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Inyo County has second confirmed positive COVID-19 case

Inyo County’s Public Health Officer Dr. James Richardson received notification during the evening of March 25 from Northern Inyo Healthcare District regarding a second positive COVID-19 test for an Inyo County resident.

Mule Days update: Organizers continue to monitor, move forward

The Bishop Mule Days Board of Directors stated in a release Thursday that it continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation but because of its significance to the local economy, the survival of the Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fairgrounds and the continued celebration of an American tradition it plans

Emergency Room reception

Patients seeking care at NIHD’s Emergency Room will first encounter a staff member at a portable workstation just within the entrance. Brett Gutierrez, RN BSN, is shown wearing a protective face shield and mask.

Inyo County tax collector stresses importance of paying property taxes on time

Inyo County Tax Collector Alisha McMurtrie on Wednesday stressed the importance of property owners meeting the April 10 deadline for the second installment of property taxes owed.

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