Sacramento, CA… Yesterday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a comprehensive package of immediate actions that will speed needed relief to individuals, families and businesses suffering the most significant economic hardship due to COVID-19. The package, passed by the Legislature this week, builds on the initiatives in the Governor’s January state budget proposal to provide […]
Amador County, CA… Amador County Public Health reports 22 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total laboratory confirmed case count to 1,570, and 2 additional deaths since last Tuesday’s update. The individuals who passed were one male and one female, both in their 70s. The new cases include 10 males and 12 females, 3 children […]
San Andreas, CA…As Calaveras County comes out of a recent COVID case surge, Calaveras Public Health is working to reconcile its case information with the state reporting system. Due to this, there will be some fluctuations in case information. This includes COVID case fatalities that occurred during this surge. Reporting of COVID fatalities that occurred […]
Angels Camp, CA… Each year, the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) presents the Partners in Excellence Award to outstanding community partnerships. The award recognizes individual leadership and contributions of school administrators, educators, and community leaders. The Partners in Excellence Award was given to Calaveras Public Health for their excellence in communication, coordination and partnership […]
San Andreas, CA…Vaccination clinics this week for Copperopolis and West Point are currently full. We appreciate the community’s response and desire to be vaccinated. We will continue to host more clinics as soon as our vaccine allocation increases from the state. Source = Calaveras Dept of Public Health
Sutter Creek, CA…Please be advised these clinics additionally include Amador residents 70 years and older ONLY. If individuals present to the clinic who do not qualify, they will be asked to reschedule at a time appropriate to their phase/tier. Vaccine is in very limited supply. Be assured that when Amador County has additional allocation of […]
New York, NY & Mainz, DE…Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) and BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX) announced the submission of new data to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) demonstrating the stability of their COVID-19 vaccine when stored at -25°C to -15°C (-13°F to 5°F), temperatures more commonly found in pharmaceutical freezers and refrigerators. The data […]
Sonora, CA…Our previously reported 7 positive cases within the jail have all recovered and since been rehoused with their respective cohorts. This morning, we were made aware of 2 positive cases. The two inmates have been placed in quarantine. All close contacts have tested negative but have been placed in isolation under the direction of […]
Kalamazoo, MI…Albert, thank you very much. Thank you not only for what you do for the — the credit you give me that I really don’t deserve. This is — this is a case of life and death. We’re talking about people’s lives. I want you to know that once we beat COVID, we’re going […]
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center will host a virtual workshop on Feb. 18 focusing on Winter Wellness with tips to help folks overcome “The Winter Blues.” It will be held via Zoom at 5:30 p.m. You must register in advance on the MTMC Webpage. “Every year winter weather can limit activities and make a […]
San Andreas, CA…On February 12, 2021, the County Trapper investigated a complaint of a skunk in a home that had contact with their dog near 10100-10400 Fricot City Road, San Andreas, CA. The Calaveras County Trapper caught and humanely euthanized the skunk on February 12, 2021, and transported it to Animal Services. The skunk was […]
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) has recruited a new local chiropractor to begin caring for patients in two locations. Shikha Jain, Doctor of Chiropractic has recently became a member of the Mark Twain Medical Center Staff and will be practicing at both the James Dalton Medical Office in Angels Camp, and the Copperopolis […]
Sacramento, CA…California Governor Gavin Newsom and the Biden-Harris Administration today announced the opening of the nation’s first community vaccination sites in Oakland and Los Angeles. These pilot sites at the Oakland-Alameda Coliseum and California State University, Los Angeles opened their gates at 9:00 a.m. this morning as part of the wider effort to establish a […]
Washington, D.C…. Infectious diseases are transnational health and national security threats. While the world is reeling from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Ebola has again emerged, simultaneously, in both Central and West Africa. The world cannot afford to turn the other way. We must do everything in our power to respond quickly, effectively, and with commensurate […]
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center will host a virtual workshop on Feb. 18 focusing on Winter Wellness with tips to help folks overcome “The Winter Blues.” It will be held via Zoom at 5:30 p.m. You must register in advance on the MTMC Webpage. “Every year winter weather can limit activities and make a […]
Copperopolis, CA…Fall in Love with Copper Valley on Feb. 13th Featuring Mark Twain Medical Center Foundation 11AM-4PM. This Valentine’s Day, honor your loved ones by purchasing a piece of art for the new Copperopolis Family Medical Center. Artwork will be displayed and available for purchase in The Town Square on Saturday, February 13th from 11am […]
Atlanta, CA…To reopen safely during the COVID-19 pandemic and maximize the amount of in-person instruction, schools need sufficient resources as well as adhered-to, strong state and local public health measures. Extraordinary efforts by states, districts, and schools have been underway to support students throughout the pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and […]
Sacramento, CA…The anticipated CDC Guidelines to reopen public schools safely was released Friday, reiterating what California’s educators have been calling for over the last 10 months: Masks and PPE, 6-feet for physical and social distancing, handwashing stations and proper ventilation, surface cleaning and sanitization; contact tracing, weekly testing, and prioritizing vaccinations for educators and school staff […]
Sutter Creek, CA…Please be advised these clinics additionally include Amador residents 70 years and older ONLY. If individuals present to the clinic who do not qualify, they will be asked to reschedule at a time appropriate to their phase/tier. Vaccine is in very limited supply. Be assured that when Amador County has additional allocation of […]
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center will host a virtual workshop on Feb. 18 focusing on Winter Wellness with tips to help folks overcome “The Winter Blues.” It will be held via Zoom at 5:30 p.m. You must register in advance on the MTMC Webpage. “Every year winter weather can limit activities and make a […]
Fresno, CA…Governor Newsom Provided an Update on the State’s Response to COVID-19 today from Fresno. Covid numbers are dropping, more vaccine is on the way & the South African Covid variant is now here in the state. The Governor also had to deal with “Recall Newsom” hecklers in the background.
Washington, D.C…. A Texas engineer pleaded guilty today for filing fraudulent bank loan applications seeking more than $10 million dollars in forgivable loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Acting Assistant Attorney General Nicholas L. McQuaid of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, Acting U.S. […]
København, Denmark…Using patient data, artificial intelligence can make a 90 percent accurate assessment of whether a person will die from COVID-19 or not, according to new research at the University of Copenhagen. Body mass index (BMI), gender and high blood pressure are among the most heavily weighted factors. The research can be used to predict […]
Washington, D.C…. As the U.S. surpasses 26 million COVID-19 infections, President Biden is taking additional steps today to speed up vaccinations across the country. The President announced the launch of the Federally Qualified Health Center program that will provide more vaccines for Community Health Centers that are reaching our underserved and most vulnerable communities. And, […]
San Andreas, CA…We had the pleasure last week to interview Randy Smart M.D. who not only practices here locally but is the CEO of Mark Twain Health Care District. In the two episodes of “The Doctor is In” below he talks about not only how he and his colleagues are treating local Covid-19 patients but […]
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center will host a virtual workshop on Feb. 18 focusing on Winter Wellness with tips to help folks overcome “The Winter Blues.” It will be held via Zoom at 5:30 p.m. You must register in advance on the MTMC Webpage. “Every year winter weather can limit activities and make a […]