For many of the nearly one quarter of Lake County residents aged 65 and above, the COVID-19 pandemic has meant simple things like acquiring food have required greater thought and planning.
Due to a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases, the State announced today Lake County will join most California counties in the “Purple Tier” of the California Blueprint for a Safer Economy.
The anticipation of and preparation for holiday events, as well as the change in weather, is something with which we are all familiar. This year, the holiday season is a bit different, as the Coronavirus pandemic and related economic downturn continue to weigh heavily on communities across the Country, State, and Lake County.
Lake County stays in Red Tier, but cases rising. As we approach Thanksgiving, the number of COVID cases in California and around the country continue to rise. The situation in Lake County is worsening, too.