As of the Monday, Sept. 27 numbers, there are 191 active community cases of COVID-19 in Lassen County, 3,120 recovered, 10 current hospitalizations and there have been 34 deaths: A total of 3,355 community cases — an increase of 85 new cases.
About 8 percent of the active cases are fully vaccinated residents, and 0 percent of current hospitalized residents are fully vaccinated, according to Lassen Cares.
Additionally, there have been 7,698 single vaccine doses administered by Lassen County Public Health. This does not reflect the vaccines provided by other organizations in the area. The local public health department is still offering vaccines, and appointments can be made at myturn.ca.gov.
At the local correctional institutions, Lassen Cares reports there is 0 active cases, 2,043 recovered and two deaths at High Desert State Prison. Additionally, there are 0 active cases and 1,423 recovered cases at CCC, and 112 active and 261 recovered at FCI Herlong.
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