FDA Commissioner Stephen M. Hahn M.D. on Progress of Serological Tests. (Tests Needed Start Opening Economy)
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/09/2020 10:30 AM
White Oak, MD...Serological tests measure the amount of antibodies or proteins present in the blood when the body is responding to a specific infection, like COVID-19. In other words, the test detects the body’s immune response to the infection caused by the virus rather than detecting the virus itself. In the early days of an infection when the body’s immune response is still building, antibodies may not be detected. This limits the test’s effectiveness for diagnosing COVID-19 and why it should not be used as the sole basis to diagnose COVID-19.
Amador County Public Health Confirms Four Additional Cases and Evidence of Community Transmission
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/09/2020 10:42 AM
Amador County, CA...The Amador County Public Health Department confirms four additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Amador County residents. At least one of these cases is a result of community transmission, meaning that this case is unrelated to travel and had no identifiable contact with a known case, indicating likely infection within our community.
Cases Linked to the Diamond Princess Cruise Ship Added to COVID-19 Count in Calaveras County
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/09/2020 05:16 PM
San Andreas, CA...On April 9, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed three additional cases of novel coronavirus or COVID-19. The case management was transferred from the state to Calaveras Public Health. They were part of a state investigation in March that stemmed from the second voyage of the Diamond Princess cruise ship that departed San Francisco on February 21 with a planned return on March 7. As of today, Calaveras Public Health has taken over the cases for follow-up. They include two older adult females and one older adult male from Copperopolis.
U.S. Covid-19 Infections Rise to 399,929, Deaths 12,911, Recovered 22,539
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/08/2020 07:22 AM
Baltimore, MD...The latest from the Coronavirus dashboard from Johns Hopkins University. As the infections start to soar in North American it tells the magnitude and spread of the problem. If you dig into it you can see when a country peaked and when they started the recovery phase. It is a great source for actual data including those who have recovered. Just click the image below...
Mark Twain Health Care District Making Free Cloth Masks Available
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/08/2020 05:13 PM
San Andreas, CA...During this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, the CDC has now begun recommending that everyone wear a face covering when they go out in public. In response to this, and the fact that commercial medical masks are in limited supply and needed for medical and first responder personnel, Mark Twain Health Care District has commissioned the local manufacturing of 2000 masks to be distributed free of charge to anyone who would like one.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson 'In Good Spirits', On Oxygen but Not Ventilator in COVID-19 Battle
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/07/2020 09:57 AM
London, UK..Since Sunday evening, the Prime Minister has been under the care of doctors at St Thomas’ Hospital, in London, after being admitted with persistent symptoms of coronavirus. Over the course of this afternoon, the condition of the Prime Minister has worsened and, on the advice of his medical team, he has been moved to the Intensive Care Unit at the hospital.
Red Cross Blood Drive at CUSD District Office on April 9th! Schedule Your Appointment Today!
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/07/2020 12:04 PM
San Andreas, CA...Give Now During Blood Shortage. Healthy donors who are feeling well needed now. Schedule your appointment today. THURSDAY, APRIL 9th 9am - 3pm. Community Blood Drive, Calaveras Unified District Office, Instructional Media Center 3304 Highway 12, San Andreas **Due to social distancing** please make an appointment at redcrossblood.org (sponsor code: Calaveras) or call 1-800-RED-CROSS Learn more at redcrossblood.org/rapidpass
Sheriff's Deputies May Cite Violators in Covid-19 "Essential Travel" Updated Education & Enforcement.
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/07/2020 03:54 PM
Sonora, CA...Tuolumne County Health Officer Dr. Eric Sergienko released updated orders for our county yesterday. The order specifically outlines what “essential travel” means and what activities “essential travel” includes. In addition to the clarification from the county health officer, the Bureau of Reclamation and the Unites States Forest Service have increased their efforts to close recreational access points throughout the county. Tuolumne County has been fortunate to have only one confirmed case of Covid-19. Our neighboring counties continue to battle the virus with Stanislaus County announcing 81 confirmed cases and Calaveras County with five confirmed cases.
COVID-19 Numbers for State of California 15,865 Cases, 374 Deaths, 157,800 Tests
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/07/2020 04:23 PM
Sacramento, CA...The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 15,865 confirmed cases and 374 deaths. As of April 6, local health departments have reported 269 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.
