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California: San Francisco, Napa, Humboldt, Alameda, Solano, Eureka, Northern California area COVID-19 cases and news
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Treyfish
Moderator
..“The hospital is taking all appropriate precautions for patient and staff safety,” it added.
San Francisco has no confirmed cases of coronavirus, according to the department’s website.
According to KRON4, officials said the couple’s conditions worsened on Sunday night, prompting the necessity for being hospitalized in San Francisco...:tiphat:https://www.theepochtimes.com/2-cor...fter-conditions-worsen-officials_3225974.html
San Francisco has no confirmed cases of coronavirus, according to the department’s website.
According to KRON4, officials said the couple’s conditions worsened on Sunday night, prompting the necessity for being hospitalized in San Francisco...:tiphat:https://www.theepochtimes.com/2-cor...fter-conditions-worsen-officials_3225974.html
Treyfish
Moderator
Facebook will cancel its Global Marketing Summit slated to take place in in San Francisco next month because of coronavirus concerns.:tiphat:https://www.sfchronicle.com/busines...els-SF-conference-as-coronavirus-15056782.php
Treyfish
Moderator
Posted on: February 18, 2020 [h=3]First Confirmed Novel Coronavirus Case in Napa County[/h]
Patient in isolation at Queen of the Valley; second case under investigation
(NAPA, CALIF.) A single case of novel coronavirus (COVID-2019) has been confirmed in Napa County, and is under isolation at Queen of the Valley Medical Center. A second patient with symptoms is under investigation at the hospital. Both patients are not residents of Napa County.
The two patients arrived at the Queen of the Valley on Monday from Travis Air Force Base in Solano County. The patients were flown to Travis AFB from Japan, where they were under quarantine on the Diamond Princess cruise ship.
Among the cruise ship passengers flown to Travis AFB, seven were identified as needing testing or hospitalization. Five of the seven patients were sent to local hospitals in Solano County.
Due to a limited number of isolation beds in Solano County, two patients were transferred to Queen of the Valley.
“There is minimal risk for Napa County residents from the arrival of these two patients at the Queen of the Valley,” said Napa County Public Health Officer Karen Relucio, MD. “They are in isolation, and are receiving medical care and undergoing testing.”
Amy Herold, M.D., Chief Medical Officer at Queen of the Valley, said the hospital is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Napa County Public Health to care for the two patients.
“Out of caution, the patients are being monitored in special isolation rooms that have negative pressure to minimize the risk of exposure,” Herold said. “We are following established infection control protocols and working closely with our partners at CDC and Napa County Public Health to ensure the safety and well-being of our caregivers, patients and visitors.”
“Our hospital is equipped to handle the virus. Our caregivers are well prepared; they have received training, have practiced for these scenarios and are wearing protective equipment to minimize their risk of exposure. No hospital operations are impacted,” Herold said.
The confirmed COVID-19 case tested positive for the virus in Japan, but has not experienced any symptoms associated with the virus so far. The patient under investigation for COVID-19 tested negative for the virus while in Japan, but is experiencing symptoms. The patient is being tested at Queen of the Valley.
Both patients are under federal quarantine. The city and state of origin for both patients is not known at this time. .....
:tiphat:https://www.countyofnapa.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=125
Patient in isolation at Queen of the Valley; second case under investigation
(NAPA, CALIF.) A single case of novel coronavirus (COVID-2019) has been confirmed in Napa County, and is under isolation at Queen of the Valley Medical Center. A second patient with symptoms is under investigation at the hospital. Both patients are not residents of Napa County.
The two patients arrived at the Queen of the Valley on Monday from Travis Air Force Base in Solano County. The patients were flown to Travis AFB from Japan, where they were under quarantine on the Diamond Princess cruise ship.
Among the cruise ship passengers flown to Travis AFB, seven were identified as needing testing or hospitalization. Five of the seven patients were sent to local hospitals in Solano County.
Due to a limited number of isolation beds in Solano County, two patients were transferred to Queen of the Valley.
“There is minimal risk for Napa County residents from the arrival of these two patients at the Queen of the Valley,” said Napa County Public Health Officer Karen Relucio, MD. “They are in isolation, and are receiving medical care and undergoing testing.”
Amy Herold, M.D., Chief Medical Officer at Queen of the Valley, said the hospital is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Napa County Public Health to care for the two patients.
“Out of caution, the patients are being monitored in special isolation rooms that have negative pressure to minimize the risk of exposure,” Herold said. “We are following established infection control protocols and working closely with our partners at CDC and Napa County Public Health to ensure the safety and well-being of our caregivers, patients and visitors.”
“Our hospital is equipped to handle the virus. Our caregivers are well prepared; they have received training, have practiced for these scenarios and are wearing protective equipment to minimize their risk of exposure. No hospital operations are impacted,” Herold said.
The confirmed COVID-19 case tested positive for the virus in Japan, but has not experienced any symptoms associated with the virus so far. The patient under investigation for COVID-19 tested negative for the virus while in Japan, but is experiencing symptoms. The patient is being tested at Queen of the Valley.
Both patients are under federal quarantine. The city and state of origin for both patients is not known at this time. .....
:tiphat:https://www.countyofnapa.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=125
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://www.dailyrepublic.com/all-d...is-as-feb-5-evacuees-released/comment-page-1/
Napa confirms COVID-19 case from Travis as Feb. 5 evacuees released
By Todd R. Hansen
FAIRFIELD — Nearly 180 coronavirus evacuees who arrived at Travis Air Force Base on Feb. 5 were released Tuesday from their quarantine inside the Westwind Inn.
However, a single case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Napa County, and is under isolation at Queen of the Valley Medical Center. A second patient with symptoms is under investigation at the hospital. Neither patient is a Napa County resident, and each came from Travis.
The two patients arrived Monday at the Queen of the Valley from Travis Air Force Base, according to a statement released Tuesday by Napa County. The patients were flown to Travis Air Force Base from Japan, where they were under quarantine from the Diamond Princess cruise ship...
Napa confirms COVID-19 case from Travis as Feb. 5 evacuees released
By Todd R. Hansen
FAIRFIELD — Nearly 180 coronavirus evacuees who arrived at Travis Air Force Base on Feb. 5 were released Tuesday from their quarantine inside the Westwind Inn.
