare Public Health Branch confirms two deaths from COVID-19 in the county, one on April 10 and the second on April 14. The individuals were both over 65 and the transmission types were by contact related to Redwood Springs. These are the 14th and 15th deaths due to COVID-10 in the county.

Tulare County Public Health Branch announces today that Lindsay Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility has had 11 residents test positive for COVID-19.

The County of Tulare Public Health Branch confirms two deaths from COVID-19 in the county, one on April 10 and the second on April 12. The individuals were both over 65 and the transmission types were contact. These are the 12th and 13th deaths due to COVID-10 in the county.

The County of Tulare Public Health Branch confirms the 11th death from COVID-19 in the county. The individual passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020. The individual was over 65 and the transmission type was unknown.

The Tulare County Public Health Branch is looking for volunteers of all professions and service backgrounds to support our response to the COVID-19 virus outbreak.  

The County of Tulare Public Health Branch confirms the tenth death from COVID-19 in the county. The individual is related to Redwood Springs and passed away this morning on Thursday, April 9, 2020. The individual was over 65 and the transmission type was person to person.

The County of Tulare Board of Supervisors and Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency are hosting a virtual town hall meeting in Spanish only on Wednesday evening, April 15, 2020, to share information about the new coronavirus. The meeting is scheduled to take place from 6:00–7:00 p.m. and slated to be live streamed online through HHSA's website and Facebook.

City and County agencies are working together to ensure the health and safety of all Tulare County residents.

The County of Tulare Public Health Branch confirms the eighth and ninth death from COVID-19 in the county. Both individuals were related to Redwood Springs, and both individuals passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Both were over 65 and person-to-person transmissions.

The County of Tulare Public Health Branch confirms the seventh death from COVID-19 in the county. The individual passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, was over 65 and the transmission type was unknown. 

Tulare County Animal Services is encouraging people to make a care plan for pets and livestock so that if they themselves became ill, such as with COVID-19, and needed to leave their home for treatment, there would be a plan of care in place for pets and livestock. 

The County of Tulare Public Health Branch confirms the sixth death from COVID-19 in the county. The individual passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020, was over 65 and the transmission type was unknown. 

Tulare County Public Health Branch has confirmed community spread of COVID-19 in Tulare County as there are multiple clusters of COVID-19 and several cases with unknown source. Community spread, or transmission, means the spread of an illness for which the source of infection is unknown or cannot be directly traced back to a known exposure.

The County of Tulare Public Health Branch confirms two additional deaths from COVID-19 in the county. Both individuals were over 65 and both passed away on April 3, 2020.

The County of Tulare Human Services Branch confirms two public employees at the Tulare County Health and Human Services Lindsay District Office, located at 900 Sequoia Avenue, Lindsay, CA 93247, have tested positive for the coronavirus. 

The County of Tulare Public Health Branch confirms the third death from COVID-19 in the county. The patient passed away on April 1, 2020 and was our 25th confirmed positive. 

Tulare County Public Health Branch and Tulare County TCiCT are releasing a new mapping tool so that community members can gain a more accurate view into the Tulare County areas that are affected by COVID-19.

Tulare County Public Health Officer Dr. Karen Haught has announced that six patients and two health care professionals at the Redwood Springs Healthcare Center tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.

The County of Tulare Public Health Branch confirms the second death from COVID-19 in the county.

The County of Tulare Public Health Branch confirms the first death from COVID-19 in the county.

The Tulare County Public Health Branch has announced four new cases of positive COVID-19 tests in Tulare County, bringing the total to 16.

The Tulare County Public Health Branch has announced four new cases of positive COVID-19 tests in Tulare County bringing the total to 11. The Public Health branch is currently conducting an investigation on each case.

In compliance with Governor Gavin Newsom’s stay at home order, the Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency announces changes to Agency operations and service hours.

The Tulare County Public Health Branch has announced both a sixth and seventh case of positive COVID-19 tests in Tulare County.

Tulare County Public Health Officer Dr. Karen Haught has announced both a fourth and fifth case of positive COVID-19 tests in Tulare County.

COVID-19- Update for March 18, 2020. Tulare County remains at 4 Positive cases and 88 individuals under self-quarantine.

The County of Tulare Board of Supervisors and Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency are hosting a virtual town hall meeting Tuesday evening, March 17, 2020, to share information about the new coronavirus. The meeting is scheduled to take place from 7:00– 8:00 p.m. and slated to be live streamed online and Facebook at https://tchhsa.org/ncov and https://www.facebook.com/TulareCountyHHSA/.

COVID-19- Update for March 17, 2020. Tulare County remains at 3 Positive cases and 78 individuals under self-quarantine.

UPDATE 3/16/2020, 8:00 p.m.: Tulare County has received notice of a new positive case of COVID-19, putting three total cases in the County of Tulare, with 73 individuals under self-quarantine. The patient in this new case is acutely ill and in the Kaweah Delta District Hospital. More details will be released as they become available.   

UPDATE 3/16/2020, 12:00 p.m. : Tulare County still has two confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 73 individuals under self-quarantine.

UPDATE 3/15/2020, 12:00 p..m.. : Tulare County still has two confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 73 individuals under self-quarantine.

Tulare County still has two confirmed cases of COVID-19 and now has 64 individuals under self-quarantine.

Tulare County has two confirmed cases of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). There are 65 individuals in self-quarantine.

Tulare County Public Health has followed CDC recommendations to encourage the focus on more common etiologies first (flu or other tests to rule those illnesses out) where testing is already readily available.

Tulare County Public Health has followed the CDC's recommendations to keep the focus on the most common etiologies first (flu or other tests to rule out those diseases) where tests are already available.

There is a total of 1 confirmed case of COVID-19 in Tulare County.

The Tulare County Public Health Branch has been informed that a Tulare County resident has tested positive for COVID-19. It is believed that the virus was contracted out of the area, and the individual did enter public areas while showing symptoms. 

Tulare County Public Health Officer Dr. Karen Haught has announced that an individual has tested positive for COVID-19 in Tulare County.

Tulare County Public Health Officer Dr. Karen Haught has announced that an individual has tested positive for COVID-19 in Tulare County. The individual visited Southern California prior to showing symptoms.