
Napa County reported the lowest weekly number of new COVID-19 cases since October, but the death toll rose by five.
Since Monday, the county has reported 116 cases, a dramatic drop since mid-January when weekly cases were pushing 700.
There have been 13 deaths so far this month, suggesting the February total will be fewer than January’s record 25 deaths. There have been 67 deaths tied to COVID since March.
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Napa County is stuck in the state’s bottom purple category, which imposes restrictions on businesses and public activities of many types. This week, however, the county suggested that Napa could soon be elevated to the red category if COVID cases continue to drop. Among other things, this would allow restaurants to offer indoor dining.
Among the most recent local cases, 52% have been female and 66% have been Hispanic/Latinx, the county said Friday. The highest proportion of cases — 24% — have been people under 20. People in their 20s and 30s have represented 18% of cases in each age bracket.
Since December, local vaccination programs have administered vaccines to 41,335 people. Because bad weather in the middle of the U.S. has delayed vaccine shipments, the county said Thursday that it was rescheduling vaccine appointments for Monday and Tuesday to Feb. 25 and 26.
Fifteen COVID patients were in local hospitals as of Friday. Local Intensive Care Units had 17% of their beds available for new patients, the county said.
Among the 8,842 county residents who have tested positive since March, 5,469 live in the city of Napa, 1,504 in American Canyon, 444 in Calistoga, 277 in St. Helena and 114 in Yountville.
The county is transitioning from its own vaccine interest registration form to the state’s MyTurn vaccine registration tool by the end of the month. Anyone on the county’s “interest list” should also sign up for MyTool at https://myturn.ca.gov/
The county hopes to complete vaccinations for anyone 75 or older who lives or works in Napa County this month. The county’s interest form can be found at www.countyofnapa.org/2739/Coronavirus-COVID-19 and scrolling down.
Those who do not have a computer or need assistance in registering can call 707-253-4540 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays.
The first doses were suspended earlier this month so that people who need the second doses could complete their course of preventive treatment in a timely manner. Limited first vaccinations resumed last week for health care workers and people 75 and older.
The county recommends testing for people who are symptomatic, frontline healthcare workers and vulnerable populations. Go to countyofnapa.org/2963/Testing-Locations to see a list of local testing sites ranging from Napa Valley Expo to local health care providers to local pharmacies.
Residents who want to be tested for COVID at the free county-sponsored site should go to countyofnapa.org/test for more information.
For more information on COVID-19 and actions you can take to #stopthesurge, visit countyofnapa.org/coronavirus
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SEE PHOTOS OF SCHOOL PICTURE DAY DURING A PANDEMIC
Napa school picture day

Even with the pandemic, some school traditions are able to go on, like picture day. Photographer Brent Kesterson of Lasting Memories takes a photo of a Bel Aire Park elementary school student. Pictures were taken outside and with appropriate social distancing.
Napa school picture day

Even with the pandemic, some school traditions are able to go on, like picture day. Photographer Brent Kesterson of Lasting Memories helps one young student fix his tie for a school photo.
Napa Bel Aire Park school picture day

Photographer Brent Kesterson of Lasting Memories takes a photo of a Bel Aire Park elementary school student. Pictures were taken outside and with appropriate social distancing.
Bel Aire Park picture day

School Principal Janine Burt of Bel Aire Park elementary school takes a jacket from a student who is about to get his picture taken.
Bel Aire Park school picture day

Students line up at Bel Aire Park elementary school for picture day.
Napa Bel Aire Park picture day

Photographer Brent Kesterson of Lasting Memories takes a photo of a Bel Aire Park elementary school student. Pictures were taken outside and with appropriate social distancing.
Napa Bel Aire Park picture day

Photographer Brent Kesterson of Lasting Memories takes a photo of a Bel Aire Park elementary school student. Pictures were taken outside and with appropriate social distancing.
Napa Bel Aire Park picture day

Picture day at Bel Aire Park Magnet school in Napa.
JUST FOR FUN: 14 places to grab pizza in Napa County
That Pizza Place

Filippi's Pizza Grotto, Napa

Filippi's Pizza Grotto
645 First St., Napa
Pictured: Matthew Finch takes a pizza to a customer at Filippi’s Pizza Grotto in downtown Napa.
The Forge

The Forge
155 Gasser Drive, Suite B, Napa
Ca' Momi Osteria

Ca' Momi Osteria
1141 First St., Napa
Foodshed Take Away

Foodshed Take Away
3385 Old California Way, Napa
Papa Joe's Pizza

Papa Joe's Pizza
1121 Lincoln Ave., Napa
Pictured: A pizza pie in production at Papa Joe's Pizza in Napa.
La Prima Pizza

La Prima
*1923 Lake St., Calistoga
707-942-8070
*1010 Adams St., St. Helena
707-942-8070
Pizzeria Tra Vigne

Pizzeria Tra Vigne
1016 Main St, St Helena
Pictured: The Queen's Pizza at Tra Vigne Pizzeria.
Azzurro Pizzeria e Enoteca, Napa

Azzurro Pizzeria e Enoteca
1260 Main St., Napa
Pictured: Lamb Sausage, Fennel Confit & Smoked Provolone Pizza
Velo Pizzeria

Velo Deli & Pizzeria
6498 Washington St., Yountville
Editor's Note: Velo Pizzeria's Napa location closed in 2020.
Il Posto Trattoria

Il Posto Trattoria
4211 Solano Ave., Napa
Pictured: Salami & Burrata Pizza
Oenotri

Oenotri
1425 1st St, Napa
Pictured: Pizza Escarole
Fazerrati's Pizza

Fazerrati's Pizza
(Riverpark Shopping Center)
1517 W Imola Ave., Napa
Mary's Pizza Shack

Mary's Pizza Shack
3085 Jefferson St., Napa
Pictured: Potato Skin Pizza
You can reach City Editor Kevin Courtney at kcourtney@napanews.com or at 707-256-2217.