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Cat in Eastern Sierra County Tests Positive for Plague – First Case in a Domesticated Cat Since 2011

Monday, January 29

A cat in Eastern Sierra County has tested positive for Plague, and health officials say it’s the “first documented case in a domesticated cat since 2011.”The exact location of where the cat was located has not been released. The revelation came through a post... Read More.

First Free-Ranging Wildlife Tests Positive for COVID, Confirms CDFW

Friday, April 28

For the first time, the Department of Fish and Wildlife has confirmed COVID has been detected in free-ranging California wildlife. A mule deer was found to have the virus after a hunter-harvested a buck from El Dorado County. As part of the CDFW’s sampling... Read More.

The Modoc County Jail reported zero positive cases of COVID-19

Tuesday, November 2

The Modoc County Jail reported zero positive cases of COVID-19 among inmates on Tuesday.The announcement came after the first known case was reported on Oct. 15. Since then, a total of 15 inmates have tested positive, according to the Modoc County Sheriff's Office.With an... Read More.

Modoc County Correctional Facility Gets 1st Positive COVID Case

Wednesday, October 13

Meanwhile Modoc county correctional facility see’s its first COVID case after 579 days free. Sheirff Dowdy issued a press release commending the staff on their efforts over the past year but knew a positive case would eventually happen. The county is also experiencing a... Read More.