Big Pine Paiute Tribe

05/08/2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Carma Roper, Public Information Officer; [email protected]
INYO COUNTY COVID-19 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS UPDATE:
MAY 7, 2020 – 4:00 P.M.
https://www.inyocounty.us/covid-19

Local Numbers Update

Inyo County Cases:
19 confirmed COVID-19 cases | 1 deaths | 15 recovered
Inyo County Testing:
Tests Administered: 352 (NIHD, SIH, & Toiyabe)
Tests Positive: 19
Tests Negative: 324
Tests Pending*: 9
*Cases with pending results are monitored by medical staff ordering test; Inyo County Public Health monitors pending results identified as high probability individuals.
Mono County Cases:
28 confirmed COVID-19 case | 1 deaths


Inyo County Demographics

Ages COVID-19 Cases
Ages 0-18 0
Ages 19-49 12
Ages 50-64 2
Ages 65+ 5
Unreported or Missing Data 0

Gender COVID-19 Cases
Male 12
Female 7
Gender ID or Missing Data 0

COVID-19 In Inyo County: Please visit our Local Updates page for information about COVID-19 in Inyo County and our Press Release page for any Inyo County COVID-19 related press releases A Message from Clint Quilter, Inyo County CAO:In response to the serious public health threat posed by the o...

05/07/2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Carma Roper, Public Information Officer; [email protected]
INYO COUNTY COVID-19 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS UPDATE:
May 6, 2020 – 5:00 P.M.
https://www.inyocounty.us/covid-19
Local Numbers Update:

Inyo County Cases:

19 confirmed COVID-19 cases | 1 death | 15 recovered
Inyo County Testing:

Tests Administered: 339 (NIHD, SIH, & Toiyabe)
Tests Positive: 19
Tests Negative: 313
Tests Pending*: 7
*Cases with pending results are monitored by medical staff ordering test; Inyo County Public Health monitors pending results identified as high probability individuals.

Mono County Cases:

27 confirmed COVID-19 case | 1 death

Inyo County Demographics

Ages COVID-19 Cases
Ages 0-18 0
Ages 19-49 12
Ages 50-64 2
Ages 65+ 5
Unreported or Missing Data 0

Gender COVID-19 Cases
Male 12
Female 7
Gender ID or Missing Data 0

COVID-19 In Inyo County: Please visit our Local Updates page for information about COVID-19 in Inyo County and our Press Release page for any Inyo County COVID-19 related press releases A Message from Clint Quilter, Inyo County CAO:In response to the serious public health threat posed by the o...

05/06/2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Carma Roper, Public Information Officer; [email protected]
INYO COUNTY COVID-19 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS UPDATE:
May 5, 2020 – 5:00 P.M.
https://www.inyocounty.us/covid-19
Local Numbers Update:

Inyo County Cases:

19 confirmed COVID-19 cases | 1 deaths | 15 recovered
Inyo County Testing:

Tests Administered: 334 (NIHD, SIH, & Toiyabe)
Tests Positive: 19
Tests Negative: 305
Tests Pending*: 10
*Cases with pending results are monitored by medical staff ordering test; Inyo County Public Health monitors pending results identified as high probability individuals.

Mono County Cases:

26 confirmed COVID-19 case | 1 deaths

Inyo County Demographics

Ages COVID-19 Cases
Ages 0-18 0
Ages 19-49 12
Ages 50-64 2
Ages 65+ 5
Unreported or Missing Data 0

Gender COVID-19 Cases
Male 12
Female 7
Gender ID or Missing Data 0

COVID-19 In Inyo County: Please visit our Local Updates page for information about COVID-19 in Inyo County and our Press Release page for any Inyo County COVID-19 related press releases A Message from Clint Quilter, Inyo County CAO:In response to the serious public health threat posed by the o...

04/22/2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACTS:

Carma Roper, Inyo County Public Information Officer [email protected] Barbara Laughon, NIHD Public Information Officer [email protected]

COVID-19 CONFIRMED 1 NEW POSITIVE CASE

Inyo County has 1 new confirmed positive COVID-19 case

bringing the total COVID-19 positive cases to 19

INYO COUNTY, April 22, 2020 – Inyo County’s Public Health Officer, Dr. James Richardson, received notification this morning from Northern Inyo Healthcare District regarding one new positive COVID-19 case for an Inyo County resident. The current total of positive COVID-19 cases in Inyo County is now at 19. The most recent case presented to Northern Inyo Healthcare District’s Rural Health Clinic with symptoms associated with COVID-19, and was tested for COVID-19 based on symptoms and other risk-factors.



