Ten workers at a healthcare clinic in Los Banos have tested positive for COVID-19, Merced County public health officials said Thursday evening. The 10 people work at Sutter Health's clinic, which is at 1253 W. I Street. The clinic is closed while it is disinfected and people who had contact...
After 3 Deaths, Merced County Toughens COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Order
Officials said Wednesday night that Merced County's positive cases have climbed to 40 and three people have died because of COVID-19. There were two deaths Wednesday, a man and a woman. Both were more than 65 years old. That prompted Merced County Health Officer Dr. Ken Bird to beef up the...
Fresno Keeps Close Eye on California's Hepatitis Emergency
A deadly outbreak of hepatitis A in California has prompted Gov. Jerry Brown to declare a state of emergency to better respond to the disease. So far, the outbreak has killed 19 people in San Diego and sickened close to 600 across the state. The governor’s declaration will allow the...
Fresno Keeps Close Eye on California's Hepatitis Emergency
A deadly outbreak of hepatitis A in California has prompted Gov. Jerry Brown to declare a state of emergency to better respond to the disease. So far, the outbreak has killed 19 people in San Diego and sickened close to 600 across the state. The governor’s declaration will allow the...