Category: Health

Southeast Ventura County YMCA Branches Offer New Outdoor/Virtual Group Exercise Classes

by Community Contributor • August 13, 2020 • Comments Off

The Southeast Ventura County YMCA is now offering outdoor exercise classes at its three branch locations and virtual exercise classes online.

Outdoor exercise classes include total body conditioning, group cycle, spin, Pilates/yoga, boot camp, tai chi and senior-focused exercises. Classes start as early as 6:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, at the Conejo Valley YMCA, Simi Valley Family YMCA and Yarrow Family YMCA. The classes are free to YMCA members and $29 per month (introductory rate) for nonmembers.

UCSB — The Current — Supporting Solutions

by Community Contributor • August 13, 2020 • Comments Off

The Schmidt Environmental Solutions Fellows program receives an additional two years of funding to support student research in environmental science.
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Bilingual report — MICOP has position for promotora

by Community Contributor • August 13, 2020 • Comments Off

The Mixteco/Indígena Community Organizing Project has an opening for a promotora position. The application deadline is Aug. 24. Click here or see below for the entire application.

County of Ventura COVID-19 Update for Aug. 11 — Be Counted

by Community Contributor • August 11, 2020 • Comments Off

2020 Census The Census helps determine how our community gets the funds we need to support education, healthcare, and critical infrastructure. By participating, you make an impact on our community for the next 10 years.

If your haven’t filled out the 2020 Census, you can complete it today by visiting www.my2020census.gov or calling 1-844-330-2020.

No-Cost Healthcare for Front Line Agriculture Workers in the Age of COVID-19

by Community Contributor • August 10, 2020 • Comments Off

While California battles the second wave of COVID-19 cases, local agriculture workers are putting themselves in harm’s way to produce product for consumers and businesses. Latinos represent the majority of California’s essential workforce and make up around 55% of the state’s confirmed COVID-19 cases to date. With their lives on the line to provide for others, these workers not only face the risk of contracting and spreading COVID-19, but many do not have health insurance should they need medical care to treat the virus.

County of Ventura COVID-19 Update for Aug. 10 — Pop-Up Pantries in Ventura County

by Community Contributor • August 10, 2020 • Comments Off

Pop-Up Pantries in Ventura County — Week of Aug. 10

Bilingual commentary — Time to Reflect on the American Diet

by Community Contributor • August 7, 2020 • Comments Off

The apparently never-ending coronavirus pandemic has punched a hole in the panorama that was our American diet up to now. Suddenly, beginning earlier this year, meat became scarce. Delicately balanced supply chains were knocked off-balance, partly due to meat production workers “dropping like flies” as the virus surged through factories and warehouses. Meat counters in grocery stores became sparse and the cost of the meat that was available started to rise due to demand for the limited supply. Major grocery outlets started rationing quantities of meat to its customers to avoid the toilet-paper-hoarding fiasco that occurred at the beginning of the pandemic.

County of Ventura COVID-19 Update for Aug. 6

by Community Contributor • August 6, 2020 • Comments Off

The California Department of Public Health has issued Youth Sports Guidance. Youth sports training, conditioning and physical education is now permitted in Ventura County when those activities include continuous physical distancing of at least six feet and a stable cohort, i.e. the same children at each meeting. Teams, classes, and other youth sports activities that involve contact, competitive or team play are not permitted. The State guidance document may be found at COVID-19 Industry Guidance: Youth Sports.

UCSB — The Current — A Framework for the Future

by Community Contributor • August 6, 2020 • Comments Off

Researchers collaborate on a strategy for sustainable aquaculture, the world’s fastest growing food sector.
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County of Ventura COVID-19 Update for Aug. 5

by Community Contributor • August 5, 2020 • Comments Off

There are 76 new cases today (46 (60.5%) of which have a lab collection from July 29th or earlier), 872 additional people tested, and 2 additional deaths (68 year old female and 96 year old male, both with comorbidities).

Current doubling time is 52.3 days.

