How to resolve AdBlock issue? In a Friday statement, the court reported that it was notified late Thursday about the employee testing positive for COVID-19.
The employee last worked at the Lakeport Courthouse on Wednesday and at the Clearlake Courthouse on Monday, the court reported.
“The individual did not have any symptoms while at work. The individual did not work in a courtroom and did not have close contact with attorneys, law enforcement officers or any member of the public,” the statement said.
In order to protect the employee’s privacy, the court did not provide any other details.
Court officials said they have been in contact with Lake County Public Health and are following all guidance provided.
Any employee who was in close contact with the individual who tested positive has been sent home and will isolate for 14 days, the court said.
A “thorough deep cleaning and decontamination” was conducted on Thursday evening, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the court statement said.
On Monday, the court announced it was canceling trials until Dec. 30 and moving most of its in-person hearings to online as COVID-19 cases continue to rise, an action similar to that taken by the Mendocino County Superior Court last week.
Court officials on Friday asked individuals who use the court to comply with the precautionary measures put in place earlier this year.
Those measures include:
– Maintaining at least 6 feet of distance from others at all times. If that is not possible, notify the bailiff or court staff immediately.
– Wearing face coverings over the nose and mouth at all times.
– Sick individuals are required to stay home.
– Any individuals with close contact to a COVID-19 positive individual, or a pending COVID-19 test are required to stay home.
The court’s orders and operational updates are available at its website.
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