Our Health

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Vaccine Information

Learn more about how Nevada County is working to vaccinate our residents.

  • Go to MyTurn.ca.gov to schedule your appointment. 
  • Find out where you can get vaccinated. This page is updated with new information regularly.
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Coronavirus Symptoms & Risk Factors

Learn more about the symptoms of COVID-19, risk factors, and steps you can take to protect your health and the health of those around you. See the full list of symptoms.

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Prevent the Spread of COVID-19

Take action to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in our community. Wearing a mask makes a difference. By wearing a mask, you can help protect yourself and those around you. See our Masks Make a Difference handout for more information. Not sure what type of mask work best? Check out the CDC's Guide to Masks.

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COVID-19 Testing

Connect to a variety of testing options, including our local OptumServe testing sites.

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Quarantine & Isolation Guidance

If you have tested positive for COVID-19 or were a close contact of someone who tested positive, please see our Quarantine & Isolation page for information on your next steps.

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Contact Tracing

Due to the large number of positive COVID-19 cases in our community, those with a positive COVID test may not hear from the Public Health department.

If you have tested positive for COVID-19, you must follow the Isolation Guidance and share the Quarantine Guidance with your close contacts. Your close contacts must follow the Quarantine Guidance. Learn more about Quarantine vs. Isolation here.

Learn more about the contact tracing process.