Inyo County Public Health is working to determine the source of the infection and is conducting investigations to identify potential exposures and notify contacts. At this time the patient is currently isolated at home. As of April 21, Inyo County has 20 tests pending and 198 negative cases; 10 cases are reported as recovered. The turnaround time on test results is approximately 48 hours at this time.



The public must continue to practice preventative measures such as wearing a cloth or fabric face mask when conducting essential activities outside the home, avoiding contact with sick individuals, wash hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds, practicing social distancing, and adherence to State and County Orders. If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, such as fever, coughing or shortness of breath, and think you may have had contact with a person with COVID-19, call your health care provider before seeking medical care so that appropriate precautions can be taken.



The County of Inyo, Northern Inyo Healthcare District, and Unified Command partners are committed to keeping Inyo County residents up to date with the most accurate information. You are encouraged to visit https://www.inyocounty.us/covid-19 for the most recent press releases and community updates. You can also register your email so you receive all Inyo County COVID-19 information by clicking either Situation Update or Press Releases from the left-side menu.

04/20/2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Carma Roper, Public Information Officer; [email protected]

INYO COUNTY COVID-19 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS UPDATE:
APRIL 19, 2020 – 4:00 P.M.

https://www.inyocounty.us/covid-19

Local Numbers Update:
Inyo County Cases:
18 confirmed COVID-19 cases | 0 deaths | 10 recovered
Inyo County Testing:
Tests Administered: 212 (NIHD, SIH, & Toiyabe)
Tests Positive: 18
Tests Negative: 184
Tests Pending*: 10
*Cases with pending results are monitored by medical staff ordering test; Inyo County Public Health monitors pending results identified as high probability individuals.

Mono County Cases:
23 confirmed COVID-19 case | 1 deaths

COVID-19 In Inyo County: Please visit our Local Updates page for information about COVID-19 in Inyo County and our Press Release page for any Inyo County COVID-19 related press releases A Message from Clint Quilter, Inyo County CAO:In response to the serious public health threat posed by the o...

04/18/2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACTS: Carma Roper, Inyo County Public Information Officer

[email protected]

Barbara Laughon, NIHD Public Information Officer

[email protected]

COVID-19 CONFIRMED 1 NEW POSITIVE CASES

Inyo County has 1 new confirmed positive COVID-19 case

bringing the total COVID-19 positive cases to 18



INYO COUNTY, April 17, 2020 – Inyo County’s Public Health Officer, Dr. James Richardson, received notification this afternoon from Northern Inyo Healthcare District regarding one new positive COVID-19 case for an Inyo County resident. The current total of positive COVID-19 cases in Inyo County is now at 18. The most recent case presented to Northern Inyo Healthcare District’s Rural Health Clinic with symptoms associated with COVID-19, and was tested for COVID-19 based on symptoms and other risk-factors.



Inyo County Public Health is working to determine the source of the infection, and is conducting investigations to identify potential exposures and notify contacts. At this time the patient is currently isolated. As of April 16, Inyo County has 20 tests pending and 155 negative cases. The turnaround time on test results is approximately 48 hours at this time.



The public must continue to practice preventative measures such as wearing a cloth or fabric face mask when conducting essential activities outside the home, avoiding contact with sick individuals, wash hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds, practicing social distancing, and adherence to State and County Orders. If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, such as fever, coughing or shortness of breath, and think you may have had contact with a person with COVID-19, call your health care provider before seeking medical care so that appropriate precautions can be taken.



The County of Inyo, Northern Inyo Healthcare District, and Unified Command partners are committed to keeping Inyo County residents up to date with the most accurate information. You are encouraged to visit https://www.inyocounty.us/covid-19 for the most recent press releases and community updates. You can also register your email so you receive all Inyo County COVID-19 information by clicking either Situation Update or Press Releases from the left-side menu.

