Napa County: Find the latest COVID-19 numbers and health order. Read more here. The deputy, who was asymptomatic, was working at the Hall of Justice. Most of its locations, however — about 85%, the company says — had already implemented such a policy. Red more from SFGATE Editor Alyssa Pereira. July 17, 8 a.m. Gov. Contact the National Lawyers Guild Santa Rita Jail hotline to share reports around Coronavirus or conditions inside. July 17, 10:15 a.m. After weeks of believing no visitors to Yosemite had been infected with the coronavirus, park administrators discovered "dozens" — about 170 people — had the virus while in the park, the San Francisco Chronicle reported Friday. Gavin Newsom is expected to announce at a Friday press briefing that schools in counties on the state watch list open with distance learning, according to the Sacramento Bee. OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) - Oakland residents may have noticed a steady police presence at some big box stores. March 19, 2020 - The Court has issued a Press Release regarding the Presiding Judge's General Order releasing 247 persons from the Santa Rita Jail in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Eric Nobles. ", Gilmore added, "We have to remain vigilant, though, and UHS outreach to various student communities regarding COVID19 education has been positive.". HAYWARD, Calif. (KRON) - An emotional vigil for a Hayward woman killed in a hit and run. Lake County: Find the latest COVID-19 numbers and health order. Coronavirus cases in California are surging: When will the spike end? "Generally these infections were shared at social events where students did not follow basic safety measures such as social distancing, wearing face coverings, limiting event size, and gathering outside. Several school districts have already said their schools will begin the new term virtually, including Los Angeles and San Diego, the state’s two largest with a combined population of 720,000 K-12 students. Last week, advocates hosted a virtual press conference to discuss what they say is a growing outbreak of COVID-19 in Alameda County's Santa Rita Jail in the wake of an alarming spike in cases at the facility in late December. July 17, 8:45 a.m. UC Berkeley's student health services detected 25 new cases of coronavirus between July 8 and 14, only a week after a a small outbreak in cases was identified among students and linked to parties within the CalGreek system. ", "The situation is getting worse daily," she said. Santa Rita Jail Dan Honda/Contra Costa Times/ZUMA The coronavirus is a rapidly developing news story, so some of the content in this article might be out of date. Thurmond indicated Wednesday he agreed. He is being held at the Santa Rita Jail in Dublin, California, on $85,000 bail and is scheduled to be arraigned on Tuesday, according to online jail records. Staff who tested positive for the virus cannot return to work until cleared by CDC guidelines. https://t.co/SVdt5k8lQB pic.twitter.com/xOyMwwbg26. KCBS All News 106.9FM and 740AM. Here are answers to your most frequently asked questions about coronavirus. Nearly 90 cases of coronavirus remain active at Santa Rita Jail among the facility's inmates and staff members, according to the Alameda County Sheriff's Office. Gavin Newsom is expected to announce new guidance for the reopening of California schools Friday, with many of the state’s 1,000 districts just weeks away from returning to school and still undecided on whether to allow students back in classrooms. Some districts are opening with hybrid models. Estimator. "People that we asked to come in for testing because they were in close contact with someone who tested positive are doing so, they are coming in. Read more from SFGATE Editor Alyssa Pereira. The Palo Alto Unified School District recently approved a plan for distancing learning for high school and middle school students and a return to classrooms for elementary school students. Solano County: Find the latest COVID-19 numbers and health order. This involves a combination of in-person classroom learning and virtual instruction, but only "when science and data suggest it is safe to do so.". California Gov. July 17, 11:30 a.m. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) released a statement Thursday saying that states that haven't implemented a mask mandate should not receive federal relief funding. DUBLIN, CA – MAY 04: Medical personnel leave the Alameda County Santa Rita Jail in Dublin, Calif., on Monday, May 4, 2020. Santa Clara Co. Battle Over Church Service 02:20 - 2H AGO DUBLIN (CBS SF) — Alameda County health officials reported 77 new coronavirus cases Saturday, including an inmate being housed at Santa Rita Jail. Santa Rita Jail reported that there are 103 active COVID-19 cases among its 1,890 inmates. In this March 12, 2020, file photo, George Washington High School stands in San Francisco. There are currently 12 staff who have COVID-19. This marks a change in what Newsom has said in the past with the state initially giving school districts the flexibility to reopen on their own timelines in consultation with local public health officials. Santa Cruz County: Find the latest COVID-19 numbers and health order. Breed received her first test at the start of the month and it was also negative. Teachers and school employees are passionate about students, and I am inspired by their agility and hard work in educating students during this pandemic.”