County of Ventura Jan. 28, 2022 – COVID-19 Update

We are grateful to our Ventura County Fire Department for providing firefighting support on Big Sur’s “Colorado Fire” this week. Pictured is Strike Team 9325-Charlie traversing the Bixby Bridge.

COVID-19 Update

Since Wednesday, there have been 2,488 new COVID-19 cases reported and 37,794 new tests completed. There are 282 people hospitalized and 45 in the ICU. There have been 17 additional deaths, 7 females and 10 males between the ages of 34 and 99. We extend our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the community members who passed away. The R-effective for Ventura County is 0.77 which indicates that the spread of COVID is likely decreasing. R-effective for California is 0.69.

COVID-19 Testing: Many appointments are available at the new county and state COVID testing sites. Locations are available throughout the county. A new state-operated drive-thru site opened in Thousand Oaks this week at the Cal Lutheran University Sports and Fitness Center, 130 Overton Court. Open Monday-Friday 8am-8pm. Some of the 10 new mobile minibus sites also opened this week. Remaining sites open next week.

How to get a COVID-19 vaccine or booster: View all 200 COVID-19 vaccination sites in Ventura County at www.vaccines.gov. Make an appointment today at MyTurn.ca.gov or by calling 833-422-4255.

Vaccination Rates

81.9% of community members (ages 5+) have received one or more COVID vaccine doses.

74.4% of eligible community members have been fully vaccinated.

79.7% of community members 12+ have been fully vaccinated.

Stay up to date at www.vcrecovers.org

The Environmental Health Division has recently received reports of a scam involving persons claiming to be health inspectors demanding payment to inspect their food facility and clear up a reported complaint.

Please note that inspectors from the Ventura County Environmental Health Division (EHD) follow the following procedures.

•EHD inspectors will never demand payment in the field. Any fees will be billed and paid through the EHD offices.

•EHD will not request that payments be made over the phone nor will EHD take payments over the phone.

•EHD inspectors will always show proper identification before beginning any inspection.

•EHD inspectors will always provide an inspection report either in writing or by email following an inspection. The report will provide a summary of the findings and direction on corrective actions needed (if any).

Please feel free to contact the EHD offices at 805-654-2813 if you believe you are approached by one of these fraudulent inspectors or if you have any questions about a recent inspection. https://vcrma.org/divisions/environmental-health

View the flyer here. Access COVID-19 communication materials on our Outreach Toolkit at www.vcrecovers.org

Vaccination for People that are Homebound

Please call the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging at 805-477-7300 or email covidmobileclinic@ventura.org.

Need a ride to get a COVID vaccine?

The Ventura County Area Agency on Aging provides transportation services for older adults ages 60+ who have a scheduled appointment for testing or vaccine. Call 805-477-7300 to schedule a ride.

Free Rides to COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments are available through Gold Coast Transit District’s GO ACCESS program. Must schedule a ride one day in advance by calling 805-485-2319.

Every home in the U.S. is now eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. Order your tests at www.covidtests.gov. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that you take an at-home test:

For more on when to use at-home tests, see the latest CDC self-testing guidance. For information on local testing sites, visit www.vcrecovers.org/testing.