COVID-19 In Inyo County: Please visit our Local Updates page for information about COVID-19 in Inyo County and our Press Release page for any Inyo County COVID-19 related press releases A Message from Clint Quilter, Inyo County CAO:In response to the serious public health threat posed by the o...

04/17/2020

INYO COUNTY ASKS CDWF FOR FISHING OPENER POSTPONEMENT



INYO COUNTY, April 17, 2020 – On April 3, 2020 Inyo County Public Health Officer, Dr. James Richardson provided California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) with a letter asking for the postponement of regular fishing season due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the impacts on local healthcare and the community. On April 7, 2020 the County of Inyo provided CDWF with a letter echoing the concerns set forth in Dr. Richardson’s letter and formally asked for the postponement of regular fishing season due to COVID-19. (Letters attached)



Fishermen and outdoor enthusiasts are reminded that under current restrictions set place in the Governor’s Stay at Home Order, and current Inyo County Public Health Orders, that attempting to come to the Eastern Sierra during this time is a violation and may result in a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment, fine, or both (Health and Safety Code §120295).



On Wednesday April 15, California Fish and Game commission granted authority to the Director of Fish and Wildlife to take emergency actions related to the fishing opener in the Eastern Sierra Region. Inyo County Unified Command fully anticipates that authority will be approved by the Administrative Office of Law and the Secretary of State early next week. In anticipation of that approval, the County of Inyo expects the fishing opener will be postponed until the Governor rescinds his executive order barring non-essential travel and the Stay at Home Order.



All campgrounds in Inyo and Mono County have been closed. All hotels and motels have been closed locally as well as RV-parks. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has closed access to Crowley Lake Fish Camp and all roads accessing Crowley Lake.



For updates on fishing restrictions, the public is encouraged to regularly check the following link

https://Wildlife.ca.gov/fishing/inland/closures or call the CDFW hotline for closures (916) 445-7600.



The County of Inyo, and Unified Command partners are committed to keeping the public up to date with the most accurate and timely information. All COVID-19 Orders and Directives affecting Inyo County are available here: https://www.inyocounty.us/covid-19/orders-directives.

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04/17/2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Carma Roper, Inyo County Public Information Officer
[email protected]
Barbara Laughon, NIHD Public Information Officer
[email protected]

COVID-19 CONFIRMED 5 NEW POSITIVE CASES Inyo County has 5 new confirmed positive COVID-19 cases bringing the total COVID-19 positive cases to 17

INYO COUNTY, April 15, 2020 – Inyo County’s Public Health Officer, Dr. James Richardson, received notification this morning from Northern Inyo Healthcare District regarding five new positive COVID-19 cases for Inyo County residents. The current total of positive COVID-19 case in Inyo County is now at 17. All five patients presented to Northern Inyo Healthcare District’s Rural Health Clinic with symptoms associated with COVID-19, and were tested for COVID-19 based on symptoms and other risk-factors.

Inyo County Public Health is working to determine the source of the infection for each of the new cases, and conducting investigations to identify potential exposures and notify contacts. At this time all five patients are currently isolated at home. As of April 14, Inyo County has 21 tests pending and 147 negative cases. The turnaround time on test results is approximately 48 hours at this time.

The public must continue to practice preventative measures such as wearing a cloth or fabric face mask when conducting essential activities outside the home, avoiding contact with sick individuals, wash hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds, practicing social distancing, and adherence to State and County Orders.

If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, such as fever, coughing or shortness of breath, and think you may have had contact with a person with COVID-19, call your health care provider before seeking medical care so that appropriate precautions can be taken.

The County of Inyo, Northern Inyo Healthcare District, and Unified Command partners are committed to keeping Inyo County residents up to date with the most accurate information.

You are encouraged to visit https://www.inyocounty.us/covid-19 for the most recent press releases and community updates. You can also register your email so you receive all Inyo County COVID-19 information by clicking either Situation Update or Press Releases from the left-side menu.

04/09/2020

On the morning of 4/9 the Tribe will begin drilling a new well at the existing pumphouse on Piper Street. It is anticipated that drilling will occur over the next two days so be prepared for a couple days of increased noise in the area. The new well will be used as a backup for the Tribe to ensure water availability.