The California Department of Public Health is experiencing delays in laboratory reporting. The information for August 5 is preliminary until the data system issue is resolved. Learn more by clicking here.

Bilingual report — Mi Vida, Mi Voz Community Collaboration Provides Critical Resource Information for Spanish Speaking Community

by Community Contributor • August 5, 2020 • Comments Off

Due to the current coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis, many people in the Spanish-speaking Latino community are not getting the important information they may need for themselves and their families. For years, the Spanish-speaking community has struggled to receive timely, culturally-appropriate information related to emerging needs. In April, Mi Vida, Mi Voz (MVMV), a collaboration of local Latino-serving organizations, pivoted to address this critical need. With the pandemic’s disproportionate health and economic impact in the Latino community, this critical information is more relevant than ever.

County of Ventura COVID-19 Update for Aug. 4 — Community Forum on Aug. 5

by Community Contributor • August 4, 2020 • Comments Off

On Wednesday, August 5, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., the County of Ventura will host a virtual Community Forum open to all members of the public online via Zoom to discuss the intersection of race and law enforcement in our community. The Community Forum will consist of a panel of County leaders and community representatives who will participate in a roundtable discussion, followed by questions from the public.

Click here for more information about the forum.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County (BBSVC) looking for volunteers to serve as mentors

by Community Contributor • August 4, 2020 • Comments Off

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County (BBSVC) is celebrating 50 years of service through youth mentoring in 2020! The organization serves all of Ventura County and because of that there are nearly 100 youth waiting for a mentor. BBSVC is asking the community to imagine the impact they can make as a friend and role model.

UCSB — The Current — Using Artificial Intelligence to Forecast COVID-19

by Community Contributor • August 4, 2020 • Comments Off

Nicole Lamartine is ready to do the heavy lifting as the campus’ new choir director.
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County of Ventura COVID-19 Update for Aug. 3

by Community Contributor • August 3, 2020 • Comments Off

Here’s your COVID-19 update from the County of Ventura from Friday-Sunday. There are 533 new cases today (231 (43.3%) of which have a lab collection from July 27th or earlier), 4,217 additional people tested, and 0 additional deaths; this includes reports from Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Current doubling time is 43.8 days.

Bilingual report — County residents asked to turn in seed shipments from China to Agricultural Commissioner’s Office

by Community Contributor • August 3, 2020 • Comments Off

Residents across the country have been receiving unsolicited and mysterious seeds shipped from China. The seeds are arriving in small mailer envelopes labeled with descriptions such as “stud earrings”, “jewelry”, “handmade flowers”, and “wire connectors”. Since it is illegal to ship seeds unless they meet the import requirements of the United States – including proper labeling with the name of the shipper, the type of seed, and certification where required – the small packets are sent mislabeled in order to pass through Customs undetected.

County of Ventura COVID-19 update for July 30

by Community Contributor • July 30, 2020 • Comments Off

Summary
New Cases 106
Total Cases 7,103
Recovered Cases 3,797
Current Hospitalizations 76
Current ICU 21
Active Cases Under Quarantine 3,232
Deaths 74
Total People Tested 110,221

UCSB — The Current — ‘And She Could Be Next’

by Community Contributor • July 30, 2020 • Comments Off

The CWC Docs virtual dialogue with filmmakers Grace Lee and Marjan Safinia centers on the women of color who are transforming politics.
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County of Ventura COVID-19 update for July 29

by Community Contributor • July 29, 2020 • Comments Off

Good Evening, Here’s your COVID-19 update form the County of Ventura. There are 104 new cases today (53 (51.0%) of which have a lab collection from July 22nd or earlier), 636 additional people tested, and 2 additional deaths (86 year old female and 90 year old male, both with comorbidities). Current doubling time is 41.2 days. Currently, the County of Ventura is on the state monitoring list for case rate per 100,000 population over 14 days and % of ICU beds available; in order for us to get off the monitoring list, we need to have less than 850 reported cases in a 14 day period which is an average of 60 cases a day. Total, there have been 73 deaths (age range 29-107 years; 45 males and 28 females; 35 Non-Hispanic White, 31 Hispanic, 4 Non-Hispanic Asian, 1 Non-Hispanic Black, 1 Non-Hispanic American Indian or Alaskan Native and 1 Non-Hispanic Other). Current hospitalizations are 75 and current ICU is 25.

