Washington, DC…Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the second vaccine for the prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The emergency use authorization allows the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine to be distributed in the U.S. for use in individuals 18 […]
San Andreas, CA…On Friday, December 18, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed 45 additional cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. To date, Calaveras Public Health reports a total of 722 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Of those cases, 584 cases have since recovered while 116 cases remain active. There have been a total of 22 confirmed deaths […]
Angels Camp, CA…Two outstanding physicians welcoming new patients at our new James Dalton Medical Office in Angels Camp. Dr. John Krpan, “My first priority is caring for you and your family.” John Krpan, DO, Family Practice Medical Director of Primary Care. Dr. Pravina Somani, “Dr. Somani brings over 30 years of experience in clinical medicine, […]
Sonora, CA…Tuolumne County is reporting 32 new community cases and 50 additional SCC inmate cases today for a total of 82. One of the new community cases has been hospitalized and the other 31 appear to be isolating at home. Four of the new cases are residents of local care facilities. Two previously isolating individuals […]
San Andreas, CA…December 18, 2020 – Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) staff received the county’s first round of health care and first responders COVID-19 vaccinations last evening. Nancy Hiteshew, Chief Nursing Officer, was the first person to make history at MTMC in receiving the vaccination. Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Pardeep Athwal was the second to […]
San Andreas, CA… Calaveras county has been designated a ‘professional shortage area’, where the ratio of the population to the number of health care providers is over 60% higher than in other California counties. Local stakeholder, Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC), recognizes the importance of supporting the programs offered to youth who are considering a […]
San Andreas, CA…On Tuesday, December 15, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed 35 additional cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. To date, Calaveras Public Health reports a total of 677 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Of those cases, 555 cases have since recovered while 100 cases remain active. There have been a total of 22 confirmed deaths […]
Washington, D.C…. Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the first over-the-counter (OTC) fully at-home diagnostic test for COVID-19. The Ellume COVID-19 Home Test is a rapid, lateral flow antigen test, a type of test that runs a liquid sample along a surface with reactive molecules. The test detects fragments […]
Los Angeles, CA… As the first doses of the Pfizer vaccine arrive in California, Governor Gavin Newsom today launched “Vaccinate All 58”, California’s campaign for a safe, fair and equitable vaccine for all 58 counties in the state. The Governor joined Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, one of the first locations in the state […]
Sonora, CA…Tuolumne County is reporting 109 new COVID-19 cases on December 14th; 34 are community cases, including one who is a resident of local care facility. Seventy-five of the new cases are Sierra Conservation Center inmates. Three people have been discharged from the hospital and 26 individuals have been released from isolation. Two individuals have […]
Sacramento, CA… California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today announced filing a petition in the Sacramento County Superior Court requesting that the court order Amazon.com, Inc. (Amazon) to comply with outstanding investigative subpoenas. The state’s petition alleges that Amazon has failed to adequately comply with lawful requests for information as part of an ongoing investigation into […]
San Andreas, CA… The holiday season is generally full of festivities and family. However, seasonal activities can also increase your exposure to people who have Grinch-like activity on their mind. The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office would like to offer a few tips to help everyone stay safe and reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim. […]
Albany, NY… Governor Cuomo: “We trust science here in New York. The federal government approved the vaccine. We then had a separate panel that also approved the vaccine and we’ve been following the science all along. I hope this gives you, and the healthcare workers who are battling this every day, a sense of security […]
Washington D.C…. Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a first-of-its-kind intentional genomic alteration (IGA) in a line of domestic pigs, referred to as GalSafe pigs, which may be used for food or human therapeutics. This is the first IGA in an animal that the FDA has approved for both human food consumption and […]
Ames, Iowa… There’s good news for wine and cheese lovers. The foods we eat may have a direct impact on our cognitive acuity in our later years. This is the key finding of an Iowa State University research study spotlighted in an article published in the November 2020 issue of the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. […]
San Francisco, CA… With meteorologists forecasting stormy weather this weekend and into next week in Northern and Central California, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) reminds its customers to take the necessary steps to be prepared and stay safe. Today is expected to be relatively calm, but rain and gusty winds will start overnight Saturday […]
New York & Mainz, Germany… Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) and BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX) announced today that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted today to recommend the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in people 16 years of age and older under the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) issued […]
Angels Camp, CA…Two outstanding physicians welcoming new patients at our new James Dalton Medical Office in Angels Camp. Dr. John Krpan, “My first priority is caring for you and your family.” John Krpan, DO, Family Practice Medical Director of Primary Care. Dr. Pravina Somani, “Dr. Somani brings over 30 years of experience in clinical medicine, […]
Sacramento, CA… The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup today completed their concurrent and thorough review of the federal process and has confirmed the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is safe and efficacious. The Workgroup provided their confirmation to the Governors of California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington this morning. Washington, Oregon and Nevada joined California’s COVID-19 Scientific Safety Review […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted an Emergency Use Authorization for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine this evening: “As California faces reduced ICU capacity, we must remain vigilant over the next few weeks. At the same time, today’s FDA Emergency Use Authorization of a COVID-19 vaccine […]
Washington, DC…Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued the first emergency use authorization (EUA) for a vaccine for the prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in individuals 16 years of age and older. The emergency use authorization allows the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine to be distributed […]
San Andreas, CA…Tuolumne County is reporting 30 new COVID-19 cases today, 6 are Sierra Conservation Center inmates and 24 are community cases. All of the new community cases appear to be isolating at home. Four previously isolating individuals are now hospitalized. 43 individuals have been released from isolation. We are sad to report the death […]
San Andreas, CA…On Friday, December 11, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed 54 additional cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. To date, Calaveras Public Health reports a total of 642 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Of those cases, 536 cases have since recovered while 84 cases remain active. There have been a total of 22 confirmed deaths […]
Washington, DC…Following yesterday’s positive advisory committee meeting outcome regarding the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has informed the sponsor that it will rapidly work toward finalization and issuance of an emergency use authorization. The agency has also notified the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Operation Warp Speed, so […]
Washington, DC…Today, the FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC), made up of independent scientific and public health experts from around the country, met to discuss the first request for emergency use authorization (EUA) for a vaccine for COVID-19 prevention, submitted by Pfizer Inc. in partnership with BioNTech Manufacturing GmbH. This meeting is an […]
Amador County, CA – Amador County Public Health confirms one hundred and thirty-eight new cases of COVID-19 and two deaths due to COVID-19 since last Tuesday’s update. The individuals who passed were 2 males, 1 in his 60s and 1 in his 70s. Amador Public Health expresses their condolences to the families and loved ones […]
San Andreas, CA…On Tuesday, December 8, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed 32 additional cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. To date, Calaveras Public Health reports a total of 588 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Of those cases, 455 cases have since recovered while 111 cases remain active. There have been a total of 22 confirmed deaths […]
Washington, DC…Operation Warp Speed Vaccine Summit
Sonora, CA…Tuolumne County is reporting 16 new COVID-19 cases today, all of whom appear to be isolating at home. 51 individuals have been released from isolation, including one previously hospitalized individual. Sadly, we have been notified of an additional death of a hospitalized individual and the case is currently under investigation. No other details are […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the statewide launch of CA Notify, a new digital tool that will help reduce the transmission of COVID-19. Starting Thursday, December 10, Californians can opt in to receive COVID-19 notifications informing them if they have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for the virus. CA Notify is […]
