While there has not been local transmission of the novel coronavirus, in order to lower the future risk of potential spread among people who are homeless, the County is placing handwashing stations in cities and unincorporated areas of the county, the Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
Washing your hands is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself from getting sick, but you have to do it regularly and correctly. As simple as it sounds, here are instructions.
County health officials have been busy urging residents, local municipalities, schools, businesses and community and religious organizations to prepare for a potential outbreak of the novel coronavirus, which causes COVID-19.
On this episode, the County’s Public Health Laboratory is now able to test for coronavirus (COVID-19), landlords could benefit from a Section 8 housing program, find out why knowing your blood pressure numbers are so important and take a virtual hike at William Heise County Park.
The County Public Health Laboratory is now able to test for the novel coronavirus, the cause of the respiratory disease COVID-19, the Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
Credit: CDC Here’s the process HHSA follows for patients who arrive at one of the 11 U.S. airports where CDC is conducting screening as people return from areas of mainland China other than Hubei province.
Credit: CDC The Board of Supervisors today voted to ratify the County’s declaration of a local health emergency and proclamation a local emergency to deal with the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19.