EDC Business Alert — Paycheck Protection Program Deadline is Aug. 8

by Community Contributor • July 29, 2020 • Comments Off

SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan application deadline is August 8,2020. PPP is designed to help small business, nonprofits, veteran organizations, Tribal concerns, self-employed individuals, independent contractors, and other eligible borrowers keep their workers employed during the COVID-19 crisis.

New Book Offers Guidelines For Happiness, Health, Success in A COVID-19 World

by Community Contributor • July 28, 2020 • Comments Off

A new book from Camarillo-based psychologist and author Dr. Noelle Nelson, “I Survived COVID-19, What Now?! Finding Happiness and Success in a Post COVID World” (available on Amazon), looks at how we can take what we’re learning from the pandemic during our forced introspection and turn it into a positive future.

“Whether it was our intention or not, we’re all learning things about ourselves during these long months of quarantine—how we think, work and dream, about how we interact with family, friends and the world,” says Nelson. “We are in a unique moment in time because of COVID-19. Everything is different now. It can feel positively overwhelming—one minute our lives are ‘reopening,’ the next minute they’re forced to closed again. It can drive us crazy if we’re not careful.”

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) Take Proactive Steps to Continue to Serve Community through the Pandemic

by Community Contributor • July 28, 2020 • Comments Off

As soon as COVID-19 made its way onto the scene, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) was proactive in their response starting in the spring and continuing throughout the summer.

When the pandemic hit, the BGCGCV closed for two weeks to assess the COVID situation and then reopened under the guidance of health professionals and with the implementation of safety standards.

County of Ventura COVID-19 update for July 28 — Vitalant is collecting plasma from people who have recovered from COVID-19

by Community Contributor • July 28, 2020 • Comments Off

Vitalant is collecting plasma from people who have recovered from COVID-19.

To be eligible, you must have:

A prior laboratory diagnosis of COVID-19, either by a positive swab test OR a positive test for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies requested by your health care provider
Complete resolution of symptoms for at least 28 days
All other donor eligibility for an automated plasma donation
Learn more at: https://www.vitalant.org/covidfree

UCSB — The Current — Starve the Cancer

by Community Contributor • July 28, 2020 • Comments Off

A newly detected cancer metabolic pathway could be a valuable target for therapy.
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County of Ventura COVID-19 update for July 27 — Register Your Business to be in Compliance

by Community Contributor • July 27, 2020 • Comments Off

All businesses in the County of Ventura are required to register at www.vcreopens.com. Even if your business never had to close during the pandemic you must register. There is no cost to register.

Doctors Without Walls – Santa Barbara Street Medicine Nationally Recognized for Supporting the Safety Net

by Community Contributor • July 27, 2020 • Comments Off

Doctors Without Walls – Santa Barbara Street Medicine (DWW–SBSM) has been nationally recognized for its healthcare efforts to benefit the homeless in the Santa Barbara community. Nominated by local Medi-Cal managed care plan CenCal Health, DWW–SBSM received an honorable mention from The Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP) at its fifteenth annual Supporting the Safety Net Award program held last month. The earned recognition honors community organizations and individuals nationwide that exceed expectations for care by implementing health programs to benefit underserved populations.

Santa Barbara First District Supervisor Das Williams — Let’s Get Out of this Together

by Community Contributor • July 27, 2020 • Comments Off

America, and even our community, is very divided on how to respond to the strange times we are in. However, we must be united in concern about the futures of our children and grandchildren, preserving lives, and saving as many jobs and people from poverty.

How can we do all that?

