COVID-19 Update Dr. Dean Kelaita, Calaveras County Public Heath Officer 4/28/2020
San Andreas, CA…COVID-19 Update Dr. Dean Kelaita, Calaveras County Public Heath Officer 4/28/2020
ACEP-AAEM Issue Joint Statement on Physician Misinformation as Consensus in Medical Community Breaks Down
Irving, TX & Milwaukee, WI…The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and the American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM) jointly and emphatically condemn the recent opinions released by Dr. Daniel Erickson and Dr. Artin Massihi. These reckless and untested musings do not speak for medical societies and are inconsistent with current science and epidemiology regarding […]
Golfing, Hiking Trails, Boat Usage & Recreational Parking Lots to Open in Calaveras County
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Health Officer Dean M. Kelaita, MD announced during the Board of Supervisors meeting going on now that some restrictions on outdoor usage of Golf Courses, Lakes, Hiking Trails & also parking lots surrounding these facilities will be allowed to reopen. An updated and detailed revision of the local order will be […]
MTMC Shifts Senior Meals Program to Home Delivery
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center and the MTMC Foundation are working to assure that vulnerable seniors continue receiving nutritious meals during the COVID-19 crisis. Popular Senior Meals Program sites operated by MTMC’s Nutrition Services Department in conjunction with an Area 12 Agency on Aging Grant closed in March due to mandated social distancing. MTMC […]
Angels-Murphys Rotary Asks Your COVID-19 Questions
San Andreas, CA…An interview with Calaveras County Public Health Department’s Chris Edgerly, Emergency Preparedness & Response Manager and Scott Nanik, County Superintendent of Schools Calaveras County Office of Education 4/23/2020
U.S. Covid-19 Infections Rise to 967,585, Deaths 54,931, Tested 5,441,079
Baltimore, MD…The latest from the Coronavirus dashboard from Johns Hopkins University. As the infections 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 […]
Lysol Maker Warns on Injection, Ingestion or Other Improper use of Disinfectants
Parsippany, NJ…Due to recent speculation and social media activity, RB (the makers of Lysol and Dettol) has been asked whether internal administration of disinfectants may be appropriate for investigation or use as a treatment for coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). As a global leader in health and hygiene products, we must be clear that under no circumstance should our disinfectant […]
HHS Announces CARES Act Funding Distribution to States and Localities in Support of COVID-19 Response
Washington, DC…The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is announcing upcoming action by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide additional resources to state and local jurisdictions in support of our nation’s response to the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Using funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act […]
Rabid Bat Found in Valley Springs. Bat Stir Fry, Bat Tea or Bat Kabobs Not Encouraged
Valley Springs, CA…On April 16, 2020, Animal Services investigated a report that a dog had been found playing with a bat on the 100 block of Happy Jack Court in Valley Springs. The incident happened the day prior, and the owner called Animal Services for guidance. The owner was asked to bring the bat to […]
Household Contact in West Point Leads to Thirteenth Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Calaveras County
San Andreas, CA…On Thursday, April 23, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed an additional case of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. This case is an older adult female from West Point. The individual is a household contact linked to a case already known to Calaveras Public Health. The newly diagnosed resident is in isolation and has had […]
Calaveras County Schools Keeping the Nutrition Flowing
Angels Camp, CA…Calaveras County Schools Keeping the Nutrition Flowing throughout the county.
Governor Newsom Announces Plan to Resume Delayed Health Care that was Deferred as Hospitals Prepared for COVID-19 Surge
Sacramento, CA…Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced plans to allow hospitals and health systems to resume delayed medical care for Californians – such as heart valve replacements, angioplasty and tumor removals, and key preventive care services, such as colonoscopies – which were deferred as the state’s health care delivery systems prepared for a surge of […]
LabCorp COVID-19 At-Home Test Kit Receives FDA Emergency Use Authorization
Burlington, NC…LabCorp (NYSE: LH), a leading global life sciences company that is deeply integrated in guiding patient care, today announced that it has received an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The EUA permits nasal swab specimens to be collected at home using the Pixel by LabCorp™ COVID-19 test home […]
State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts for April 21st! 33,261 Infected, 1,268 Deaths
Sacramento, CA…The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 33,261 confirmed cases and 1,268 deaths. Racial Demographics – A More Complete Picture The California Department of Public Health is committed to health equity and collecting more detailed racial and ethnic data that will provide additional understanding […]
Heartwarming School Projects from Michelson Elementary
Murphys, CA…We are 3rd grade teachers at Michelson Elementary in Murphys, and we wanted to share a recent experience we had in our online Google Classroom. We are hoping to spread some gratitude and cheer with a heartfelt project we have recently done. Switching to online learning (on March 16) has been hard on our […]
Mark Twain Medical Center is Here For You 24/7
