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Tulare County continues to see its COVID-19 metrics plateau, making it unlikely the local economy will move to a less restrictive tier until June 15 when it s expected California will entirely lift the Blueprint for a Safer Economy.
Tulare County s case rate has hovered between 2.6 and 3.3 cases per 100,000 for the past several weeks. To move from the orange tier to the even less restrictive yellow tier, the county s COVID-19 case rate must drop below 2. It s challenging to tell if we will get out of the orange tier, said Tim Lutz, director of Tulare County Health and Human Service s Agency. It s frustrating because we are so close.
Tulare County recorded 423 new COVID-19 infections and 23 virus-related deaths in April, the lowest number in both categories since the pandemic began 13 months ago.
The record lows in new infections and deaths are in contrast to the 23,000 new COVID-19 infections and nearly 300 deaths the county saw in December and January.
Tulare County s COVID-19 current daily case rate is 2.6 per 100,000 population, and the positivity rate is 1.2%. The county scored 1.2% in the state s Healthy Place Index.
Tulare County s case rate has hovered between 2.6 and 3.3 cases per 100,000 for the past several weeks. To move from the orange tier to the even less restrictive yellow tier, the county s COVID-19 case rate must drop below 2.
After several weeks of signs of plateauing, a key Tulare County COVID-19 metric dropped slightly, more evidence that the pandemic which started in March 2020 may be finally ending.
Tulare County s COVID-19 current daily case rate is 2.6 per 100,000 population, and the positivity rate is 1.5%. The county scored 1.5% in the state s Healthy Place Index.
Tulare County s case rate has hovered between 2.9 and 3.3 cases per 100,000 for the past several weeks. To move from the orange tier to the even less restrictive yellow tier, the county s COVID-19 case rate must drop below 2.
The state, though, plans to scrap the tiered system as of June 15, as long as hospitalizations continue to trend downward and adequate vaccine supply is available. That means local businesses could operate without occupancy restrictions. However, people will likely be still required to wear masks.
While current Tulare County COVID-19 metrics are still near record lows since the pandemic started in March 2020, there s evidence those metrics show signs of plateauing and even slightly increasing.
As of Friday, Tulare County s COVID-19 daily case rate is 3.3 per 100,000 population, and the positivity rate is 1.9%. The county scored 2.2% in the state s Healthy Place Index.
Tulare County s case rate has hovered between 3.1 and 3.3 cases per 100,000 for the past several weeks. To move from the orang tier to the even less restrictive yellow tier, the county s COVID-19 case rate must drop below 2. The county s Healthy Place Index also increased from 1.9 to 2.2%, pushing that metric from the yellow tier to the orange.
Tulare County qualified to move into the orange tier, county health officials announced.
During Tuesday s Board of Supervisor s meeting, Timothy Lutz, Tulare County Health and Human Services director, said the county met the metrics to move into the moderate tier.
“Advancement into the orange tier reflects the persistence of Tulare County in adhering to public health safety measures and diligence in getting our residents vaccinated against COVID-19,” said Dr. Karen Haught, Tulare County Public Health Officer. “However, it is still important for everyone to continue to practice health and safety measures to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Under the orange tier, aquariums can open indoors with modifications, restaurants can open indoor with modifications and a capacity of 50% and bars can open outdoors with modifications.