For Whom the Bell Tolls: COVID-19 Death Patterns in California

by Community Contributor • July 24, 2020 • Comments Off

Report no.7 of UCLA’s Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture addresses the effects of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on Latino communities. As of July 8, 2020, a total of 6,519 people in California had died due to COVID-19?associated conditions. These deaths did not occur randomly in the state’s population. Rather, they occurred more in some racial/ethnic (R/E) populations than in others.

County of Ventura COVID-19 update for July 23

by Community Contributor • July 23, 2020 • Comments Off

Here is your COVID-19 update for the County of Ventura.

107 new cases

6,156 total cases

1,641 new people tested

3,360 recovered cases

88 hospitalized

18 current ICU

2,733 active cases under quarantine

63 deaths

100,289 total people tested

Close to $4 million Raised for Santa Barbara County through COVID-19 Joint Response Effort Led by United Way of Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara Foundation and Hutton Parker Foundation

by Community Contributor • July 21, 2020 • Comments Off

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, monies raised for the COVID-19 Joint Response Effort to support Santa Barbara County are still available to help individuals and families, as well as the nonprofits serving them, during this time of crisis. Those still in need of financial assistance are encouraged to apply for funding as soon as possible.

“United Way and its lead partners deeply appreciate our community’s trust in this collaborative effort as we get these funds into the hands of individuals and organizations that desperately need financial support,” said Steve Ortiz, CEO and President of the United Way of Santa Barbara County.

UCSB — The Current — Managing the Complex

by Community Contributor • July 21, 2020 • Comments Off

The Bren School announces a master’s degree program in environmental data science.
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County of Ventura COVID-19 update for July 21

by Community Contributor • July 21, 2020 • Comments Off

Here is your COVID-19 update from the County of Ventura.

207 new cases

5,955 total cases

1,519 new people tested

3,000 recovered cases

94 hospitalizations

24 in the ICU

62 deaths (4 additional deaths – 79 year-old female with no comorbidity; and a 73 year-old male, an 82 year-old male, and a 98 year-old male – all with comorbidities)

2,893 active cases under quarantine

97,124 total people tested

All Ventura County Schools to Begin New Year with Only Distance Learning

by Community Contributor • July 20, 2020 • Comments Off

Following the release of new state guidelines announced (on July 17) by Governor Gavin Newsom, all Ventura County school districts and charter schools will begin the new school year using distance learning without bringing students back to their campuses. The new guidance comes a day after most Ventura County schools had already committed to beginning the year with distance learning in support of the effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Ventura County Business Ambassadors help businesses navigate COVID-19 compliance

by Community Contributor • July 20, 2020 • Comments Off

To support local businesses and help ensure ongoing compliance with State and County Health orders and direction, the County of Ventura implemented a Business Ambassador program in partnership with City code enforcement partners, early in the COVID-19 response efforts. The special program has assisted businesses with navigating State and local guidance.

County of Ventura COVID-19 update for July 17

by Community Contributor • July 17, 2020 • Comments Off

Here is your COVID-19 update from the County of Ventura.

224 new cases

1,588 new people tested

5,192 total cases

2,726 recovered cases

95 hospitalizations

31 in the ICU

57 deaths (1 additional death – 77 year-old male)

89,336 total people tested

Most Ventura County Schools to Begin New Year Entirely with Distance Learning

by Community Contributor • July 16, 2020 • Comments Off

With cases of COVID-19 surging in Ventura County and throughout California, most local school districts and charter schools have decided to begin the 2020-2021 school year entirely using distance learning without bringing students back to campuses.

County of Ventura COVID-19 update for July 16 — COVID-19 drive through testing sites. No cost. No insurance needed. No appointment needed

by Community Contributor • July 16, 2020 • Comments Off

*Sites are for those that live or work in Ventura County.

