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More COVID-19 cases reported in Mono County

A positive COVID-19 test result was received late Tuesday from a Mammoth-area resident who is critically ill in Reno hospital. This patient was transferred from Mammoth Hospital a few days ago, according to the Mono County Health Department and Mammoth Hospital.

INYO COUNTY COVID-19 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS UPDATE (MARCH 24)

Inyo County cases
• 0 confirmed COVID -19 cases;0 deaths
Inyo County testing:
• Tests administered: 54 (NIHD and Toiyabe )
• Tests positive:0
• Tests negative: 20
• Tests pending *: 34

Inyo County COVID-19 emergency operations update (March 23)

Inyo County cases
0 confirmed COVID-19 cases; 0 deaths
Inyo County testing
Tests administered: 34 (NIHD)
Tests positive: 0
Tests negative: 18
Tests pending*: 16

Death Valley National Park is modifying operations to implement latest health guidance

Death Valley National Park, in response to Executive Order N-33-20 issued by the Governor of the State of California and the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), is announcing additional modifications to operations to support federal, state, and local effor

NIHD continues to monitor, prepare for COVID-19

While as of Wednesday there have been no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Inyo or Mono counties, staff at the Northern Inyo Healthcare District continue to monitor and prepare for what could be an impending outbreak.

NIHD: Anticipate visitor restrictions

Northern Inyo Healthcare District has temporarily revised its family and guest policies due to the coronavirus pandemic. Note these guidelines may change as the pandemic remains fluid.

Labor and Delivery, Medical-Surgical Department and Intensive Care

Bishop Paiute Tribe announces closures due to COVID-19

In an effort to protect community members and upon recommendation of state and local health officials, the Bishop Paiute Tribe has announced the following closures. Despite these closures, every effort is being taken to maintain continuous operations in support of the tribal community.

Bishop Paiute Tribe closures – Head Start, Education Center, Elders Program closed, meal deliveries ongoing

In an effort to protect community members and upon recommendation of state and local health officials, the Bishop Paiute Tribe has announced the following closures. Despite these closures, every effort is being taken to maintain continuous operations in support of the tribal community.

Chamber changes Blake Jones Derby in light of COVID-19

The Bishop Chamber of Commerce has announced significant changes for this weekend’s Blake Jones Trout Derby.

Bishop school district takes prevention steps regarding COVID-19 virus

The Bishop Unified School District on Monday sent out letters to families providing a combination of updated and direct information from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), California Department of Education (CDE), and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about the tran