Proclamation on Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons who Pose a Risk of Transmitting 2019 Novel Coronavirus
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/01/2020 09:40 PM
Washington, DC...The United States has confirmed cases of individuals who have a severe acute respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus (“2019-nCoV”) (“the virus”) first detected in Wuhan, Hubei Province, People’s Republic of China (“China”). The virus was discovered in China in December 2019. As of January 31, 2020, Chinese health officials have reported approximately 10,000 confirmed cases of 2019-nCoV in China, more than the number of confirmed cases of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) during its 2003 outbreak. An additional 114 cases have been confirmed across 22 other countries; in several of these cases, the infected individuals had not visited China. More than 200 people have died from the virus, all in China.
WHO Declares the New Coronavirus Outbreak a Public Health Emergency
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/30/2020 12:30 PM
Geneva, Switzerland...The second meeting of the Emergency Committee convened by the WHO Director-General under the International Health Regulations (IHR) (2005) regarding the outbreak of novel coronavirus 2019-nCoV in the People’s Republic of China, with exportations to other countries, took place on Thursday, 30 January 2020, from 13:30 to 18:35 Geneva time (CEST). The Committee’s role is to give advice to the Director-General, who makes the final decision on the determination of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). The Committee also provides public health advice or suggests formal Temporary Recommendations as appropriate.
CDC Confirms Person-to-Person (Wife to Husband) Spread of New Coronavirus in the United States
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/30/2020 01:17 PM
Atlanta, CA...The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today confirmed that the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) has spread between two people in the United States, representing the first instance of person-to-person spread with this new virus here. Previously, all confirmed U.S. cases had been associated with travel to Wuhan, China, where an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by this novel coronavirus has been ongoing since December 2019. However, this latest 2019-nCoV patient has no history of travel to Wuhan, but shared a household with the patient diagnosed with 2019-nCoV infection on January 21, 2020.
San Andreas Pharmacy is Your New Locally Owned Pharmacy Now Open in San Andreas
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/30/2020 02:49 PM
San Andreas, CA...The new San Andreas Pharmacy is now open. Pharmacist Kathy O'Shaughnessy is ready to serve the medication needs of San Andreas and surrounding communities. The San Andreas Pharmacy joins the growing list of local pharmacies owned by Pharmacist Patrick Crosby. Seeing the need for locally owned pharmacies in our rural communities Patrick now owns Groveland Pharmacy in Groveland, Meadowmont Pharmacy in Arnold, Twain Harte Pharmacy in Twain Harte and now the new San Andreas Pharmacy. So stop by and say hi to Kathy in San Andreas or visit any of Mr. Crosby's pharmacies. Shop Local, Support your community & Save!!
A Plan 4 Me Heart Health = Everything Seminar on Feb. 14th
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/29/2020 01:15 PM
San Andreas, CA...January 13, 2020 –A healthy heart is essential to overall health and well-being. Mark Twain Medical Center will host a special workshop on Feb. 14 focusing on how to achieve and maintain heart health. Heart Health = Everything is from 10 a.m. to noon in the MTMC Education Center. A complimentary luncheon follows the workshop and free CPR training is also available.
Washington, DC...We've been monitoring this virus and preparing a response since back in December, but it's more than that. Preparing for these kinds of outbreaks is part of daily life at HHS and for America's public health professionals. Preparedness is a day job around here. We are constantly making investments, training personnel at all levels, carrying out simulations and exercises, and sharing information.
CDC Confirms Additional Cases of Novel Coronavirus in United States
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/27/2020 08:19 AM
Atlanta, CA...The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today confirmed additional travel-related infections of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the United States, this time in Arizona and California. These patients recently returned to the U.S. from Wuhan, China, where an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus has been ongoing since December 2019. This brings the total number of 2019-nCoV infections detected in the United States to five.
A Plan 4 Me Heart Health = Everything Seminar on Feb. 14th
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/27/2020 10:02 AM
San Andreas, CA...January 13, 2020 –A healthy heart is essential to overall health and well-being. Mark Twain Medical Center will host a special workshop on Feb. 14 focusing on how to achieve and maintain heart health. Heart Health = Everything is from 10 a.m. to noon in the MTMC Education Center. A complimentary luncheon follows the workshop and free CPR training is also available.
A Plan 4 Me Heart Health = Everything Seminar on Feb. 14th
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/22/2020 03:11 PM
San Andreas, CA...January 13, 2020 –A healthy heart is essential to overall health and well-being. Mark Twain Medical Center will host a special workshop on Feb. 14 focusing on how to achieve and maintain heart health. Heart Health = Everything is from 10 a.m. to noon in the MTMC Education Center. A complimentary luncheon follows the workshop and free CPR training is also available.
First Travel-Related U.S. Case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus Detected in Seattle
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/21/2020 06:13 PM
Seattle, WA...The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today confirmed the first case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the United States in the state of Washington. The patient recently returned from Wuhan, China, where an outbreak of pneumonia caused by this novel coronavirus has been ongoing since December 2019. While originally thought to be spreading from animal-to-person, there are growing indications that limited person-to-person spread is happening. It’s unclear how easily this virus is spreading between people.
