Scott Nanik, Superintendent of Schools at Calaveras County Office of Education speaking regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/19/2020 01:45 PM
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.
CCWD Reminder to Only Flush Toilet Paper To Help Keep Wastewater Operators Safe
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/19/2020 02:17 PM
San Andreas, CA...CCWD would like to remind everyone that, other than human waste, toilet paper is the only acceptable flushable item. Paper towels, sanitary wipes, swiffers, etc., can damage wastewater infrastructure and require operators to work in close proximity to raw sewage. COVID‐19 can be present in wastewater, so it is particularly important during this outbreak that we minimize exposure for wastewater operators.
COVID-19 Guidance For Calaveras County Business Sectors
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/19/2020 02:38 PM
San Andreas, CA...Following Governor Newsom’s recently released guidance, Calaveras Public Health has updated their COVID-19 webpage and includes a “Businesses tab” that will be updated as the situation changes. The website now includes information about business closures, social distancing, etc. Below are the guidance measures for certain business sectors and resources to assist businesses and keep our residents safe.
Governor Gavin Newsom Issues Stay at Home Order for 40 Million Californians
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/19/2020 08:14 PM
Sacramento, CA...Today, Governor Gavin Newsom issued a stay at home order to protect the health and well-being of all Californians and to establish consistency across the state in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. The California State Public Health Officer and Director of the California Department of Public Health is ordering all individuals living in the State of California to stay home or at their place of residence.
Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order to Allow Timely Delivery of Vital Goods During COVID-19 Outbreak
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/18/2020 12:03 AM
Sacramento, CA...Taking action to ensure that key commodities can be delivered to California retailers in a timely manner during the COVID-19 outbreak, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed an executive order to ease restrictions on commercial drivers engaged in support of emergency relief efforts.
Remarks by President Trump, Vice President Pence, and Members of the Coronavirus Task Force in Press Briefing
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/18/2020 07:37 AM
Washington, DC...Thank you very much, everyone. Thank you. Progress being made. And I appreciate you all joining us. Last night, the FDA announced groundbreaking new policies to further increase testing very substantially so. All states can now authorize tests developed and used within their borders, in addition to the FDA. So the states are very much involved. They have been involved from the beginning. But we’re stepping it up as much as we can, and the testing procedures are going well.
California State Parks Temporarily Closes All Campgrounds in the State Park System
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/18/2020 08:21 AM
Sacramento, CA...California State Parks announced today the temporary closure of all campgrounds in the state park system to support state and local efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). As of today, non-campground outdoor areas of parks, including trails and beaches, remain open. Visitors are reminded to practice social distancing and maintain at least six feet between other visitors and anyone who is coughing or sneezing. Restrooms also remain open, and visitors are advised to take soap for hand washing and alcohol-based hand sanitizers when water is not available.
U.S. Canada Border Closing to Non-Essential Traffic By Mutual Consent
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/18/2020 08:39 AM
Washington, DC..."We will be, by mutual consent, temporarily closing our Northern Border with Canada to non-essential traffic. Trade will not be affected. Details to follow!" President Trump via Twitter this morning.
Covid-19 Infections Rise Past 200,000 for First Time
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/18/2020 09:23 AM
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. We posted this a few days ago but it was time to post again. It is a great source for actual data including those who have recovered. Just click the image below...
