Category Archives: Covid 19

#Masks4All, Coronavirus, Covid 19, Solano County CA

Solano County Public Health publishes COVID-19 weekly newsletter and video update

[Editor: Who knew!?  The County’s Facebook page has in some ways more and better information than the County’s website!  In this newsletter and Dr. Christine Woo’s video, there are updates on masks, long-term care facilities, testing, etc.  Recommended!  – R.S.]
Facebook: Solano County Public Health, April 16, 2020

Solano Public Health

As of April 16, 2020, Solano County has 156 cases of which 9 are currently hospitalized, 2 deaths, and 2,169 residents tested for COVID-19. In our hospitals, ICU beds, ventilators, and PPE are in adequate supply.

For more info, check out Solano Public Health’s first COVID-19 weekly newsletter at bit.ly/sphcovid19newsletter

In this video, Dep. Health Officer Dr. Wu explains the situation in Solano County, Public Health’s response, and the importance of using facial coverings. Sr. Health Education Specialist Jose Caballero joins in to demonstrate how to make DIY cloth masks.

Benicia CA, Coronavirus, Covid 19, Solano County CA, Testing

Solano County now offering COVID-19 testing for older adults and others who show symptoms of the virus

City of Benicia announcement, following the Solano County announcement, April 15, 2020

Solano County COVID-19 Testing

The Solano County drive-thru COVID-19 testing site at the Solano County Fairgrounds is offering testing for older adults (age 65+), individuals with chronic diseases, healthcare workers, first responders, and essential employees who are currently ill and whose symptoms are consistent with COVID-19 (including fever, cough, chills, and body aches). Individuals must also live and/or work in Solano County. Testing is not available for those who do not have COVID-19 symptoms at this time.

Appointments:

Monday -Thursday: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Examples of chronic diseases include, but are not limited to:

• Heart disease
• Stroke
• High blood pressure
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Alzheimer’s disease
• Chronic kidney disease
• Cancer
• Diabetes

Essential employees include, but are not limited to, employees in the following settings:

• Grocery stores, food banks, restaurants, and food delivery
• Gas stations and auto-repair facilities
• Transportation providers
• Childcare facilities
• Water, sewer, solid waste, gas, and electrical operations
• Mailing and shipping services
• Banks
• Hardware stores, warehouses, and distribution centers
• Construction
• Laundry service
• Telecommunications, internet, and media services

Testing is by appointment only and a valid ID or verification of ID is needed. You can call (707) 784-8655 to make an appointment, please do not leave a message. The phone line is open from 9am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday, or until all appointment slots are filled. There is no cost for this testing. Testing consists of a self-administered nasal swab, and results can be expected in 1-3 days.

Please call the Solano Public Health COVID-19 warm line at (707) 784-8988 or email COVID19@SolanoCounty.com with any questions.

Benicia CA, Coronavirus, Covid 19, Solano County CA

Coronavirus in Solano County – 13 new cases, Benicia now reporting 11 cases as of April 17

Friday, April 17: thirteen new cases, no new deaths, total now 169 cases, 2 deaths

Solano County Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Updates and Resources.  Check out basic information in this screenshot.  IMPORTANT: The County’s interactive page has more.  On the County website, you can click on “Number of cases” and then hover over the charts for detailed information.

Last report (Thursday, April 16):

Summary:

Solano County reported 13 NEW POSITIVE CASES today – total is now 169.  No new deaths in Solano County – still 2.  As of today:

    • No additional positive cases of young persons under 19 years of age, total of 2.
    • 12 of today’s 13 new cases were persons 19-64 years of age, total of 139 cases, 82%, of total confirmed cases. (No new deaths, total of 1).
    • 1 additional case was a person 65 or older, total of 28 cases, 17% of the 156 total (No new deaths, total of 1).

ACTIVE CASES:  33 of the 156 are active cases. This is 4 fewer than reported yesterday.

HOSPITALIZATIONS: 41 of Solano’s 169 cases resulted in hospitalizations (up 2 over yesterday).  The County’s “Hospital Impact” graph (below) shows that only 12 are currently hospitalized, but this is 3 more than yesterday.  The County continues to estimate that our supply of ICU beds and ventilators is GOOD.  (No information is given on our supply of test kits, PPE and staff.)

