Inyo County

COVID-19 Update

Friday, April 8, 2022

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Our two (2) OptumServe testing sites are now offering antigen/rapid testing, in addition to PCR tests.

• When registering for an appointment, individuals may now select their preferred testing option: rapid/antigen (BinaxNow) tests or PCR testing.
• Results for antigen/rapid and PCR tests are sent by email or text.
• Individuals who are symptomatic and test negative on antigen will be recommended to take a PCR test.
• Sites will continue to offer PCR lab-based tests for residents who would still like this option for travel/surgery/confirmatory purposes.

Second Round of ordering on www.COVIDTests.gov is NOW OPEN!

Residents of the U.S. and territories can place first OR second orders of rapid at-home COVID-19 test kits. These kits will contain four iHealth (4) tests.

How to place a first or second order:

• Go to www.covidtests.gov
• Click the blue button that says “order free at home tests”
• Fill out the information with your residential address
• Click the green button that says “check out now”

FAQ – What if I never placed a first order?

If you have not placed an initial order, you can still place your first AND second order. Complete the ordering process above two (2) times to place both a first and second order.

Test kits cannot be shipped to business addresses or business PO Boxes.

To report at-home test results (any brand), visit: my.primary.health/l/inyocounty

OR call test results in at: (650) 275-5419

Reporting at-home test results (positive and/or negative) through the secure platform is optional. If you choose to report your results, it does help your local health department track COVID-19 in your community.

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

Booster Dose Information: review the vaccine timeline by age HERE

• 1st Booster: approved for anyone age 12+
• 2nd Booster: approved for those age 50+ and immunocompromised individuals

Visit: MyVaccineRecord.cdph.ca.gov from your phone or computer for more information. If you need help or have questions, please call the vaccine record help desk: 1-833-422-4255

Face Covering Information

As of March 2022, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has adjusted the following masking guidance:

• As of March 1st – General Indoor Public Settings – Face Coverings are no longer required for unvaccinated individuals, but still strongly recommended.

• As of March 12th – Indoors in K-12 schools & childcare – Face Coverings are no longer required.

CDPH is maintaining the masking requirements in specified high-risk settings, consistent with CDC recommendations. This allows us to continue protecting our most vulnerable populations and the workforce that delivers critical services in these settings. Masks are still required in the following locations for ALL individuals regardless of their vaccination status:

• Healthcare settings;
• Indoors in emergency shelters and cooling/heating centers;
• Long Term Care Settings & Adult and Senior Care Facilities;
• Homeless shelters;
• State and local correctional facilities and detention centers;
• On public transit (examples: airplanes, ships, ferries, trains, subways, buses, taxis, and ride-shares) and in transportation hubs (examples: airport, bus terminal, marina, train station, seaport or other port, subway station, or any other area that provides transportation).

CDPH is maintaining the requirement that businesses and venue operators, including K-12 school and childcare settings, must allow any individual to wear a mask if they desire to. Additionally, CDPH strongly recommends masks for all persons, regardless of vaccine status, in indoor public settings and businesses (examples: retail, restaurants, theaters, family entertainment centers, meetings, state and local government offices serving the public).

>> Surgical masks or higher-level respirators (e.g., N95s, KN95s, and KF94s) with good fit are still highly recommended

Guidance for Businesses: In workplaces, employers are subject to the CalOSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) or in some workplaces the Cal/OSHA Aerosol Transmissible Diseases (ATD) Standard and should consult those regulations for additional applicable requirements.

When wearing a mask, consistent and correct use is important: It is only effective if it is worn over your mouth and nose.