New Cases of COVID-19 Jump in Calaveras County, Four New Cases Today in Valley Springs
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/11/2020 08:06 PM
Valley Springs, CA....On Thursday, June 11, 2020, Calaveras Public Health reported four additional cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The four cases include 2 people between the ages of 18 to 49 years old, one person between the ages of 50 to 64, and one person over the age of 65 years old. All four cases reside in Valley Springs. The source of exposure to COVID-19 for each case has not been determined at this time.
The Daisy Award Honors Mark Twain Medical Centers’ Exceptional Nurses
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/10/2020 10:44 AM
San Andreas, CA...Thirteen Mark Twain Medical Center nurses have been honored with a nomination for The DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses – recognizing the super-human efforts they perform every day. MTMC Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer explains, “We are grateful to be part of The DAISY Foundation’s unique awards program which thanks nurses for making a profound difference in the lives of their patients and patient families. We presented certificates to our Extraordinary Nurses during National Nurses Week, recognizing their personal commitment to making humankindness part of their everyday routine.”
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Mark Twain Medical Center Announces Availability of Community Grant Funding
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/10/2020 02:53 PM
San Andreas, CA...Mark Twain Medical Center, (MTMC) through its affiliation with Dignity Health, has announced the opening of the 2020 Dignity Health Community Grants Program. Each grant program candidate must submit a letter of intent by the August 31st deadline in order to be considered. Applicants must be a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization or have a fiscal agent that is a 501(c) (3) organization and capable of administering the funds; the project or program must be a response to the health priorities identified in the 2019 MTMC Community Health Assessment and Community Benefit plan.
Internist Dr. Somani Now Accepting Patients at James Dalton Medical Office
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/10/2020 03:04 PM
Angels Camp, CA...Internist Dr. Somani Now Accepting Patients at James Dalton Medical Office.
Calaveras County Moves Into Stage 3 Beginning Friday June 12, 2020
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/10/2020 04:04 PM
San Andreas, CA...Beginning Friday June 12, 2020, Calaveras County will move into Stage 3 of the Roadmap to Recovery and reopen additional sectors of local businesses with measures to protect public health and safety. In addition to the existing sectors that have reopened with modifications as part of Stage 2 of the Roadmap to Recovery, the following sectors may also reopen this coming Friday with modifications:
1. Restaurants, Bars and Wineries
2. Fitness centers and gyms (includes pools)
3. Campgrounds, RV Parks, and Outdoor Recreation (includes pools)
4. Hotels, Lodging, and Short Term Rentals (includes tourism, individual travel and pools)
5. Day Camps (excludes children’s active sport day camps and overnight camps)
6. Card Rooms, Satellite Wagering Facilities, and Racetracks (specific guidance for tribal casino-based gaming)
7. Film, TV, and Music Production (must follow Office Workspace Guidance)
8. Professional Sports Without a Live Audience (must follow Office Workspace and Retail Guidance)
9. Movie Theatres and Family Entertainment Centers (includes bowling alleys, miniature golf, batting cages, and arcades)
10. Zoos, Museums, Galleries, and Aquariums
Two Additional Valley Springs COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in Calaveras County
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/09/2020 07:36 PM
Valley Springs, CA...On Tuesday, June 9, 2020, Calaveras Public Health learned of two additional cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The two cases include an adult male and adult female both from Valley Springs. The source of exposure to COVID-19 has not been determined at this time. “As we start to see more cases and as more areas of our county open up, we may get to a point where the source of exposure is unknown,” said Dr. Dean Kelaita, Calaveras County Health Officer. “Get tested if you are concerned that you have COVID-19. The most important advice is to continue to take preventive actions to avoid being exposed to the virus in the first place.”
Two Additional COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in Calaveras County
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/05/2020 03:22 PM
San Andreas, CA...On Friday, June 5, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed two additional cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The two cases are an adult male and a female infant both from San Andreas. The exposure to COVID-19 has been determined to be linked to a case already known by Calaveras Public Health. “As we do more testing we should expect to find additional cases of COVID-19 among Calaveras residents. However, you should still take preventive steps to protect yourself and others,” said Dr. Dean Kelaita, Calaveras County Health Officer. “Household spread of COVID-19 is common because of the shared space and close contact with household members which is why it is important to protect yourself when caring for someone who is sick.”
Nineteenth Case COVID-19 Confirmed in Calaveras County
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/05/2020 09:55 PM
San Andreas, CA...On Friday, June 5, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed an additional case of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The case is an older adult female from Angels Camp. This becomes the fourth case in Calaveras County within the last 72 hours. The source of the individual’s infection has not been determined at this time.
Calaveras Public Health staff is investigating the new case to determine any possible persons who may have had close personal contact with the positive individuals. Close contacts will be assessed and monitored for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 illness. Community transmission of disease remains a serious concern.
San Andreas Woman is Sixteenth Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Calaveras County
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/04/2020 01:48 PM
San Andreas, CA...On Wednesday June 3, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed an additional case of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. This case is an adult female from San Andreas. Calaveras Public Health staff is investigating this new case to determine any possible persons who may have had close personal contact with the positive individual. Close contacts will be assessed and monitored for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 illness. Community transmission of disease remains a serious concern.
Amador County, CA...Amador County Public Health in collaboration with the Emergency Operations Center is opening one drive-through community-based testing site at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Parish later this week to expand COVID-19 testing for our community. Amador’s drive-through testing site will be open to pre-scheduled appointments starting June 4, 2020.
