MIDDLETOWN
Halloween Trick or Treat Drive-Thru
It’s Trick or Treat time at Twin Pine Casino and Hotel. 3 to 5 p.m. at the overflow parking lot.
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LAKE COUNTY
Lake County’s 16th and 17th COVID-19-related deaths reported
In a YouTube update released Tuesday afternoon, October 27, Lake County’s Public Health Officer, Gary Pace, MD, MPH, reported Lake County’s 16th death from COVID-19-related causes:
“This person was over 65, lived in a senior residential facility, and had chronic medical issues,” said Pace.
Thursday, Public Health Officials were informed of a 17th COVID-19-related death. This individual was over 60, had chronic medical issues, and was living at the same senior residential facility.
Both deaths reported this week were connected to Lake County’s second outbreak at a residential facility.
Pace noted that outbreak has now, “Started to stabilize.”
“Each time we receive a report of a COVID-connected death in Lake County, it is a stark and painful reminder of just how destructive this virus can be,” shared Pace, “not only to the individuals that pass away, but to all of those connected to them.”
“COVID-19 is prevalent in our communities,” continued Pace. “Think about the people you know. If you are closely associated with someone working in a job that requires a lot of public contact, or direct interaction with vulnerable individuals, for example, please be vigilant in taking precautions at all times. Simple precautions can be life-saving.”
To protect the privacy of all concerned, no further information will be provided at this time.
Data regarding Lake County’s documented COVID-19 infections is available here: http://health.co.lake.ca.us/Coronavirus/COVID-19_Data.htm
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Editor’s Note: As of press time Friday, the Health Department reported 704 total cases in Lake County, with 56 active cases, 632 recovered and four in the hospital.
LAKEPORT
Twelve additional inmates test positive for COVID-19 at Lake County Jail
Twenty-four inmates at the Lake County Jail who are all housed in a single unit have been undergoing an isolation period after they were exposed to an inmate who tested positive for the COVID-19 virus on Oct. 12, 2020. On Oct. 22, 2020, The Sheriff’s Office learned that a second inmate in that same housing unit also tested positive. On Thursday, the Sheriff’s Office learned that twelve additional inmates from that same housing unit have tested positive. Including these 12 cases there have been 19 total cases of COVID-19 at the Lake County Jail.
Medical staff will be closely monitoring the isolated inmates and conducting the testing protocols recommended by Public Health. This includes the testing of staff and inmates as we work to contain the virus. The Sheriff’s Office continues to provide masks to inmates, employ comprehensive regular cleaning and to disinfect common areas in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the jail.
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LAKEPORT
Lake County Library now offers more online resources for job seekers
Job seekers in Lake County now have some new online tools at their disposal, thanks to the Lake County Library. The library has recently added two new resources, Lynda.com and BrainFuse to its array of print and digital resources for job seekers.
Lynda.com offers more than 5,000 on-demand video courses to help you build professional skills across a vast range of job functions. Brainfuse’s JobNow and VetNow features live online assistance, resume lab help, and wide range of academic tools to help job seekers and veterans reach their goals. All you need is a Lake County Library card and access to the library’s website to benefit from these exciting resources.
The library’s physical and digital books are a great resource for people looking for a job, learning a new skill, or brushing up their resumes. With the resources of three counties to draw from, job seekers can explore a wide selection of books on job hunting, career development and resume writing.
The library has free public access computers at all library branches where people can apply for jobs and write resumes. Lakeport and Clearlake are open, and the small libraries in Middletown and Upper Lake require appointments to use the library.
The library’s website http://library.lakecountyca.gov gives information about library programs, services and policies. To speak to a library employee, call 707-263-8817.
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