Eight New Cases of COVID-19 Confirmed in Calaveras County Calaveras County, Health Officer Urges People to Slow the Spread

Eight New Cases of COVID-19 Confirmed in Calaveras County Calaveras County, Health Officer Urges People to Slow the Spread

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras Public Health is seeing an alarming and accelerating trend of community spread in the County. On Tuesday, June 30, 2020, Calaveras Public Health reported eight additional cases of COVID-19. This is the single largest one-day case count in the County since the pandemic began. “What we are seeing in Calaveras County is […]

Six New COVID-19 Cases Identified in Tuolumne County

Six New COVID-19 Cases Identified  in Tuolumne County

Sonora, CA…. A Cluster of COVID-19 Cases Identified in Staff at Congregate Care Facility and Updates on Non-Resident Case Cases at Care Facility. The Tuolumne County Public Health Department was notified on June 28th that 6 staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 at Avalon Care Center in Sonora. Case investigations have been started and […]

Governor Newsom Announces Action to Close Bars in Certain Counties

Governor Newsom Announces Action to Close Bars in Certain Counties

Sacramento, CA…The California Department of Public Health and California Governor Gavin Newsom released guidance on the closure of bars for counties on the County Monitoring List. The Department recommends that counties on the County Monitoring List for three or more consecutive days, but less than 14 days, close bars through local health officer order (or do […]

Upper Hwy 4 & Valley Springs Home to Three New Cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County.

Upper Hwy 4 & Valley Springs Home to Three New Cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County.

San Andreas, CA…On Friday, June 26, 2020, Calaveras Public Health reported three additional cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The three unrelated cases include one adult male and one adult female between the ages of 18 to 49 years old, and an adult male between the ages of 50-64. Two cases reside in the Valley […]

Frogtown COVID-19 Testing Site: No Walk-Ins Accepted At This Time

Frogtown COVID-19 Testing Site: No Walk-Ins Accepted At This Time

Angels Camp, CA…No-cost testing for COVID-19 is available to anyone who would like to get one. The OptumServe COVID-19 testing site located at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds is open Tuesday-Saturday from 7:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Testing is available to those age 12 and older. Walk-ins are not accepted at this time. People are highly […]

Your Experienced Behavior Health Staff Awaits at Mark Twain Medical Center

Your Experienced Behavior Health Staff Awaits at Mark Twain Medical Center

San Andreas, CA…We believe in understanding and caring for the whole person. Our experienced staff is committed to providing compassionate and quality care, in an atmosphere enabling communication, trust, and personal growth to residents in our rural communities. Diana Peck, LCSW, Therapist James Dalton Medical Office 590 Stanislaus Ave., Angels Camp Karen Karam, LCSW, Therapist […]

Calaveras Children’s Dental Project Comes to An End

Calaveras Children’s Dental Project Comes to An End

Angels Camp, CA…After 23 years providing preventive dental services and oral health education to children of Calaveras County, the Calaveras Children’s Dental Project is coming to an end. “For a variety of reasons, now is a good time to stop,” stated Laurie Perry, RDH, RDHAP Dental Hygienist who has managed the project since its inception […]

Tuolumne County Sheriff on Face Covering Order

Tuolumne County Sheriff on Face Covering Order

Sonora, CA…”I am aware of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s statement yesterday in which he has ordered face coverings for most public activity. I received inquiries about our stance on the order and our intended actions. Our position has always been to rely on education and we will continue with that same strategic direction. I am working […]

Sutter Creek Man is Thirteenth COVID-19 Case in Amador

Sutter Creek Man is Thirteenth COVID-19 Case in Amador

Amador County, CA….On Saturday, June 20, 2020, Amador County Public Health reported one additional case of COVID-19 in Amador County. The new case is an adult male in his 50s who is a resident of Sutter Creek, currently hospitalized in a neighboring county. Amador County Public Health staff is investigating the new case to determine […]

Two New Cases of COVID-19 Confirmed in Calaveras County as Statewide Mandate for Face Coverings Goes into Effect

Two New Cases of COVID-19 Confirmed in Calaveras County as Statewide Mandate for Face Coverings Goes into Effect

San Andreas, CA…On Friday, June 19, 2020, Calaveras Public Health reported two additional cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The two unrelated cases include one adult female and one adult male both between the ages of 18 to 49 years old. Both cases reside in the Valley Springs area. The source of exposure is being […]

Governor Newsom Issued State Wide Order Today Ordering All People to Wear Face Coverings in Public Spaces.

Governor Newsom Issued State Wide Order Today Ordering All People to Wear Face Coverings in Public Spaces.

Angels Camp, CA…Governor Newsom issued a state wide order today ordering all people to wear face coverings in public spaces. Reports of people and businesses not complying with the order in Calaveras County (including the City limits of Angels Camp) will be referred to the Calaveras County COVID19 Community Call Center at (209) 754-2896. Frequently […]

California Public Health Officials Release Guidance Requiring Californians to Wear Face Coverings in Most Settings Outside the Home

California Public Health Officials Release Guidance Requiring Californians to Wear Face Coverings in Most Settings Outside the Home

Sacramento, CA…The California Department of Public Health today released updated PDF guidance that requires Californians to wear a face covering in high-risk settings. A growing body of scientific research has shown that people with no or few symptoms of COVID-19 can still spread the disease and that the use of face coverings, combined with physical distancing […]

“Heroes” Sign Makes Final Stop at Savemart in Angels Camp

“Heroes” Sign Makes Final Stop at Savemart in Angels Camp

Angels Camp, CA…The Angels-Murphys Rotary Club arranged to have the “Heroes Work Here” sign provided by the Mark Twain Medical Center make its final stop at Savemart. “Along with many other groups, Savemart has proven to be real community heroes in our area. Despite all the challenges and personal risks they approach every day with […]

New Positive COVID-19 Case in Amador

New Positive COVID-19 Case in Amador

Amador County, CA…On Monday, June 15, 2020, Amador County Public Health reported one additional confirmed case of COVID-19 in Amador County. The new case is an adult male in his 40s who is a resident of Jackson and currently hospitalized. Amador County Public Health staff is investigating the new case to determine any possible persons […]

Calaveras County Moves Further Into Stage 3 on Friday June 19, 2020

Calaveras County Moves Further Into Stage 3 on Friday June 19, 2020

San Andreas, CA…Effective Friday, June 19, 2020, Calaveras County will be moving further into Stage 3 of the Roadmap to Recovery with the reopening of an additional sector of local businesses with modifications. Expanded Personal Care Services will join the list of Stage 3 businesses that can reopen with modifications. Personal care services are defined […]

FDA Revokes Emergency Use Authorization for Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine

FDA Revokes Emergency Use Authorization for Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine

Washington, DC…Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revoked the emergency use authorization (EUA) that allowed for chloroquine phosphate and hydroxychloroquine sulfate donated to the Strategic National Stockpile to be used to treat certain hospitalized patients with COVID-19 when a clinical trial was unavailable, or participation in a clinical trial was not feasible. The agency determined […]

Adventist Health Sonora COVID-19 Update Testing, Triage & Advice Line Available

Adventist Health Sonora COVID-19 Update Testing, Triage & Advice Line Available

Sonora, CA…Adventist Health Sonora is providing drive-up COVID-19 screening tests for patients scheduled for surgery who will be admitted to the hospital or for those referred by Tuolumne County Public Health. Testing is available by appointment and may be scheduled by calling 209-536-5166. Anyone experiencing COVID-19 symptoms is advised to call their doctor or, if […]

Amador County Continues to Re-Open after COVID-19 Lockdown

Amador County Continues to Re-Open after COVID-19 Lockdown

Amador County, CA – Amador County continues to cautiously move forward with re-opening local business industries. Today, the following industries and activities were able to resume with modifications:  Bars and Wineries  Camping, RV Parks, and Outdoor Recreation (including pools)  Hotels, Lodging, and Short-term Rentals  Fitness Facilities  Family Entertainment Centers (includes […]

Another New Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Valley Springs

Another New Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Valley Springs

San Andreas, CA…On Friday, June 12, 2020, Calaveras Public Health reported one additional case of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The case is an adult female between the ages of 18 to 49 years old. The person resides in Valley Springs.  “Coronavirus spreads when people are in close contact with one another – within six feet […]

Healthcare Worker is New Case of COVID-19 Identified in Tuolumne County

Healthcare Worker is New Case of COVID-19 Identified in Tuolumne County

Sonora, CA…The Public Health Department was notified of a presumptive positive COVID-19 case in a Tuolumne County resident. The individual is a caregiver at Adventist Health Sonora’s skilled nursing facility, who is isolating at home. We will not be releasing the age and gender of the individual to protect their privacy as we are releasing […]

Seasoned Surgeon Joins the Medical Staff at MTMC. Dr. Isabella Flores-Merritt Now Accepting Patients

Seasoned Surgeon Joins the Medical Staff at MTMC.  Dr. Isabella Flores-Merritt Now Accepting Patients

San Andreas, CA…..Dr. Isabella Flores-Merritt, Board Certified General Surgeon has joined the team at Mark Twain Medical Center (MTMC). She is now accepting patients at the MTMC San Andreas Multi-Specialty Care Center. “Dr. Flores-Merritt is arriving during a very good time for MTMC, stated MTMC President and CEO Doug Archer. “Our Medical Staff is working […]

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