Coronavirus Arrives Locally as Two Cases of Confirmed COVID-19 in Copperopolis
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/10/2020 04:32 PM
San Andreas, CA...On March 10, 2020, following the informational update to the Board of Supervisors regarding novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Calaveras Public Health received confirmation that two members of a family in Copperopolis tested positive for COVID-19. Their exposure to COVID-19 occurred outside of Calaveras County. One of those community members is a child, who is currently enrolled at Copperopolis Elementary School. Public Health officials are coordinating with local schools on further actions. The family has remained isolated at home since this investigation began. Public Health is identifying persons who may have had close personal contact with these individuals, including friends or family members. Close personal contacts identified during this investigation will be quarantined. “With the discovery of these new cases, we may see additional cases of COVID-19 in the community,” said Dr. Dean Kelaita, Calaveras County Health Officer. The Health Officer will also declare a public health emergency effective 4:00PM on March,10, 2020.
Quest Diagnostics Launches Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Test. Started Receiving Specimens March 9th
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/10/2020 04:53 PM
Secaucus, NJ...Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), the world's leading provider of diagnostic information services, has launched a coronavirus (COVID-19) test service. The new test service aids the presumptive detection of nucleic acid in respiratory specimens of patients meeting CDC's clinical criteria for COVID-19 testing. Quest was in position to receive specimens for testing, and begin to provide testing on Monday, March 9, 2020. With the new service, Quest Diagnostics will provide access to a COVID-19 test service for patients in the United States.
Governor Newsom, State Health Officials Provide Update on COVID-19 Response
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/10/2020 05:57 PM
Sacramento, CA...Governor Gavin Newsom and state health officials gave an update today on the state’s response to COVID-19 and the Grand Princess cruise ship. Governor Gavin Newsom, California Health and Human Services Agency Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly, and California Department of Public Health Director and State Health Officer Dr. Sonia Angell took part in the event.
Yoga for a cause at Columbia State Historic Park Fundraising event for Friends of Columbia SHP
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/09/2020 02:37 PM
Columbia, CA...Friends of Columbia SHP (Friends) announced a hotel package fundraiser for Saturday, March 28, to benefit educational programs at the park. Package prices range from $85 - $160. All proceeds go to the non-profit organization.
Enjoy a Great Weekend in the Mountains! Remember...Sunlight is the Best Disinfectant!
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/06/2020 08:32 AM
Arnold, CA...Yes, we all know Covid-19 fever is quite literally spreading in certain parts of the globe and in the US. A sneeze can spread a virus up to 6 feet. So what to do? Well you can pray the bug doesn't find you and self isolate at home and peer out at the world through one of your screens. Or you can head out into the great outdoors, keep a safe distance from all those pesky human petri dishes and naturally boost your immune system with fresh air, sunshine & ski, ride, walk, golf or play with us. All of our counties have less than 20 people per square mile. Your can help keep our local small businesses humming along as well. Put the old adage of "Sunlight is the best Disinfectant" and UV to a practical & fun use! Calaveras, Tuolumne, Amador & Alpine counties all have less than 20 people per square mile! :)
Calaveras Cases Linked to Cruise Ship Test Negative for Coronavirus
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/06/2020 06:18 PM
San Andreas, CA...On March 6, 2020, Calaveras Public Health received test results from cases linked to the Grand Princess Cruise ship that departed from San Francisco on February 11, traveled to Mexico, and returned on February 21. Those tests came back negative.
Briefing by Vice President Pence and Members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/05/2020 12:11 AM
Washington, DC...We just completed another meeting of the White House Coronavirus Task Force. It’s been a very busy and productive day here at the White House. President Donald Trump has no higher priority than the safety and health of the American people. And the President has directed our task force — employing the full resources of the federal government, in full partnership with state and local health authorities — to make that priority a reality.
Potential Cases of Coronavirus COVID-19 in Calaveras County
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/05/2020 09:23 AM
San Andreas, CA...On March 4, 2020, Calaveras Public Health identified local community members that were aboard the Grand Princess cruise ship that departed from San Francisco on February 11, traveled to Mexico, and returned on February 21. The community members may have been exposed to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The community members are self-isolating in their home and in close contact with Calaveras Public Health while awaiting test results.