COVID-19 Resources

We are dedicated to remaining a trusted source of information for you and your family as the new coronavirus (COVID-19) impacts our community.

Visitor Information

  • Masking Requirements: All patients, visitors and staff are still required to mask throughout all SVMC facilities.
  • Proof of COVID-19 Testing or COVID-19 Vaccination is no longer required, as of 09/22/22
    • Full Visitation Guidelines: Read more by visiting www.sierra-view.com/visitors.

    COVID-19 Testing Info

    SVMC does not operate any public COVID-19 testing sites but testing sites are available in Porterville.

    COVID-19 Vaccination Info

      The Latest COVID-19 Statistics

      Due to the increase in COVID positive patients being cared for at SVMC, we are reporting daily statistics weekly.

      Media Updates

      • Social Media: We continue using our social media platforms to communicate with our community. Please consider following us:
      • Local Media: We also regularly communicate through print by sending press releases to our community's local newspaper Porterville Recorder.
      • Press Room: Our blog is a great way to keep up to date with goings-on at our healthcare district.

      Reliable COVID-19 Information

      Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a virus that causes a respiratory illness.

      According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), “People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:

      • Fever or chills
      • Cough
      • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
      • Fatigue
      • Muscle or body aches
      • Headache
      • New loss of taste or smell
      • Sore throat
      • Congestion or runny nose
      • Nausea or vomiting
      • Diarrhea

      Learn more by visiting https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

      Emergency Relief Fund Donations

      The Sierra View Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit fundraising organization working to raise funds to improve local health care. Please visit www.sierra-view.com/foundation to learn more.

      Questions?

      If you have questions, please contact SVMC Marketing by email (marketing@sierra-view.com) or by phone (marketing@sierra-view.com). The Marketing office is open from Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.