Ford Dealership, 128 S. Hallock Dr., Santa Paula, CA 93060 M-F, 10-7

Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Rd., Moorpark, CA 93021 M-F, 10-7

Ventura College, 4667 Telegraph Rd., Ventura CA 93003, M-F, 10-7

Weekend testing: Friday to Tuesday at Oxnard College, 4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard, CA 93033 10-7

County of Ventura Government buildings closing to public effective July 20

by Community Contributor • July 16, 2020 • Comments Off

The County of Ventura will close all of its buildings to the public, with the exception of County health clinics, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, Ventura County Fire Department, and other public safety services, effective Monday, July 20, to align with the Governor’s order to limit indoor operations as a precautionary measure to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Members of the public will continue to be able to access most County services online, by phone and by appointment.

EDC FREE WEBINAR-Guidance for Renters and Landlords

by Community Contributor • July 16, 2020 • Comments Off

The Economic Development Collaborative is proud to offer the following webinars at no-cost. Register today!

EDC WEBINARS FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 20TH

County of Ventura COVID-19 update for July 15 — View today’s press conference

by Community Contributor • July 15, 2020 • Comments Off

97 new cases

4,884 total cases

1,467 new people tested

2,573 recovered cases

355 hospitalized

27 current ICU

2,255 active cases under quarantine

56 deaths

85, 711 total people tested

Santa Barbara First District Supervisor Das Williams — Protect. Respect. Wear your mask! And more closures

by Community Contributor • July 15, 2020 • Comments Off

(On Monday,) July 13, Governor Gavin Newsom ordered statewide closures of some indoor business operations and additional closures for those counties that have remained on the state’s County Monitoring List for 3 consecutive days. Santa Barbara County is included on this list, found here.

The Governor’s order is effective immediately. Santa Barbara County has issued a Health Officer Order which provides more details and guidance. I’ve listed out a summary of the changes below.

Friendship Center — Donations for isolated seniors in SB!

by Community Contributor • July 15, 2020 • Comments Off

Friendship Center, with the help of our fabulous partners, has delivered over four hundred Take Care Totes to isolated seniors in South Santa Barbara County during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Many of our senior friends are living with a dementia diagnosis and/ or other health conditions and have had little to no contact with the outside world for four months. The Take Care Totes, providing snacks, personal care items, activities and more, have become a lifeline for our senior friends as well as their caregivers.

County of Ventura COVID-19 update for July 14 — State orders additional restrictions to slow the spread of COVID-19

by Community Contributor • July 14, 2020 • Comments Off

On July 13, Governor Newsom and the California Department of Public Health announced closures for indoor operations for many sectors. Read the full order at: https://vcportal.ventura.org/covid19/docs/2020-07-13_Statewide_Public_Health_Officer_Order.pdf. Read the news release at: https://vcportal.ventura.org/covid19/docs/pr/2020-07-13_PressRelease_VCPH_AdditionalRestrictions.pdf.

Cambio de sede Consulado de México en Oxnard / Mexican Consulate in Oxnard will change its location

by Community Contributor • July 14, 2020 • Comments Off

Mexican Consulate in Oxnard will change its location

UCSB — The Current — Arts & Lectures rolls out a free Summer Cinema series of family-friendly films at Santa Barbara’s only drive-in theater

by Community Contributor • July 14, 2020 • Comments Off

Arts & Lectures rolls out a free Summer Cinema series of family-friendly films at Santa Barbara’s only drive-in theater.

Bilingual report — Medical Examiner identifies woman’s body found in Lake Piru

by Community Contributor • July 14, 2020 • Comments Off

The body of a woman found in Lake Piru on Monday July 13, 2020 has been confirmed as Naya Marie Rivera. The cause of death is drowning, and the manner of death is accident.

Gold Coast Health Plan Awards More than $20,000 in Sponsorships to Ventura County Organizations, including LUCHA and Poder Popular de Santa Paula

by Community Contributor • July 10, 2020 • Comments Off

Gold Coast Health Plan (GCHP) has provided $20,500 in sponsorships to seven community organizations that are helping county residents during the pandemic.

“We saw the immense need caused by the pandemic and we wanted to do our part to ensure the health and wellbeing of our community,” said Margaret Tatar, GCHP’s interim chief executive officer. “We are grateful to our community partners for working tirelessly to meet the needs of Ventura County residents and help them get through this crisis.”

