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CA governor orders statewide stay-at-home lockdown in response to COVID-19

in Around California/Health

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday ordered the state’s 40 million residents to stay at home, restricting non-essential movements to control the spread of the coronavirus that threatens to overwhelm the state’s medical system.

“This is a moment we need to make tough decisions,” Newsom said. “We need to recognize reality.”

His move came after counties and communities covering about half the state’s population already had issued similar orders.

People may still leave their homes for walks and exercise and for essential needs such as food and medical care. Restaurant meals can still be delivered to homes.

Newsom earlier in the day asked the president to deploy a U.S. Navy medical ship to help the state expand its medical capacity and warned that more than half of California’s residents could contract the new coronavirus.

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Coronavirus leads to suspension of traffic court, closure of police lobbies

in Health/People

Traffic Court in Stanislaus was suspended Wednesday through Friday, April 17 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Anyone scheduled for traffic court during that time period will, over the next few weeks, receive a written notice by mail with the date and time of their continued hearing, according to an announcement on the court’s website.

Law enforcement officers who write traffic tickets during this time are being instructed to schedule court dates 90 to 120 days out instead of the normal 60, according to Modesto Police spokeswoman Sharon Bear.

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Lawmakers tour Stanislaus County Emergency Operations amid COVID-19 pandemic

in Health

STANISLAUS COUNTY, Calif. (KTXL) -- As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to grow, Rep. Josh Harder, D-Turlock, toured the Stanislaus Emergency Operations Center Wednesday and got a glimpse at how local crews are tackling the pandemic.

“The best that we could be doing in Washington is help them do their job,” Harder told FOX40. “Making sure that our nurses, our doctors, our law enforcement, are kept safe, because they’re gonna be our first responders to this.”

The Assistant Director of the Office of Emergency Services Richard Murdock told FOX40 one of the challenges they face is the lack of direct communication from national and state leaders.

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Public life comes to a halt under threat of coronavirus

in Economy/Health

In just a matter of days life in Turlock and the rest of the country changed dramatically because of COVID-19.

Schools, government offices, churches, movie theaters, bars, restaurants, shops, and other businesses have either closed or drastically changed their operations in a collective effort to keep COVID-19 cases from spiking to a level that could overwhelm the healthcare system.

People over 65 and those with underlying medical conditions have been advised to shelter at home, but health officials have stressed that it will take a combined effort from everyone to slow the spread of the virus.

“We are asking every single American, no matter what your generation from Z to X and millennials in between to really ensure that you are following these guidelines,” said Dr. Deborah Birx with the U.S. coronavirus task force during a press briefing at the White House. “We hear every night of people who are not in work moving that time into bars and other areas of large gatherings. If we continue with that process, we will fail at containing this virus. Every single generation has a role to play.”

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Sacramento-Area Substitute Teacher Dies From Coronavirus Complications

in Around California/Health/People

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — A substitute teacher for Sacramento City Unified School District has died from complications of the coronavirus, district officials confirmed Monday.

The identity of the teacher has not yet been released. This is the second death in Sacramento County. Public Health officials said both individuals who died from complications of COVID-19 were older than 70 and had underlying health conditions.

The instructor, who also was a temporary volunteer, worked at Sutterville Elementary School in February.

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All Stockton city offices closed to the public during coronavirus outbreak

in Around California/Health

STOCKTON — Numerous changes affecting daily life for thousands of area residents were announced Sunday in a massive effort to stem the spread of COVID-19, the new coronavirus.

Critical among the announcements were decisions by the city of Stockton to close all its sites to the public. Despite the disruption, city staffers still will be working and business can be conducted by phone, email and online resources. Also, all schools in Calaveras and Stanislaus counties will join all San Joaquin County schools in closing.

And, the highly popular Khmer New Year’s celebration in Stockton was canceled while the county’s largest medical center implemented new rules for those seeking to visit patients.

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Coronavirus impact: San Francisco bars, restaurants feel effects from COVID-19 concerns

in Economy/Health

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Concerns over the novel coronavirus, paired with San Francisco's new public health orders, are affecting bars and restaurants across the city.

Some people are celebrating the St. Patrick's Day holiday this weekend.

Turlock resident Vans Codrington goes to San Francisco on St. Patrick's Day Parade every year with his friends. Since it was canceled, they still decided to head out for a day in the city.

"Celebrating St. Patrick's Day with my friends -- people I love -- and we do it every year, so we decided to it anyway," Codrington said.

There was no hesitation or concern from his group of friends. "We're smart, we're adults, we know what we're supposed to do. As long as you're cautious and understand what's happening, it shouldn't be a deterrent to do anything else," Codrington said.

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Stanislaus State to cancels face-to-face classes; 2 more cases in San Joaquin County

in Around California/Health

Stanislaus State University on Thursday announced it will cancel face-to-face classes to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus, which has prompted schools and organizations across the county to take precautions.

Classes can keep meeting on the Turlock and Stockton campuses until next Wednesday, university officials said, and professors will be given two days to prepare for online instruction before spring break begins on March 23.

All Stanislaus State, classes must be taught online by April 2, officials said, so the university will provide students laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots upon request.

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Two Stanislaus County residents test positive for coronavirus

in Health/People

The coronavirus has reached Stanislaus County, with health officials announcing that two men in the county have tested positive for COVID-19.

On Wednesday, the Stanislaus County Public Health received confirmation that two adult male residents of the county have tested positive for the novel coronavirus by the California Department of Public Health. These tests will be confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

One person was a passenger on the Grand Princess Cruise to Mexico and one has no history of travel to a country with known community transmission and no known contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case.

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Punch it out at The Bag Lab

in Fun/Health

Turlock residents Lynne and Forester Wescott have been kickboxing enthusiasts for years, from their time living in Southern California as newlyweds to moments spent in Texas where they helped grow a community for the sport from the ground up.

When they returned to Turlock a few years ago to be closer to family, they knew the town’s citizens could use a space where they, too, could take out their frustrations on a punching bag — all while getting a great workout in.

Next month, that vision now known as The Bag Lab Fitness will celebrate its one-year anniversary of offering full body workouts that push clients not only physically, but mentally as well.

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