However, a single case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Napa County, and is under isolation at Queen of the Valley Medical Center. A second patient with symptoms is under investigation at the hospital. Neither patient is a Napa County resident, and each came from Travis.
The two patients arrived Monday at the Queen of the Valley from Travis Air Force Base, according to a statement released Tuesday by Napa County. The patients were flown to Travis Air Force Base from Japan, where they were under quarantine from the Diamond Princess cruise ship...
https://humboldtgov.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2562
[h=2]Department of Health & Human Services[/h]
Posted on: February 20, 2020 [h=3]First case of COVID-19 confirmed in Humboldt County[/h] The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services Public Health Branch has received confirmation from the California Department of Public Health and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of one case of COVID-19 in a Humboldt County resident. A close contact who has symptoms is being tested as well.
This marks the first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus in Humboldt County. Presently, the ill individuals are doing well and self-isolating at home, while being monitored for symptoms by the Public Health Communicable Disease Surveillance and Control Unit.
Close contacts of these individuals will also be quarantined at home and monitored for symptoms by Public Health staff. With the amount of foreign travel by county residents, including travel to China, it is not surprising that a case has emerged locally. Additional cases may occur either in returning travelers or their close contacts.
“It’s important to remember that the risk to the general public remains low at this time,” said Humboldt County Health Officer Dr. Teresa Frankovich. “Despite the fact that Humboldt County now has a confirmed case of COVID-19, there is no evidence to suggest that novel coronavirus is circulating in the community at large.”
Frankovich added that transmission in the U.S. to date has been among close contacts and not among the general public.
Public Health suggests the following precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and all infectious diseases, including common illnesses like colds and flu:
For updated information about COVID-19, please continue to check the https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/.
If you are ill and in need of medical care and have been in China within the previous two weeks or have been in contact with an individual who has COVID-19, please contact your health care provider or emergency department before presenting for care. Arrangements will be made to have you evaluated in the safest manner possible for health care staff and other patients.
[h=2]Department of Health & Human Services[/h]
Posted on: February 20, 2020 [h=3]First case of COVID-19 confirmed in Humboldt County[/h] The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services Public Health Branch has received confirmation from the California Department of Public Health and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of one case of COVID-19 in a Humboldt County resident. A close contact who has symptoms is being tested as well.
This marks the first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus in Humboldt County. Presently, the ill individuals are doing well and self-isolating at home, while being monitored for symptoms by the Public Health Communicable Disease Surveillance and Control Unit.
Close contacts of these individuals will also be quarantined at home and monitored for symptoms by Public Health staff. With the amount of foreign travel by county residents, including travel to China, it is not surprising that a case has emerged locally. Additional cases may occur either in returning travelers or their close contacts.
“It’s important to remember that the risk to the general public remains low at this time,” said Humboldt County Health Officer Dr. Teresa Frankovich. “Despite the fact that Humboldt County now has a confirmed case of COVID-19, there is no evidence to suggest that novel coronavirus is circulating in the community at large.”
Frankovich added that transmission in the U.S. to date has been among close contacts and not among the general public.
Public Health suggests the following precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and all infectious diseases, including common illnesses like colds and flu:
- Stay home when you are sick
- If you have a fever, stay home or go home if you are already at work or school, and stay home for at least 24 hours after you no longer have a fever (without the use of fever-reducing medicine).
- Wash your hands frequently and particularly before eating or drinking.
- Promote good hand hygiene in your home by educating household members and making sure soap, hand sanitizers, and tissues are available.
- Avoid touching your face, particularly your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Encourage proper cough etiquette. Cough or sneeze into a tissue, sleeve or arm. Do not use your hands.
- Perform routine surface cleaning, particularly for items which are frequently touched such as doorknobs, handles, remotes, keyboards and other commonly shared surfaces.
For updated information about COVID-19, please continue to check the https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/.
If you are ill and in need of medical care and have been in China within the previous two weeks or have been in contact with an individual who has COVID-19, please contact your health care provider or emergency department before presenting for care. Arrangements will be made to have you evaluated in the safest manner possible for health care staff and other patients.
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Treyfish
Moderator
Feb. 20, 2020
First case of COVID-19 confirmed in Humboldt County The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services Public Health Branch has received confirmation from the California Department of Public Health and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of one case of COVID-19 in a Humboldt County resident. A close contact who has symptoms is being tested as well.
This marks the first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus in Humboldt County. Presently, the ill individuals are doing well and self-isolating at home, while being monitored for symptoms by the Public Health Communicable Disease Surveillance and Control Unit. Close contacts of these individuals will also be quarantined at home and monitored for symptoms by Public Health staff. With the amount of foreign travel by county residents, including travel to China, it is not surprising that a case has emerged locally. Additional cases may occur either in returning travelers or their close contacts. “It’s important to remember that the risk to the general public remains low at this time,” said Humboldt County Health Officer Dr. Teresa Frankovich.
“Despite the fact that Humboldt County now has a confirmed case of COVID-19, there is no evidence to suggest that novel coronavirus is circulating in the community at large.” Frankovich added that transmission in the U.S. to date has been among close contacts and not among the general public.
Public Health suggests the following precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and all infectious diseases, including common illnesses like colds and flu: • Stay home when you are sick • If you have a fever, stay home or go home if you are already at work or school, and stay home for at least 24 hours after you no longer have a fever (without the use of fever-reducing medicine). • Wash your hands frequently and particularly before eating or drinking. • Promote good hand hygiene in your home by educating household members and making sure soap, hand sanitizers, and tissues are available. • Avoid touching your face, particularly your eyes, nose and mouth. • Encourage proper cough etiquette. Cough or sneeze into a tissue, sleeve or arm. Do not use your hands. • Perform routine surface cleaning, particularly for items which are frequently touched such as doorknobs, handles, remotes, keyboards and other commonly shared surfaces.
