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MIT-Based Team Works on Rapid Deployment of Open-Source, Low-Cost Ventilator |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/31/2020 09:40 PM
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Cambridge, MA...One of the most pressing shortages facing hospitals during the Covid-19 emergency is a lack of ventilators. These machines can keep patients breathing when they no longer can on their own, and they can cost around $30,000 each. Now, a rapidly assembled volunteer team of engineers, physicians, computer scientists, and others, centered at MIT, is working to implement a safe, inexpensive alternative for emergency use, which could be built quickly around the world.
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School Closure Extension Announced for Calaveras County Schools |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/25/2020 05:27 PM
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Angels Camp, CA...Based on the recommendations from Dr. Dean Kelaita of the Calaveras County Public Health Department, the Calaveras County superintendents have made a unified, regional decision to extend school closures for at least as long as California Governor Gavin Newsom’s ‘Stay at Home Order’ is in effect. The safety and wellness of students, families and school personnel continues to be the highest priorities of Calaveras County schools and districts. The Calaveras County Office of Education is working closely with local agencies and will provide updated information as it becomes available.
 
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Dignity Health Offers Free Virtual Urgent Care Visits for Patients Experiencing COVID-19 Symptoms |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/20/2020 04:07 PM
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San Andreas, CA....Dignity Health Mark Twain Medical Center today announced the launch of a free virtual urgent care service, Virtual Care Anywhere, for anyone in our community experiencing mild to moderate symptoms of the new coronavirus. Virtual urgent care visits are being encouraged as an initial care option for anyone who would like to discuss symptoms characteristic of COVID-19 with a health care professional.
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Scott Nanik, Superintendent of Schools at Calaveras County Office of Education speaking regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/19/2020 01:45 PM
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Angels Camp, CA...Scott Nanik, Superintendent of Schools at Calaveras County Office of Education speaking regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Coronavirus Information & Resources. From the desk of Calaveras County Superintendent of Schools Scott Nanik: We continue to be in uncharted territory. Yesterday I was on Facebook LIVE for Calaveras County OES. You can find it at https://www.facebook.com/CalaverasOES/videos/589495528575348/ We continue to be part of County OES and on the front lines of this event. Stay tuned for more information as it arrives.
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Meals for Michelson, Avery Middle School, and Hazel Fischer Students |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/17/2020 07:07 AM
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Avery, CA...Meals for Michelson, Avery Middle School, and Hazel Fischer students: MEAL PROGRAM: We understand that many of our students rely on the food program. In order to continue to provide breakfast and lunch meal service, parents/guardians whose students are on the free and reduced program at ANY DISTRICT SITE can receive food items by doing the following: Place an order for meal supplies by contacting Michelson Elementary School at 728-3441 between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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George Markoe 1936 - 2020, Celebration of Life Postponed Until June 27 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/17/2020 04:14 PM
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Angels Camp, CA...George Markoe passed away on Friday, February 28 in the presence of his loving family. He was born in New York, NY on November 21, 1936 and grew up in North Hollywood, CA. After serving in the US Air Force for four years, he attended CSUN and acquired his BA in Physical Education. For 16 years, he worked for Lockheed Aircraft Corp. in various professional programs. He and his wife, Janet, were married in 1968. Their daughter, Jeannine, was born in 1972 and their son, James, in 1975.
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California Releases New COVID-19 Guidance for K-12 Schools |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/17/2020 11:21 PM
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Sacramento, CA...Today, California education and health officials released new guidance for K-12 schools to help education leaders meet the needs of all students affected by school closures, with an emphasis on assisting low-income children and those with disabilities.
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Calaveras Unified Food & Nutrition Services Guidelines During Shutdown |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/16/2020 11:20 AM
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San Andreas, CA...Dear Parents/Guardians, The Calaveras Unified School District (CUSD) Food & Nutrition Services (FNS) program will provide an opportunity for families to drive though and pick up meals for the children in their family at a number of school sites during the school closures.
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Collaborative Decision Initiates Calaveras School Closures Till April 6th |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/15/2020 03:48 PM
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Angels Camp, CA...Today the Calaveras County Superintendent of Schools Scott Nanik coordinated a conference call with Calaveras County School District Superintendents and the Calaveras County Public Health. Based upon the recommendation of Public Health all Calaveras County schools will be closed immediately with hopes of reopening on April 6, 2020. Student, staff and community safety is our biggest concern.
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Tuolumne County School Districts to Temporarily Close in Response to COVID-19 |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 03/15/2020 03:59 PM
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Sonora, California – March 15, 2020 - The Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools (TCSOS) in partnership with the county's eleven school districts, serving more than 6,000 students combined, announced today that all public schools in the county will close, effective Monday, March 16, in an effort to provide time for planning for a possible long term shut down.
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