CITY DATA

  • Vallejo added 5 new cases, total of 67
  • Fairfield added 5 new cases, total of 43
  • Vacaville remains at 24 cases;
  • Suisun City remains at 11 cases.
  • Benicia graduated today from the vague <10 category: Benicia is now showing 11 confirmed cases, indicating an increase of at least 2 today, possibly 3.
  • Dixon, Rio Vista and “Unincorporated” are still not assigned numerical data: all show <10 (less than 10).  Residents and city officials have been pressuring County officials for city case counts for many weeks.  Today’s data is welcome, but still incomplete.

TESTING

The Number of residents tested panel reports that 2,324 residents have been tested as of today.  This is an increase of only 155 tested over yesterday’s total of 2,169, almost exactly the same daily increase as was reported yesterday (154).  (I have no information as to the reason for the slow pace of testing here – inadequate supply of kits, perhaps?)  Only 5 tenths of 1% of Solano County’s 447,643 residents (2019) have been tested.

Solano’s upward curve in cumulative cases – as of April 17

The chart above gives a clear picture of the infection’s trajectory in Solano County.  Our COVID-19 curve continues it’s upward climb!

EVERYONE – it remains incredibly important that we all stay home and be safe!

Coronavirus, Covid 19, Solano County CA

Coronavirus in Solano County – 15 new cases on April 16, highest single day increase

Thursday, April 16: fifteen new cases! No new deaths, total now 156 cases, 2 deaths

Solano County Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Updates and Resources.  Check out basic information in this screenshot. IMPORTANT: The County’s interactive page has more.  On the County website, you can click on “Number of cases” and then hover over the charts for detailed information.

Last report (Wednesday, April 15):

Summary:

Solano County reported 15 NEW POSITIVE CASES today – total is now 156.  No new deaths in Solano County – still 2.

As of today:

    • No additional positive cases of young persons under 19 years of age, total of 2.
    • All 15 of today’s new cases were persons 19-64 years of age, total of 127 cases, increasing to 81%, of total confirmed cases. (No new deaths, total of 1).
    • No additional cases were persons 65 or older, total of 27 cases, falling to 17% of the 156 total (including 1 death)

ACTIVE CASES:  37 of the 156 are active cases. This is 12 more than reported yesterday.

HOSPITALIZATIONS: The County’s “Hospital Impact” graph (below) is significant. While 39 of the 156 cases resulted in hospitalizations, only 9 are currently hospitalized, 7 fewer than were reported yesterday.  More good news: the County continues to estimate that our supply of ICU beds and ventilators is GOOD.  (No information is given on our supply of PPE and staff.)

CITY DATA: Vallejo added 9 new cases, total of 62; Fairfield added 3 new cases, total of 38; Vacaville remains at 24 cases; and Suisun City added 1 new case, total of 11.  Benicia, Dixon, Rio Vista and “Unincorporated” are still not assigned numerical data: all show <10 (less than 10).  NOTE that the the above cities account for only 14 of today’s 15 new cases, so 1 of today’s new cases must have come from our three >10 cities / unincorporated areas.  Residents and city officials have been pressuring County officials for city case counts for many weeks.  Today’s data is welcome, but incomplete.

The Number of residents tested panel reports that 2,169 residents have been tested as of today.  This is an increase of only 154 tested over yesterday’s total of 2,015.  Approximately 5 tenths of 1% of Solano County’s 447,643 residents (2019) have been tested.

The blue bars in the chart, “Daily number of cases on the date that specimens were collected” is said to show why the County is interpreting a flattening of the curve.  Note that the daily date in that chart refers to the date a sample was drawn and so reflects the lag time in testing.

Solano’s upward curve in cumulative cases – as of April 16

The chart above gives a clear picture of the infection’s trajectory in Solano County.  Our COVID-19 curve continues may be slowing!

EVERYONE – it remains incredibly important that we all, please… stay home and be safe!