COVID-19 subvariant: Yolo County residents urged to get tested following large gatherings, Picnic Day – KCRA Sacramento
The Yolo County Health Officer is encouraging attendees of large gatherings like last weekend’s Picnic Day to get tested as new data indicates an increase in infections linked to a new subvariant of the COVID-19 virus.”Data from clinical testing and wastewater monitoring show COVID-19 transmission is rising in Davis and Yolo County,” read a statement on the city’s website. “(Detection) in wastewater … often indicates wider community spread ahead of clinical testing.”Leer en españolThe recent uptick in the transmission is likely linked to a subvariant of omicron, according to the website.That subvariant, identified as BA.2.12.1, was first detected on the UC Davis campus in March and is considered to be an estimated 30% more contagious than a previous variant.It now accounts for nearly half of all campus cases.”Data show that COVID-19 is spreading in Yolo County, especially in Davis. Yolo residents are encouraged to take additional precautions to guard against infection,” said Yolo County Health Officer Dr. Aimee Sisson. “I strongly recommend masking indoors with a high-quality mask and getting tested if you have symptoms, have a known exposure, or recently participated in a large gathering like Picnic Day. If you are eligible for a booster, now is a good time to get that booster–do not wait.”Free mobile vaccinations and booster doses are available to any individual in Yolo County through the Door Vax program. For more information call (530)-902-3230.
The Yolo County Health Officer is encouraging attendees of large gatherings like last weekend’s Picnic Day to get tested as new data indicates an increase in infections linked to a new subvariant of the COVID-19 virus.
“Data from clinical testing and wastewater monitoring show COVID-19 transmission is rising in Davis and Yolo County,” read a statement on the city’s website. “(Detection) in wastewater … often indicates wider community spread ahead of clinical testing.”
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The recent uptick in the transmission is likely linked to a subvariant of omicron, according to the website.
That subvariant, identified as BA.2.12.1, was first detected on the UC Davis campus in March and is considered to be an estimated 30% more contagious than a previous variant.
It now accounts for nearly half of all campus cases.
“Data show that COVID-19 is spreading in Yolo County, especially in Davis. Yolo residents are encouraged to take additional precautions to guard against infection,” said Yolo County Health Officer Dr. Aimee Sisson. “I strongly recommend masking indoors with a high-quality mask and getting tested if you have symptoms, have a known exposure, or recently participated in a large gathering like Picnic Day. If you are eligible for a booster, now is a good time to get that booster–do not wait.”
Free mobile vaccinations and booster doses are available to any individual in Yolo County through the Door Vax program. For more information call (530)-902-3230.
