Mendocino County Coronavirus Coverage

Coronavirus

Seventeen dead of COVID including a county worker, new public health order issued — 673 total cases, 5 currently hospitalized, Aug. 28

Now with many graphs illustrating the progression of the pandemic.

Coronavirus

One more dead of COVID today, five total this week — four die of COVID at hospital, one COVID-related death at Sherwood Oaks (update 2:10pm)

The pandemic marches on.

Business & Labor

West Center opens second round of grants to assist businesses with COVID-19 changes on Friday August 21 — $100,000 total available

Applications open at 12 on Friday and will be open until September 4.

Health

Adventist Health implements virtual hospital program to expand capacity and offer home treatment during the pandemic

The program is designed to increase available beds and connect patients at home with expert care.

Coronavirus

Covered California extends special enrollment period again, now open through August 31

You can still sign up for coverage at CoveredCA.com.

Coronavirus

In which our intrepid coast correspondent gets a COVID nose test and tells us a bit about the testing situation on the Coast

Mendocino Coast Clinics testing results now coming back in timely fashion.

Coronavirus

Jail inmate & Ukiah Unified employee test positive for COVID as virus spreads

As the rate of new positive cases increases, new outbreaks are being announced.

Health

Potential COVID exposure closes Mendocino assessor-clerk-recorder office; some elections still open for candidate filing (updated 8/10)

Some staff will remain to process election and candidate paperwork, but no date was given for when the office will re-open to the public.

Health

Major jump in cases partially due to lab delays — 51 new cases, 14 hospitalized, 431 total — Aug. 8 (with graphs)

Of the 51 new cases 34 are attributable to a delay in data sharing, though 17 are new cases.

Mendocino

Willits Council proposes emergency tax increase — budget shortfalls could force “dissolution” of city

Willits City Council asks voters to pass a temporary emergency sales tax in November, or residents could lose access to essential services, including the Willits Police Department.

Fort Bragg

City of Fort Bragg to offer Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program

Fort Bragg residents with low or moderate incomes may qualify for rental subsidies.

100+ Women Strong Inland Mendocino

100+ Women Strong Inland Mendocino continues to raise money for local nonprofits during COVID

The organization donated $115,236 to local organizations between March and June 2020.

Business & Labor

Mendocino Co. confirms 2 recent COVID cases in Ukiah Walmart employees — 7 new cases today, 363 total, 13 people in hospital, 1 in ICU — Aug. 6

No word on whether the workers were at the store while sick or contagious.

Business & Labor

Mendocino Voice Federal Government, Washington, Congress

Paycheck Protection Program loan application deadline extended until August 8; many Mendocino County businesses have already benefited from COVID-19 loans

Hundreds of Mendocino County businesses receive federal PPP loans to retain jobs during the pandemic

Mendocino

Adventist Health updates Mendocino Co. on COVID and hospital surge plans

Coronavirus

One person dies of COVID at Ukiah hospital, death toll 10, total cases 356, 15 new cases today, Aug. 5

The person died at the hospital in Ukiah; we spoke with Jason Wells president of Adventist Health in Mendocino.

Education

Letter from the superintendent: speaking with students about the pandemic

Superintendent Michelle Hutchins shares her conversations with students about COVID-19 and the upcoming school year.

CDFW

CDFW to distribute $18 million in federal relief to people in fishing business

The money is part of the CARES act; read about how to apply for it here.

Education

Ukiah Unified will distribute food Wednesday at Ukiah High

Food will be provided for any child 18 years or younger every Wednesday at Ukiah High School, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Children do not need to be present.

Residentes adicionales del hogar de ancianos Sherwood Oaks hospitalizados; Salud Pública emitirá una nueva orden para aclarar el tamaño permitido para reuniones

CONDADO DE MENDOCINO, 2 de agosto, 2020 – El brote de COVID-19 en Sherwood Oaks Skilling Nursing, un hogar para ancianos en Fort Bragg, continúa empeorando, y el Departamento de Salud Pública de Mendocino nos informa hoy que un total de siete residentes están hospitalizados en el hospital Adventist Health Mendocino Coast, con 10 personas en total hospitalizadas actualmente por todo el condado. Las autoridades también anunciaron que el Oficial de Salud Pública Doohan emitirá una nueva orden de salud pública esta semana, aclarando el tamaño permitido de reuniones al aire libre y alineando las regulaciones del condado con las órdenes estatales. Específicamente, la nueva orden limitará el número de personas permitidas en las reuniones al aire libre para eventos permitidos a 100, y también esclarecerá que los eventos por entrada en auto no constituyen una reunión al aire libre y, por lo tanto, pueden ser más grandes. Actualmente, las únicas reuniones permitidas más allá de la familia inmediata, de la burbuja social o del trabajo son para asistir a misa o servicios religiosos, protestas o ceremonias culturales esenciales, y lo más importante, los funerales. Estas reuniones deben llevarse a cabo afuera, pero hasta la fecha esta orden de salud se ha prestado a cierta ambigüedad en cuanto al tamaño, según las regulaciones del condado.