Health

Eight new cases of COVID-19 were reported today, bringing the total number of residents who tested positive for the virus to 189. Today marked the first case of community transmission since June 17. Some cases are still under investigation. Dr. Teresa Frankovich, Humboldt County Health Officer, noted that while this …

LOS ANGELES (KABC) – COVID-19 numbers are generally low on Mondays as test stats tend to lag over the weekend. Today that trend continued, with only nine deaths reported by COVID-19. But when it comes to people landing in Los Angeles County hospital beds due to the virus, the numbers …

Labs across the country now face what seems like almost “infinite” demand, says one expert. “We really need to improve our response times, primarily in outbreak areas and counties,” said Admiral Brett Giroir, a member of the White House coronavirus workforce. Diagnostic labs are feeling the effects of the increase …

LAST July 20, 5:45 pm In a letter to the community Monday night, Dr. Scott Morrow, San Mateo County health officer, called for “less reliance on business sector closings” and more individual caution when using masks, social distancing and not mixing with people who are not from home. “Most of …

Large gatherings in backyards or local parks, without masks or physical distance, are putting Spokane County in danger of forced closings and new restrictions. “It is a different possibility,” Spokane health officer Dr. Bob Lutz said Monday, noting the continued increase in cases. The Spokane Regional Health District confirmed 91 …