World Health Organization COVID-19 May 15th Briefing
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/15/2020 10:09 AM
Geneva, Switzerland...World Health Organization COVID-19 May 15th Briefing. We had started to stream this live during our third hour but switched away to the vaccine event from the White House. So the full briefing is below...
Mark Twain Medical Center Says "Thank You" To Nurses, Kicks Off Hospital/Nurses Week & Supports Local Businesses!
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/12/2020 09:35 AM
San Andreas, CA...This Nurses Week, we cannot say "thank you" enough to the brave women and men on the front line. Each day they go to work and put the needs of others first. Doing the job they were called to do in circumstances that no one could imagine. They never give up, no matter what. And once this is over, you'll still find nurses in the same place—being the heroes they have always been.
Dignity Health Mark Twain Medical Center Salutes Nurses
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/11/2020 08:14 AM
San Andreas, CA...This Nurses Week, we cannot say "thank you" enough to the brave women and men on the front line. Each day they go to work and put the needs of others first. Doing the job they were called to do in circumstances that no one could imagine. They never give up, no matter what. And once this is over, you'll still find nurses in the same place—being the heroes they have always been.
FDA Authorizes First Antigen Test to Help in the Rapid Detection of the Virus that Causes COVID-19 in Patients
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/10/2020 02:01 PM
White Oak, MD...The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued the first emergency use authorization (EUA) for a COVID-19 antigen test, a new category of tests for use in the ongoing pandemic. These diagnostic tests quickly detect fragments of proteins found on or within the virus by testing samples collected from the nasal cavity using swabs. The EUA was issued late Friday to Quidel Corporation for the Sofia 2 SARS Antigen FIA. This test is authorized for use in high and moderate complexity laboratories certified by Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), as well as for point-of-care testing by facilities operating under a CLIA Certificate of Waiver.
Calaveras County Health Officer Rescinds Local Order and Clarifies What Local Businesses Can Reopen Today
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/08/2020 03:09 PM
San Andreas, CA...On Friday, May 8, 2020, the Calaveras County Health Officer rescinded the Local Public Health Order and Emergency Regulations. This latest move results from Governor Gavin Newsom’s May 7, 2020 announcement that the State will be entering Stage 2 of the re-opening plan beginning on May 8, 2020. Stage 2 authorizes some low risk business activities as long as they comply with the state-mandated conditions. “Low-risk” businesses such as clothing stores, florists, bookstores, sporting goods retailers, etc. will be allowed to re-open for curbside pick-up only starting today. These businesses will need to operate under specific adaptations to allow for increased social distancing, safeguards for their employees, and increased sanitation. While the Health Officer Order is rescinded and certain businesses are allowed to reopen in a modified way, the Stay-At-Home Order by the State of California will remain in place.
Don’t Delay Care in an Emergency Says Adventist Health
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/08/2020 03:32 PM
Sonora, CA...As Adventist Health Sonora, the U.S. and communities across the world confront the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many may be hesitant to head to the emergency department in the event an urgent health matter arises. Adventist Health is advising members of the communities it serves that staff is prepared to safely deliver care and handle health emergencies as well as coronavirus cases.
Celebrating Our Healthcare Heroes Throughout the County!
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/07/2020 02:57 PM
San Andreas, CA...Dignity Health MTMC asked the Rotary Clubs of Calaveras County to assist them in putting the signs they had built in different locations throughout the county. They started today with members of the San Andreas Rotary Club and the Mark Twain Medical Center Maintenance Personnel placing the sign at the corner of Hwy. 49 and Pool Station Road which will remain there for the next five days. Then with the help of the Arnold, Angels Murphys and West Calaveras Rotary Clubs the sign will be moved to different locations throughout the county, coming soon to a location near you... Keep an eye out for it. Thank you to all the Heroes working throughout Calaveras County!
Governor Newsom Releases Updated Business Reopening Guidance
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/07/2020 03:20 PM
Sacramento, CA...Guidance will help drive reopening for some sectors – including retail, manufacturing and logistics – with modifications, beginning Friday, May 8. Regional variance allows for counties to move further into Stage 2 when they attest to meeting certain criteria. Following up on the state’s announcement that it will begin modifying the stay at home order on Friday, May 8, Governor Gavin Newsom today released updated industry guidance – including for retail, manufacturing and logistics – to begin reopening with modifications that reduce risk and establish a safer environment for workers and customers. Click here to see the new guidance.
Lake Camanche and Lake Pardee to Reopen with Modifications
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/07/2020 04:21 PM
Amador County, CA – Amador County Public Health has worked in collaboration with Amador County Environmental Health and Calaveras Department of Public Health to approve re-opening of both Lake Camanche and Lake Pardee with modified operations on May 8, 2020 for residents. Both concessionaires, Basecamp Hospitality and Rocky Mountain Recreation Company, in collaboration with East Bay Municipal Utility District, proactively drafted proposals to modify their operations to provide safe access to the lakes.
