Testing Locations Week of May 4, 2020
Monday through Friday – Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
400 N. Pepper Ave., Colton
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Appointment ONLY, call 1-855-422-8029
Monday through Friday – SAC Health Systems (IEHP Members only)
250 South G Street, San Bernardino
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Appointment ONLY, call (909) 771-2911
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday – MCH Rural Health Clinic
29099 Hospital Road, Lake Arrowhead
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Appointment ONLY, call (909) 336-9715
Wednesday, May 6 – Barstow Sports Park
2800 Mayor Katy Pkwy., Barstow
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Appointment ONLY, at
http://sbcovid19.com/community-drive-through-events/
Wednesday, May 6 – IEHP Community Resource Center
12353 Mariposa Road, Victorville
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Appointment ONLY, call (909) 771-2911
Thursday, May 7 – County Public Health
172 W. 3rd St., San Bernardino
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Appointment only
http://sbcovid19.com/ or (909) 387-3911
Thursday, May 7 – IEHP Community Resource Center
12353 Mariposa Road, Victorville
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Appointment ONLY, call (909) 771-2911
Thursday, May 7 – Azure Hills SDA Church
22623 Barton Road, Grand Terrace
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Appointment ONLY, at
https://bit.ly/3dmHnQK
STATE TESTING LOCATIONS AND INFORMATION
Monday through Friday – State of California
Victor Valley College, 18422 Bear Valley Road, Victorville
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Appointment ONLY, visit
https://lhi.care/covidtesting or call 888-634-1123
Monday through Friday (May 8 – May 29) – State of California
Victorville Activities Center, 15075 Hesperia Rd., Victorville
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Appointment ONLY, visit
https://lhi.care/covidtesting or call 888-634-1123
Wednesday and Thursday
(May 6 - May 7, for first responders, health care workers and government employees ONLY) – State of California
Victorville Activities Center, 15075 Hesperia Rd., Victorville
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Appointment ONLY, visit
https://lhi.care/covidtesting or call 888-634-1123
Wednesday through Sunday (May 6-May 10)
Columbia Middle School, 14409 Aster Rd., Adelanto
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Appointment ONLY, visit
https://lhi.care/covidtesting or call 888-634-1123
County Public Health is also conducting testing at select nursing facilities for at-risk seniors living at those facilities. At all testing locations, people age 65 and older as well as healthcare or public safety workers can get tested even if they are not experiencing any symptoms. This is in addition to residents who are experiencing at least one COVID-19 symptom (fever, cough, or shortness of breath).
Board of Supervisors Discusses Plans for Phase 2 Business Reopening
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors today discussed a preliminary plan for reopening sectors of the County’s businesses as early as this Friday. The Board plans to solidify its plan later this week. The discussion about reopening followed an announcement by the governor that “low-risk” sectors could reopen as part of “Phase 2” of the state’s COVID-19 mitigation policy.
“Low risk” sectors include businesses such as florists, sporting goods stores, and apparel retailers to manufacturers and distributors. Companies in these sectors will need to comply with a variety of measures the County (and the governor) hope will prevent a significant upsurge in COVID-19 cases following relaxation of stay-at-home guidelines.
The Board discussed ideas for what a Phase 2 reopening would entail. Other business sectors, including sit-down restaurants, shopping malls, gyms, and beauty salons, would be addressed in the ramp-up to Phase 3.
Board of Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman has established a COVID-19 Recovery Coalition involving regular dialogue with more than 30 industry leaders to solicit their input as to how we can best reopen the County. This group will help focus on establishing specific re-opening guidelines for sectors ranging from transportation and healthcare to education and tourism, along with faith-based institutions.
We will be sharing more information on Phase 2 and Phase 3 reopening in future Updates.
“I’m here to affirm that the County has progressed in fighting COVID-19. We’re not only well-prepared and ready to respond to a surge, but we’re happy to report that in the last 30 days as a county, we flattened the curve,” Hagman said. “We’d like to thank everyone in our County for practicing physical distancing, wearing face coverings and practicing good hygiene. It’s made a significant difference.”
The supervisors noted that the County’s Hospital COVID-19 Census shows that our surge capacity is well in excess of the projected need, as is our supply of ventilators. Moreover, the County has made noteworthy progress on our testing and contact tracing programs.
Can We Keep Our Windows Open Safely?
There have been calls into our helpline wondering if it’s possible to contract the coronavirus through the air. With the hotter days, do you increase your risk if you open your windows to get some fresh air?
The short answer is that it’s not likely. And the County Department of Public Health recommends absolutely opening up your windows if it can bring some relief from the heat.
While scientists are still learning more and more about the COVID-19 virus, there is no evidence to suggest it has the kind of “airborne transmission” qualities to travel in the breeze through an open window or door into a home.
According to FAQs from the World Health Organization, “The virus that causes COVID-19 is mainly transmitted through droplets generated when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or speaks. These droplets are too heavy to hang in the air. They quickly fall on floors or surfaces.”
So while a cough or sneeze can propel these droplets a few feet (which is why we social distance!), it would be improbable that those droplets could get caught in the wind from a passerby and fly through a window or door.
The most common way the virus is spread is when someone is in close contact with an infected individual, or you touch contaminated surfaces or objects. A major factor in COVID’s airborne transmission is length of exposure. In other words, if you are standing next to an infected individual and share the same airspace for 45 minutes, there is a good chance you’ll inhale enough virus to cause infection.
So while we all have to listen to our own voice of caution, it appears very unlikely that one can catch the coronavirus by simply walking outside or enjoying a gentle breeze from an open window.
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
A 12th SBCSD employee has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee is a deputy sheriff assigned to corrections. It is unknown where the employee was exposed to the virus. The employee is self-isolating at home.
Transitional Assistance Program Provides Critical Help
Services and help offered by the County’s Transitional Assistance Program include assistance with cash, food and medical needs. In this video, Director Gilbert Ramos explains how easy it is for County residents to apply for this help. See the video, and visit www.C4yourself.com, or call (877) 410-8829 for more information.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFCgOS5Rd6A&feature=youtu.be
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