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COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/25/2020 - 6:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another 11 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, four are in El Dorado Hills, four in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, one in North County and two in the Lake Tahoe Region.
Of these new cases, three are under the age of 18 and eight are in the 18-49 age group.
Another 224 people were tested for the coronavirus and 223 negative tests results were received.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 6:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another 11 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, seven are in El Dorado Hills, two in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, one in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, one in North County and none for the Lake Tahoe Region for second
consecutive day.
Of these new cases, three are under the age of 18 and eight are in the 18-49 age group.
Another 220 people were tested for the coronavirus and 209 negative tests results were received.
Murder indictment handed down in shooting death of South Lake Tahoe gas station attendant
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/23/2020 - 10:56pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - An El Dorado County Special Criminal Grand Jury has returned an indictment for murder with use of a firearm against Sean Donohoe. On May 12, 2020, with the help of the FBI and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Sean Donohoe was arrested for the murder of Manpreet Singh, a gas station attendant at the US Gasoline Station in South Lake Tahoe.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/23/2020 - 6:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another nine residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, two are in El Dorado Hills, two in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, two in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, four in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, and a -1 for the Lake Tahoe Region due to a previously reported case not being a resident.
Of these new cases, one is under the age of 18, three are in the 18-49 age group, three in the 50-64 group, and two aged 65 or older.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/22/2020 - 6:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another five residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, two are in El Dorado Hills, two in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, one in Diamond Springs/El Dorado and none in the Lake Tahoe region.
Of these new cases, three are in the 18-49 age group, and two in the 50-64 group.
Another 123 people were tested for the coronavirus and 118 negative tests results were received.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/21/2020 - 6:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another nine residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since Friday. Of those, three are in El Dorado Hills, two in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, two in Greater Placerville, one in South County and two in the Lake Tahoe region. The health officer has not given a reason for the discrepancy of numbers of reported cases not matching the regional totals.
Of these new cases, five are in the 18-49 age group, one in the 50-64 group, three aged 65 or over.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/18/2020 - 6:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another six residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, three are in El Dorado Hills, one in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, one in Greater Placerville and one in the Lake Tahoe region. Of these new cases, four are in the 18-49 age group and two in the 50-64 group.
Another 218 people were tested for the coronavirus and 212 negative tests results were received.
Warning signs and resources to know during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/18/2020 - 3:28pm
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. During the month of September, the El Dorado County (EDC) Behavioral Health Division encourages the community to “know the signs, find the words, and reach out” to prevent suicide, as well as learn about local suicide prevention resources.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/17/2020 - 6:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another four residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, two are in El Dorado Hills, one in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, and one in the Lake Tahoe region. Of these new cases, two are in the 18-49 age group and two in the 50-64 group.
Another 161 people were tested for the coronavirus and 161 negative tests results were received.
US50 over Echo Summit closes early Friday for bridge replacement
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/17/2020 - 1:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The planned two-week closure of U.S. Highway 50 along a 1.2 mile stretch of Echo Summit will begin Friday, September 18 at 3:00 a.m. One-lane controlled traffic has been happening all week, and now both lanes will be closed as crews replace the 1939 bridge with brand new girders to meet seismic and safety standards.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 6:24pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another three residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, one is in El Dorado Hills, one in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, and one in North County. Of these new cases, all are in the 18-49 age group. .
Another 244 people were tested for the coronavirus and 241 negative tests results were received.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/15/2020 - 6:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Another El Dorado County resident has died from COVID-19. An El Dorado Hill woman in the 65 or over age group died after being hospitalized in another county.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/14/2020 - 7:01pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A South Lake Tahoe area man has become the third person to die from COVID-19 in the county. El Dorado County officials say the deceased was in the 50-64 age group and had been hospitalized in another county.
Officials say another 14 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since Friday. Of those, seven are in South Lake Tahoe, five in El Dorado Hills, one in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, and one in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz.
Another 467 people were tested for the coronavirus and 453 negative tests results were received.
Investigation underway after man dies when deputies attempt to assist medics
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/14/2020 - 1:08pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Just before 9:00 p.m. on September 12, deputies from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) were called to a residence on Rainbow Ridge in Placerville. El Dorado County Fire paramedics were reportedly having difficulty getting a combative patient to a hospital.
When deputies arrived on scene they contacted the medics and 49-year-old Odie Prettyman. The man was in obvious medical and mental distress but refused to be transported by medics, according to EDSO Sgt. Anthony Prencipe.