Santa Barbara First District Supervisor Das Williams — Testing Update & Racial Justice

by Community Contributor • July 10, 2020 • Comments Off

In early May, Santa Barbara County began community testing in partnership with the California Department of Public Health. The testing being conducted is intended to identify if an individual currently has the COVID-19 virus. Over the course of the past two months the testing sites’ utilization has increased significantly. While we continue to support members of our community getting tested, the current volume of asymptomatic, low/no-risk individuals getting tested has reduced the capacity of these state-run sites to test essential and healthcare workers, symptomatic individuals, those who have had an exposure or individuals at risk. Community members unable to schedule an appointment at the state-run sites should contact their primary care provider or local urgent care centers.

Free Online Adult And Child Fitness Classes Through Southeast Ventura County YMCA

by Community Contributor • July 9, 2020 • Comments Off

With many structured physical activities still shutdown because of the pandemic, the Southeast Ventura County YMCA is hosting daily online fitness classes for all ages. The classes are offered at no cost to the community. No advance reservations and no YMCA membership are required.

County of Ventura COVID-19 update for July 9 — Let’s #MaskUp Ventura County

by Community Contributor • July 9, 2020 • Comments Off

Coronavirus spreads when an infected person speaks, sneezes, or coughs within 6 feet of others. You may have the virus and spread it even if you feel well. So it’s important to cover your nose and mouth when outside your home. Wearing a mask or cloth face covering can slow the spread of COVID-19 by limiting the release of virus into the air. It also reinforces physical distancing, and shows you care about the health of others. Public health officials now require people in California to wear masks or face coverings in most settings outside the home. Read the guidelines here.

UCSB — The Current — United Against COVID-19

by Community Contributor • July 9, 2020 • Comments Off

The Graduate Division has awarded special summer funding to 55 students for pandemic-related research and creative projects.
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County of Ventura COVID-19 update for July 8 — Ventura County Business Assistance Grant Program Applications are available until tonight at midnight

by Community Contributor • July 8, 2020 • Comments Off

Ventura County Business Assistance Grant Program Applications are available until tonight at midnight. The program includes grants of $5,000 for small businesses to alleviate impacts from COVID-19. Check out the Frequently Asked Questions at https://rapidresponsevc.org/faqs/. Apply today at https://rapidresponsevc.org/.

Hospice of Santa Barbara Board of Directors Welcomes Sam McCabe

by Community Contributor • July 8, 2020 • Comments Off

Hospice of Santa Barbara (HSB) has announced the addition of Sam McCabe to its Board of Directors. McCabe founded his own consulting business in 2014 and brings his business intelligence, market research, sales and marketing development roles to the HSB team.

County of Ventura COVID-19 update for July 7 — Food Share Pop-Up Pantries

by Community Contributor • July 7, 2020 • Comments Off

Good Evening, Here’s your COVID-19 update from the County of Ventura.

69 new cases
3,858 total cases
12,353 new people tested
2,082 recovered cases
79 hospitalized
31 in the ICU
1,726 active cases under quarantine
50 deaths
76,400 total people tested

UCSB — The Current — Pernicious Effects of Stigma

by Community Contributor • July 7, 2020 • Comments Off

Researchers uncover effects of negative stereotype exposure on the brain.
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July Newsletter & Special Thanks! ~ Friendship Center

by Community Contributor • July 6, 2020 • Comments Off

Please consider making a gift to help support our activities and alternative care practices for members during this Covid-19 event.
Thank you!

Port of Hueneme and Partners Host 20th Farmworker Food Distribution at the Friendly City by the Sea

by Community Contributor • July 2, 2020 • Comments Off

The Port of Hueneme and local community partners Clinicas Del Camino Real, Lujan Transport Inc., Port customer Del Monte and more, as part of the Feeding the Frontline, Feeding our Farmworkers effort, have hosted 20 food distributions across the County of Ventura. The Port has played an important role in coordinating these events and bringing together different partners to help address the current food scarcity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest event was held on Saturday, June 27 at the Orvene S. Carpenter Community Center in Port Hueneme and had the full support of the City of Port Hueneme.

