WEAVERVILLE, Calif. – Health officials in Trinity County issued a health alert Wednesday afternoon after a positive Covid-19 test result in a symptomatic individual.

Trinity County Public Health officials said anyone who visited any bars in Weaverville on Oct. 16 between the hours of 6 p.m. and 11 p.m., as well as bars and restaurants on Oct. 17 between the hours of 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. to monitor for coronavirus symptoms and consider getting tested.

The Surveillance and Control Team (SCT) said it is currently contacting individuals to ensure all positive cases isolate, and all exposed persons are identified and notified. They added , all close contacts and other exposed persons will be quarantined and monitored for symptoms by PHB-SCT.

Public Health is reminding its residents to respond to correspondence and calls from TCPHB as required for case investigation and contact tracing.

"As a reminder, the need to practice social distancing of at least 6 feet, frequent hand washing and sanitizing of surfaces, as well as wearing a face covering as mandated by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Governor’s Office, remains essential in preventing the spread of COVID-19," said Public Health in a news release. "TCPHB continues to work closely with CDPH, advocating for expanded testing access for Trinity County residents."