At least two additional Santa Clarita Transit bus drivers have been diagnosed with coronavirus, after three cases were reported last week, officials said Monday. The exact number of drivers with COVID-19 is not being released due to privacy, according to Jeff Womack, chief marketing officer for the company that operates the bus system, MV Transportation. “We have had additional positive ...
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Over 130 Santa Clarita Coronavirus Cases Confirmed, 12 Hospitalized
Over 130 Santa Clarita Valley coronavirus cases have been confirmed, with 12 hospitalized as of Monday, officials said. As of Monday afternoon, there are 106 confirmed cases in the city of Santa Clarita, six in Castaic, eight in Stevenson Ranch and eight in the unincorporated areas of Canyon Country, according to public health officials. The numbers for the unincorporated portions ...
Read More »UPDATE: At Least 74 Santa Clarita Coronavirus Cases Confirmed, 13 Hospitalized
At least 74 Santa Clarita coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the valley, officials said Thursday. A total of 13 of the coronavirus cases in Santa Clarita have required hospitalization, according to Patrick Moody, spokesperson for Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital. As of Thursday, Henry Mayo has administered a total of 254 tests, with 199 of which have returned negative, and ...
Read More »Assemblywoman Christy Smith To Host Coronavirus Tele-Town Hall
Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, is set to host a tele-town hall Friday, along with health leaders from across the community, officials said. The tele-town hall on April 3 is expected to discuss local measures to address the healthcare crisis and mental health resources available, according to Smith’s office. “During these unprecedented times, I’m grateful to our community leaders and ...
Read More »At Least 58 Santa Clarita Coronavirus Cases Confirmed, Nine Hospitalized
At least 58 Santa Clarita Valley coronavirus cases have been confirmed as of Wednesday, officials said. Nine of the cases of coronavirus in Santa Clarita have required hospitalization, according to Patrick Moody, spokesperson for Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital. As of Wednesday, Henry Mayo has administered a total of 241 tests, with 184 of which have returned negative, and 33 are ...
Read More »At Least 27 Santa Clarita Coronavirus Cases Reported
There are at least 27 Santa Clarita coronavirus, COVID-19, cases reported as of Friday, officials said. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has changed its classification for the areas within the Santa Clarita Valley with coronavirus cases. There are 24 cases within the City of Santa Clarita and three in Castaic, according to a release from the agency. ...
Read More »UPDATE: 15th Santa Clarita Coronavirus COVID-19 Case Confirmed
The 15th Santa Clarita coronavirus, COVID-19, case has been confirmed Wednesday, officials said Officials with Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital confirmed that two additional individuals had tested positive for COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, according to Patrick Moody, spokesperson for the hospital. There have been 11 confirmed cases in the hospital, with four other cases confirmed at other medical centers, ...
Read More »536 Coronavirus COVID-19 Cases Reported In L.A. County, Seven Deaths
A total of 536 coronavirus, COVID-19, cases have been confirmed in Los Angeles County as of Monday, with access to testing increasing throughout the county, officials said. Two additional deaths have been reported in Los Angeles County, according to Dr. Barbera Ferrer, the L.A. County director of public health. “It is more important than ever to follow the social distancing ...
Read More »UPDATE: 5th Santa Clarita Coronavirus Case Confirmed
The 5th Santa Clarita coronavirus COVID-19 case has been confirmed Thursday, officials said. The number of cases of coronavirus in Santa Clarita has now risen to five, with three in the City of Santa Clarita and additional cases in Stevenson Ranch and Castaic, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. None of these cases are currently being ...
Read More »Governor Newsom Issues Order For Homeowner, Renter Protections In Face Of Coronavirus
Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Monday that authorizes local governments to halt evictions for renters and homeowners, slows foreclosures and protect against utility shutoffs for Californians affected by coronavirus COVID-19. The executive order comes as Californians are experiencing substantial loss of hours or wages, or layoffs related to COVID-19, affecting their ability to keep up with their rents, ...
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