The Lassen County Health Department has received our county's first allocation of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and on Saturday the agency began inoculating first responders and healthcare workers. "In my opinion, this is big, the beginning of the end," said Lassen's Director of Health and...

Lassen County Superintendent of Schools Patricia Gunderson announced Wednesday that most Lassen County students will return to in-person learning January 4th when the local health order expires, however all students will be required to wear face coverings to attend. "After speaking with the local Public...

As of December 15th, at 4:00p.m., here are COVID-19 statistics being reported by local health officials. Lassen County's Public Health Department is reporting 574 active cases in the county with seven people currently hospitalized. Five deaths have now been attributed to the infection and so...

As of December 14th, at 3:00p.m., here are COVID-19 statistics being reported by local health officials. Lassen County's Public Health Department is reporting 525 active cases in the county with seven people currently hospitalized. Five deaths have now been attributed to the infection and so...

The California Department of Motor Vehicles is temporarily suspending behind-the-wheel driving tests for at least two weeks beginning today, December 14th. The DMV is taking this step for the health and safety of customers and employees during the current statewide surge in COVID-19 cases. “Behind-the-wheel...

As of December 11th, at 5:00p.m., here are COVID-19 statistics being reported by local health officials. Lassen County's Public Health Department is reporting 483 active cases in the county with seven people currently hospitalized. Five deaths have now been attributed to the infection and so...

As of December 10th, at 5:00p.m., here are COVID-19 statistics being reported by local health officials. Lassen County's Public Health Department is reporting 440 active cases in the county with seven people currently hospitalized. Four deaths have been attributed to the infection and so far...

As of December 9th, here are COVID-19 statistics being reported by local health officials. Lassen County's Public Health Department is reporting 431 active cases in the county with five people currently hospitalized. Four deaths have been attributed to the infection and so far there have...

Both the State of California and the federal government have begun providing broad assistance to small businesses and employers impacted by COVID-19. This assistance includes: Tax relief, including deferrals and credits Providing capital to the California Rebuilding Fund to support small business loans $50 million...

Lassen County Health Officials are reporting that two deaths in a local skilled nursing facility have been tied to a COVID-19 outbreak. According to details provided by LCPH Monday evening, the agency first received notice of a series of positive COVID-19 cases associated with the...

As of December 4th, here are COVID-19 statistics being reported by local health officials. Lassen County's Public Health Department is reporting 329 active cases in the county with four people currently hospitalized. Two deaths have been attributed to the infection and so far there have...