California, Oregon & Washington Announce Western States Pact
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/14/2020 12:24 AM
Sacramento, CA...Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Oregon Governor Kate Brown and Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced an agreement on a shared vision for reopening their economies and controlling COVID-19 into the future.
Former President Barack Obama Endorses Joe Biden for President
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/14/2020 10:36 AM
Washington, DC...Statement from former President Barack Obama endorsing his former Vice President Joe Biden. "If there’s one thing we’ve learned as a country from moments of great crisis, it’s that the American spirit of looking out for one another can’t be restricted to our homes, or our workplaces, or our neighborhoods, or our houses of worship. It also has to be reflected in our national government. The kind of leadership that’s guided by knowledge and experience; honesty and humility; empathy and grace – that kind of leadership doesn’t just belong in our state capitols and mayors offices. It belongs in the White House.
Washington, DC...President Donald Trump is halting funding of the World Health Organization while a review is conducted to assess WHO's role in mismanaging the Coronavirus outbreak.
Governor Newsom Outlines Six Critical Indicators to Consider Before Modifying the Stay-at-Home Order and Other COVID-19 Interventions
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/14/2020 06:34 PM
Sacramento, CA...Governor Gavin Newsom today unveiled six key indicators that will guide California’s thinking for when and how to modify the stay-at-home and other orders during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Governor noted that the progress in flattening the curve, increased preparedness of our health care delivery system and the effects of other COVID-19 interventions have yielded positive results. However, these actions have also impacted the economy, poverty and overall health care in California. Any consideration of modifying the stay-at-home order must be done using a gradual, science-based and data-driven framework.
State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts for April 12th! 21,794 Infected, 651 Deaths
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/13/2020 09:28 AM
Sacramento, CA...The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 21,794 confirmed cases and 651 deaths.
Governor Newsom Announces New Program to Provide Front-Line Health Care Workers with Hotel Rooms
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/10/2020 08:33 AM
Sacramento, CA...Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new program to provide doctors, nurses and other critical front-line health care workers access to no-cost or low-cost hotel rooms. The program will prioritize health care workers who come in direct contact with or are suspected of having direct contact with COVID-19 patients, or who test positive for COVID-19 but do not require hospitalization. By providing hotel rooms in close proximity to medical facilities, health care workers can avoid potentially spreading the virus once leaving their shift by selecting to stay in one of the pre-identified hotels across the state.
State Parks Advises Californians to Stay Home and Save Lives on Easter Weekend
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/10/2020 02:09 PM
Sacramento, CA...In preparation for one of the busiest weekends in spring, California State Parks is advising the public to stay home and save lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead of visiting parks and beaches, the department encourages all Californians who celebrate Passover and Easter to do so safely at home or join loved ones virtually. More than ever this weekend, staying home is critical to the safety of individuals, families, communities and all who take care of parks during this pandemic.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) FDA Daily Roundup for April 10, 2020
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/10/2020 10:27 PM
White Oak, MD....The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced the following actions taken in its ongoing response effort to the COVID-19 pandemic: