COVID-19 Local Calaveras County Update with Public Health Officer Dr. Dean Kelaita June 23, 2020
San Andreas, CA…COVID-19 Local Calaveras County Update with Public Health Officer Dr. Dean Kelaita June 23, 2020
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
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
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 […]
Jackson Resident is Fourteenth COVID-19 Case in Amador County
Amador County, CA – This evening, June 22, 2020, Amador County Public Health reported one additional case of COVID-19 in Amador County. The new case is an adult female in her 20s who is a resident of Jackson, with a travel history indicating exposure to the virus outside of the county. This new case is […]
Dr. Gabriel Pettersen Now Accepting New Patients at San Andreas Medical Clinic
San Andreas, CA…Dr. Gabriel Pettersen Now Accepting New Patients at San Andreas Medical Clinic
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
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
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 […]
Dr. Gabriel Pettersen Now Accepting New Patients at San Andreas Medical Clinic
San Andreas, CA…Dr. Gabriel Pettersen Now Accepting New Patients at San Andreas Medical Clinic
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
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 […]
The Latest COVID 19 Local Update with Calaveras Public Health Officer, Dr. Dean Kelaita
San Andreas, CA…The Latest COVID 19 Local Update with Calaveras Public Health Officer, Dr. Dean Kelaita
“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
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
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
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
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, 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
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
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
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 […]
Tuolumne County Updates COVID-12 Health Order as County Moves Closer to Full Reopening
Sonora, CA…Tuolumne County Updates COVID-12 Health Order as County Moves Closer to Full Reopening. Click the image below or following link for full order…Updated Local Health Officer Order Signed 6.11.20
Calaveras County Moves Into Stage 3 Beginning Friday June 12, 2020
San Andreas, CA…Beginning Friday June 12, 2020, Calaveras County will move into Stage 3 of the Roadmap to Recovery and reopen additional sectors of local businesses with measures to protect public health and safety. In addition to the existing sectors that have reopened with modifications as part of Stage 2 of the Roadmap to Recovery, […]
Internist Dr. Somani Now Accepting Patients at James Dalton Medical Office
Angels Camp, CA…Internist Dr. Somani Now Accepting Patients at James Dalton Medical Office.
Mark Twain Medical Center Announces Availability of Community Grant Funding
San Andreas, CA…Mark Twain Medical Center, (MTMC) through its affiliation with Dignity Health, has announced the opening of the 2020 Dignity Health Community Grants Program. Each grant program candidate must submit a letter of intent by the August 31st deadline in order to be considered. Applicants must be a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization or have […]
The Daisy Award Honors Mark Twain Medical Centers’ Exceptional Nurses
San Andreas, CA…Thirteen Mark Twain Medical Center nurses have been honored with a nomination for The DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses – recognizing the super-human efforts they perform every day. MTMC Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer explains, “We are grateful to be part of The DAISY Foundation’s unique awards program which thanks nurses for […]
Two Additional Valley Springs COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in Calaveras County
Valley Springs, CA…On Tuesday, June 9, 2020, Calaveras Public Health learned of two additional cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The two cases include an adult male and adult female both from Valley Springs. The source of exposure to COVID-19 has not been determined at this time. “As we start to see more cases and […]
Nineteenth Case COVID-19 Confirmed in Calaveras County
San Andreas, CA…On Friday, June 5, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed an additional case of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The case is an older adult female from Angels Camp. This becomes the fourth case in Calaveras County within the last 72 hours. The source of the individual’s infection has not been determined at this time. […]
Two Additional COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in Calaveras County
San Andreas, CA…On Friday, June 5, 2020, Calaveras Public Health confirmed two additional cases of COVID-19 in Calaveras County. The two cases are an adult male and a female infant both from San Andreas. The exposure to COVID-19 has been determined to be linked to a case already known by Calaveras Public Health. “As we […]