Posted on: December 31, 2020
Beginning January 1, 2021, Dr. Scott Kellermann will be joining the County of Nevada as Public Health Officer. While Dr. Kellermann will begin his role as Public Health Officer on the first, his contract will formally come before the Nevada County Board o...
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Posted on: December 1, 2020
Nevada County COVID-19 cases rapidly rise due to social gatherings and workplace exposures
California Governor Gavin Newsom has indicated that additional measures, such as a statewide Stay-at-Home Order, are possible if current trends continue
Nevada County...
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Posted on: November 24, 2020
Nevada County has seen a rapid rise in COVID-19 cases, with over 120 new cases over the weekend representing 10% of our total COVID-19 cases since March. Today, the State announced that Nevada County’s COVID-19 data continues to meet criteria for the most...
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Posted on: November 18, 2020
Today, the City of Nevada City learned the California State Treasurer’s Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC) awarded $25.8 million in Federal Nine Percent (9%) Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (yielding approximately $22.4 million in investor equity) to t...
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Posted on: November 20, 2020
Due to the rapid rise in COVID-19 cases across California, Governor Newsom and CDPH announced a limited Stay at Home Order requiring generally that non-essential work, movement and gatherings stop between 10 PM and 5 AM in counties in the purple tier.
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Posted on: November 16, 2020
Nevada County COVID-19 cases rapidly rise due to social gatherings and workplace exposures
The State announced Nevada County in the most restrictive Purple “Widespread” Tier for COVID-19 business modifications
Given the exponential rise and cases and concer...
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Posted on: November 4, 2020
Nevada County remains in the Orange “Moderate” Tier, although is trending towards the Red “Substantial” Tier
On August 31st, the State introduced a new tiered framework that connects the level of openness of business sectors to COVID-19 conditions on the g...
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Posted on: October 22, 2020
On October 9th, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the County of Nevada is receiving $2.8 million as part of the fourth round of funding awards for Project Homekey, California’s innovative $600 million dollar program to purchase and rehabilitate housing, inc...
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Posted on: September 16, 2020
Nevada County remains on the cusp of the orange “Moderate” tier which would allow businesses to safely increase the capacity in facilities
All members of the community are encouraged to consider how personal behavior can help move Nevad...
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Posted on: August 28, 2020
Your Actions Save Lives: Individuals are urged to wear a mask, maintain six feet of space, wash hands and get tested to help move Nevada County from Tier 2 to Tier 3 and support a Safer Economy.
Nevada County, CA – Today, the Governor an...
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Posted on: June 19, 2020
Nevada County Launches Let’s Talk Nevada County Campaign
NEVADA COUNTY – In challenging times, taking care of ourselves and others is important. Life can leave us feeling stressed, anxious and worried during good times, not to mention d...
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Posted on: May 12, 2020
Nevada County Stage 2 businesses can reopen with COVID-19 Prevention Plans in Place
County staff have been working with businesses to help with COVID-19 Prevention Plans
Nevada County’s attestation of readiness, or readiness plan, has been approve...
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Posted on: May 11, 2020
State is expected to give approval of Readiness Plan in 24-48 hours
Nevada County businesses are encouraged to start preparing for Stage 2 reopening
Today, Nevada County Public Health Officials received good news after a meeting with the California Departme...
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Posted on: May 10, 2020
Guidance is available to help local businesses create COVID-19 Prevention Plans for a quick and safe reopening
County staff will be reaching out to local businesses to provide guidance on safe reopening
Nevada County is still under the statewide Stay-at-Hom...
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Posted on: May 9, 2020
Dr. Cutler rescinded the local Stay-at-Home order, but the State’s modified order is still in place
Nevada County is currently able to meet the State’s readiness criteria to move further into Stage 2 reopening
Nevada County’s R...
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Posted on: April 30, 2020
May 4th UPDATE: Testing locations confirmed and appointment registration now available
Western Nevada County
New COVID-19 testing sites are accepting appointments and will open on TUESDAY, May 5, in Grass Valley. Visit https://lhi.care/covidtesting (or call...
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Posted on: April 7, 2020
Today, April 7, 2020, in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and to protect vulnerable individuals and to help prevent the local healthcare system from being overwhelmed, the Nevada County Health Officer, Dr. Ken Cutler, has issued two new separate, ...
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Posted on: April 2, 2020
The Nevada County Public Health Department needs your help in combating coronavirus in our community.
At this critical time, you can make an important contribution to the battle against COVID-19 by sheltering in place. We are asking all Nevada County resid...
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Posted on: March 23, 2020
It is required for all California residents to shelter at home, except to get food, care for a relative or friend, get necessary health care, or go to an essential job. Reducing social contact can help slow the spread of this coronavirus and keep our comm...
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