Coronavirus – Contact tracing efforts in Solano County back in February

[Editor: the link in the first paragraph to “the patient in her 40s” is a fascinating account by 10 UC Davis physicians, covering Solano County’s first-in-the-nation community transmitted case of COVID-19.  The narrative covers everything from initial intake to the patient’s stable condition and discharge, along with x-rays and treatment timeline.  – R.S.] Coronavirus detectives: … Continue reading Coronavirus – Contact tracing efforts in Solano County back in February

Coronavirus lies, nonsense and misinformation… set straight

Misinformation goes Viral TheStartup, by Jason Shepherd, Apr 13, 2020 (updated 4/22) Self Isolation has led many to delve into crackpot theories that go from man-made viruses to spread of infections via 5G cell phone towers. Now, those that are rational are already asking the right questions and seeking legit sources of information…but more and … Continue reading Coronavirus lies, nonsense and misinformation… set straight

Letter to Congress: Stop Coronavirus Handout to Big Oil

Center for Biological Diversity, April 23, 2020 Give Pandemic Relief to People, Not Polluters The Center For Biological Diversity and about 300 other groups sent a letter to Congress on Monday demanding that federal relief money aimed at relieving the effects of the COVID-19 crisis be directed to people directly affected by it, not fossil fuel … Continue reading Letter to Congress: Stop Coronavirus Handout to Big Oil

Headlines in search of stories… coronavirus in Benicia & Solano County

By Roger Straw, April 23, 2020 Those of you who are familiar with the Benicia Independent know what it is and what it isn’t. I’m a one-person journalist.  For over 13 years here on the BenIndy, I have published news and opinion from a Benicia California perspective. I am NOT an investigative reporter.  Mostly I … Continue reading Headlines in search of stories… coronavirus in Benicia & Solano County