Butte Public Health

For Immediate Release: Public Health Reports First Flu Deaths This Season, Urges Vaccination. View full press release here: tinyurl.com/ButteFluDeaths

For Immediate Release: Public Health to Lift No-Swim Advisory for Big Chico Creek Following New Test Results. View the full press release here: tinyurl.com/2fht5w5d

Public Health Urges Butte County Residents to Protect Against Fall/Winter Respiratory Illnesses - Vaccines Continue to Provide the Best Protection Against Severe Illness. View the full press release here: tinyurl.com/ywrmd7sd

Public Health Reports First Human West Nile Virus Death of the Season. Residents urged to protect themselves from WNV by reducing the number of mosquitoes on their property and preventing mosquito bites. View full press release here: tinyurl.com/mwfypwcz

Smoke from the #GreenFire in Shasta County is starting to impact areas of Butte County. Keep an eye on current AQI conditions before your outdoor activities. fire.airnow.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | May 19, 2025 Butte County Public Health Issues Advisory Regarding Norovirus Outbreaks at Outdoor Environmental Camp in Nevada County. View the full press release here: tinyurl.com/5n8xk528

Public Health partners with Virginia Tech Transportation Institute to educate young drivers on truck safety at Pleasant Valley High School in Chico and Las Plumas High School in Oroville. Learn more: tinyurl.com/488e2tj6

Public Health is pleased to announce the relocation of the Chico Public Health Clinic to a new facility in Meriam Park. Beginning Monday, March 17, the clinic will operate at its new location: 1930 Notre Dame Blvd., in Chico. View full press release: tinyurl.com/bdefjj39

Public Health is reporting the first flu-related death for the 2024-25 flu season, underscoring the severe impact of seasonal viruses. The individual, who was in their 60s and unvaccinated, passed away due to complications from influenza. Learn more: tinyurl.com/bdcm846a

In addition to the Flood Advisories we have out, our Flood Watch for locations below 5500 ft continues through 4am Wednesday, 2/5. NEVER drive through flooded roads! Check road conditions before you leave at quickmap.dot.ca.gov #CAwx

Bird Flu Detected in Commercial Upland Game Bird Farm in Butte County - Bird hunters urged to take precautions. View the full press release: tinyurl.com/mx594vv8

Public Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jarett Beaudoin as the new Public Health Officer. Dr. Beaudoin brings a wealth of experience in clinical medicine, academia, and public health to this vital role. View the full press release: tinyurl.com/3ryk4f4y

Public Health announces bird flu infection in a non-commercial backyard poultry flock in Butte County. Poultry owners should be aware of the potential for H5N1 exposure, know the signs of infected poultry, and take steps to prevent exposure. Learn more: tinyurl.com/445pndth

For Immediate Release | October 7, 2024: Public Health Urges Butte County Residents to Protect Against Fall/Winter Respiratory Illnesses: Vaccines Continue to Provide Best Protection Against Severe Illness. View the full press release: tinyurl.com/2pmuurzy

#Breaking Public Health announces first human West Nile Virus death for the 2024 season. The individual was between 40-50 years old. Read full press release: tinyurl.com/bdcp23vt

Before returning to homes and property after the devastating #ParkFire, please watch this video as it contains important details about the hazards of entering a fire-impacted area. Thanks to our partners: @Cal_OES @CALFIRE_ButteCo! youtu.be/mzEj3VGihEg

Upon returning to your property, you may see one of two placards posted by the Butte County Building Division. If you believe your home or business has been damaged and has no placard posted, please contact the Building Division at 530.552.3700 or dsbuilding@buttecounty.net.

#ParkFire Re-entry Advisory Attempting to sort, clear, or otherwise disturb ash or debris may affect possible assistance, services, or funds that could become available to you in the future. Health-and-Safety-Packet-for-Re-Entry-PDF (buttecounty.net)

Park Fire Evacuation Update 8.7.24 3:00 p.m. The Butte County Sheriff’s Office is lifting the Evacuation Warnings in zones 250 and 251 in Cohasset. For more information, including a map of the area, please visit buttecounty.net/sheriff or call (833) 512-5378.