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Tracking COVID for Butte County, CA. Developed by @chipx86.
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October 22, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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That's all I have to report right now.
Remember, just because cases are on the decline, it doesn't mean they're gone. It just means there are fewer cases than there were. You can still get COVID. Please take any precautions that are appropriate for your situation.
— Christian
Remember, just because cases are on the decline, it doesn't mean they're gone. It just means there are fewer cases than there were. You can still get COVID. Please take any precautions that are appropriate for your situation.
— Christian
October 22, 2025 at 10:12 PM
That's all I have to report right now.
Remember, just because cases are on the decline, it doesn't mean they're gone. It just means there are fewer cases than there were. You can still get COVID. Please take any precautions that are appropriate for your situation.
— Christian
Remember, just because cases are on the decline, it doesn't mean they're gone. It just means there are fewer cases than there were. You can still get COVID. Please take any precautions that are appropriate for your situation.
— Christian
Oroville still shows High, but significantly reduced from the Very High levels it was at a few weeks ago. It seems to be declining, but still has a ways to go.
October 22, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Oroville still shows High, but significantly reduced from the Very High levels it was at a few weeks ago. It seems to be declining, but still has a ways to go.
Wastewater data showed cases peaking in Chico in early-to-mid September, and have been on the decline since. For two weeks now, samples have been in the Low category (one just barely in Moderate). No samples have been in the Very High category in several weeks.
October 22, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Wastewater data showed cases peaking in Chico in early-to-mid September, and have been on the decline since. For two weeks now, samples have been in the Low category (one just barely in Moderate). No samples have been in the Very High category in several weeks.
October 22, 2025 at 10:12 PM
That's it for this week. Stay safe, healthy, and carefully informed.
— Christian
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Christian Hammond is reporting on COVID-19 for Butte County, CA through bc19.live
Hi! I'm Christian Hammond. I've been reporting on COVID-19 for Butte County, CA through the bc19.live dashboard and on facebook.com/bc19.live and twitter.com/bc19live. I also sometimes provide fire-re
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September 19, 2025 at 11:06 PM
That's it for this week. Stay safe, healthy, and carefully informed.
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(I received mine at Safeway a few days ago with no problems.)
With this week's state recommendation, everyone should now be able to get a vaccine at any location. Please feel free to leave a comment if you have had success or problems at any given pharmacy.
With this week's state recommendation, everyone should now be able to get a vaccine at any location. Please feel free to leave a comment if you have had success or problems at any given pharmacy.
September 19, 2025 at 11:06 PM
(I received mine at Safeway a few days ago with no problems.)
With this week's state recommendation, everyone should now be able to get a vaccine at any location. Please feel free to leave a comment if you have had success or problems at any given pharmacy.
With this week's state recommendation, everyone should now be able to get a vaccine at any location. Please feel free to leave a comment if you have had success or problems at any given pharmacy.
Some insurance companies, including Kaiser Permanente and Anthem Blue Cross, had publicly committed to covering COVID vaccines this year for everyone 6 months and older.
Some pharmacies, including Costco and Safeway, have been providing vaccines for everyone 6 months and older.
Some pharmacies, including Costco and Safeway, have been providing vaccines for everyone 6 months and older.
September 19, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Some insurance companies, including Kaiser Permanente and Anthem Blue Cross, had publicly committed to covering COVID vaccines this year for everyone 6 months and older.
Some pharmacies, including Costco and Safeway, have been providing vaccines for everyone 6 months and older.
Some pharmacies, including Costco and Safeway, have been providing vaccines for everyone 6 months and older.
💉 Vaccine Availability
Last week's FDA guidance recommended vaccines only to those 65 and older, or those with medical conditions. Despite that, vaccines in California have been generally available.
Last week's FDA guidance recommended vaccines only to those 65 and older, or those with medical conditions. Despite that, vaccines in California have been generally available.
September 19, 2025 at 11:06 PM
💉 Vaccine Availability
Last week's FDA guidance recommended vaccines only to those 65 and older, or those with medical conditions. Despite that, vaccines in California have been generally available.
Last week's FDA guidance recommended vaccines only to those 65 and older, or those with medical conditions. Despite that, vaccines in California have been generally available.
COVID vaccines in California are recommended for everyone 6 months and older, just like the flu, and just like the CDC/FDA guidance we've had since 2021.
Furthermore, insurance carriers are required to cover it here.
Furthermore, insurance carriers are required to cover it here.
September 19, 2025 at 11:06 PM
COVID vaccines in California are recommended for everyone 6 months and older, just like the flu, and just like the CDC/FDA guidance we've had since 2021.
Furthermore, insurance carriers are required to cover it here.
Furthermore, insurance carriers are required to cover it here.
The state also passed a bill (Assembly Bill 144) that amongst other health-related matters, requires insurance companies to cover the cost of vaccines recommended by the state.
calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org/bills/ca_202...
calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org/bills/ca_202...