San Andreas, CA…“The safety of our visitors, patients, employees, and physicians remains our highest priority. We want to assure the community that MTMC is closely monitoring all developments with COVID-19 and we are prepared to identify, isolate, and treat any potential patient who seeks care at our facility. We are in contact with local and […]
Abbott Shipping 4,000,000 COVID-19 Antibody Tests This Month & 20,000.000 By June
Abbott Park, IL…This adds to Abbott’s previously announced COVID-19 molecular tests: the m2000™ lab-based test and ID NOW™ rapid point-of-care test. New antibody test will run on Abbott’s ARCHITECT® i1000SR and i2000SR laboratory instruments and will expand to its new Alinity™ i system. Abbott is shipping now and intends to distribute 4 million tests in […]
U.S. Covid-19 Infections Rise to 711,197, Deaths 37,309, Tested 3,574,392
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 […]
Governor Newsom Taps California Business, Labor, Health Care and Community Leaders for New Task Force on Business and Jobs Recovery
Sacramento, CA…Bringing together leaders across California’s diverse, innovative economic and social sectors to chart a path forward on recovery in the wake of COVID-19, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the formation of a state Task Force on Business and Jobs Recovery. The Task Force will be co-chaired by Governor Newsom’s Chief of Staff Ann O’Leary […]
Twelfth Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Calaveras County
San Andreas, CA…On Friday, April 17, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed an additional case of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. This case is an older adult female from West Point. The individual is linked to a case already known to Calaveras Public Health. “This newest case is in a household contact to a known case of […]
State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts for April 16th! 25.182 Infected, 890 Deaths
Sacramento, CA…The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 26,182 confirmed cases and 890 deaths. Racial Demographics – A More Complete Picture. As of April 15, data on race and ethnicity is complete for 65 percent of COVID-19 cases and 87 percent of deaths reported to […]
President Donald J. Trump Announces Guidelines for Opening Up America Again
Washington, DC…This morning, President Donald J. Trump convened two bipartisan dialogues with Members of the Opening Up America Again Congressional Group to discuss the next chapter of the COVID-19 recovery. This afternoon the President celebrated the vital role truckers play in keeping America well-stocked. Later, the President discussed his health-based vision for putting our Nation […]
And Then There Were Eleven as Two New Cases of COVID-19 Confirmed in Calaveras County
San Andreas, CA…On Wednesday, April 15, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed two additional cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The two cases are unrelated. The first case is an adult male from Valley Springs. The exposure to COVID-19 has been determined to be linked to a case already known by Calaveras Public Health. The second […]
WHO Director-General Responds to President Trump in Opening Remarks at COVID-19 Media Briefing
Geneva, Switzerland…Good morning, good afternoon and good evening, wherever you are. When the nations of the world met to form the United Nations in 1945, one of the first things they discussed was establishing an organization to protect and promote the health of the world’s people. They expressed that desire in the constitution of WHO, […]
Mark Twain Medical Center Provides Retreat Room for Staff in Stressful Times
San Andreas, CA – April 15, 2020 – A special retreat room has been created at Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC) to help lift the burden of stress experienced by staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. “A handful of our team members created a place for staff to rest, relax and recharge during this difficult time,” […]
FDA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update on Testing, Fraudulent Products & More…
White Oak, MD…The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced the following actions taken in its ongoing response effort to the COVID-19 pandemic: The FDA and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued warning letters to three sellers of fraudulent COVID-19 products, as part of the agency’s effort to protect both people and pets. With these warning letters, […]
Cindy L. Thomas, DNP, FNP-C, joins Health Pavilion Primary Care Medical Office
Sonora, CA…Board-certified family nurse practitioner Cindy L. Thomas, DNP, FNP-C, has joined the primary care team at Adventist Health Sonora’s Health Pavilion Primary Care Medical Office. With a strong focus on caring for those with chronic and acute conditions, Thomas sees patients with hypertension, obesity, asthma and more. She also provides primary care for adults […]
Governor Newsom Outlines Six Critical Indicators to Consider Before Modifying the Stay-at-Home Order and Other COVID-19 Interventions
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today unveiled six key indicators that will guide California’s thinking for when and how to modify the stay-at-home and other orders during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Governor noted that the progress in flattening the curve, increased preparedness of our health care delivery system and the effects of other COVID-19 interventions have […]
President Trump Halts WHO Funding
Washington, DC…President Donald Trump is halting funding of the World Health Organization while a review is conducted to assess WHO’s role in mismanaging the Coronavirus outbreak.
California, Oregon & Washington Announce Western States Pact
Sacramento, CA…Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Oregon Governor Kate Brown and Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced an agreement on a shared vision for reopening their economies and controlling COVID-19 into the future. Joint statement from the Governors: COVID-19 has preyed upon our interconnectedness. In the coming weeks, the West Coast will flip the script on […]