First Coronavirus, Covid 19 Death in California Has Occurred in Placer County
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/04/2020 12:16 PM
Roseville, CA...Placer County Public Health is reporting that a resident has died of COVID-19. The person, an elderly adult with underlying health conditions, was the second confirmed case of COVID-19 in the county and is now the first to die from the illness in California. “We extend our deepest condolences to the loved ones of this patient,” said Placer County Health Officer Dr. Aimee Sisson. “While we have expected more cases, this death is an unfortunate milestone in our efforts to fight this disease, and one that we never wanted to see.
Governor Newsom Declares State of Emergency to Help State Prepare for Broader Spread of COVID-19
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/04/2020 11:43 PM
Sacramento, CA...As part of the state’s response to address the global COVID-19 outbreak, Governor Gavin Newsom today declared a State of Emergency to make additional resources available, formalize emergency actions already underway across multiple state agencies and departments, and help the state prepare for broader spread of COVID-19. The proclamation comes as the number of positive California cases rises and following one official COVID-19 death.
COVID-19 Testing Kits Arrive at State Public Health Laboratories
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/29/2020 07:58 AM
Sacramento, CA...The California Department of Public Health announced today that new CDC test kits used to detect Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) now available in California can be used to do diagnostic testing in the community. California will immediately receive an additional shipment of kits to test up to 1,200 people. "These new testing protocols and resources will help California medical experts identify and treat COVID-19 cases, trace potential exposures and better protect public health," said Governor Newsom. "I am grateful to the CDC and federal government for quickly heeding our state's requests and assisting California's response to this evolving situation."
Breakthrough From Israel’s MIGAL Research Institute in Development of Corona virus (COVID-19) Vaccine
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/28/2020 09:14 AM
Kiryat Shmona, Israel...After 4 years of research funded by Israel’s Ministry of Science & Technology, MIGAL’s researchers have developed an effective vaccine against avian coronavirus Infectious Bronchitis Virus (IBV), to be adapted soon and create a human vaccine against COVID-19. Israel’s Minister of Science and Technology, Mr. Ofir Akunis, commented: “Congratulations to MIGAL on this exciting breakthrough. I am confident that there will be further rapid progress, enabling us to provide a needed response to the grave global COVID-19 threat.” Minister Akunis has instructed the Director General of the Ministry of Science and Technology to fast-track all approval processes with the goal of bringing the human vaccine to market as quickly as possible.
World Health Organization News Conference on Coronavirus Outbreak – 2/28/2020
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/28/2020 11:02 AM
Geneva, Switzerland....(The highlights at least for us were that new cases in China have dropped significantly and some plants that manufacture drugs, etc are slowly coming back online.) CNBC World Health Organization News Conference on Coronavirus Outbreak – 2/28/2020. World Health Organization officials hold a press conference Friday to update the public on the coronavirus outbreak, which has infected more than 83,700 and killed at least 2,859 so far.
Medical Supply Chain Update During Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/28/2020 11:48 AM
Washington, DC...Statement From: Commissioner of Food and Drugs - Food and Drug Administration Stephen M. Hahn M.D. As I have previously communicated, the FDA has been closely monitoring the supply chain with the expectation that the COVID-19 outbreak would likely impact the medical product supply chain, including potential disruptions to supply or shortages of critical medical products in the U.S.
An Interactive Web-Based Dashboard to Track COVID-19 in Real Time
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/28/2020 06:53 PM
Baltimore, MD...Many of you may have seen the Coronavirus dashboard produced in part by Johns Hopkins University. As the infections start to spread in North American we thought we would post a link to it. It is a great source for actual data including those who have recovered. Just click the image below...
Public Advisory on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) & Currently No Cases in Calaveras County
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/27/2020 09:33 AM
San Andreas, CA...State and federal health authorities continue to monitor an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) originating in Wuhan, China in December 2019. The health risk to the general public in Calaveras County and in California remains low. “While there are currently no cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County, Calaveras Public Health is working closely with local health providers and state health authorities to monitor this outbreak,” said Dr. Dean Kelaita, Calaveras County Public Health Officer.
New York, NY...(WSJ)..Test kits have been one of the main ways to determine if a patient has coronavirus, but results from throat-swab tests can be inaccurate. WSJ visited a lab in Singapore to see how the kits work and find out why there are questions over accuracy.
February is American Heart Month! Free Cholesterol Tests For Women All Month Long!
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/27/2020 09:39 PM
San Andreas, CA...We can help save your life! Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women. FREE Complete Cholesterol Tests for Women during February Provided by Soroptimist International of Calaveras County. Soroptimist International of Calaveras County (SICC) provides financial support for this vital test during February, working with Mark Twain Medical Center. Since 1947, SICC has improved the lives of women and girls in Calaveras County. To learn more call 753.9700.