The county’s Communicable Disease Surveillance and Control Unit will continue to provide updated information about COVID-19 to health care providers, hospitals and schools, as well as the general public. For updated information about COVID-19, please continue to check the https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/. If you are ill and in need of medical care and have been in China within the previous two weeks or have been in contact with an individual who has COVID-19, please contact your health care provider or emergency department before presenting for care. Arrangements will be made to have you evaluated in the safest manner possible for health care staff and other patients. -###- Follow us on Twitter: @HumCoDHHS and Facebook: www.facebook.com/humcodhhs.:tiphat:https://humboldtgov.org/DocumentCenter/View/84006/20200220---News-Release---COVID-19inHumboldt-PDF
First case of COVID-19 confirmed in Humboldt County The Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services Public Health Branch has received confirmation from the California Department of Public Health and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of one case of COVID-19 in a Humboldt County resident. A close contact who has symptoms is being tested as well.
This marks the first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus in Humboldt County. Presently, the ill individuals are doing well and self-isolating at home, while being monitored for symptoms by the Public Health Communicable Disease Surveillance and Control Unit. Close contacts of these individuals will also be quarantined at home and monitored for symptoms by Public Health staff. With the amount of foreign travel by county residents, including travel to China, it is not surprising that a case has emerged locally. Additional cases may occur either in returning travelers or their close contacts. “It’s important to remember that the risk to the general public remains low at this time,” said Humboldt County Health Officer Dr. Teresa Frankovich.
“Despite the fact that Humboldt County now has a confirmed case of COVID-19, there is no evidence to suggest that novel coronavirus is circulating in the community at large.” Frankovich added that transmission in the U.S. to date has been among close contacts and not among the general public.
Public Health suggests the following precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and all infectious diseases, including common illnesses like colds and flu: • Stay home when you are sick • If you have a fever, stay home or go home if you are already at work or school, and stay home for at least 24 hours after you no longer have a fever (without the use of fever-reducing medicine). • Wash your hands frequently and particularly before eating or drinking. • Promote good hand hygiene in your home by educating household members and making sure soap, hand sanitizers, and tissues are available. • Avoid touching your face, particularly your eyes, nose and mouth. • Encourage proper cough etiquette. Cough or sneeze into a tissue, sleeve or arm. Do not use your hands. • Perform routine surface cleaning, particularly for items which are frequently touched such as doorknobs, handles, remotes, keyboards and other commonly shared surfaces.
The county’s Communicable Disease Surveillance and Control Unit will continue to provide updated information about COVID-19 to health care providers, hospitals and schools, as well as the general public. For updated information about COVID-19, please continue to check the https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/. If you are ill and in need of medical care and have been in China within the previous two weeks or have been in contact with an individual who has COVID-19, please contact your health care provider or emergency department before presenting for care. Arrangements will be made to have you evaluated in the safest manner possible for health care staff and other patients. -###- Follow us on Twitter: @HumCoDHHS and Facebook: www.facebook.com/humcodhhs.:tiphat:https://humboldtgov.org/DocumentCenter/View/84006/20200220---News-Release---COVID-19inHumboldt-PDF
Commonground
Senior Moderator
[h=2]UPDATE: Eureka hospital confirms both patients under home quarantine[/h] UPDATED: February 20, 2020 at 9:41 p.m.
Excerpt:
A separate statement Thursday from Roberta Luskin-Hawk, M.D., chief executive of St. Joseph Health, Humboldt County, said the two patients were evaluated at St. Joseph Hospital’s Emergency Department in Eureka on Feb. 16.
https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2...se-of-coronavirus-second-person-being-tested/
Excerpt:
A separate statement Thursday from Roberta Luskin-Hawk, M.D., chief executive of St. Joseph Health, Humboldt County, said the two patients were evaluated at St. Joseph Hospital’s Emergency Department in Eureka on Feb. 16.
https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2...se-of-coronavirus-second-person-being-tested/
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://abc7news.com/5977795/
Coronavirus outbreak: 2 Bay Area healthcare workers test 'presumptive positive' for COVID-19, officials say
Updated 6 minutes ago
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Alameda County Public Health Department and Solano Public Health are reporting that two health care workers are presumptive positive for the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19); these cases are pending confirmatory testing from the CDC.
Both cases are NorthBay VacaValley Hospital health care workers and are currently in home-isolation. One is a Solano County resident and the other is an Alameda County resident...
Coronavirus outbreak: 2 Bay Area healthcare workers test 'presumptive positive' for COVID-19, officials say
Updated 6 minutes ago
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Alameda County Public Health Department and Solano Public Health are reporting that two health care workers are presumptive positive for the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19); these cases are pending confirmatory testing from the CDC.
Both cases are NorthBay VacaValley Hospital health care workers and are currently in home-isolation. One is a Solano County resident and the other is an Alameda County resident...
Pathfinder
Editor, Senior Moderator
For Immediate Release:
March 1, 2020
For more information contact:
Alameda County Public Health Department
Neetu Balram, Public Information Manager
510-267-8001
Email: Neetu.Balram2@acgov.org
Solano Public Health
Jayleen Richards, Public Health Administrator
707-975-3027 (cell)
Email: JMRichards@solanocounty.com
MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Alameda County and Solano Public Health Officials are available for phone
interviews to answer questions. Contact respective PIOs from each county’s health department.
WHEN: Sunday, March 1, 2020; 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Highlights
● This is the first presumptive-positive case of COVID-19 in Alameda County.
● Two new health care worker cases had exposure to a confirmed case.
● Aggressive measures are being taken to swiftly identify and isolate all individuals potentially
exposed to these new cases.
● More COVID-19 cases are expected in the Bay Area and nationwide; now is the time to prepare
for increased community spread (cases not connected to travel or other confirmed cases).
Alameda County Public Health Department and Solano County Public Health Confirm Two
Presumptive Positive Cases of COVID-19
ALAMEDA AND SOLANO COUNTIES – Alameda County Public Health Department and Solano Public
Health are reporting that two health care workers are presumptive positive for the Coronavirus Disease
2019 (COVID-19); these cases are pending confirmatory testing from the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC).
Both cases are NorthBay VacaValley Hospital health care workers and are currently in isolation at home;
one is a Solano County resident, the other is an Alameda County resident. Both had exposure to the
community-acquired case currently hospitalized at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento. The initial
case is slowly recovering, and the individual’s family members had negative test results for COVID-19 so
far and remain in quarantine.
“Due to the aggressive measures that public health and hospital staff undertook, all potential exposures
to the case were promptly identified and isolated so that patients are not placed at higher risk. Health
care officials have immediately updated protocols and procedures to ensure patient safety is prioritized”
said Dr. Bela Matyas, Solano County Health Officer. “This underscores the challenging environment that
health care workers everywhere face to stem the spread of communicable diseases, including COVID-19.
Health care and Public Health officials throughout the state are committed to protecting patients.”
Public health and hospital staff rapidly identified all health care workers in contact with the case during
the case’s hospitalization. All of those health care workers remain in isolation or in quarantine and will
not return to patient care until they are cleared. Additional COVID-19 cases among them may occur. It is
important to remember that the patient did not meet the CDC’s criteria for COVID-19 testing nor the
high-risk threshold for use of COVID-19 specific protective personal equipment by people providing care.
“As always, our top priority is the health and safety of our patients, our staff, physicians and the
community,” said Aimee Brewer, president of NorthBay HealthCare Group. “Our two health care
workers who tested positive have been in isolation at home since the day we learned they had contact
with the patient who had contracted the virus. We took immediate and comprehensive measures
intended to stop any further spread of the virus, including working with public health officials to trace the
contacts the two workers may have had. We remain in close contact with national, state and local public
health authorities to ensure we are following the most up-to-date protocols and procedures for dealing
with this evolving situation.”
A full contact investigation is underway for the two new health care worker cases, and individuals
potentially exposed are in the process of being identified and evaluated. Teams of epidemiologists from
the CDC and California Department of Public Health (CDPH) are assisting the health departments in
tracing those who may be at risk for exposure because of the new cases. Alameda County and Solano
County Public Health Departments are monitoring these new cases’ conditions as well as their contacts
for symptoms.
Patients with confirmed COVID-19 infection have experienced mild to severe respiratory illness with
symptoms such as fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Similar to influenza, it appears to cause less
severe illness in younger people; those with more severe impacts tend to be older, medically fragile
individuals with underlying medical conditions. Health care organizations, government entities, schools
and employers should plan now for how best to decrease the spread of illness and lower the impact of
COVID-19.
“We understand that the evolving news about COVID-19 is concerning, and we are taking the situation
very seriously,” said Dr. Erica Pan, Health Officer, Alameda County Public Health Department. “This news
is not unexpected in the Bay Area, and we are ready for cases here. This is not the time to panic; now is
the time for all of us to work together.” Dr. Pan said.
Alameda County is declaring a local public health emergency as part of its ongoing response and
preparation for community spread in Alameda County. This allows Alameda County to be better poised
to respond with additional resources as needed.
https://admin.solanocounty.com:4433/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=31742
March 1, 2020
For more information contact:
Alameda County Public Health Department
Neetu Balram, Public Information Manager
510-267-8001
Email: Neetu.Balram2@acgov.org
Solano Public Health
Jayleen Richards, Public Health Administrator
707-975-3027 (cell)
Email: JMRichards@solanocounty.com
MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Alameda County and Solano Public Health Officials are available for phone
interviews to answer questions. Contact respective PIOs from each county’s health department.
WHEN: Sunday, March 1, 2020; 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Highlights
● This is the first presumptive-positive case of COVID-19 in Alameda County.
● Two new health care worker cases had exposure to a confirmed case.
● Aggressive measures are being taken to swiftly identify and isolate all individuals potentially
exposed to these new cases.
● More COVID-19 cases are expected in the Bay Area and nationwide; now is the time to prepare
for increased community spread (cases not connected to travel or other confirmed cases).
Alameda County Public Health Department and Solano County Public Health Confirm Two
Presumptive Positive Cases of COVID-19
ALAMEDA AND SOLANO COUNTIES – Alameda County Public Health Department and Solano Public
Health are reporting that two health care workers are presumptive positive for the Coronavirus Disease
2019 (COVID-19); these cases are pending confirmatory testing from the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC).
Both cases are NorthBay VacaValley Hospital health care workers and are currently in isolation at home;
one is a Solano County resident, the other is an Alameda County resident. Both had exposure to the
community-acquired case currently hospitalized at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento. The initial
case is slowly recovering, and the individual’s family members had negative test results for COVID-19 so
far and remain in quarantine.
“Due to the aggressive measures that public health and hospital staff undertook, all potential exposures
to the case were promptly identified and isolated so that patients are not placed at higher risk. Health
care officials have immediately updated protocols and procedures to ensure patient safety is prioritized”
said Dr. Bela Matyas, Solano County Health Officer. “This underscores the challenging environment that
health care workers everywhere face to stem the spread of communicable diseases, including COVID-19.
Health care and Public Health officials throughout the state are committed to protecting patients.”
Public health and hospital staff rapidly identified all health care workers in contact with the case during
the case’s hospitalization. All of those health care workers remain in isolation or in quarantine and will
not return to patient care until they are cleared. Additional COVID-19 cases among them may occur. It is
important to remember that the patient did not meet the CDC’s criteria for COVID-19 testing nor the
high-risk threshold for use of COVID-19 specific protective personal equipment by people providing care.
“As always, our top priority is the health and safety of our patients, our staff, physicians and the
community,” said Aimee Brewer, president of NorthBay HealthCare Group. “Our two health care
workers who tested positive have been in isolation at home since the day we learned they had contact
with the patient who had contracted the virus. We took immediate and comprehensive measures
intended to stop any further spread of the virus, including working with public health officials to trace the
contacts the two workers may have had. We remain in close contact with national, state and local public
health authorities to ensure we are following the most up-to-date protocols and procedures for dealing
with this evolving situation.”
A full contact investigation is underway for the two new health care worker cases, and individuals
potentially exposed are in the process of being identified and evaluated. Teams of epidemiologists from
the CDC and California Department of Public Health (CDPH) are assisting the health departments in
tracing those who may be at risk for exposure because of the new cases. Alameda County and Solano
County Public Health Departments are monitoring these new cases’ conditions as well as their contacts
for symptoms.
