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Mendocino County Public Health reports four COVID-19 business outbreaks
As of Saturday, Mendocino County had 194 cases of COVID-19, 11 of whom are currently hospitalized, including one who was transferred to Napa County for a higher level of care.
Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, two cases of COVID-19 in a workplace constitute an outbreak.
Mendocino County Public Health reported that it is working closely with all known locations who have COVID-19 positive employees to contain the spread, including giving orders to isolate cases, and quarantine close contacts – defined as being closer than 6 feet for more than 10 minutes regardless of facial covering use – for 14 days from the last contact with a known case.
Officials said all locations have been cooperative in containment and investigation efforts.
Outbreaks have been reported at the following four locations.
Sherwood Oaks Health Center, Fort Bragg
Sherwood Oaks Health Center has had seven residents test positive for COVID-19, two of whom have been hospitalized and one of whom has died. Five employees have tested positive for COVID-19.
Ukiah Natural Foods Co-Op
Ukiah Natural Foods Co-Op has had two employees test positive for COVID-19. Further testing of co-op employees is being facilitated by Public Health.
“We are following the guidance as recommended by the Public Health Officer, Dr. Doohan, and are shutting down while working on the case investigation and contact tracing by Public Health,” said Co-Op Manager Lori Rosenberg. “Our impacted staff are quarantined, and we have hired a professional deep cleaning service to clean the entire store. We are taking staff temperatures, and ensuring enhanced efforts for social distancing and disinfecting all surfaces. Our concern at this time is for the health of staff, shoppers and the community.”
The Fort Bragg Center for Laser & Cosmetic Dentistry
The Fort Bragg Center for Laser & Cosmetic Dentistry has had one employee test positive for COVID 19.
“The employee has been isolating since July 9th and no other employees or patients have reported experiencing any symptoms,” as stated by Dr. Alan Limbird.
Dr. Limbird is working closely with public health to ensure a safe reopening for employees and patients. Mendocino County Public Health is providing outbreak testing for any patients who may have been exposed between June 22 and July 13.
Ardzrooni Vineyard, Anderson Valley
Ardzrooni Vineyard has had four employees test positive for COVID-19. Isolation and quarantine housing has been arranged for those affected by this outbreak. Outbreak testing will be offered early next week.
Indication of uncontrolled community spread, which has already been seen in Sonoma and Marin counties, includes outbreaks in skilled nursing facilities and grocery stores, officials said.
The COVID-19 surge has now hit Mendocino County, and will likely worsen until Labor Day, given state modeling data, according to Mendocino County Public Health.
“We urge you, follow the Health Officer orders, and remember to wear your mask,” said Health Officer Dr. Noemi Doohan. “They have been created to save lives.”