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health1 month ago•38 min saved

Napa County records Bay Area's first measles case since 2012 amid regional outbreaks

Napa County has confirmed a measles case—the county's first since 2012—in a child who was not vaccinated and had traveled to South Carolina, which is dealing with a large outbreak; CA CDPH is coordinating follow-up and vaccination outreach, while officials say there is no current public health threat to the general population in Napa. Separately, Santa Clara County detected measles in wastewater from Palo Alto’s sewershed, but officials cautioned the source is unknown and follow-up testing found no further evidence in the water; national measles cases rose to record levels in 2025, underscoring the importance of the two-dose MMR vaccine for lifelong immunity.

via Yahoo|

#health #measles #mmr

world6 months ago•1 min saved

Wildfires in California and Oregon Prompt Evacuations and Emergency Declarations

A wildfire in California's Napa County, called the Pickett Fire, has burned nearly 6,803 acres since Thursday, prompting mandatory evacuations and ongoing firefighting efforts, with the cause still under investigation amid a regional heat wave.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#california-wildfires #evacuations #firefighting

environment6 months ago•2 min saved

Wildfires Rage Across West Coast, Threatening Wineries and Communities

The Pickett fire in Napa County, fueled by hot and dry conditions, has grown to 6,803 acres, prompting evacuations and threatening homes and vineyards, but firefighters have contained 11% of it with no confirmed structural damage as of Sunday.

via Los Angeles Times|

#california #environment #evacuations

world6 months ago•2 min saved

Wildfire Threatens Napa Valley Vineyards Amid Heatwave

Evacuations are underway in Napa County, California, as the Pickett Fire burns nearly 4,690 acres with only 7% containment, while other wildfires, including the Flat Fire in Oregon, threaten communities amid dry conditions. The Pickett Fire, distinct from the 2020 Glass Fire, is fueled by slope and fuels without extreme weather, and extensive firefighting resources are deployed to contain it.

via NPR|

#california #evacuations #napa-county

health1 year ago•2 min saved

"New COVID Subvariants FLiRT and KP.2 Spark Concerns and Uptick"

Health officials in Sonoma and Napa counties are monitoring new COVID-19 subvariants, referred to as FLiRT, through wastewater. These subvariants, which include strains like JN.1 and KP, are more transmissible but do not cause more severe disease. Current levels are low, and officials recommend following standard health guidelines such as vaccination, hand washing, and masking to protect against the virus.

via The Santa Rosa Press Democrat|

#covid-19 #health #napa-county

health2 years ago•3 min saved

"Fatal Outbreak: Deadly Disease Linked to Tap Water in California Claims One Life and Puts Five on Ventilators"

A resident in Napa County, California, died and five others were put on ventilators after contracting Legionnaires' disease from contaminated tap water. The outbreak, which occurred in July 2022, was traced back to poorly-maintained water system cooling towers that allowed bacteria to contaminate the water supply. A total of 14 confirmed cases and three suspected cases were reported, with 10 patients requiring intensive care and five needing ventilators. Investigations revealed a lack of proper maintenance at the facilities, including low levels of chlorine in the cooling towers. Legionnaires' disease can be life-threatening and is typically spread through air conditioning units, showers, and tap water.

via Daily Mail|

#california #cdc #contaminated-tap-water

tragic-accident2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Accident Claims Lives of Oregon Cyclists in Napa

Two cyclists, identified as Christian Deaton, 52, and Michelle Deaton, 48, visiting from Portland, Oregon, were killed in Napa County when a load of wood in the back of a flatbed truck shifted and struck them. Christian Deaton was pronounced dead at the scene, while Michelle Deaton succumbed to her injuries at the hospital. The driver of the truck remained at the scene, and the cause of the collision is under investigation. The Napa County Bicycle Coalition expressed their condolences and called for safer streets for all road users.

via KRON4|

#cyclists #flatbed-truck #investigation