US50 Echo Summit one lane closure starts Sunday night
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/13/2020 - 4:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Motorists over US50 Echo Summit will have continuous one-way traffic control starting Sunday, September 13 at 8:00 p.m. The Sidehill Viaduct Project enters its final stages with almost five days of bridge destruction and then complete road closure for two weeks as seven precast, prestressed 96-foot bridge girders are installed, along with associated work.
Sunday, Sept. 13 - 8:00 p.m. - Continuous one-way traffic control begins
Friday, Sept. 18 - About 3:00 a.m. - Full closure of highway
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/11/2020 - 7:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. -El Dorado County health officials say another seven residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, four are in El Dorado Hills, two in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, one in Greater Placerville and one in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz.
Please note the total case count is increasing by seven but a previously reported case has also been transferred out of County from the Lake Tahoe area.
In this group of new cases are five are aged 18-49 and three aged 50-64. .
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/10/2020 - 6:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. -El Dorado County health officials say another six residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, three are in the Lake Tahoe Region (fourth straight day of three cases), two in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, and one in North County. In this group of new cases are four aged 18-49 and two aged 65 an older.
Another 180 people were tested for the coronavirus and 174 negative tests results were received.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/09/2020 - 7:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. -El Dorado County health officials say another six residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, three are in the Lake Tahoe Region, and three in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue. In this group of new cases are five aged 18-49 and one aged 50-64.
Another 252 people were tested for the coronavirus and 246 negative tests results were received.
There have been another four assumed recoveries. There has been no change in hospitalizations/ICU (0/0) and there are no suspected cases of COVID-19 in the hospital.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/08/2020 - 6:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. -El Dorado County health officials say another five residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, three are in the Lake Tahoe Region, and two in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue. In this group of new cases are one under the age of 18, three aged 18-49, one aged 50-64.
Another 168 people were tested for the coronavirus and 163 negative tests results were received.
There have been another 13 assumed recoveries. There has been no change in hospitalizations/ICU (0/0) and there are no suspected cases of COVID-19 in the hospital.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/07/2020 - 6:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. -El Dorado County health officials say another seven residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since Friday. Of those, three are in each the Lake Tahoe Region and Greater Placerville and 1 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue. In this group of new cases are one under the age of 18, three aged 18-49, one aged 50-64 and two aged 65 or older.
Another 434 people were tested for the coronavirus and 427 negative tests results were received.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/04/2020 - 6:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. -El Dorado County health officials say another 13 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, three are in each the Lake Tahoe Region and Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, five in El Dorado Hills, one each in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz and Greater Placerville. In this group of new cases are nine aged 18-49, three aged 50-64 and one aged 65 or older.
Another 205 people were tested for the coronavirus and 192 negative tests results were received.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/03/2020 - 6:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say there have been an additional eight cases of COVID-19 in the county since yesterday. None of those are in the Lake Tahoe area, six were in El Dorado Hills, and one each in Greater Placerville and South County.
Of the new cases, five are aged 18-49, and two aged 50-64.
An additional 180 tests were administered and 172 tests came back negative.
There have been six assumed recoveries with no confirmed patients in the hospital. There is one suspected case in the ICU.
To date, two county residents have died.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/02/2020 - 6:22pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say there have been another seven cases of COVID-19 since Tuesday with two of those in the Lake Tahoe region. Two were in El Dorado Hills, two in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, and one in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue. Of those cases, two are aged 18-49, one aged 50-64 and four aged 65 or older.
An additional 117 people were tested. Another 110 negative tests results were returned and there were 12 assumed recoveries since yesterday.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/01/2020 - 6:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say there have been another six cases of COVID-19 since Monday and none of them are from the Lake Tahoe region. Three were in El Dorado Hills, two in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue and one in Greater Placerville. Of those cases, four are aged 18-49, one aged 50-64 and one aged 65 or older.
An additional 190 people were tested. Another 184 negative tests results were returned and there were 10 assumed recoveries over the weekend.
There are no current hospitalizations and there are no suspected cases in the hospital.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/31/2020 - 7:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say there have been another 16 cases of COVID-19 since Friday, four in the Lake Tahoe region, five in El Dorado Hills, three in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue and Greater Placerville, and one in South County. Of those cases, one is under the age of 18, 12 ages 18-49, one aged 50-64 and two aged 65 or older.
An additional 468 people were tested. Another 452 negative tests results were returned and there were 21 assumed recoveries over the weekend.
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork August 30 - September 5
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/29/2020 - 4:52pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of the long term and short term projects the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled for the week around Lake Tahoe, in the Sierra and El Dorado County.
