https://www.livescience.com/how-coronavirus-tests-work.html


“PCR tests work by detecting specific genetic material within the virus. Depending on the type of PCR on hand, health care workers...

The tests do not create cases. They identify infections that already exist. Please be clear with language.

Do arsonists cause fires? Of course they do. But to attribute all of the fires to arson is not credible. We’ve had arsonists here contributing to the fires we’ve had but the reality is this last...

Posting blatant, debunked conspiracy theories to say that climate change isn't real is really not ok. The stories about arson being the reason for the wildfires has been thoroughly debunked. And...

I'm so sorry to hear you are still experiencing symptoms. It looks like a lot of people will have long lasting issues. As for sleep, the brain is definitely affected, although it looks like it more...

Looks like the state is having data issues. “The state provides the aggregate data to update several indicators on this dashboard, and they are currently experiencing delays. We will update this...

So far so good. I had problems with sneezing and sniffles on and off the last few of months but not as horrible as the last couple of years. My eyes are doing much better.

Jess

I can't read the article but let's be really clear about defunding. If you have no accountability and no clear strong direction from the community, of course it's not going to end well. It means...

Over the last couple of years our mental health services have been severely cut. And for most folks with severe issues, the one entrance into the system is thru the police. They determine if someone...

Yes you have been one of the fortunate ones apparently. Those of us who have had encounters with the police, not so much. I've had to call for help and have not been helped until I was finally...

So first phase safety testing in people is possible by September. That’s far from being ready. You can only live in the brightest room if you are privileged enough to have a room. If you are one of...

Falun Gong is Epoch Times, which is a cult. And a huge supporter of Trump. Yes if you look it up on Wikipedia it sounds pretty normal unless you actually do some deep dives.

“80% confident” the vaccine would work, and could be ready by September... ok, but what does this actually mean? A vaccine can't be 80%. And what does she mean by "ready"? It has to be not only...

Interesting perspective. We won't have a vaccine by October. It's not possible to do all the testing required to make sure the vaccine is safe and effective and able to be produced in that timeframe....

Our governor has been calling it physical distancing, which is very appropriate. Also, just a thought, it’s so important to talk to others to maintain your sanity. Consider also doing video. Seeing...

Yes, we will all likely get infected over time, unless we have a vaccine. The point of physical distancing is to decrease the number of people each person will infect. They are thinking that with no...

The point for wearing the mask is so YOU don’t unintentionally spread the virus if you have been infected, particularly if you have no symptoms.

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Until we have an antibody test and know who’s had it or not, anything we do to ease restrictions will be dangerous.

While I don’t use hand sanitizer, I thought it might be good to have it handy so I looked into making my own since it’s pretty much not available. But...

CNN: Don't try to make your own hand...

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Sonoma County Department of Health:

Information About 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Updated: March 2, 2020

And the CA Department of Health:

https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/nCOV2019.aspx

For folks who think shelters are the answer, you don’t know what being homeless is like. You have a time limit on how long you can stay in a shelter or cycle thru again. And there are NOT enough beds...

Also, the things that affect homelessness can be different for different ages, different identities, different social pressures. For example we have a lot of homeless youths. Some are homeless...

I appreciate the different perspective. I’m not at all suggesting an us/them attitude. I’m more concerned about the emotional toll taken by folks who don’t react to the killing of other beings....

I had the same thought. If someone is able to kill a whole colony of birds, including babies, there’s something wrong. I have to wonder if this person is ok. How can you not react to the idea of...

The reality is that this happens all too often right here in Sonoma County. Poor people who are homeless lose their belongings often. As someone who used to be homeless, even in homeless shelters,...

So I have a question. I was not at the meeting where the decision was made to go this direction. I know one of the proposals was from Sonoma County Behavioral Health to have a mental health facility....

There are cities in the US who do this with the same results. While conservatives annoy the heck out of me (sorry to be blunt) the one idea that we should all adopt is fiscal responsibility. The...

It’s very easy to say “why doesn’t she just fight back.” Well because many times victims freeze. Especially children. They are being violated. They don’t know how to respond. And hitting back can...

As we are seeing with #MeToo, you are not overreacting. This kind of behavior persists because the perpetrators get away with it. They either don’t see that it’s sexual abuse or they don’t care. This...

Here’s the link to the Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/SonomaNapaFiresMissingandFoundPets/about/

You can do searches on this page. It’s best to be listed both places because you...

Hi,

I wanted to let people know that there are still cats being seen and trapped in the fire areas. I know a lot of folks may have given up on lost cats, or have been so busy since losing their...

So, where would you like these homeless folks to go? Isn’t that what it comes down to? I heard a lot of stories of people who were about to move into a place and then the fires happened. They lost...

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Have you talked to Sonoma County Animal Services? I know they have been in the evac areas looking for animals. So if there is a way to maybe increase coverage at night, maybe they would be a good...

As someone who has chronic pain and is limited on what I can take, having to go to CVS every week just to get meds is beyond annoying. I would switch to someone else immediately. I have Kaiser and...

I guess hanging out in the freezer section of the grocery store might look funny after awhile :snowflake: :thumbsup:

Jessica
www.daughterofthediviners.com

Oh my god. With everything going on in just the last few days, is it really necessary to label people as bad for needing to live somewhere less expensive. Do we need to continue to label each other...

A Ritual To Read To Each Other
by William Stafford

If you don’t know the kind of person I am
and I don’t know the kind of person you are
a pattern that others made may prevail in the world
and...

So, here we are talking about homeless folks again and the stereotypes come out in force.

When I was homeless in 2008, I used to read the PD (gotta fill the time somehow). And I was perusing the...

"Only governments can handle runaway tourism. Few major industries fall so squarely into their hands – local, regional and national. Governments decide who is eligible for visas: how many cruise...

Have you been homeless?
Many do have jobs.
Have you looked to rent an apartment? Not just a room? I am luckily in Burbank housing. I've looked at moving. It costs more than twice what I pay to get...

I hear you. However, I would actually like to shop in the town I live in. I don't think that's unreasonable. I pretty much end up avoiding the traffic, or can't find a parking spot close enough to go...

I honestly don't think anyone really cares about what I have to say about this hotel, or any development in town. Each new tourist trap means another reason for me to avoid town entirely. And I live...

Yeah, this is not the place to work out disputes. But it's actually a great reminder. Don't give yourself away. Don't say yes to things you should say no to. It's hard to start a business and it's...

I live right in Sebastopol and according to your website, I don't have the option available to me. While I love Sonic, it's been a problem to have limited, affordable access to high speed internet...

Yes FileMaker is pricey. However if you have an iPad, you can get FileMaker Go which is free. But it means getting someone to develop a database for you. I've developed several for my own use. It's...

Living across the street I have to say this isn't a failing strip mall. People go to CVS all the time. As well as Marys, the auto parts store, the mail center, the laundromat, the thrift store. A lot...