Here’s How Coronavirus Is Affecting Martinez Nursing Homes

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Martinez.

Weekly Update: See Which Martinez Area Hospitals Are Nearing Capacity

New federal data shows how the coronavirus epidemic is affecting hospitals and their ICUs in Contra Costa County.

Weekly Update: See Which Martinez Area Hospitals Are Nearing Capacity

New federal data shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in Contra Costa County and across California.

Martinez Teachers Vaccine: Educators in CA 1B Tier One

Educators, child care workers and residents 65 and older share the same tier for the coronavirus vaccine.

Latest Martinez COVID-19 Vaccine Statistics

Contra Costa Health Services has launched a live COVID-19 dashboard. See how many people have been vaccinated.

Hospital Capacity In The Martinez Area: See Latest Numbers

New data from the federal government shows which hospitals are nearing capacity in the Martinez area.

Local, National Kaiser Permanente Grants To Address Racial Equity

Kaiser Permanente commits $8.15M to organizations addressing racist structures and practices preventing good health in communities of color

COVID-19 Vaccine: Long Waits Possible For Some In Contra Costa

Appointments, Contra Costa County health officials said, are limited by available vaccine supply and other factors.

Coronavirus Vaccines In Contra Costa County, Martinez

The county is working to dramatically increase the number of people who receive vaccinations daily. Latest cases/deaths in Martinez.

See Which Martinez Area Hospitals Are Nearing Capacity

New data from the federal government shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in Contra Costa County.

Coronavirus Vaccine Sits Unused As CoCo Residents Die Of COVID-19

There were 67 coronavirus deaths in Contra Costa County in December and nearly 17,000 newly diagnosed cases. Here's a look at Martinez.

Contra Costa Senior Home Battles COVID-19 Outbreak

In all, 10 East Bay facilities have current outbreaks in residents and staff, according to state data.

Vaccine Distribution In CoCo, Bay Area: Health Officers Explain

Bay Area health officers issued a statement about who is vaccinated first, and when the general public may receive the coronavirus vaccine.

Martinez's Stay-At-Home Order Extended As Bay Area’s ICUs Fill

If you planned to escape to San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Napa, or Solano counties for dining —​ ​ they’re now forced to close.

Contra Costa Co. Gets A Dose Of Hope As Doctors Roll Up Their Sleeves To Get Vaccine

More than 9000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine have been sent to the Regional Medical Center.

Red Cross Blood Drives Planned Near Martinez

Patients need your blood, and you will receive the results of a free antibody test for COVID-19.

Coronavirus: How Full Are Martinez-Area Hospitals?

There is now public data showing how close your local hospital is to being at or over capacity.

Martinez Could Quickly Move To Tougher Restrictions

A new stay-at-home order may happen this week. The latest case count from Martinez.

Martinez COVID-19 Indoor Exposure Risk; Latest Case Count

A tool developed by researchers from several universities lets you see your risk of being exposed to the coronavirus indoors.

Contra Costans Urged To 'Hunker Down' As Coronavirus Cases Rise

Residents must do so to "get through the dark winter to a glorious vaccine spring," Contra Costa County Health Officer Chris Farnitano said.

Contra Costa To Regress Into Most-Restrictive Tier

See the latest COVID-19 case count in Martinez as Contra Costa residents prepare to move into the purple or "widespread risk" tier.

Contra Costa Closes Indoor Dining, Indoor Gyms, Movie Concessions

"... Given what we’re seeing happen across the country and the region, we must act now," the county said about the "high-risk activities."

Martinez Sees COVID-19 Case Rate Higher Than County

Hospitalizations and coronavirus cases have climbed recently in Contra Costa County, prompting officials to enact restrictions.

County Recommends 'Safe Social Gatherings' To Stay In Orange Tier

A spike in cases​ could put Contra Costa County right back into a more restrictive tier, public health officials warn.

Free COVID-19 Antibodies Test With All Red Cross Donations

Do you wonder if you've had coronavirus? Find out, and potentially help COVID patients. Upcoming blood drives near Martinez.

Contra Costa Requires Medical Providers To Give Coronavirus Tests

Under the new health order, all health care facilities in the county must provide prompt testing to essential workers upon request.

Shopping Malls, Hair Salons, Barber Shops Open In Martinez

For the third time in the last 7 days, no new coronavirus deaths were reported in the county.

Contra Costa Coronavirus Death Toll Rises: Martinez

Since last Friday, the county has added 1202 newly confirmed cases.

Contra Costa County Coronavirus Death Toll Climbs: Martinez Cases

Hundreds of additional cases were added Thursday alone in Contra Costa County.

New Coronavirus Deaths: 7th Straight Day In CoCo: Martinez

The health department is now reporting how many deaths have happened in each city. Martinez is a bright spot.

Latest Martinez Case Count; How To Help CoCo During The Pandemic

There were 5,233 cases of COVID-19 in Contra Costa County as of Thursday.

Coronavirus In Martinez: 93 Cases

The total number of residents tested for the virus in Contra Costa County has reached 97,113. See a breakdown of positive cases by city.

Contra Costa Back On State Watch List Monday: Martinez

The county’s new revelation about deaths, cases, and hospitalizations raised red flags with California officials.

Bay Area Residents Urged to Stay Home This 4th Of July

“Nobody wants to be cooped up or to miss out on the holiday. But the more we come together in groups, the more COVID-19 spreads..."

Contra Costa Delays Reopening Plan Amid Coronavirus Resurgence

Contra Costa County officials on Monday delayed the planned July 1 reopening for more businesses, as COVID-19 appears to be rebounding.

Contra Costa Sees Increase In Young People With Coronavirus

That fact should make it important for residents to remember there is still a serious pandemic going on, the county's health director said.

Coronavirus In Martinez: 50 Cases

Deaths in Contra Costa County have stabilized this week after 18 were recorded over a 6-day period last week.

Contra Costa Receives State Variance To Continue Reopening Plan

Contra Costa is the first of six counties in the lower Bay Area to seek or receive a variance from the state COVID-19 health order.

Front-Line BART Employee Tests Positive For Coronavirus

The person was not in close contact with the public but worked in stations and on trains in the BART system, BART officials said.

Assistance League Diablo Valley Thrift Shop’s “Buy It Now Online”

Enhance cooking at home with online purchases of high-end cookware and cookbooks.