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College Donates Ventilators | Potential COVID-19 Surge: Patch PM

Today's headlines from across the North Bay.

Cal OES picked up 14 ventilators Tuesday from Napa Valley College for use at hospitals treating patients for COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the new coronavirus.
Cal OES picked up 14 ventilators Tuesday from Napa Valley College for use at hospitals treating patients for COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the new coronavirus. (Photo courtesy of Napa Valley College)

NORTH BAY, CA – Missed today's headlines? Here are the Patch stories from Marin, Napa, Solano and Sonoma counties that people are talking about today:

10th Coronavirus Death Reported In Marin County

Five new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed Tuesday, bringing the county's case count to 148.

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Marin County Prepares For Surge In Coronavirus Patients

Scientific modeling predicts a continuous increase of COVID-19 cases, creating potential surge over the next two to six weeks in Marin.

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Marin County Public Health Officer Recovers From Coronavirus

Dr. Matt Willis, Marin's public health officer, was diagnosed with COVID-19 more than two weeks ago.

Search Reduced For Reported Unattended Child In Mill Valley

Police received a report about an unattended boy around 4 or 5 years old.

Napa Valley College Donates Ventilators To Cal OES: Coronavirus

The college is grateful to play a part in fighting the pandemic by providing equipment that can help save lives, President Ron Kraft said.

Bay Area Hiring Slowdown Started Before Shelter-In-Place Orders

On a year-over-year basis, hiring was down 9.1 percent in March.

Watch Out For These Scams Circulating During The Outbreak: FBI

Criminals are looking to take advantage of people hurt amid the outbreak, often turning them into "money-mules," the FBI warns.

Californians Call For #PresidentNewsom on Twitter

#PresidentNewsom was trending on Twitter Wednesday as Californians lauded Gov. Gavin Newsom's leadership amid the new coronavirus pandemic.

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