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Shared Portal for Outbreak Tracking (SPOT) Reporting

SPOT Reporting is now available to Lake County schools, workplaces, congregate settings and other entities, to report COVID-19 exposures to Lake County Public Health. SPOT Reporting in Spanish is also available. The SPOT Intake Form opens best with Edge or Chrome browsers.

The goal of the School and Shared Portal for Outbreak Tracking (SPOT) is to expand California's contact tracing efforts by facilitating collaboration and sharing of information between schools, workplaces, congregate settings, other entities and local health departments (LHD), through CalCONNECT, California's public health contact tracing and data management system.

Who Must Report?

Cal/OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards require most Lake County Employers to report COVID-19 outbreaks in the workplace to Lake County Public Health (LCPH) within 48 hours.

Outbreaks are defined as:

• Outbreak - 3 or more cases in a workplace within a 14 day period
• Major outbreaks - 20 or more cases within a 30-day period

Report an Outbreak via the new SPOT Intake Form - this form is confidential. The information is sent to CalCONNECT, and allows the Lake County Public Health to review the information. SPOT Intake Form opens best with Edge or Chrome browsers.

Information for Employers

Employers can find critical information by visiting the CA Safer at Work for Employers website. Information available includes what to do if an employee is sick or has symptoms, if you have an outbreak, safety procedures and training for employees, as well as other resources like information and FAQ regarding Cal/OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards, employer vaccination toolkits and outreach materials.

Information for Workers & Employees

Additional information for workers and employees can be found by visiting the CA Safer at Work for Workers website. This comprehensive site has information on testing, what to do if you are sick, have symptoms or are a close contact, safety procedures and training. You'll also find resources for California's Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Eligibility Navigator and FAQ regarding Cal/OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards, workplace protections and answers to work-related COVID questions.

Testing Resources

• When to Get Tested
• Where to Get Tested in Lake County
• Workers and Employees: Self-Test Reporting

Get Vaccinated

Lake County Public Health and experts world-wide agree that getting vaccinated protects you, your family and loved ones, and our community. The vaccines are safe and effective, underwent clinical testing in tens of thousands of people, and continue to undergo the most intensive safety monitoring in U.S. history.

• Where to Get Vaccinated in Lake County
• Vaccination FAQs: Rural Association of Northern California Health Officers Statement (PDF)