The County of Sonoma Department of Public Health has increased community COVID-19 testing sites as part of the enhanced program to reduce COVID-19 transmission, including a weekly pop up testing site in Sonoma Valley, at the Sonoma Park & Ride, Hwy 12 & E Thomson on Mondays... Continue
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Outdoor visits to a long-term care facility are now allowed, Sonoma County Public Health (SCPH) announced today. The update eases previous rules limiting any non-essential visitation. The change, SCPH stated, recognizes that physical separation from family and other loved ones increases the risk for medical, social,... Continue
The County of Sonoma is offering free, drive-thru coronavirus testing at Altimira Middle School, 17805 Arnold Dr, Sonoma on Saturday, October 17th, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Information on how to keep yourself and your family safe and where to access food and financial support... Continue
A statement released today by the Boys & Girls Club of Sonoma Valley, signed by VP of Programs Joe Hardeman: "On the morning of October 9th, Boys & Girls Club of Sonoma Valley leadership were notified that a parent of one of their current members... Continue
Researchers around the world are training canines to sniff out the virus – could they then be deployed for mass testing? Some say the idea of hundreds of thousands of canine noses checking for coronavirus is not as far-fetched as sounds. More from The Guardian on... Continue
Nurses and caregivers at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital are demanding safer conditions after a recent COVID-19 outbreak infected 26 hospital workers and as many as four patients. Caregivers including nurses, nursing assistants, and respiratory therapists represented by the National Union of Healthcare Workers and Santa Rosa... Continue
Sonoma County has temporarily closed 13 pre-school and home based-child care centers after a spike in Covid-19 cases among children, relatives, and staff. "We have had 62 cases in child care settings or schools that provide daycare," said Sonoma County Public Health Officer Dr. Sundari... Continue
Sonoma Valley Community Health Center and Sonoma County will host free Pop Up Covid-19 testing at Altimira Middle School on Saturday, September 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. The viral testing is first come, first served; no appointments necessary. No ID or Social Security Number... Continue