Patients with confirmed COVID-19 infection have experienced mild to severe respiratory illness with
symptoms such as fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Similar to influenza, it appears to cause less
severe illness in younger people; those with more severe impacts tend to be older, medically fragile
individuals with underlying medical conditions. Health care organizations, government entities, schools
and employers should plan now for how best to decrease the spread of illness and lower the impact of
COVID-19.
“We understand that the evolving news about COVID-19 is concerning, and we are taking the situation
very seriously,” said Dr. Erica Pan, Health Officer, Alameda County Public Health Department. “This news
is not unexpected in the Bay Area, and we are ready for cases here. This is not the time to panic; now is
the time for all of us to work together.” Dr. Pan said.
Alameda County is declaring a local public health emergency as part of its ongoing response and
preparation for community spread in Alameda County. This allows Alameda County to be better poised
to respond with additional resources as needed.
https://admin.solanocounty.com:4433/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=31742
Daisy
Resident
[h=1]https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2...ve-vacavalley-hospital-solano-alameda-county/
2 NorthBay VacaValley Hospital Health Care Workers Test Positive For Coronavirus[/h]
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) — Two health care workers at NorthBay VacaValley Hospital, who were exposed to a Solano County woman who was now being treated for the COVID-19 strain of the coronavirus at UC Davis Medical Center, have tested positive for the illness and have been ordered to undergone quarantine in their homes in Solano and Alameda counties.
Alameda County Public Health Department and Solano Public Health reported on Sunday that both of the workers were “presumptive positive” for the illness.
2 NorthBay VacaValley Hospital Health Care Workers Test Positive For Coronavirus[/h]
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) — Two health care workers at NorthBay VacaValley Hospital, who were exposed to a Solano County woman who was now being treated for the COVID-19 strain of the coronavirus at UC Davis Medical Center, have tested positive for the illness and have been ordered to undergone quarantine in their homes in Solano and Alameda counties.
Alameda County Public Health Department and Solano Public Health reported on Sunday that both of the workers were “presumptive positive” for the illness.
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2...y-resident-tests-positive-state-of-emergency/
Sonoma County Resident Tests Positive For Coronavirus; County Declares State Of Emergency
March 2, 2020 at 12:02 pm
SANTA ROSA (CBS SF) — A Sonoma County resident, who recently returned from a cruise from San Francisco to Mexico, has been diagnosed with a presumptive case of the coronavirus, heath officials announced Monday.
It was the fourth new presumptive case of coronavirus reported on Monday. Two new cases were in Santa Clara County and a third in San Mateo County. All four cases were being considered presumptive until final testing by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Sonoma County Resident Tests Positive For Coronavirus; County Declares State Of Emergency
March 2, 2020 at 12:02 pm
SANTA ROSA (CBS SF) — A Sonoma County resident, who recently returned from a cruise from San Francisco to Mexico, has been diagnosed with a presumptive case of the coronavirus, heath officials announced Monday.
It was the fourth new presumptive case of coronavirus reported on Monday. Two new cases were in Santa Clara County and a third in San Mateo County. All four cases were being considered presumptive until final testing by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://patch.com/california/rohner...county-resident-presumptive-positive-covid-19
2nd Sonoma County Resident Presumptive Positive For COVID-19
BREAKING: The resident is the second to test positive for coronavirus after traveling on a Grand Princess cruise from SF to Mexico and back.
By Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Mar 5, 2020 11:17 am PT | Updated Mar 5, 2020 11:36 am PT
SANTA ROSA, CA – A second Sonoma County resident who traveled on the Grand Princess cruise ship from San Francisco to Mexico and back has tested presumptive positive for the novel coronavirus, the Sonoma County Department of Health Services confirmed Thursday morning.
Both patients are in isolation rooms at a local hospital, officials said...
2nd Sonoma County Resident Presumptive Positive For COVID-19
BREAKING: The resident is the second to test positive for coronavirus after traveling on a Grand Princess cruise from SF to Mexico and back.
By Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Mar 5, 2020 11:17 am PT | Updated Mar 5, 2020 11:36 am PT
SANTA ROSA, CA – A second Sonoma County resident who traveled on the Grand Princess cruise ship from San Francisco to Mexico and back has tested presumptive positive for the novel coronavirus, the Sonoma County Department of Health Services confirmed Thursday morning.
Both patients are in isolation rooms at a local hospital, officials said...
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/cor...announces-first-cases-of-coronavirus/2248504/
San Francisco Announces First Local Cases of Coronavirus
The two patients, both hospitalized, appear to have been infected via community spread, according to the mayor's office
By NBC Bay Area staff • Published 2 hours ago • Updated 9 mins ago
...The patients are unrelated and are being cared for at separate hospitals, the mayor's office said. One is a man in his 90s who is said to be in serious condition. He has underlying health conditions. The second is a woman in her 40s who is listed in fair condition...
San Francisco Announces First Local Cases of Coronavirus
The two patients, both hospitalized, appear to have been infected via community spread, according to the mayor's office
By NBC Bay Area staff • Published 2 hours ago • Updated 9 mins ago
...The patients are unrelated and are being cared for at separate hospitals, the mayor's office said. One is a man in his 90s who is said to be in serious condition. He has underlying health conditions. The second is a woman in her 40s who is listed in fair condition...
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Resident
[h=2]https://www.yolocounty.org/health-human-services/adults/communicable-disease-investigation-and-control/coronavirus
Yolo County Reports First Confirmed Case of COVID-19[/h]
Post Date:03/06/2020 10:02 AM
This individual is an older female with underlying health conditions. She is currently hospitalized and is improving. From initial interviews, she acquired the disease through community transmission.
“Given the rapid spread of COVID-19 around the world, I am not surprised that the virus is in our county”, stated Yolo County Public Health Officer, Dr. Ron Chapman. “Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation driving fear in our communities. We will continue to provide COVID-19 education, support, and advice to the community while using appropriate measures to protect the public’s health.”
