Local poets and authors on social distancing – “Going the Distance” (002)

Going the Distance Local writers offer strength, hope, and solidarity in a time of social distancing Appearing in the print edition of the Benicia Herald, April 3, 2020 Tuesdays with Helen Helen is my closest friend of fifty years. We raised our kids in tandem sharing many heartbreaks and happy moments. The Covid-19 virus is … Continue reading Local poets and authors on social distancing – “Going the Distance” (002)

Coronavirus

COVID numbers in Solano County CA COVID case numbers on the rise in Solano and Benicia By Roger Straw, Monday, May 16, 2022 Solano County reports 675 new COVID infections, nearly 1,200 in 7 days.  Benicia and Solano continue in VERY HIGH transmission rate. Solano Public Health COVID dashboard, Monday, May 16, 2022: DEATHS:  Solano … Continue reading Coronavirus

Northbay Healthcare: Solano County uptick due to more testing

[Editor:   Why is Solano County experiencing a dramatic upward curve of cases of COVID-19?  An email I received today from Northbay Healthcare stated that the “recent uptick in cases is due to an increase in the number of tests performed.”  The message continues, “Nevertheless, testing capability locally remains limited and we continue to test only those … Continue reading Northbay Healthcare: Solano County uptick due to more testing

Solano County stay-at-home extension order less restrictive than multi-county Bay Area extension order

By Roger Straw, April 3, 2020 On March 30, 2020, Solano County extended it’s COVID-19 shelter-at-home order through April 30.  The next day, on March 31, six of the San Francisco Bay Area’s nine counties joined in a similar order, extending the shelter-at-home order until May 3, and adding new requirements and restrictions. Many thanks … Continue reading Solano County stay-at-home extension order less restrictive than multi-county Bay Area extension order