Karen Elliott was at dinner with her two children when she got the call that Tulare County had its first COVID-19 case. My life changed that night, said Elliott, Tulare County Public Health Director. As the days went on, our community s lives changed.
On the anniversary of the first COVID-19 case, Elliott and several public health experts highlighted the county s pandemic efforts. Thursday s virtual town hall was hosted by Tulare County Health & Human Services.
Following a deadly winter surge, Tulare County has reported a steady decline in cases and deaths. And for the first time, the county could enter a less restrictive tier as early as Tuesday.