LAKE COUNTY
Plan on aging accepting public comment
The Area Agency on Aging (AAA) of Lake & Mendocino Counties PSA 26 will conduct a public hearing to accept comments on the 2020-2024 Four Year Area Plan. The plan sets forth goals and objectives to address needs of older adults and people with disabilities in Lake and Mendocino Counties.
The AAA is interested in receiving comments from older adults, persons with disabilities, family caregivers, agencies, and advocacy groups serving these individuals, as well as other interested parties.
Copies of the plan’s goals and objectives will be available at the hearing and the entire plan for 2016-2020 and its annual updates can be accessed at: www.co.lake.ca.us/government/directory/social_services/aaa.htm
Hearing Date, Time & Location:
Wednesday April 8, 2020
12:30 p.m.
Highlands Senior Center
3245 Bowers Road
Clearlake, CA 95422
For more information or to RSVP, please contact AAA at 707-995-3744 or aaa@dss.co.lake.ca.us
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LOWER LAKE
Anderson Marsh announces last park hike of season
Anderson Marsh State Historic Park continues to hold free monthly guided Nature Walks.
The next walk will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 14. There will be a tour of the Historic Ranch House after the walk. If rain cancels the walk the tour will begin at 8:30 a.m.
This month’s nature walk will be led by park docent Roberta Lyons, who asks that participants arrive at the parking lot by 8:15 a.m. so they can have time to explore the wildlife found in the ranch house yard. The guided walk will take between 1.5 and 2 hours. It should cover parts of the Ridge, Marsh and Cache Creek trails.
The precise route taken will depend on the weather and the condition of the trails. Participants should bring binoculars if they have them, and wear sturdy shoes and a hat.
Anderson Marsh State Historic Park is located on Hwy 53, between Lower Lake and Clearlake. For more information about the walk, email info@andersonmarsh.org or call (707) 995-2658
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CALIFORNIA
State health and emergency officials announce COVID-19 facts
As of Thursday, California had 53 confirmed cases, including one death
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health on Thursday announced new statistics on COVID-19. California now has 53 confirmed cases, and one of those patients has died, according to Placer County health officials.
The Public Health Department and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services have been actively and extensively planning around COVID-19 with our local public health and health care delivery systems.
Governor Gavin Newsom earlier today expressed his condolences to the loved ones of the person who died in Placer County.
“Jennifer and I extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones affected by this death in Placer County. The state is working with federal officials to follow up on contact tracing of individuals that may have been exposed to provide treatment and protect public health.
“This case demonstrates the need for continued local, state and federal partnership to identify and slow the spread of this virus. California is working around the clock to keep our communities safe, healthy and informed.”
COVID-19 in California by the Numbers (as of 10 a.m. Pacific Time, Thursday):
53 – Positive cases
1 – Death
24 – Cases of positive tests related to federal repatriation flights
29 – Cases not related to repatriation flights
- 12 – Travel-related
- 10 – Person to person
- 4 – Community transmission
- 3 – Currently under investigation
9,400+ – number of people self-monitoring who returned to the U.S. through SFO or LAX
49 – Number of local health jurisdictions involved in self-monitoring
14 – Labs with test kits
How Can People Protect Themselves:
Every person has a role to play. So much of protecting yourself and your family comes down to common sense:
- Washing hands with soap and water.
- Avoiding touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoiding close contact with people who are sick.
- Staying away from work, school or other people if you become sick with respiratory symptoms like fever and cough.
- Following guidance from public health officials.
What to Do if You Think You’re Sick:
Call ahead: If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 and may have had contact with a person with COVID-19 or recently traveled to countries with apparent community spread, call your health care provider or local public health department first before seeking medical care so that appropriate precautions can be taken.
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