Bilingual commentary — Health Privilege

by Community Contributor • July 2, 2020 • Comments Off

Most days I scroll through my Facebook timeline to see how my family and friends are doing. I feel a variety of emotions, love, happiness, sadness, anger and compassion as I review their lives and their commentary. Sometimes I contribute some understanding to a topic. I often learn something about life from someone else’s viewpoint or history.

County of Ventura COVID-19 update for July 1

by Community Contributor • July 1, 2020 • Comments Off

170 new cases

2,912 new people tested

64,047 total people tested

3,096 total cases

1,829 recovered cases

68 hospitalized

24 in the ICU

1,221 under quarantine

46 deaths

Bilingual report — State issues guidance on closure of sectors in response to COVID-19

by Community Contributor • July 1, 2020 • Comments Off

As COVID-19 transmission rates continue to rise, Governor Newsom issued guidance July 2 that instructs counties that have been on the County Monitoring List for three consecutive days or more to close indoor operations for certain sectors which promote the mixing of populations beyond households and make adherence to physical distancing with face coverings difficult. Within those sectors, those that are not able to continue their business through outdoor operations must close that portion of their business effective immediately for at least three weeks, in order to further mitigate the spread of the virus.

Bilingual report — $15 Million Grant Awarded for Ventura County Medical Center Pediatric Unit

by Community Contributor • July 1, 2020 • Comments Off

The Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) has been selected to receive a $15 million grant from the California Health Facilities Authority for the construction and operating equipment of a Pediatric Unit.

“We are grateful for this funding opportunity. It allows us to undertake a project that is directly aligned with work we are doing across the agency to build our pediatric system to help the most vulnerable in our region,” said Ventura County Medical Center and Santa Paula Hospital CEO Doctor John Fankhauser. “We believe all children should have access to the very best services available. Children are cared for at VCMC without regard to their family’s ability to pay by a facility that has been recognized for excellence in care, including being honored as the number one Family Medicine Residency Program in the nation.”

Bilingual report — COVID-19 Outbreak in Farmworker Community in Oxnard Update

by Community Contributor • June 30, 2020 • Comments Off

The Ventura County Public Health Department has responded to a COVID-19 outbreak at a farmworker housing facility in Oxnard. All residents of the facility are being tested. Currently, there are 95 positive cases with approximately 100 tests pending at the Ventura County Public Health Lab. The residents are in their 20s and 30s and currently have mild symptoms. They are being placed under quarantine or isolation depending on their test results.

Bilingual report — Ventura County Beaches closed 4th of July weekend

by Community Contributor • June 30, 2020 • Comments Off

Ventura County beaches will be closed this holiday weekend from 5:00 a.m. on July 3 through July 6 at 5 a.m. to prevent crowding that results in the spread of COVID-19. To support this effort parking lots and restrooms will also be closed.

“COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to increase in Ventura County and throughout the State. It’s important thatpeople do not gather to prevent further spread,” said Public Health Officer Doctor Robert Levin.

County of Ventura COVID-19 update for June 30

by Community Contributor • June 30, 2020 • Comments Off

186 new cases

2,290 new people tested

2,926 total cases

1,764 recovered cases

66 hospitalized

32 in the ICU

46 deaths

1,116 under active quarantine

Bars and similar establishments that serve food can remain open in Ventura County

by Community Contributor • June 29, 2020 • Comments Off

The County of Ventura Public Health Department announced today that brewpubs, breweries, bars, pubs, wineries and distilleries that serve food can remain open in compliance with the State’s guidance released this weekend. The bars that would have been subject to the State recommended closures were never reopened in Ventura County due to concerns about social distancing implementation. Establishments and customers must continue to be vigilant in following all safety protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

“Community spread of infection is of increasing concern across the State and in Ventura County. It is imperative that community members only gather with members of their household remain socially distanced and wear masks in public spaces,” said Public Health Director Rigo Vargas.

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