There's been nothing rapid about getting rapid tests for COVID-19. That's changing — rapidly. Local hospitals are finally starting to receive the testing supplies they need to get results quickly. Several are using a system from Silicon Valley-based Cepheid that promises results in about 45 minutes. "Last week, we were...
Doing His 'Part', UCSF-Fresno Doctor Battles COVID-19 in New York
You might call it the ultimate "house" visit. One doctor from UCSF-Fresno just wanted to help his home state in the battle against coronavirus. “Please come help us in New York now,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said at the end of March. Doctor Leaves Fresno Sunday Morning William Chiang, M.D., left...
Coronavirus Mask Mandate: City Employees Take Matters Into Their Own Hands.
City employees want masks, and they are not waiting for Fresno to provide them. Fresno City Employees Association president Sam Frank said the city will provide masks by Friday. That's too long in his opinion. "I put out a call to members, if they could, to make masks on their...
How Major League Locals Are Waiting Out COVID-19 Shutdown
"Take Me Out the Ballgame" has a different meaning right now for two Fresno-area native Major League Baseball players. Jordan Luplow and Marcus Walden both launched their baseball careers at local high schools and colleges. Now, they're keeping in baseball shape on opposite coasts, hoping to return to the diamond...
'Rapid' COVID-19 Testing Finally Arrives in the Central Valley. Community Medical Already Processing Hundreds a Day.
There's been nothing rapid about getting rapid tests for COVID-19. That's changing - rapidly. Central Valley hospitals are finally starting to receive the testing supplies they need to get results quickly. Several are using a system from Silicon Valley-based Cepheid that promises results in about 45 minutes. "Last week, we...
Washington, Oregon, California Announce Coronavirus Pact
OLYMPIA, Wash. — The governors of Washington, California and Oregon announced Monday they’ll work together to re-open their economies while continuing to control the spread of COVID-19. In a statement, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced the partnership with California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Oregon Gov. Kate Brown. While each state...
Will Today Be California’s COVID-19 Peak?
The University of Washington's coronavirus projection model indicates that California will experience peak demand for critical hospital resources today. The projection is based on the assumption that California keeps its social-distancing orders in place through May. California Has Enough Beds, ICU Units The university's Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation project...
First Kings County COVID-19 Death Reported
The first coronavirus death in Kings County was reported Saturday evening by public health officials. “The county is deeply saddened by this loss to COVID-19, and extends our condolences to the family for their loss,” said Edward Hill, director of the Kings County Department of Public Health. “This is a...
Finding Cheap Gas in Fresno. Price Falls Below $2 a Gallon as COVID-19 Limits Travel.
Gas prices are falling in the Fresno area, dipping below $2 per gallon at one local station. The cheap gas is the result of a drop in demand because of COVID-19 stay-at-home orders as well as lower oil prices on the world market, experts say. Price Below $2 Spotted in...
Lowe’s and Costco Will be Closed Easter Sunday. Here’s What’s Open in Fresno for Projects & Groceries.
Lowe's has announced it will be closed on Easter Sunday, joining Costco, Target and Trader Joe's in giving their employees the holiday off. Other retailers have observed the holiday in the past. For Lowe's the decision to close on Easter Sunday is new this year. To show appreciation to our...