Yolo County is prepared to manage this confirmed case and has been partnering with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the California Department of Public Health, local jurisdictions and health care providers. HHSA has already stepped up disease-tracking capabilities and staff are working with local healthcare providers to quickly identify potential cases. HHSA is following established disease investigation protocols to ensure that any affected persons and their close personal contacts are monitored as necessary. HHSA will continue to implement public health strategies, provide public and professional education, and collaborate with local and State partners to control the spread of COVID-19.
Yolo County has been continually evaluating the situation and will be issuing two proclamations, a local health emergency and a local emergency. The local health emergency proclamation may open additional resources while the local emergency proclamation may open funding, both will provide tools for the County to effectively manage the situation.
Yolo County will be hosting a media briefing at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6 in the Thomson Room of the Bauer Building, located at 137 N. Cottonwood Street in Woodland. Speakers include Public Health Officer Dr. Ron Chapman and Office of Emergency Service Manager Dana Carey. Parking is free.
Yolo County Reports First Confirmed Case of COVID-19[/h]
Post Date:03/06/2020 10:02 AM
Yolo County Reports First Confirmed Case of COVID-19
(Woodland, CA) – Public health experts at the Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) have received confirmation that a Yolo County resident has tested positive for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). This is the first case in Yolo County.This individual is an older female with underlying health conditions. She is currently hospitalized and is improving. From initial interviews, she acquired the disease through community transmission.
“Given the rapid spread of COVID-19 around the world, I am not surprised that the virus is in our county”, stated Yolo County Public Health Officer, Dr. Ron Chapman. “Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation driving fear in our communities. We will continue to provide COVID-19 education, support, and advice to the community while using appropriate measures to protect the public’s health.”
Yolo County is prepared to manage this confirmed case and has been partnering with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the California Department of Public Health, local jurisdictions and health care providers. HHSA has already stepped up disease-tracking capabilities and staff are working with local healthcare providers to quickly identify potential cases. HHSA is following established disease investigation protocols to ensure that any affected persons and their close personal contacts are monitored as necessary. HHSA will continue to implement public health strategies, provide public and professional education, and collaborate with local and State partners to control the spread of COVID-19.
Yolo County has been continually evaluating the situation and will be issuing two proclamations, a local health emergency and a local emergency. The local health emergency proclamation may open additional resources while the local emergency proclamation may open funding, both will provide tools for the County to effectively manage the situation.
Yolo County will be hosting a media briefing at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6 in the Thomson Room of the Bauer Building, located at 137 N. Cottonwood Street in Woodland. Speakers include Public Health Officer Dr. Ron Chapman and Office of Emergency Service Manager Dana Carey. Parking is free.
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Editor-in-Chief & President
[h=1]Six new SF residents diagnosed with coronavirus, bring city’s total to 8[/h]
Six San Francisco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Saturday, bringing the total case count in the city to eight, public health officials said.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea...ave-thousands-stranded-off-coast-15113601.php
Six San Francisco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Saturday, bringing the total case count in the city to eight, public health officials said.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea...ave-thousands-stranded-off-coast-15113601.php
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://ktla.com/news/coronavirus/c...-boarding-the-grand-princess-cruise-official/
California man who died of coronavirus had it before boarding the Grand Princess: Cruise official
by: Los Angeles Times
Posted: Mar 7, 2020 / 04:59 PM PST / Updated: Mar 7, 2020 / 04:59 PM PST
A California man who died of the novel coronavirus brought it on board the Grand Princess, a cruise ship official said Saturday, suggesting the virus has been in the state much longer than originally believed.
Dr. Grant Tarling, the cruise’s medical officer, said the man — who later died in Placer County after leaving the cruise — sought medical care on the ship Feb. 20 and had been sick for several days. Tarling said two waiters who served the man multiple times were subsequently infected...
California man who died of coronavirus had it before boarding the Grand Princess: Cruise official
by: Los Angeles Times
Posted: Mar 7, 2020 / 04:59 PM PST / Updated: Mar 7, 2020 / 04:59 PM PST
A California man who died of the novel coronavirus brought it on board the Grand Princess, a cruise ship official said Saturday, suggesting the virus has been in the state much longer than originally believed.
Dr. Grant Tarling, the cruise’s medical officer, said the man — who later died in Placer County after leaving the cruise — sought medical care on the ship Feb. 20 and had been sick for several days. Tarling said two waiters who served the man multiple times were subsequently infected...
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2020/03/07/new-coronavirus-cases-reported-saturday-san-francisco/
14 New Coronavirus Cases Reported in SF, South Bay
March 7, 2020 at 4:28 pm
,...All six are isolated at home and are in good condition, according to the San Francisco Department of Public Health
“These newly-confirmed cases are an indication of the increasing circulation of coronavirus in the community, as expected, given the patterns in our state, region and our own city,” said Dr. Grant Colfax, Director of Health.
Of the three women and three men, two are in their 20s, three in their 40s and one in the 50s. All six have had known contact with a confirmed COVID-19 patient, health officials said....
SANTA CLARA COUNTY
Eight new cases of COVID-19 were reported Saturday afternoon by the Santa Clara County Public Health Department.
That brings the total number of coronavirus cases in Santa Clara County to 32, the public health department said in a tweet...
14 New Coronavirus Cases Reported in SF, South Bay
March 7, 2020 at 4:28 pm
,...All six are isolated at home and are in good condition, according to the San Francisco Department of Public Health
“These newly-confirmed cases are an indication of the increasing circulation of coronavirus in the community, as expected, given the patterns in our state, region and our own city,” said Dr. Grant Colfax, Director of Health.
Of the three women and three men, two are in their 20s, three in their 40s and one in the 50s. All six have had known contact with a confirmed COVID-19 patient, health officials said....
SANTA CLARA COUNTY
Eight new cases of COVID-19 were reported Saturday afternoon by the Santa Clara County Public Health Department.
That brings the total number of coronavirus cases in Santa Clara County to 32, the public health department said in a tweet...
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
First Sacramento County death from coronavirus: Elderly resident at senior living facility
By Alexandra Yoon-Hendricks,
Theresa Clift, and
Jason Pohl
March 10, 2020 05:57 PM
...Sacramento County announced the first death related to the new coronavirus Tuesday evening, a woman in her 90s who was a resident at an assisted living facility.
