The California Department of Public Health is paying extra attention to Fresno County after a spike in coronavirus cases. Fresno County Department of Public Health's Interim Health Officer Rais Vohra announced the development to reporters during a Monday afternoon Zoom call. "We've actually come to the attention of the state because...
Pandemic Shuttered Thousands of Local Businesses. Yet $1.5M in Relief Funds Go Unclaimed.
The clock is ticking. At last check, hundreds of $5,000 grants are still available for Fresno County businesses impacted by COVID-19. The deadline for submitting an online applications for the funds is Monday, June 1 at 11:59 p.m. Available Grants Fresno County Administrative Officer Jean Rousseau says as of this past Monday...
New Specialized Drone Will Aid and Protect County Firefighters
Local fire crews are counting on a high-flying, high tech tool to help them respond more quickly to emergency situations. A specialized aerial drone being deployed by the Fresno County Fire Protection District, will do more than just provide first responders with an aerial view of an incident. Officials say...
When COVID-19 Hit, Firebaugh United to Squash It
In early April, Firebaugh was a COVID-19 hot spot for positive cases and deaths. Now the west-side farming town of 8,300 people is being cited by Fresno County health officials as a success story. How is Firebaugh flattening the virus? With teamwork that would make hometown hero and Buffalo Bills...
Need a Haircut? Barbershops and Hair Salons Get OK to Reopen in Fresno, Other Counties
Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday that barbershops and hair salons can reopen immediately in counties, including Fresno, that have been cleared to move faster on lifting coronavirus restrictions. The governor’s announcement is part of an ongoing relaxation of orders intended to help prevent spread of COVID-19. Face Masks Required for...
Over 300 Free COVID-19 Tests Done at NW Fresno Site
This COVID-19 test takes just over five minutes. Results come back in two or three days. Since opening May 13, the drive-up testing site at United Health Centers‘ Fresno location near Herndon and Milburn avenues has performed more than 300 COVID-19 tests. The cost of the test is covered by insurance. If...
County Adds ‘Medical Investigators’ to Hunt Down COVID Cases
The Fresno County Health Department knew who to call for help tracking down COVID-19 cases — EMTs laid off because of a dip in service calls during the pandemic. Now, many of these EMTs are joining the county's 15-person MIT — Medical Investigation Team. The MITs are trained specifically to...
Will Fresno County Reopen Under Newsom’s New Guidelines?
Two Fresno County supervisors said Monday afternoon they're hopeful the county can meet new guidelines to reopen announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom. "I think we'll be able to meet them," said board chairman Buddy Mendes. "I think we will be opening up — allowing restaurants, barbers and beauticians to get...
In State’s Eyes, Fresno County Isn’t Close to Reopening
Testing doesn't appear to be an issue. Nor is housing the homeless or having the hospital capacity to handle a surge in COVID-19 cases. But, if Fresno County wants to reopen, state officials say it must flatten the coronavirus curve and not have any pandemic-related deaths for 14 consecutive days....
Free COVID Test Site Opens in NW Fresno With ‘Painless’ Swabs
Quick, painless, easy, and best of all, free. COVID-19 testing in Fresno ramped up in a big way Wednesday with the addition of a drive-up testing site at United Health Centers' Fresno location near Herndon and Milburn avenues. Listen to this article: District 2 Fresno City Councilmember Mike Karbassi helped...