The latest Covid death in Shasta County was a man in his 40s. That brings the total to 220. Another 22 cases have been reported, as well as 876 negative tests. There have been 11,801 cases so far. An estimated 148 people have the virus right now, 8 people are hospitalized and 3 are in intensive care.
In Shasta County, men are 1.58 times more likely to die of COVID-19 than women, yet men are lagging behind women in the vaccination rate. Overall, Shasta County has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the state. Vaccine is free of charge and any Shasta County resident 16 and older is eligible. Information on getting tested or vaccinated is at shastaready.org.
Tehama County has reported 5,479 cases and 57 deaths.
There have been 398 cases and 5 deaths in Trinity County.
1,987 have been reported in Siskiyou County with 21 deaths.
Butte County has reported 181 deaths among their 11,478 cases.
Lassen County has had 22 deaths among their 2,092 cases in the community and 2 deaths among the 3,593 cases in prison.
Humboldt County has had 3,717 cases and 38 deaths.
Modoc County has had 492 cases and 4 deaths.