The woman died of complications related to the virus, also known as COVID-19, according to Sacramento County Public Health...
Read more here: https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/article241080471.html#storylink=cpy
By Alexandra Yoon-Hendricks,
Theresa Clift, and
Jason Pohl
March 10, 2020 05:57 PM
...Sacramento County announced the first death related to the new coronavirus Tuesday evening, a woman in her 90s who was a resident at an assisted living facility.
The woman died of complications related to the virus, also known as COVID-19, according to Sacramento County Public Health...
Read more here: https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/article241080471.html#storylink=cpy
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: http://www.acphd.org/2019-ncov.aspx
[h=2]Situation Update[/h]
March 10, 2020 [h=3]Alameda County Public Health Department Confirms Third Positive Case of COVID-19; Announces New Recommendations and Guidance to Protect Alameda County Residents from COVID-19[/h]
ALAMEDA COUNTY, CA – Alameda County Public Health Department reported a third case of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
The individual is the spouse of the second confirmed case, and is an older adult, who had disembarked from the Grand Princess cruise ship in February. This individual had already been quarantined at home and remains isolated; we are monitoring this new case’s condition and no additional contacts were identified.
Alameda County will not be sharing any additional information about this case.
ACPHD has reached out to other Alameda County residents who were aboard that Grand Princess Cruise during its February trip, and we recommend that those who experienced symptoms (fever, cough or difficulty breathing) after the cruise and prior to March 6th be tested for COVID-19 by their healthcare provider.
Patients with confirmed COVID-19 infection have experienced mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms such as fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Over eighty percent of individuals have mild disease. [h=3]Princess Cruise Ship[/h]
Alameda County leadership and the Health Care Services Agency are in close contact with the California Department of Health and Human Services, as well as local, regional, and federal partners. The disembarking of passengers from the Grand Princess Cruise Ship is being led by the state and federal governments, with Alameda County and the City of Oakland providing support as needed.
[h=3]March 10, 2020 ACPHD Announces New Recommendations and Guidance to Protect Alameda County Residents from COVID-19[/h]
Alameda County Public Health Department is taking proactive steps to protect the health of county residents by making recommendations intended to slow the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in our community and protect the most vulnerable among us from severe illness. These recommendations are effective immediately and will be reassessed periodically as this COVID-19 outbreak evolves.
“There is evidence of increasing circulation of COVID-19 in our region. These recommendations are meant to slow the spread of the virus in order to protect the health of Alameda County residents, particularly the elderly and people who have underlying medical conditions,” said Dr. Erica Pan, Health Officer for Alameda County. “To limit the impact of COVID-19 and reduce the number of people infected, we must reduce the number of opportunities the virus has to spread from person-to-person. This means limiting the times and places people come together.” [h=3]New Guidance for Persons Hosting Mass Gatherings and Large Community Events[/h]
ACPHD offers this guidance to help people planning or attending large gatherings to make informed decisions. We have seen evidence of community transmission of COVID-19 across the Bay Area, and we have weighed the potential benefits to our community’s health alongside the potential for disruptive impacts on event organizers and attendees.
The goals of this guidance are: (1) to protect people attending and working at the event and the local community from COVID-19 infection; and (2) to reduce community transmission, decrease the introduction of COVID-19 into new communities, and slow and decrease the spread of the virus.
Guidance for Persons at Higher Risk
Older people and people with certain underlying health conditions like heart disease, lung disease and diabetes, for example, may be at greater risk of serious illness. Persons at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19 should stay home and away from crowded social gatherings as much as possible. These types of gatherings include, but are not limited to parades, conferences, sporting events, and concerts where large numbers of people are within arm’s length of one another.
Those considered at higher risk include:
At this time, we recommend postponing or canceling non-essential mass gatherings and large community events where large numbers of people are within arm’s length of one another. Mass gatherings do not include typical office environments or stores.
Guidance for schools
Consider alternates to congregate or group programming within the school including any large or communal activities such as assemblies. Alternate approaches which limit close contact may include conducting assemblies via webcasts or intercom announcements.
The Alameda County Public Health Department is not recommending closing schools at this time. If a significant COVID-19 exposure occurs on a school site, ACPHD will work closely with school and school district administration to evaluate risk and determine steps to protect students, staff, and families by preventing the spread of disease.
Closing a school is a serious decision that requires balancing the safety of students and staff and the disruption caused to parents, guardians and the community. While health officials can recommend or order school dismissals to prevent the spread of disease or to protect the health of the community, school administrators hold the responsibility for decisions regarding school dismissal and closures.
We encourage all school officials to carefully review ACPHD’s guidance for K-12 schools and childcare centers, as well as the California Department of Public Health’s guidance for schools.
Guidance for homelessness services providers
The Alameda County Public Health Department and Health Care for the Homeless program have developed guidance for shelters and other transitional housing sites for staff who visit encampments, and for individuals experiencing homelessness. For more information, visit Alameda County's Healthcare for the Homeless Program website.
Guidance for the general public
The general public should continue to take these precautions to stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses:
For general inquiries, please email ncov@acgov.org or call (510) 268-2101
[h=2]Situation Update[/h]
March 10, 2020 [h=3]Alameda County Public Health Department Confirms Third Positive Case of COVID-19; Announces New Recommendations and Guidance to Protect Alameda County Residents from COVID-19[/h]
ALAMEDA COUNTY, CA – Alameda County Public Health Department reported a third case of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
The individual is the spouse of the second confirmed case, and is an older adult, who had disembarked from the Grand Princess cruise ship in February. This individual had already been quarantined at home and remains isolated; we are monitoring this new case’s condition and no additional contacts were identified.
Alameda County will not be sharing any additional information about this case.
ACPHD has reached out to other Alameda County residents who were aboard that Grand Princess Cruise during its February trip, and we recommend that those who experienced symptoms (fever, cough or difficulty breathing) after the cruise and prior to March 6th be tested for COVID-19 by their healthcare provider.
