Oct. 28: Plumas Public Health reports 72 new Cases

The Plumas County Public Health Agency announced this evening, Oct. 28, that there are 72 new cases to report. The health agency has been posting positive test results twice a week — on Mondays and Thursdays. This week Public Health delayed its Monday reporting until Tuesday and reported 62 cases (through Oct. 25).

There are now 277 active cases (the highest that its been); 1,775 total cases, and 14 deaths.

The 72 cases reported today are as follows:

Thirty-two cases for the Southern Region (Quincy/Meadow Valley): Twenty confirmed on Oct. 26; seven confirmed on Oct. 27; and five confirmed today, Oct. 28.

Twenty-three cases for the Eastern Region (Graeagle/Portola): Ten confirmed on Oct. 26; eleven confirmed on Oct. 27; and two confirmed today, Oct. 28.

Ten cases for the Western Region (Chester/Lake Almanor): Nine confirmed on Oct. 26; and one confirmed on Oct. 27.

Seven cases confirmed for the Northern Region (Greenville/Indian Valley): Five confirmed on Oct. 26; and two confirmed on Oct. 27.

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More information about COVID-19 in Plumas County can be found by calling the Public Health hotline at 283-6400 or by visiting its covid website here.