-Editorial The Americas has been experiencing “the highest levels of COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic” and health authorities should issue clear guidance to protect communities and act to boost hospital capacity in affected areas, the Director of the Pan American Health Organization Dr. Carissa Etienne warned today. …
December, 2020
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16 December
COVID-19 Vaccine Will Arrive in Imperial Valley This Week
-Editorial The second wave of COVID-19 is hitting the Imperial Valley hard by having more than 2,600 active cases and practically no beds available in the Intensive Care Unit. It is certainly a dark winter for Imperial Valley as doctors and nurses are working beyond their capacity. The Imperial County …
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15 December
Federal Disaster Medical Assistance Team Arrives to Provide Support to ECRMC
-Editorial El Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC) has announced the arrival of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) to provide support during the current surge of COVID-19 patients. At the request of the state of California, the U.S. Department of Health and Human …
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14 December
Almost 2 billion people depend on health care facilities without basic water services
-Editorial Around 1.8 billion people are at heightened risk of COVID-19 and other diseases because they use or work in health care facilities without basic water services, warn WHO and UNICEF. “Working in a health care facility without water, sanitation and hygiene are akin to sending nurses and doctors to …
November, 2020
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16 November
Tips to Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19
-Editorial With one million COVID-19 cases confirmed in California to date, a new travel advisory just issued, and health officials concerned about the surge we are experiencing, NOW IS THE TIME to help educate Californians about specific ways they can pitch in and do their part to slow the spread, starting with …
October, 2020
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23 October
State Update Allows Expanded Personal Care Services
-Editorial The Imperial County Health Officer has issued an amended health officer order reflecting recent updates to California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy. The updates apply to all California Counties, including those in Tier 1 (Widespread/Purple). Effective Thursday, October 22, 2020, at 5:00 pm the following businesses may operate indoors …
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21 October
Imperial County Prepares for Upcoming Flu Season
-Editorial The Imperial County Public Health Department announced that it will be offering flu shots Saturday, October 31st to individuals six months and older at a drive-thru vaccination event from 7:00 am to 10:00 am. A second drive-thru vaccination event will be held Saturday, November 7th at the same location …
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19 October
California to review FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines before releasing them to public
-Editorial Governor Gavin Newsom today named a group of nationally acclaimed California physician-scientists with expertise in immunization and public health to the state’s COVID-19 Scientific Safety Review Workgroup that will independently review the safety and efficacy of any vaccine that receives FDA approval for distribution. While there is no proven …
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1 October
INFLUENZA VACCINE APPLICATION KICKS OFF IN BAJA CALIFORNIA
The goal is 959,255 doses in the Health Sector starting today, October 1. The drug will be available in hospitals and clinics in the health sector. MEXICALI, B.C.- In order to protect the health of citizens, the State Health Secretary, reported that as of October 1 of this year, the …
September, 2020
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28 September
California Governor Signs Law to Grow Mental Health Coverage
-Editorial Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of bills that will improve access to quality mental health and substance use disorder services for all Californians, as well as measures that help homeless Californians suffering from behavioral health challenges access the help they need. Governor Newsom devoted the entirety of his 2020 State of the …