Patients with confirmed COVID-19 infection have experienced mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms such as fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Over eighty percent of individuals have mild disease. [h=3]Princess Cruise Ship[/h]
Alameda County leadership and the Health Care Services Agency are in close contact with the California Department of Health and Human Services, as well as local, regional, and federal partners. The disembarking of passengers from the Grand Princess Cruise Ship is being led by the state and federal governments, with Alameda County and the City of Oakland providing support as needed.
- The passengers will not be released into the general public. California residents aboard the ship will be taken to federal facilities for isolation and quarantine, while non-California residents will be transported to federal facilities in other states.
- Anyone with immediate health care needs upon disembarkation may be transported to local or regional health facilities to receive care.
[h=3]March 10, 2020 ACPHD Announces New Recommendations and Guidance to Protect Alameda County Residents from COVID-19[/h]
Alameda County Public Health Department is taking proactive steps to protect the health of county residents by making recommendations intended to slow the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in our community and protect the most vulnerable among us from severe illness. These recommendations are effective immediately and will be reassessed periodically as this COVID-19 outbreak evolves.
“There is evidence of increasing circulation of COVID-19 in our region. These recommendations are meant to slow the spread of the virus in order to protect the health of Alameda County residents, particularly the elderly and people who have underlying medical conditions,” said Dr. Erica Pan, Health Officer for Alameda County. “To limit the impact of COVID-19 and reduce the number of people infected, we must reduce the number of opportunities the virus has to spread from person-to-person. This means limiting the times and places people come together.” [h=3]New Guidance for Persons Hosting Mass Gatherings and Large Community Events[/h]
ACPHD offers this guidance to help people planning or attending large gatherings to make informed decisions. We have seen evidence of community transmission of COVID-19 across the Bay Area, and we have weighed the potential benefits to our community’s health alongside the potential for disruptive impacts on event organizers and attendees.
The goals of this guidance are: (1) to protect people attending and working at the event and the local community from COVID-19 infection; and (2) to reduce community transmission, decrease the introduction of COVID-19 into new communities, and slow and decrease the spread of the virus.
Guidance for Persons at Higher Risk
Older people and people with certain underlying health conditions like heart disease, lung disease and diabetes, for example, may be at greater risk of serious illness. Persons at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19 should stay home and away from crowded social gatherings as much as possible. These types of gatherings include, but are not limited to parades, conferences, sporting events, and concerts where large numbers of people are within arm’s length of one another.
Those considered at higher risk include:
- People over 60 years of age. The risk increases significantly thereafter and escalates with age, with persons over age 80 in the highest risk category.
- People, regardless of age, with underlying health conditions including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, heart disease, or chronic lung diseases like COPD, as well as those with severely weakened immune systems.
At this time, we recommend postponing or canceling non-essential mass gatherings and large community events where large numbers of people are within arm’s length of one another. Mass gatherings do not include typical office environments or stores.
- As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, community event calendars should be assessed on a rolling 30-day basis.
- Large events (more than 1000 people): Cancel or postpone
- Medium events (100-1000 people): Consider the following recommendations when determining event cancellation or postponement:
- Size: Smaller is better. The risk of getting the virus increases as the size of the crowd increases.
- Duration: Shorter is better. The risk of getting the virus increases as the duration of the event increases (e.g., a 2-hour meeting is lower risk than a 2-day conference).
- Density: Risk of getting the virus increases in crowded settings. If the venue or setting doesn’t enable people to keep social distance (more than arm’s length of one another), the risk of spreading the virus increases. People should avoid crowded places where large numbers of people are within arm’s length of one another.
- Geographic reach: Mixing of people across regions, states, and countries
- Small events (<100 people): Cancel smaller community events where people at increased risk of severe illness (older adults and those with chronic medical conditions) will be congregating.
- Urge anyone who is sick to not attend.
- Encourage those who are at higher risk for serious illness to not attend.
- Find ways to give people more physical space and reduce close contact as much as possible.
- Encourage attendees to follow increased hygiene, such as:
- Washing their hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
- If soap and water are not available, alcohol-based hand sanitizer can be used
- Avoid close contact with other people
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
- Covering their cough or sneeze with a tissue - if available - or into their elbow
- Clean surfaces with standard cleaner.
- Provide alternative options for attending the event via phone, video, or web applications.
- Maintain a registration list of participants and staff; this will assist local public health officials in contact tracing in the event a COVID-19 case is later identified as having attended the event.
- Ensure that event venues are well ventilated.
- Use event messaging and communications to provide COVID-19 updates and promote everyday preventive health messages to your participants and staff.
- For additional recommendations and resources, please see: CDC's website | CDPH's website
Guidance for schools
Consider alternates to congregate or group programming within the school including any large or communal activities such as assemblies. Alternate approaches which limit close contact may include conducting assemblies via webcasts or intercom announcements.
The Alameda County Public Health Department is not recommending closing schools at this time. If a significant COVID-19 exposure occurs on a school site, ACPHD will work closely with school and school district administration to evaluate risk and determine steps to protect students, staff, and families by preventing the spread of disease.
Closing a school is a serious decision that requires balancing the safety of students and staff and the disruption caused to parents, guardians and the community. While health officials can recommend or order school dismissals to prevent the spread of disease or to protect the health of the community, school administrators hold the responsibility for decisions regarding school dismissal and closures.
We encourage all school officials to carefully review ACPHD’s guidance for K-12 schools and childcare centers, as well as the California Department of Public Health’s guidance for schools.
Guidance for homelessness services providers
The Alameda County Public Health Department and Health Care for the Homeless program have developed guidance for shelters and other transitional housing sites for staff who visit encampments, and for individuals experiencing homelessness. For more information, visit Alameda County's Healthcare for the Homeless Program website.
Guidance for the general public
The general public should continue to take these precautions to stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses:
- Practice good personal hygiene habits;
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing;
- Refrain from touching your eyes, nose and mouth;
- Stay home when you are sick and away from others in your home;
- Clean frequently touched surfaces and objects using normal household cleansers;
- Try alternatives to shaking hands, like an elbow bump or wave
- Plan for the possibility of school dismissals, cancellations of large gatherings, and other ways to reduce contact between people;
- Get a flu shot to protect yourself and others from the flu, which has similar symptoms to COVID-19.
For general inquiries, please email ncov@acgov.org or call (510) 268-2101