Most traffic-interfering work will be restricted from 6:00 a.m. Friday, Sept. 4 until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8 due to the Labor Day holiday.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/28/2020 - 7:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials report another nine positive cases of COVID-19 today. One of those is in the Lake Tahoe area, one in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, one in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, one in Placerville and five in El Dorado Hills. Of these, one is under the age of 18, six are aged 18-49, one aged 50-64 and one aged 65 or older.
Another 325 tests were administered. 316 negative test results were returned.
There are an assumed 11 more recoveries, bringing that total to 830.
Hazmat situation at South Tahoe Refuse
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/28/2020 - 1:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe Refuse Transfer Station at 2140 Ruth Avenue is currently closed due to a hazmat (hazardous materials) situation. South Lake Tahoe Police and Fire Rescue are currently at the scene and Hazmat crew is on their way from Placerville.
If anyone is waiting for a dump truck to come to their home there is a delay. Trucks were able to get to many homes but if they are full they are unable to empty their load at the station and return to neighborhoods.
Jeanette Tillman of South Tahoe Refuse said a couple of employees were transferred to the hospital.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/27/2020 - 6:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials report another seven positive cases of COVID-19 today. Two are in the Lake Tahoe area, three in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue and two in El Dorado Hills. Of these, one is under the age of 18, two are aged 18-49, two aged 50-64 and two aged 65 or older.
Another 305 tests were administered. 298 negative test results were returned.
There are an assumed 11 more recoveries, bringing that total to 819.
Body of Gilroy man located in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/27/2020 - 9:57am
4:30 p.m. UPDTE: The body of the missing Gilroy man was located this afternoon in 117 feet of water off the shore of Lake Tahoe.
The El Dorado County Sheriff's dive team with their remote operating vehicle (ROV) found 25-year-old Ian Morlang. He was brought up to the surface and placed on the South Lake Tahoe Police Marine 1 boat, then taken to the Tahoe Keys Marina.
Police officers draped a flag on Morlang as he was carried into a waiting vehicle.
Next of kin has been notified.
The coroner transported the body to the morgue in Placerville.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/26/2020 - 6:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials report another three positive cases of COVID-19 today. Two are in the Lake Tahoe area and one in the North County. Of these, two are aged 18-49, and one aged 50-64.
Another 20 tests were administered. 17 negative test results were returned.
There are an assumed nine more recoveries, bringing that total to 808.
No change to the hospitalization numbers with one hospitalized in the ICU. There is one suspected case in the hospital. There have been two deaths to date of county residents.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/25/2020 - 6:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials report another eight positive cases of COVID-19 today. Three are in the Lake Tahoe area, two in Placerville, one in each El Dorado Hills/Diamond Springs, El Dorado and North County. Of these, two are under the age of 18, five aged 18-49, and one aged 50-64.
Another 155 tests were administered. 147 negative test results were returned.
There are an assumed 13 more recoveries, bringing that total to 799.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/24/2020 - 9:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another 28 county residents tested positive for COVID-19 over the weekend. Eleven of those are in the Lake Tahoe region, 12 in El Dorado Hills, four in Greater Placerville, one in North County. Of those, two are under the age of 18, 21 ages 18-49, four aged 50-64 and one aged 65 or older.
Another 723 tests were administered since Friday and they received 695 negative test results.
COVID-19 test results now in 2-5 days in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/22/2020 - 5:04pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Results from COVID-19 testing at the two state-sponsored, free sites in South Lake Tahoe and Placerville are currently expected to come back in 2-5 days. These tests are available for any El Dorado County, Alpine County, or State of Nevada resident wanting to be tested for the virus.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/21/2020 - 6:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials today announced another 11 cases of COVID-19 in the county, three of them in the Lake Tahoe region, three in the Greater Placerviller area, two in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, one in El Dorado Hills, one in North County and one in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue. Of the new cases, eight are aged 18-49, four aged 50-64 (one extra as previous case birthday was obtained).
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/20/2020 - 6:45pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health offiicals announced another eight positive cases of COVID-19 today, four in the Lake Tahoe region, three in El Dorado Hills and one in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue. Of those, three are aged 18-49, two are 50-64, two aged 65 or older and one result did not have a birthdate on it.
Another 197 tests were given, 189 negative test results were returned and there are 15 new assumed recoveries.
There is no change in hospitalization and one remains in the ICU and there are no suspected cases in the hospital.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/19/2020 - 6:01pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say there were six new cases of COVID-19 today, one in the Lake Tahoe region, one in El Dorado Hills, Three in 3 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue and one in North County. Of these, one is aged under 18, two are aged 18-49, two aged 50-64 and one aged 65 or older.
