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9 Deaths In Turlock Nursing Home Coronavirus Outbreak; 73 Residents, 36 Staff Members Test Positive

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TURLOCK (CBS13) — A total of nine either current or former residents of a Turlock nursing facility have died after a large coronavirus outbreak.

The outbreak at the Turlock Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is one of the largest in California. Along with the 9 deaths, as of Tuesday, the facility confirms that 73 residents and 36 staff members have tested positive for COVID-19.

To deal with the outbreak, the nursing home has divided the facility into a wing devoted to residents who have tested positive for coronavirus and one for those who have tested negative.

Staff and essential medical personnel are also continuing to be screened before they can enter the facility.

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‘Open really slowly.’ Stanislaus outlines next steps for businesses closed by coronavirus

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As it starts a process of reopening the local economy after the coronavirus shutdown, Stanislaus County will allow dog grooming, drive-in movies and retail stores providing curbside pickup, starting on Friday.

County supervisors, who made the announcement at Tuesday’s board meeting, acknowledged many people will be disappointed by the meager reopening of commerce this week.

But a plan for unshackling more business sectors is promised for next week’s Board of Supervisors meeting, which could be a good sign for dine-in restaurants, hair salons and fitness centers.

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‘Feeling so isolated’: Coronavirus alters Stanislaus State dorm life for students

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Angelica Maghinay is living alone for the first time during the coronavirus pandemic at the place she has called home for the past five years: California State University, Stanislaus.

She is one of the 160 students remaining in the dorms, which are still open for residents who have nowhere else to stay, need a room to focus on their studies or want to be near work opportunities.

About three-quarters of the residents this semester moved out, said Renee Giannini, interim director of housing and residential life. Those who remain no longer gather in the college dining hall, know when required internships can begin or support many of their peers in person.

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Agency setting coronavirus standards for nursing homes is moving too slow, lawmaker says

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The federal office that sets standards for most nursing homes is moving much too slowly to address rising coronavirus deaths in facilities that treat the elderly, a California congressman argues in a new letter to the Health and Human Services Agency.

The oversight agency, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, on April 30 announced it was setting up a commission to “inform efforts to safeguard the health and quality of life of vulnerable Americans as CMS continues to battle COVID-19 as well as preparing for future threats to resident safety and public health.”

There is no set date for the commission to meet, but the agency said in a press release the commission is “expected to meet in late May.”

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Protests, Open Defiance Test Newsom’s Resolve as California Counties Push to Reopen

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SAN FRANCISCO (CBS/AP) — People in Northern and Southern California ignored closures at public parks and beaches on Sunday, defying stay-at-home orders to slow the spread of the coronavirus as pressure to reopen parts of California continues to build.

Santa Cruz County began on Saturday to close all beaches between 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. to let residents visit the beach in the early morning or sunset hours and keep day-trippers away.

Beaches are just the latest focus for frustrations over Gov. Gavin Newsom’s six-week-old order requiring nearly 40 million residents to remain mostly indoors. Businesses not deemed essential are closed until COVID-19 testing, hospital and death rates indicate the state outbreak is beginning to ease. Millions have been unable to work.

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Recovered person tests positive for COVID-19 as cases rise to 142 in Merced County

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Confirmed coronavirus cases in Merced County rose to 142 on Sunday, six weeks after the first report of a county resident testing positive.

Two new cases were reported in a Sunday afternoon update from the Merced County Department of Public Health. Of the confirmed cases, 60 are active while 79 people have recovered and three have died.

The number of recovered patients was reduced by one after a recovered person became symptomatic and re-tested positive for COVID-19, according to health officials.

Los Banos and Merced have the most positive cases reported with 38 each, according to the county Health Department figures.

A total of 16 cases have been reported in Delhi, with nine in both Atwater and Livingston. The communities of Gustine and Winton have both recorded eight cases, according to health officials.

There have been 53,949 confirmed cases and 2,190 deaths statewide, the county Health Department stated.

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Firefighters rescue two trapped by Turlock apartment complex fire

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TURLOCK, Calif. (KTXL) — Two people were rescued from a fire that damaged four units at an apartment complex Thursday morning in Turlock.

Around 8:40 a.m., the Turlock Fire Department says a fire spread through an apartment complex on East Monte Vista Avenue, near Geer Road.

In a video posted by the fire department, screams can be heard as fire and smoke pour out of first- and second-story windows.

Firefighters rushed to rescue two residents who were trapped on the second floor, according to the fire department.

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Turlock calls for police, firefighter service decline during coronavirus crisis

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Calls to Turlock’s police and fire departments have dropped 20% during coronavirus stay-at-home orders, reports show.

The closure of non-essential businesses and police prioritizing staff duties contributed to the dip, said Turlock Police Chief Nino Amirfar. However, some crimes, such as disturbances and domestic violence, have increased slightly.

“There are less people out and less opportunity for criminals to victimize individuals,” Amirfar said in an email to The Bee. “The result is a lower volume of calls for service. However, there are still opportunities to burglarize businesses and vehicles and we have seen a slight uptick in those areas.”

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Death count doubles in Stanislaus County as Turlock nursing home sees an explosion of COVID-19 cases

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The death toll from COVID-19 in Stanislaus County has doubled to 10, as five former and current patients at Turlock Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have died from the virus.

The sixth and seventh death of Stanislaus County residents from COVID-19 were announced Monday by the Stanislaus County Health Services Agency. They were an adult female and male, both with underlying health conditions.

Also on Monday, Turlock Nursing and Rehabilitation Center announced the death of two former residents.

“One of our former residents passed away earlier today, whereas the other former resident passed away last week,” the center wrote on their website on Monday.

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Worker Killed In Apparent Accident At Foster Farms Facility In Turlock

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TURLOCK (CBS13) – Police have confirmed that a worker was killed while on the job at a Foster Farms facility in Turlock.

The employee was working at the business in the 500 block of F Street just before 7 p.m. Monday. According to a Cal/OSHA statement, a source outside the company said the worker was reportedly seen falling asleep while on the production line and was awoken several times by co-workers. He was later pulled into the production conveyor by his neck, resulting in fatal crushing injuries to his skull and was pronounced dead at the scene.

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