AB 144: Health. | Digital Democracy
Digital Democracy overview of bill AB 144: Health.
calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org
September 19, 2025 at 11:06 PM
The state also passed a bill (Assembly Bill 144) that amongst other health-related matters, requires insurance companies to cover the cost of vaccines recommended by the state.
calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org/bills/ca_202...
calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org/bills/ca_202...
💉 California Vaccine Updates
This week, California (and several other states) announced their own guidance based on the guidance of the CDC and FDA these past several years.
calmatters.org/health/2025/...
This week, California (and several other states) announced their own guidance based on the guidance of the CDC and FDA these past several years.
calmatters.org/health/2025/...
New COVID shot? CA says yes ahead of RFK's federal shake-up
Most insurers will cover vaccines in California because of new guidelines and a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
calmatters.org
September 19, 2025 at 11:06 PM
💉 California Vaccine Updates
This week, California (and several other states) announced their own guidance based on the guidance of the CDC and FDA these past several years.
calmatters.org/health/2025/...
This week, California (and several other states) announced their own guidance based on the guidance of the CDC and FDA these past several years.
calmatters.org/health/2025/...
5. If this does impact insurance coverage or availability of vaccines, it could amplify future outbreaks.
Last week, I covered the pushback from medical organizations and several state health departments on this topic.
bsky.app/profile/bc19...
Last week, I covered the pushback from medical organizations and several state health departments on this topic.
bsky.app/profile/bc19...
💉 Vaccines
Recent FDA guidance significantly limited who can get vaccines. Today, they announced that COVID vaccines are linked to child deaths.
Please remember, this is not coming from experts and scientists in the US government.
Recent FDA guidance significantly limited who can get vaccines. Today, they announced that COVID vaccines are linked to child deaths.
Please remember, this is not coming from experts and scientists in the US government.
September 19, 2025 at 11:06 PM
5. If this does impact insurance coverage or availability of vaccines, it could amplify future outbreaks.
Last week, I covered the pushback from medical organizations and several state health departments on this topic.
bsky.app/profile/bc19...
Last week, I covered the pushback from medical organizations and several state health departments on this topic.
bsky.app/profile/bc19...
3. Recommendations generally serve as the basis for insurance coverage. If a vaccine is not explicitly recommended, insurance may not cover the full cost.
4. They do believe COVID vaccines will still be covered by insurance, but it's unclear what their rationale is, from what I can find.
4. They do believe COVID vaccines will still be covered by insurance, but it's unclear what their rationale is, from what I can find.
September 19, 2025 at 11:06 PM
3. Recommendations generally serve as the basis for insurance coverage. If a vaccine is not explicitly recommended, insurance may not cover the full cost.
4. They do believe COVID vaccines will still be covered by insurance, but it's unclear what their rationale is, from what I can find.
4. They do believe COVID vaccines will still be covered by insurance, but it's unclear what their rationale is, from what I can find.
There are some important things to note:
1. This doesn't mean they recommend people NOT get the vaccine. Instead, they recommend people make their own choices in consultation with doctors.
2. This differs from flu vaccines, which ARE currently recommended for everyone 6 months and older.
1. This doesn't mean they recommend people NOT get the vaccine. Instead, they recommend people make their own choices in consultation with doctors.
2. This differs from flu vaccines, which ARE currently recommended for everyone 6 months and older.
September 19, 2025 at 11:06 PM
There are some important things to note:
1. This doesn't mean they recommend people NOT get the vaccine. Instead, they recommend people make their own choices in consultation with doctors.
2. This differs from flu vaccines, which ARE currently recommended for everyone 6 months and older.
1. This doesn't mean they recommend people NOT get the vaccine. Instead, they recommend people make their own choices in consultation with doctors.
2. This differs from flu vaccines, which ARE currently recommended for everyone 6 months and older.
💉 CDC Vaccine Updates
Today, the CDC advisory panel on vaccines voted unanimously to stop recommending COVID vaccines (for all age groups, including 65+), a change from last week's FDA advisory board recommendation.
This is NOT a ban on COVID vaccines.
thehill.com/policy/healt...
Today, the CDC advisory panel on vaccines voted unanimously to stop recommending COVID vaccines (for all age groups, including 65+), a change from last week's FDA advisory board recommendation.
This is NOT a ban on COVID vaccines.
thehill.com/policy/healt...
thehill.com
September 19, 2025 at 11:06 PM
💉 CDC Vaccine Updates
Today, the CDC advisory panel on vaccines voted unanimously to stop recommending COVID vaccines (for all age groups, including 65+), a change from last week's FDA advisory board recommendation.
This is NOT a ban on COVID vaccines.
thehill.com/policy/healt...
Today, the CDC advisory panel on vaccines voted unanimously to stop recommending COVID vaccines (for all age groups, including 65+), a change from last week's FDA advisory board recommendation.
