San Francisco CBS Staff Report
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) – With an increase in coronavirus cases, the information you need is fast and furious. Here is a summary of the COVID stories we have published over the 24 hours.
Urgent need in the bay area for infectious plasma from recovered coronavirus patients
PLEASANT HILL – As the COVID-19 surge continues to wreak havoc in hospitals in the Bay Area and across the country, the American Red Cross has said it desperately needs plasma that has been given, the part of the blood that contains antibodies, from those that have passed on the virus. In particular, Red Cross officials are urging people who have tested positive for COVID-19 and are now feeling better more than two weeks after their positive test to have their plasma donated. . Plasma should contain COVID-19 antibodies, which are used for the treatment of transmission that is becoming more and more effective, but only if administered promptly. “If patients can get this convalescent plasma from someone who has contracted a coronavirus within the first two days of hospitalization, several times they will get better. fast, ”said Dr. Catherine Mazzei, the medical director at the American Red Cross, Northern California Region. Read More
Or San Francisco fireworks; Twin Peaks, Lots of closed beach parking for NYE
SAN FRANCISCO – As health experts urge people to cry in 2021 by staying at home to slow COVID-19 outbreak, San Francisco officials have reminded potential spies there will be no New Year’s fireworks display and access to some closed landmarks. In a joint statement, the city’s Police and Fire departments, along with the Department of Emergency Management and the Sheriff’s Office, said the identification of Embarcadero-controlled fireworks would not occur due to the ongoing pandemic. , which has risen in recent weeks. Officials also reminded residents and visitors to the city that the sale and use of fireworks is illegal in the city. With fireworks canceled, BART will not extend hours. and the last trains leave at 9pm on New Year’s Eve. New Year’s Day service starts at 8am with a holiday / Sunday schedule in place. Read More
A new, highly infectious strain found in San Diego County
SACRAMENTO – A new infectious strain of the coronavirus that has led to the discovery of new closure orders in England has now been discovered in San Diego County, health officials confirmed Wednesday. Minutes before Facebook spoke to Dr. Anthony Fauci Wednesday afternoon, California Governor Gavin Newsom was told that the snout was found among those tested for the virus in Southern California. “Just an hour ago, we were told that this new strain, this new strain, which we announced from the United Kingdom and some other parts of the world, was announced in Colorado yesterday. , celebrated here in the California state of Southern California, ”Newsom said. Read More
Airbnb tries to promote New Year’s Eve parties among Pandemic
SAN FRANCISCO – Bay-based Airbnb is taking new steps to keep large groups from screaming in the new year at holiday rentals by discouraging house parties. From coast to coast, authorities have been targeting people who choose to identify regardless of the pandemic, throwing “COVID parties. ”In Los Angeles, hundreds of vacation rentals filled for an illegal house party. “It’s a disappointment and a little scary,” said Cy Pilkington, a guest of Southern California Airbnb, which has four vacation rentals near San Diego on the platform. His buildings are reserved for the new night. He said it has been made clear that parties are not allowed. Read More
Newsom is revealing a $ 2 billion program to return to classroom learning
SACRAMENTO – California is implementing a $ 2 billion plan to return primary school students to classroom learning by February that includes investments in PPE, ventilation and COVID testing frequently for students, teachers and staff. Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday unveiled the “Safe Schools for All” plan which aims at transition kindergarten through the second phase. The step-by-step approach would prioritize vulnerable communities and other students with special needs and maintain a distance learning option for families of its choice. According to the plan, other primary school students will start returning before March. However, the schedule is subject to bargaining agreements between school districts and trade unions. “We are confident in our ability to move through the pandemic and the challenges ahead, especially in the next 30 to 60 days,” Newsom said. “But we’re really looking forward to Spring. Starting in February or March – where will we be? ” Read More
: McConnell Dashes Hopes For $ 2,000 Coronavirus Stimulation Studies
WASHINGTON, DC – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday reiterated an attempt by the Senate to pass a bill increasing coronavirus relief studies for Americans from $ 600 to $ 2,000, say instead that the direct payments would be more tied to nixing a legal shield for internet companies and creating a commission to check electoral integrity. “This is the agreement,” McConnell said in remarks on the floor of the Senate. “The Senate is not going to split the three issues that President Trump linked together just because Democrats are afraid to address two of them. The Senate, Kentucky Republican, said: “We are not going to be bullied out for borrowing more money into the hands of wealthy Democratic friends who do not need help.” Read More
Stanford delivers COVID vaccine to nonlinear workers, researchers in new Snafu circulation
STANFORD – Stanford University is facing a new round of criticism over its handling of the COVID vaccine after non-clinical and non-linear staff and researchers were able to get the vaccine after miscommunication about other available supply vaccines. The Stanford Daily reported that non – clinical staff received the vaccine last weekend at the Stanford Hospital atrium on a walk – in basis, although it was unclear how many. Hospital relatives had erroneously shared information via email and social media that Stanford Medicine had an “excessive” supply of vaccines and that faculty and students could walk in and receive vaccines, according to the report. report. Read More
Elderly, Staff at Walnut Creek Nursing Home get a first look
WALNUT CREEK – One nursing home in East Bay took a big step forward in the fight against coronavirus Tuesday as residents and workers at the Walnut Creek facility received their first COVID vaccine. The first dose of the vaccine was given to the elderly at Viamonte in Walnut Creek. This is one of the first oldest residential facilities in the Bay Area to distribute the vaccines to all residents. The priority was for health care workers to first get the face of the vaccine, and then move on to older people who are in these types of community life situations. Healthcare experts say they are at particular risk because they can get major complications from contracting COVID. Read More
Increased Sonoma County Report in Prison Cases
SANTA ROSA – Sonoma County officials said Tuesday that they are looking to change policies for incoming new inmates, which will hopefully increase COVID-19 cases at the county’s main jail. There have been 28 COVID-19 positive cases at the Main Adult Detention Facility on Ventura Avenue in Santa Rosa, with 11 inmates and two employees currently positive for the virus, according to county officials.
Most of the prisoners who tested positive did so when they arrived at the prison, and county officials said their policy of trying and quarantining new prisoners has been successful in reduces the likelihood of the virus spreading within the facility. The wearing of masks is mandatory by prisoners and staff, and the county sheriff’s office has reduced interactions between prisoners and also reduced visits from people outside the prison. Read More