
There were 32 new COVID-19 cases in Napa County and no deaths, the county reported Thursday.
After reporting a record number of cases three weeks ago, Napa County's COVID case numbers have been on a steady decline.
There were 681 cases the week ending Jan. 15, 604 cases the following week and 437 cases last week. With one day yet to report, 285 have been tallied this week.
Since March, there have been 8,483 cases reported and 58 deaths. There have been four deaths this week.
Local hospitals were caring for 26 COVID patients, an increase of two since Wednesday, the county reported. The local availability of Intensive Care Unit beds increased from 13% to 18%.
Napa County reported 27,045 vaccine doses administered locally since December, including 2,342 doses since Wednesday's tally. Currently, all vaccinations are being given to people who have already received a first dose.
The county announced this week that first doses were being suspended until it can meet the demand for second doses
The form for showing interest in vaccination is available at countyofnapa.org/3096/COVID-19-Vaccines. People can find out if they fall under the initial categories that could be eligible for vaccinations once the first doses resume.
Residents are also encouraged to show interest on the state's MyTurn tool that will eventually be rolled out statewide. The address: https://myturn.ca.gov.
People with questions about the vaccination program can call the county at 707-253-4540.
The county recommends testing for people who are symptomatic, frontline healthcare workers and vulnerable populations. Go to countyofnapa.org/2963/Testing-Locations to see a list of local testing sites ranging from Napa Valley Expo to local health care providers to local pharmacies.
Residents who want to be tested for COVID at the free county-sponsored site should go to countyofnapa.org/test for more information.
For more information on COVID-19 and actions you can take to #stopthesurge, visit countyofnapa.org/coronavirus
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Browns Valley Elementary School students takes a break outside but remain socially distant due to COVID-19.
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A cart of school materials awaits delivery at Browns Valley Elementary School in Napa.
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Most Napa Valley Unified School District elementary school students currently attend school in person twice a week and learn remotely the rest of the week. Pictured here are third graders in Carly Berens' classroom at Browns Valley Elementary School in Napa.
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A poster inside a Browns Valley Elementary School classroom. As of now, due to COVID-19, most students are on campus just twice a week.
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Kindergarten students in Christina Lawrence's classroom at Browns Valley school wear masks and work at desks with plastic barriers. Each has their own container of supplies. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most NVUSD students are only in the classroom twice a week and learning remotely the rest of the week.
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Frank Silva, principal of Browns Valley Elementary School in Napa.
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A Browns Valley Elementary School staffer sanitizes books in the school library. Due to COVID-19, much about the school day is changed.
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Water fountains are taped off at Browns Valley Elementary School during COVID-19. Students bring their own water bottle and water to school.
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Bathroom signs at Browns Valley Elementary School during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A visitor and wellness screening station at Browns Valley Elementary School during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Signs at Browns Valley Elementary School during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Signs at Browns Valley Elementary School during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Signs and instructions at Browns Valley Elementary School during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Browns Valley Elementary School during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Signs at Browns Valley Elementary School during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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You can reach City Editor Kevin Courtney at kcourtney@napanews.com or at 707-256-2217.
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