This is NOT a ban on COVID vaccines.
thehill.com/policy/healt...
Even for mild cases, Long COVID is still a real concern. Increased spread of COVID also provides opportunities for the virus to mutate.
For these reasons, it's important to limit exposure to those who are sick with COVID and to get vaccinated.
For these reasons, it's important to limit exposure to those who are sick with COVID and to get vaccinated.
September 19, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Even for mild cases, Long COVID is still a real concern. Increased spread of COVID also provides opportunities for the virus to mutate.
For these reasons, it's important to limit exposure to those who are sick with COVID and to get vaccinated.
For these reasons, it's important to limit exposure to those who are sick with COVID and to get vaccinated.
📊 Trends and Impact
Most of California and the US as a whole is seeing Very High levels of COVID, and most areas are in an upward trend.
While COVID cases are on average less severe than they used to be, many people do get more severe cases.
Most of California and the US as a whole is seeing Very High levels of COVID, and most areas are in an upward trend.
While COVID cases are on average less severe than they used to be, many people do get more severe cases.
September 19, 2025 at 11:06 PM
📊 Trends and Impact
Most of California and the US as a whole is seeing Very High levels of COVID, and most areas are in an upward trend.
While COVID cases are on average less severe than they used to be, many people do get more severe cases.
Most of California and the US as a whole is seeing Very High levels of COVID, and most areas are in an upward trend.
While COVID cases are on average less severe than they used to be, many people do get more severe cases.
🚽 Wastewater Data
▶︎ Chico: 🟣 Very High
▶︎ Oroville: 🟣 Very High
See bc19.live for a visual.
Chico's slightly below last week's, but remains higher than two weeks ago.
Oroville's latest wastewater samples show higher concentrations than last week, indicating possible growth in the community.
▶︎ Chico: 🟣 Very High
▶︎ Oroville: 🟣 Very High
See bc19.live for a visual.
Chico's slightly below last week's, but remains higher than two weeks ago.
Oroville's latest wastewater samples show higher concentrations than last week, indicating possible growth in the community.
Unofficial Butte County COVID-19 Dashboard
Detailed trends and information on the COVID-19 situation in Butte County.
bc19.live
September 19, 2025 at 11:06 PM
🚽 Wastewater Data
▶︎ Chico: 🟣 Very High
▶︎ Oroville: 🟣 Very High
See bc19.live for a visual.
Chico's slightly below last week's, but remains higher than two weeks ago.
Oroville's latest wastewater samples show higher concentrations than last week, indicating possible growth in the community.
▶︎ Chico: 🟣 Very High
▶︎ Oroville: 🟣 Very High
See bc19.live for a visual.
Chico's slightly below last week's, but remains higher than two weeks ago.
Oroville's latest wastewater samples show higher concentrations than last week, indicating possible growth in the community.
🤔 In Case You Missed It
Here's the last report (Friday, September 12, 2025):
bsky.app/profile/bc19...
This covers the recent increases in cases, and important discussion around changes to vaccine policy.
Here's the last report (Friday, September 12, 2025):
bsky.app/profile/bc19...
This covers the recent increases in cases, and important discussion around changes to vaccine policy.
🟣 Friday, September 12, 2025
#COVID report for Butte County, CA
The latest batch of wastewater data is the highest this year.
There are some updates to vaccines on the state level.
#COVID report for Butte County, CA
The latest batch of wastewater data is the highest this year.
There are some updates to vaccines on the state level.
Unofficial Butte County COVID-19 Dashboard
Detailed trends and information on the COVID-19 situation in Butte County.
bc19.live
September 19, 2025 at 11:06 PM
🤔 In Case You Missed It
Here's the last report (Friday, September 12, 2025):
bsky.app/profile/bc19...
This covers the recent increases in cases, and important discussion around changes to vaccine policy.
Here's the last report (Friday, September 12, 2025):
bsky.app/profile/bc19...
This covers the recent increases in cases, and important discussion around changes to vaccine policy.
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Public policy is separate from politics (though they can be related), and I'd still prefer to keep politics out of the reports.
That's it for this week. Stay safe, healthy, and carefully informed.
— Christian / @chipx86.com
That's it for this week. Stay safe, healthy, and carefully informed.
— Christian / @chipx86.com
September 12, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Public policy is separate from politics (though they can be related), and I'd still prefer to keep politics out of the reports.
That's it for this week. Stay safe, healthy, and carefully informed.
— Christian / @chipx86.com
That's it for this week. Stay safe, healthy, and carefully informed.
— Christian / @chipx86.com
Unfortunately, public policy is a major factor in how health is managed. It dictates what data is available (and how reliable it is) and who has access to vaccines and treatment. This makes it directly relevant to what's happening locally.
September 12, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Unfortunately, public policy is a major factor in how health is managed. It dictates what data is available (and how reliable it is) and who has access to vaccines and treatment. This makes it directly relevant to what's happening locally.