Solano County reports nearly 500 new infections, over 1,000 active cases, fewer ICU beds available

UPDATE: See today’s latest information By Roger Straw, Friday, August 27, 2021 Friday, August 27: Solano reports 471 (!) new infections today, 1,089 active cases, ICU beds becoming scarce.  Benicia indoors masking ordinance is ordered. Solano County COVID dashboard SUMMARY: [Sources: see below.] DEATHS: No new deaths were reported today.  Total Solano deaths over the course of … Continue reading Solano County reports nearly 500 new infections, over 1,000 active cases, fewer ICU beds available

Benicia will review mask mandate in 6 weeks – here’s how

Benicia COVID cases have risen to the CDC’s most dangerous “High Transmission level” since August 11 – well over the CDC’s “Substantial Transmission level.” By Roger Straw, August 27, 2021  [UPDATED – note new information about the requirement of 30 days below substantial transmission level.] Benicia’s new mask mandate refers to the CDC transmission levels … Continue reading Benicia will review mask mandate in 6 weeks – here’s how

Solano reports 327 new infections today, 2 new deaths, 904 ACTIVE cases.  Benicia passes masking ordinance!

UPDATE: See today’s latest information By Roger Straw, Wednesday, August 25, 2021 Wednesday, August 25: Solano reports 327 new infections today, 2 new deaths, 904 ACTIVE cases.  Benicia passes masking ordinance! Solano County COVID dashboard SUMMARY: [Sources: see below.  See also my ARCHIVE spreadsheet of daily Solano COVID updates.] DEATHS: The County reported 2 new deaths … Continue reading Solano reports 327 new infections today, 2 new deaths, 904 ACTIVE cases.  Benicia passes masking ordinance!

ABC7 TV News: Benicia Council passes mask mandate

Benicia passes indoor mask mandate despite Solano Co. health officer’s recommendation ABC7 News, August 25, 2021 BENICIA, Calif. (KGO) — Anyone aged four and up are now required to wear a mask indoors at public buildings in Benicia. That includes grocery stores, commercial office buildings and restaurants. City council members approved the mandate yesterday. Benicia … Continue reading ABC7 TV News: Benicia Council passes mask mandate