. State officials have placed at least 31 of California's 58 counties on a watch list because of concerning coronavirus transmission and hospitalization rates. Los Angeles County jail inmates who have tested positive for coronavirus since the outbreak began as of Friday: 290. San Mateo County: Find the latest COVID-19 numbers and health order. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. © 1998 - 2021 Nexstar Inc. | All Rights Reserved. As a result, the city must close malls and non-essential offices Monday, July 20. July 17, 11:55 a.m. UC Berkeley told ABC News Thursday that "eight student athletes involved in voluntary workouts have tested positive for COVID-19.". In many cases, that’s going to be opening in distance learning.”. LATEST July 17 6:48 p.m. Santa Rita Jail in Dublin said Friday that more than 100 inmates have now tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the Alameda County Sheriff's Office. As of Friday, July 31, the jail reported a total of 201 positive coronavirus cases. When the mayor was initially tested she had been told by the director of public health that a person with COVID-19 was at an event she attended and that she may have been exposed, according to NBC Bay Area. Eric Nobles Metal Manager. Many small, rural communities argue they shouldn’t have to comply with the same rules as big cities where infection rates are higher. “I could have infected somebody unknowingly.”. In total, 2,391 tests were completed — with 2,142 negative, 201 positive and 48 pending. San Francisco Bay Area. Eleven workers have also tested positive for COVID-19. Eric Nobles Teacher at Atlanta Public Schools. Santa Rita jail in Alameda County plans to implement COVID-19 testing for staff this week in response to the region’s recent surge in cases. Monterey County: Find the latest COVID-19 numbers and health order. In March as the COVID-19 … There are now three confirmed cases of inmates at the Santa Rita Jail in Dublin testing positive for the novel coronavirus, Alameda County Assistant Sheriff Thomas Madigan told … This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. At Lowe's, employees had already been wearing masks, but shoppers nationwide will now also need to do so beginning Monday, July 20. On Wednesday, the facility reported six coronavirus cases, with 40 added Thursday and 55 added Friday. "For the safety of everyone in our stores, we ask that customers wear masks, and to make this new standard less restrictive, we will make masks available to those who need them.”. July 17, 12:45 p.m. San Francisco Department of Public Health Director Dr. Grant Colfax stated in a virtual press conference Friday that while the state of California experiences a resurgence of the coronavirus, the average age of those hospitalized at the city's Zuckerberg General is just 41 years old. The Alameda County Sheriff's Office said Thursday that it has released more than 300 inmates from Santa Rita Jail in Dublin as a safety measure in … San Francisco County: Find the latest COVID-19 numbers and health order. The news, sent in a letter by Superintendent Dr. Vincent Matthews, notes that the district eventually hopes to implement a "hybrid approach" to learning. DUBLIN, CA — A nurse in Santa Rita Jail has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the first positive test in the jail, according to jail officials. Earlier this week, Newsom said he had approved new rules on wearing masks, playing sports, singing, busing and “keeping our kids safe and furthering our efforts around distance learning.” His administration did not immediately make those rules public but his office said Newsom would “announce COVID-19 guidance for schools” on Friday. San Benito County: Find the latest COVID-19 numbers and health order. REGIONAL — As anti-incarceration advocates slammed the Alameda County Sheriff's Office for a recent spike of COVID-19 cases among inmates and staff inside the Santa Rita Jail in Dublin, jail officials said Monday that quarantining and … (510) 925-4060 or srjsolidarity@nlg.org The activists are demanding a state takeover of the jail, better testing and medical care, and the release of more eligible inmates, among other demands. DUBLIN, Calif - A group of civil rights activists and attorneys are blasting at least three coronavirus outbreaks at Santa Rita Jail and they are … SRJ inmates/staff deaths – zero. It started with a popular hardware store being the first to hire Oakland police. Of the 28, 23 are asymptomatic and five are symptomatic. July 17, 1 p.m. San Francisco is now on the state's coronavirus watch list, Mayor London Breed announced in a press conference Friday. The court decided to released Almena on its own motion. That includes 87 inmates, just nine of whom are symptomatic, according to the sheriff's office. Of the 28, 23 are asymptomatic and five are symptomatic. The statement also added that local health officers could grant a waiver for elementary schools should the superintendent request it. Students in foster care and with disabilities will be prioritized for on-site school. SF's health director: Avoid 'hard-to-resist' gatherings, Gavin Newsom and state officials vs. Bay Area counties: 7 days of confusion, San Francisco Unified to begin fall semester in August with distance learning only, San Francisco releases guidelines for schools, Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, Fire breaks out in Texas hotel as sprinkler system fails due to frozen pipes, Russia