82 overdose deaths have occurred in Mendocino County since the pandemic began, and harm reduction programs promoting safe drug use over abstinence have gained new support, from local law enforcement officials to the federal government.
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Mendocino County reports 95 COVID cases Thursday, breaking record set in winter surge
Local hospitals are experiencing staffing strains and have restricted visitors.
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New COVID-19 death announced by Mendocino County Monday evening brings death toll to 54 (updated 7pm)
A 54th COVID-19 death in Mendocino County was reported Monday evening. So far there have been 4,936 cases confirmed countywide.
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COVID-19 death toll rises to 53, Mendocino County universal masking goes into effect Aug. 10
A 53rd person has died from the coronavirus and CDPH has changed policy to require healthcare workers to be vaccinated by September 30 with limited exceptions.
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“Estamos terminados con COVID, pero Covid no ha terminado con nosotros”… El Dr. Coren emite nuevas órdenes del uso de la mascarilla mientras el condado de Mendocino experimenta el mayor número de casos diarios de COVID-19 desde la oleada invernal
El Dr. Coren, Oficial de Salud Pública, emitió dos nuevas órdenes en respuesta a la actual oleada de casos de COVID-19 y pidió a la Junta de Supervisores que utilizara las ordenanzas de emergencia para hacer cumplir una recomendación de política de vacunas y pruebas para los empleadores en el Condado de Mendocino.