Sutter Creek, CA March 13, 2020 – Amador County Public Health confirms a county resident traveling abroad has been diagnosed with novel coronavirus (COVID-19). This individual has not been at home in the county. No persons in the county were exposed. This individual poses no risk to Amador County. Amador County Public Health continues to […]
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Amador County: Canine Influenza Virus – Pet Owners Urged to be Aware
June 26, 2019 – Amador County Animal Control and Amador County Public Health are conducting a joint investigation of a confirmed case of canine influenza virus in a local dog following multiple reports of respiratory illness in dogs over the last week. Due to the extremely contagious nature of the canine influenza virus, all dogs […]
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Rabies in wildlife continues to pose risk to pets, people
Sutter Creek, CA May 5, 2017 – Amador County Public Health and Animal Control Departments remind residents that rabies in wildlife continues to pose a risk to pets and people. In April 2017, a dog tested positive for rabies after contact with a skunk. The dog did not have current vaccination to provide protection from […]