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, … Continue reading Solano County Public Health publishes COVID-19 weekly newsletter and video update

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

COVID-19: Deep newspaper job cuts prompt rare plea for federal funding to news media; Reps, Senators want to help

[Editor: See also Blumenthal, Rosenthal Call For Supporting Local Journalism, The Newtown Bee.  – RS] New closures, layoffs in already cratering industry lead to request for help from Congress Washington Post, by Jonathan O’Connell, April 16, 2020 An economic free fall in the local news industry began long before the coronavirus started wreaking havoc on the national … Continue reading COVID-19: Deep newspaper job cuts prompt rare plea for federal funding to news media; Reps, Senators want to help

Coronavirus in Benicia, CA: Solano County COVID-19 report (April 15)

UPDATE: See today’s latest information Wednesday, April 15: only one new case! No new deaths, total now 141 cases, 2 deaths: Source: Solano County Coronavirus Information & Resources Last report (Tuesday, April 14): Summary: Solano County reported ONLY 1 NEW POSITIVE CASE today – total is now 141.  No new deaths in Solano County – still 2. … Continue reading Coronavirus in Benicia, CA: Solano County COVID-19 report (April 15)