niman Posted February 4, 2020 Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 Two patients with novel coronavirus in San Benito County showed worsening symptoms late Sunday night and were referred for medical evaluation. “It was then determined that both patients needed to be admitted to a hospital equipped for a higher level of care. The patients have been transferred out of San Benito County by specialty ambulance,” said Dr. Marty Fenstersheib, San Benito County Health Officer. https://hhsa.cosb.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2019-Novel-Coronavirus-Patient-Transferred-Out-of-County-for-Medical-Care-PR02032VF.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted February 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 PRESS RELEASE 2019 Novel Coronavirus Patients Transferred Out of County for Medical Care FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: February 3, 2020 Sam Perez, MPH, Public Information Officer Tel: 831-637-5367 _____________________________________________________________________________ San Benito County-Two patients with novel coronavirus in San Benito County showed worsening symptoms late Sunday night and were referred for medical evaluation. “It was then determined that both patients needed to be admitted to a hospital equipped for a higher level of care. The patients have been transferred out of San Benito County by specialty ambulance,” said Dr. Marty Fenstersheib, San Benito County Health Officer. Even with news of this case, the risk to the general public remains low because the patient remained at home. San Benito County residents, students, workers, and visitors should continue to engage in their regular activities and practice good health hygiene since this is the height of flu season. Anyone with respiratory symptoms, such as a cough, sore throat, or fever, should stay home, practice proper cough etiquette and hand hygiene, and limit their contact with other people. San Benito County Public Health Services is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the California Public Health Department (CDPH), and other partners as this continues to be a rapidly evolving situation. On February 2, 2020, San Benito County Public Health Services activated its Department Operations Center to ensure regular communications to the public, providers and partners, as well as to handle any reports of potential novel coronavirus infection. The department will continue to provide regular updates and to work with healthcare providers as the situation evolves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted February 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 2 Coronavirus Cases Being Treated at UCSF; Chinese New Year Parade is a Go By Pete Suratos • Published February 4, 2020 • Updated 4 hours ago As concerns grow regarding the spread of the coronavirus around the world, local officials are addressing the issue head on. Two cases from San Benito County, a husband and wife, are being treated at UCSF Medical Center in San Francisco, NBC Bay Area has learned. There are 11 confirmed coronavirus cases in the United States. The San Benito County couple caught the virus after the husband traveled to China. His wife contracted the illness from her husband, officials say. They are in isolation at UCSF. Meanwhile, officials around the Bay Area are continuing to address concerns about the coronavirus. San Francisco Mayor London Breed addressed a crowd saying it's safe to celebrate Chinese New Year with this weekend's parade in the city, which usually attracts thousands of https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/2-coronavirus-cases-being-treated-at-ucsf-chinese-new-year-parade-is-a-go/2226755/?_osource=db_npd_nbc_kntv_twt_shr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted February 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 Two coronavirus patients transferred to UCSF for treatment Published 12 hours ago KTVU FOX 2 Two coronavirus patients transferred to UCSF for treatment Bay Area health officials say two of the California coronavirus patients are recuperating at their homes in Santa Clara County. Meanwhile, UCSF is treating two patients of their own who were transferred from San Benito County. SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco's Department of Public Health said two patients with the new coronavirus were transferred Monday morning from outside the county to a San Francisco hospital for specialized treatment. In a statement from San Benito County, two patients with novel coronavirus 2019-nCoV showed worsening symptoms late Sunday night. “It was then determined that both patients needed to be admitted to a hospital equipped for a higher level of care. The patients have been transferred out of San Benito County by specialty ambulance,” said Dr. Marty Fenstersheib, the San Benito County Health Officer. The University of California San Francisco confirms they received the two patients and both are being cared for in isolation. They are not disclosing the names of the patients for privacy reasons. A source tells KTVU the patients are being treated at the Parnassus campus. UCSF specialists and experts have a history of treating infectious diseases including cases from the 2003 SARS epidemic. "In addition to our standard infectious disease protocols, we have instituted a number of measures to screen patients with potential 2019-nCoV, as well as prevent the coronavirus’ spread. CSF Health is screening patients to ensure that we are taking all precautions for any individuals that have traveled from China," UCSF Health said in a statement. https://www.ktvu.com/news/two-coronavirus-patients-transferred-to-ucsf-for-treatment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted February 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 (edited) UCSF Health Response on Novel Coronavirus Outbreak UCSF Health has received two patients with confirmed novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), who were transferred to the hospital from another county in California today, Monday, Feb. 3. The patients are being cared for in isolation at UCSF Health. UCSF, which specializes in the care of patients with complex illnesses, including infectious diseases like the novel coronavirus, also treated patients during past epidemics, such as SARS in 2003. In addition to our standard infectious disease protocols, we have instituted a number of measures to screen patients with potential 2019-nCoV, as well as prevent the coronavirus’ spread. UCSF Health is screening patients to ensure that we are taking all precautions for any individuals that have traveled from China. https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2020/02/416606/ucsf-health-response-novel-coronavirus-outbreak Edited February 4, 2020 by niman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psk Posted February 4, 2020 Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 All these types of mass gatherings should be cancelled until this passes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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