An additional 112 people have been tested, 106 negative test results were received and there have been 11 assumed recoveries. That leaves an assumed 143 active cases in El Dorado County.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/18/2020 - 6:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials have announced an additional 22 cases of COVID-19 since Monday. Sixteen of those cases are in the Lake Tahoe region, three in El Dorado Hills, one each in in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, Greater Placerville and Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue. In the new group of positive cases, four are aged under 18, 13 aged 18-49, three aged 50-64 and two aged 65 and over.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/17/2020 - 7:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials announced another 22 positive cases of COVID-19 in the county since Friday. Eight of those are in El Dorado Hills, seven in the Lake Tahoe region, two in each Pollock Pine/Camin/Kyburz, North County and Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, and one in South County. Of those, four are under the age of 18, nine aged between 18-49, five aged 50-64 and four aged 65 or older.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/14/2020 - 6:22pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another 25 cases of COVID-19 were confirmed Friday. South Lake Tahoe did not lead the group which is the norm and had five positive cases. El Dorado Hills had 14, Greater Placerville with 3, Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue had two, and one in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz. Of the new cases, four are under the age of 18, 15 aged 18-49, three aged 50-64 and three aged 65 and older.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/13/2020 - 6:25pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another nine positive cases of COVID-19 were documented on Thursday. Of those, five are in the Lake Tahoe region, two in El Dorado Hills, and one each in Greater Placerville and the North County. The new cases are eight people aged 18-49, and one aged 50-64.
Another 382 tests were administered and 373 negative test results were received.
Currently there are 155 assumed active cases and 11 assumed recoveries.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/12/2020 - 8:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another eight people have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday, bringing the total of 793 cases to date. Of the new cases, four are from the Lake Tahoe region, two from El Dorado Hills, one from Greater Placerville and one from South County. In those counts, four are aged 18-49, three aged 50-64 and one aged 65 or older.
An additional 350 people have been tested for coronavirus. There were 342 negative test results received today and 24 assumed recoveries. The current assume positive case load is 157 in the county.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/11/2020 - 6:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health official have announced another 30 positive cases of COVID-19 since yesterday. Of the new cases, ten are in the Lake Tahoe region, nine in El Dorado Hills, four in Greater Placerville, four in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, two in the North County and one in Diamond Springs, El Dorado. There was one aged under 18, 16 in the age group 18-49, eight aged 50-64 and 5 aged 65 or older.
Another 559 tests were administered. The county was notified of 529 negative results and 17 assumed recoveries. There are 173 assumed active cases.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 6:07pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - One more person has died of COVID-19 in El Dorado County. A man from Placerville in the 50-64 age group died in an out-of-area hospital, it was confirmed today.
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork August 9-15
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/09/2020 - 7:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of the long term and short term projects the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled for the week around Lake Tahoe, in the Sierra and El Dorado County.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/07/2020 - 6:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials have confirmed another 13 positive cases of COVID-19 for the county since yesterday. Of those, two are from the Lake Tahoe region, five in El Dorado Hills, three in the Greater Placerville region and three in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue. Two are under the age of 18, seven aged 18-49, three aged 50-64, one aged 65 or older.
160 more tests were administered. There were 147 negative tests returned, 36 assumed recoveries and currently 169 assumed active cases of COVID-19.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/06/2020 - 6:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials said another 14 people have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of the new cases, 11 are from the Lake Tahoe region and three are from the Greater Placerville region, ten are aged 18-49, three are aged 50-64 and one is aged 65 or older.
92 tests were administered since yesterday, 78 tests came back negative and there were 13 assumed recoveries. At this time there are 178 assumed active cases.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/05/2020 - 7:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Issues with the state's CalREDIE system is currently impacting the data in California, including El Dorado County. Not all of the negative results are listed so the county positivity rate is showing above the state's eight percent threshold, which is inaccurate.
Additionally, instructions about what residents should do after they've been tested are being emailed to those who tested at the Lake Tahoe Community College site due to delays.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/04/2020 - 6:28pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials are reporting nine new cases of COVID-19 since yesterday, five in the Lake Tahoe region, two in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, one in El Dorado Hills, and one in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz. One of the cases was under the age of 18, five aged 18-49, one aged 50-64 and two aged 65 and older.
County officials say the statewide reporting system is experiencing processing delays and figures may be undestated.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/03/2020 - 6:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another 22 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the county, five in the Lake Tahoe region, seven in El Dorado Hills, four in Placerville, three in North County, one each in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, and Diamond Springs, El Dorado;. Of the new cases, two are under the age of 18, 16 aged 18-49, three aged 50-64, and one is 65 or older.
