Reopening Fresno County
California has a new blueprint for reducing COVID-19 in the state with revised criteria for loosening and tightening restrictions on activities. Every county in California is assigned to a tier based on its test positivity and adjusted case rate. Find the status of activities in Fresno County.
Fresno County Metrics
Metrics below are based on California's blueprint for reducing COVID-19 in the state for loosening and tightening restrictions in Fresno County. Learn more about COVID-19 Reopening. The additional Equity Metric ensures that the positivity rates in the counties most disadvantaged neighborhoods does not significantly lag behind its overall county test positivity rate. As of 11/04/2020 Fresno County is in the Red (Substantial) Tier.
| 9/22 | 9/29 | 10/6 | 10/13 | 10/20 | 10/27 | 11/04 | |
| Positivity Rate | 4.8 | 4.9 | 5.3 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| New COVID-19 positive case per day per 100K population | 6.3 | 6.2 | 7.2 | 6.5 | 7.3 | 6.7 | 6.1 |
| Health Equity Metric (HPI Test Positivity) | 7.4 | 7.9 | 6.8 | 7.4 | |||
| What Tier are we in? | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| County Risk Level | Daily New Cases Per 100K | Positive Test Percentage |
| Widespread | More than 7 | More than 8% |
| Substantial | 4 - 7 | 5 - 8% |
| Moderate | 1 - 3.9 | 2 - 4.9% |
| Minimal | Less than 1 | Less than 2% |
Number of Cases in Fresno County
Last updated: November 7, 2020 at 7:00 PM
- Total Cases: 32,278 (+222)*
- Total Deaths: 454
- Currently Hospitalized: 103 (+0)**
- Recovered: 21,142***
- Test Results Received and Processed: 377,862
Numbers may include minimal duplicates and tests conducted on non-Fresno county residents. Labs conducted by the VA may be under-reported.
*Please note: CDPH data may include a reduction of cases that were reported using antigen testing methods. Only PCR tests are currently reported in total case counts.
**Please note: Data listed is pulled from CDPH’s COVID-19 Dashboard. These numbers are pulled by CDPH from CalREDIE and may show a slight discrepancy from FCDPH’s data. The FCDPH will update our data dashboard every TUESDAY and FRIDAY. Additionally, these numbers may not represent true day-over-day change as reporting of test results can be delayed.
***Recovered: Cases who have been laboratory cleared or cleared by non-laboratory methods.
Do Your Part
COVID-19 is a contagious disease that takes advantage of close contact and poor hygiene. Please do your part in maintaining at least six feet of distance with your peers, staying home if you are feeling mildly ill, and washing hands and surfaces frequently as part of your daily routine.
Confirmed positive cases are being monitored by the FCDPH Medical Investigation Team and trained Contact Tracers.
CARES Act Funding
Information about CARES Act funding that has been received, and related County spending summaries are available on the County Administrative Office webpage.
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COVID-19 Testing
New Guidance
FCDPH- COVID-19- School Reopening Attestation Form (11/4/2020)
K-12: Return to School Guidance with Template Letters (FCDPH 11/3/2020)
Medical Employer Screening Tool (10/30/2020)
Non-medical Employer Screening Tool (10/30/2020)
Guidance for Early Education and Care Sites (FCDPH 10/27/2020)
FCDPH-COVID-19-Band and Choir Guidance (10/23/2020)
CDPH- Private Gatherings Guidance (10/9/2020)
I took a test for COVID-19 and have symptoms, what's next?
FCDPH-Youth & School Based Sports and Band Guidance (9/30/2020)
FCDPH - School Waiver Letter and Application (9/16/2020)
Reopening Guidance for Businesses
Additional Guidance and Resources
Statewide Public Health Officer Order
Fresno County Health Officer Order:
FCDPH- Health Officer Order- School Surveillance Testing (10/14/2020)
FCDPH- Health Officer Order- COVID-19 Testing with FAQ (10/9/2020)
FCDPH- Health Officer Order (Amended 10/9/2020)
FCDPH - Health Officer Order - Closure Orders - Immanuel Schools (8/13/2020)
Fresno County Public Health Notice: