California to Send 500 State-Owned Ventilators to the National Stockpile to Help States in Need
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/06/2020 03:49 PM
Sacramento, CA...Recognizing that states like New York are experiencing immediate supply shortages as a result of COVID-19, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California would help meet this moment by loaning 500 state-owned ventilators to the Strategic National Stockpile inventory.
Governor Newsom Announces Progress in Expanding Hospital Capacity to Fight Coming Surge in COVID-19 Cases
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/06/2020 03:57 PM
Sacramento, CA...Today at the former Sleep Train Arena, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California is making progress in securing additional beds to treat COVID-19 patients and relieve pressure on the health care delivery system. The Governor announced California has already secured up to 4,613 additional beds at alternate care sites and shuttered hospitals to care for an anticipated surge in COVID-19 patients, with even more capacity being finalized.At former basketball arena being transformed into an alternate care site, Governor announces state has already secured up to 4,613 additional beds to fight COVID-19 and relieve pressure on the health care delivery system
Stanislaus National Forest Announces Forest Order to Close Additional Forest Roads, Extend Seasonal Road Closures
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/05/2020 02:06 PM
Sonora, CA...In alignment with current federal, state, and local guidance for social distancing and to ensure health safety of its visitors, employees and local communities, the Stanislaus National Forest has extended the seasonal road closure, and closed seven additional roads along with some high-use areas effective April 5, 2020 through April 30, 2020. This closure is in addition to developed recreation sites that were closed on March 26.
The Latest COVID-19 Numbers for State of California 13,438 Cases, 319 Deaths
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/05/2020 02:16 PM
Sacramento, CA...The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 13,438 confirmed cases and 319 deaths. As of April 4, local health departments have reported 197 confirmed positive cases in health care workers. For more information on COVID-19 and California's response visit the California Department of Public Health website.
President Trump, Vice President Pence, and Members of the Coronavirus April 4th Update
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/05/2020 03:17 PM
Washington, DC...It’s a busy time. Very busy time. And let me begin by again expressing our support, solidarity, and love for the people of our great country. We’re fighting for you and we’re enduring all of this together. And we will soon prevail together. We’re making a lot of progress. We appreciate all of the great assistance from the governors and people within the states. The relationships have been, really, very good. I spoke with Governor Cuomo. We’re working very hard to get additional things to New York as quickly as possible.
FDA Coordinates National Effort to Develop Blood-Related Therapies for COVID-19
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/05/2020 08:47 PM
Washington, DC...The U.S. Food and Drug Administration continues to play a critical role in accelerating medical countermeasures to treat and prevent COVID-19. As part of the response to this pandemic, the agency is taking the lead on a national effort to facilitate the development of, and access to, two investigational therapies derived from human blood. These are called convalescent plasma and hyperimmune globulin and are antibody-rich blood products made from blood donated by people who have recovered from the virus. The products can be administered to individuals diagnosed with COVID-19. There are some limited data to suggest that convalescent plasma and hyperimmune globulin may have benefit in the COVID-19 illness. This is why evaluation of these therapies in the context of a clinical trial and expanded access program is so important.
Newsom Issues Executive Order to Expand Telehealth Services
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/05/2020 09:51 PM
Sacramento, CA...Governor Gavin Newsom today signed an executive order to expand protections to medical providers as they amplify the use of video chats and similar applications to provide routine and non-emergency medical appointments in an effort to minimize patient exposure to COVID-19.
Governor Newsom Praises California Counties for Pledge to Use Local Authority to Cancel Penalties or Charges for Property Tax Non-Payment Related to COVID-19
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/05/2020 10:12 PM
Sacramento, CA...Governor Gavin Newsom today released the below statement following the announcement of a commitment from California counties to cancel penalties and other charges for homeowners, small businesses and other property owners with demonstrated economic hardship, on a case-by-case basis, due to COVID-19. Property owners that can afford to pay these taxes should continue to pay on time.
The Latest COVID-19 Numbers for State of California 10,701 Cases, 237 Deaths
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/03/2020 10:12 PM
Sacramento, CA...The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 10,701 confirmed cases and 237 deaths. As of April 2, local health departments have reported 156 confirmed positive cases in health care workers. For more information on COVID-19 and California's response visit the California Department of Public Health website.
The Latest COVID-19 Numbers for State of California 8,155 Cases,171 Deaths
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/02/2020 08:57 AM
Sacramento, CA....The California Department of Public Health yesterday announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 8,155 confirmed cases and 171 deaths. As of March 31, local health departments have reported 127 confirmed positive cases in health care workers. For more information on COVID-19 and California's response visit the California Department of Public Health website.
