UPDATE: 03/05/2020
While no cases of novel coronavirus 19 have been identified in Mariposa County, prevention and preparation are key!
Wondering what you can do to protect yourself and your family and friends from novel coronavirus, aka COVID-19? Your personal actions can make a difference! And for businesses and employers, now is the time for businesses to prepare for the possibility of widespread person-to-person transmission of novel coronavirus (aka COVID-19).
See highlights on guidances for individuals, communities and businesses are featured in these Mariposa County Public Health Branch fact sheets.
For Everyone:

To Post at Workplaces, Churches, Meeting Spaces

For Businesses and Employers

Visit the CDC’s website on COVID-19 from more information. https://bit.ly/3cw5YDk
UPDATE: 3/02/2020
The Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) situation in the Unites States continues to evolve. The goal of the Mariposa County Public Health Branch is to provide timely information and links to reliable resources. These can be found in our Facebook posts, our webpage, and fact sheets. But - you still may have additional questions. Please email those to Mariposacovid19@gmail.com. We will do our best to respond within 24-48 hours.
NOTE: If you are not feeling well with flu-like symptoms (cough, fever, difficulty breathing), please call your medical provider for advice!
As with wildfires, It is important to prepare for possible COVID-19 in our Communty. Learn what you can do at home here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/index.html
UPDATE: 2/27/2020
In this video, Dr. Eric Sergienko, County Health Officer, gives an update on the comprehensive community efforts underway to prepare for novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in this rapidly evolving situation. Topics addressed include:
• Preparing Healthcare Facilities and First Responders
• Community Mitigation Strategies
• Business Preparedness, employee impacts and continuity planning.
• Individual everyday prevention activities to help keep you health
VIEW THE VIDEO
California Department of Public Health: Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)
https://buff.ly/2U0UqBe
Further information is available from the Centers for Disease Control:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
https://www.cdc.gov/nonpharmaceu…/…/gr-pan-flu-ind-house.pdf
UPDATE: 2/3/2020
Updated informational flyer: https://tinyurl.com/uw4orj6
To help protect yourself please continue to:
1.) Wash your hands regularly: https://buff.ly/2U4Xdcv
2.) Stay home if you are not feeling well (especially if you have a fever!)
3.) Contact your doctor immediately if you are showing any symptoms of the virus (runny nose, headache, cough, sore throat, fever, shortness of breath)
4.) Share this information with your community
And don’t forget to check out the California Department of Public Health website for up to date information on the Coronavirus: https://buff.ly/2U0UqBe
More information and updates can also be found on the HHSA Facebook Page / Community (Public Health) Facebook Page.