Updated: November 29, 2021
 

Inyo County Reports 37 Active Cases and 46 Deaths;
No longer the Highest Case Rate in California!
 

COVID-19 transmission in Inyo County is: moderate. There are still more active cases right now than this time last year, which means as we head into the holidays everyone should continue to be cautions and take preventative measures. Please wear a mask indoors when in public places and wash/sanitize your hands often.

For more detailed information on Inyo’s case demographics, please visit the COVID-19 Case Rate page.  This page is updated three times per week and provides information about the number of active cases, deaths, and impacted communities in Inyo County. For more detailed trend information, please visit the COVID-19 Data & Resource page. This page is updated weekly after Board of Supervisor meetings.

The most important thing you can do to protect yourself and your community is to get vaccinated. Vaccine clinics for everyone 5 years of age and older are available throughout the community, find clinics and vaccines being offered on our vaccine page. Appointments are highly recommended since availability and vaccine supply may be limited.

As of Monday, November 29 – 63.2% of the eligible* population (age 5+) in Inyo County is fully vaccinated, with an additional 10.4% with at least one dose, and 26.4% unvaccinated.

FREE COVID testing is available every week in Bishop and Lone Pine; please make an appointment before you go! Learn more here.
Testing in Bishop:

• Monday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Wednesday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Thursday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
   

Testing in Lone Pine:

• Tuesday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
• Friday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Public Health Officer Order:
Inyo County issued a Public Health Officer Order requiring members of the public AND workers to wear face coverings. This order went into effect on Friday, October 29, 2021 @ 11:59 p.m. and will continue until modified or rescinded by further order of the Health Officer. All individuals in the incorporated and unincorporated areas of the County of Inyo, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear a face covering when they enter any indoor public facility. “Indoor facilities” include, but are not limited to, businesses, government agencies, houses of worship, and office buildings, in addition to other indoor settings, such as schools and healthcare facilities that are currently under state-issued orders and guidance. Read the full Health Officer Order on the COVID-19 Orders & Guidance page, in English or Spanish.