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Mendocino County Coronavirus Coverage

ByEditor-in-Chief |March 16, 2020
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Here is our landing page for all of our coronavirus information — check here to find recent articles and our complete coverage.

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Bella puts a mask on Zander the dog - photo by reader Dolly Brown.

Ft. Bragg council cracks down on flouting of mask requirement, extends eviction moratorium — first no-mask citation countywide happened Sat. in Mendocino

All five county governments getting in sync to allow citations.

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Come virtually to learn about virtual back to school.

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Here’s how school districts in Mendocino County plan to reopen in the fall — we called all of them

School districts in Mendocino County plan to begin fall semester online.

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Rep. Huffman asks for feedback on government coronavirus relief

Fill out the Coronavirus Relief and Recovery Survey online before the end of today.

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Local governments in California have $600 million to house the homeless

Governor Newsom announced that the funds were available last week as part of the Homekey project.

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We’re on the watchlist — Mendocino on state watchlist of counties where COVID is surging — no new restrictions (updated 7:30pm)

This change means the county will need to meet certain statewide requirements to re-open.

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Free masks & hand sanitizer available to local businesses

The free PPE is available thanks to a collaboration between the EDFC, “Mask up Mendo,” local cities, and business organizations.

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One more resident of Sherwood Oaks dies of COVID — outbreak has claimed 3 lives — death total in Mendocino Co. now 5

This death comes on the heels of a death yesterday in Willits.

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One more person succumbs to COVID in Mendocino Co.; 7 new cases, 234 total, 5 in hospital, 1 in ICU, for July 23

One more person has died due to COVID, though details of who they were, or the nature of their death are sparse.

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Students express dismay at new year of distance learning; we asked them what they think

The school board changed plans in a special meeting on Friday; Ukiah High students want to go back to school but understand they will have to wait. We talked to several about what they think.

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Mendocino Coast Clinics ramp up COVID testing after outbreaks at local businesses

The clinics have doubled their testing operations after four Mendocino Co. businesses reported employees with positive cases.

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COVID testing Sun., Jul. 19, in F. Bragg — visitors to Sherwood Oaks nursing or F.B. Center for Laser & Cosmetic Dentistry urged to test

Testing is being conducted specifically because of an outbreak.

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Health officer to issue new restrictions as COVID surges; Ukiah Unified vacillates on “hybrid” plan, Doohan discourages opening schools (updated 10:45pm)

The state is moving back into lockdown, barbershops, inessential offices, and houses of worship are being shutdown again.

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Ukiah school boards votes for reopening with social distancing in place; school begins Aug. 17

Students will be split into two groups, each attending in-person classes for two days a week with a deep cleaning of schools on Wednesday, starting Aug. 17. Parents can choose virtual only learning

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Huffman, McGuire, Wood will host virtual town hall discussing pandemic, July 17

They will be joined by Mendocino Co. Health Officer Dr. Doohan and Jason Wells, President of Adventist Health.

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Newsom shuts down bars, indoor dining statewide — Mendo on precipice of more restriction — 14 new cases, COVID count at 146

The pandemic is surging again and more restrictions are likely to come.

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Newsom extends local governments’ authority to prevent evictions thru Sept. 30

State protections against evictions are already in place; Fort Bragg is the only city in Mendocino Co. that has adopted its own urgency ordinance against them.

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The COVID-19 diaries: The Ukiah Public Library wants to hear your story

You can submit written work, photos, videos, and any more about your experiences during the pandemic.

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Ukiah man released from prison booked into Mendocino Jail after violating parole; man was not a COVID related release

The man was not one of the prisoners released early due to COVID, and was not previously at San Quentin.

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Governor Newsom urges public to wear masks in new awareness campaign

The campaign is set to launch before the Fourth of July weekend in English and Spanish broadcast and radio PSA’s.

Health

A statement from the family of the first Mendocino COVID patient to die

The Chadwick family has released this statement.

Fire & Emergency

Mendo COVID patient dies, cause of death not certain — Doohan: “What we are experiencing now is the beginning of the surge” — 6 firefighters infected

Case count is doubling every two to three weeks.

Education

Ukiah Unified board to decide between three reopening scenarios for fall school term

The school district is considering three possible scenarios.

Calendar & Announcements

Ukiah Unified moves school start date, distributes food Wednesdays, gives P-EBT cards to students

Here are the latest updates from Superintendent Kubin.

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Covered CA extends special enrollment period, now open through July 31

You can learn more and enroll at CoveredCA.com

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COVID testing available in Point Arena June 29

Free, drive-thru testing begins at 9:30 a.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.

Arts & Culture

Ukiah High student wins congressional art award; Diya Patel captures life under COVID

Her photo — “Trapped” — won the 2020 Congressional Art Competition.

Health

Public Health officer urges caution in weekly update as Mendocino County moves into Stage 3 (video)

Several outbreaks have resulted in a jump of people currently in quarantine.

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Letter to the editor: Stop shouting!

In which a reader implores residents to keep taking precautions during the pandemic.

Business & Labor

Rural towns struggle with invisibility: Fort Bragg left out of stimulus and tax breaks

A conversation with the city manager in Fort Bragg about the financial challenges small cities are facing during the pandemic.

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Important Coronavirus Info

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

    This graph shows total case count (left axis), and the daily increases, as well as a 7 day rolling average of increases (right axis). The growth in cases is presented in log scale.

  • Bella puts a mask on Zander the dog - photo by reader Dolly Brown.
    Ft. Bragg council cracks down on flouting of mask requirement, extends eviction moratorium — first no-mask citation countywide happened Sat. in Mendocino

    FORT BRAGG, 7/28/20 -- So far just one person has been cited for not wearing a mask in all of Mendocino County, (including all four cities) the Fort Bragg City Council heard Monday night — but that may change quickly. At the July 27 meeting, the City Council voted to give City Manager Tabatha Miller the power to create an immediate executive order to impose what the council agreed on: eliminating a 24-hour warning period for those caught not wearing a mask publicly indoors, or within 6 feet of a non-family member.

  • UUSD School Bus - photo from MCOE.
    Here’s how school districts in Mendocino County plan to reopen in the fall — we called all of them

    This article was updated on July 28 at 4:30 p.m. MENDOCINO Co., 7/27/20 — Governor Gavin Newsom announced on July 17 that all schools in counties on the state’s watchlist for counties where COVID is surging and state restrictions apply will have to open their fall semesters with remote learning. Mendocino County was officially placed on the state watch list two days ago, and Tuesday will mark three days when state restrictions will kick-in.

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