Has Third Vaccine; German Incidence Rate Up: Virus Update. Currently, Santa Rita Jail has 28 positive inmate coronavirus cases. July 17, 4:40 p.m. A San Francisco Sheriff's Deputy tested positive for the coronavirus, KTVU and the Sheriff's Office reported Friday. Gavin Newsom visits the Cal Fire McClellan Reload Base in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, July 9, 2020, to discuss the state's new efforts to protect emergency personnel and evacuees from COVID-19 during wildfires. The revelation, he says, suggests that the virus can seriously affect not just "the elderly and most frail," but also people much younger and healthier. The decisions were made amid growing concern by teachers and parents over the state's surge of coronavirus cases and uncertainty surrounding the safety of both students and staff on campuses. As long as schools in those counties follow state guidance on hand washing, 6 feet (1.8 meters) of spacing, maintaining physical distance and face coverings, Thurmond said, “we believe that those schools can open safely.”. Sonoma County: Find the latest COVID-19 numbers and health order. Copyright 2021 Nexstar Inc. All rights reserved. It’s time for Congress to step in. FILE ART - Santa Rita Jail in Dublin. The Associated Press contributed to this story. RELATED: Civil rights activists, lawyers call for release of all inmates from Santa Rita Jail in Dublin In a scathing public letter, John Marchand, the mayor of … “Throughout this pandemic, our associates have worked tirelessly so customers could get the goods and services they needed for their homes and small businesses," said Lowe's President and CEO Marvin R. Ellison. The Alum Rock district in San Jose said 90% of students will continue with online school while 10% will come to class. Legal advocates and family members with loved ones detained inside have specifically highlighted poor food quality and sanitation issues as COVID-19 … "There are elements of distance learning that are extremely challenging, and we will work through these challenges together. This should be universal. ... Almena, who was released from jail … Eric Nobles. University Health Services spokesperson Janet Gilmore said these new cases are "actually good news" as it's a minimal increase after a notable increase in cases occurred at the start of the month. Between July 1 and 8, the university detected 47 new cases and found the notable increase was likely tied to fraternity parties. July 17, 3 p.m. Home supply stores Home Depot and Lowe's are following suit with other retailers and implementing a mandatory mask policy for all shoppers. “We have some counties in this state where the number of cases is actually quite low,” Thurmond said. At least that is the idea. July 17, 4 p.m. Santa Clara County released a statement Friday following the governor's announcement that counties must remain off the state's watch list for at least 14 days before schools can reinstate in-person instruction. One inmate has been admitted to the hospital due to coronavirus complications. "The majority of cases involve a series of recent parties and other gatherings connected to the CalGreek system, which included students both within the CalGreek community and others," according to a statement from University Health Services. The stabbing occurred in … A similar policy goes into effect two days later, on July 22, at Home Depot stores across the country. "The number of new cases has not jumped exponentially, it is actually instead moving in the right direction," Gilmore said in an email. San Francisco Unified School District announced this week fall semester classes will begin August 17 via distance learning exclusively. A team at Stanford is now working to analyze the park's wastewater, to "unravel such unknowns as the true scale of infections and how the virus is mutating." DUBLIN, Calif. (KRON) – Overall, a total of 16 inmates at the Santa Rita Jail have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office. Currently, Santa Rita Jail has 28 positive inmate coronavirus cases. On-site testing was previously not available to staff. DUBLIN, CA — The Alameda County Sheriff's Office reported nearly 100 active COVID-19 cases linked to Santa Rita Jail as of Monday. The Press Release also refers to the new information added below, which details the impact of the current public closures on specific Court divisions and offices. Almena, 50, was released from the Santa Rita Jail after a teleconference hearing Monday, the Alameda County Sheriff's office said. As of Friday, it is 188. (You can watch the governor's noon press conference on Facebook.). ANTIOCH, Calif. (BCN) - Police arrested a man and a teen boy suspected of robbing a woman at a bank's ATM Wednesday afternoon and helped to save a batch of COVID-19 vaccines in the process. "Young people, middle-aged people, older people," he said, "we are all at risk for this disease and all at risk of serious consequences.". The population at the jail on March 1 was 2,597. LATEST July 17 6:48 p.m. Santa Rita Jail in Dublin said Friday that more than 100 inmates have now tested positive for the coronavirus, according to … He is the seventh person in the sheriff's office to test positive. The state this week reported its second-highest one day totals in infection rates and deaths since the start of the pandemic and more than 7,200 have died. "Several states including California, Alabama and Montana already require masks in public.