One family’s virus nightmare reflects deepening U.S. crisis
The U.S. has had another record day of coronavirus cases.
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHERAssociated Press
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First, Theresa Pirozzi’s 85-year-old dad got sick and was rushed to the hospital in an ambulance. Days later, her mom was so weak she could barely walk. Now, instead of getting ready for Christmas, Pirozzi is anxiously awaiting updates from the hospital where both of her parents are in intensive care with the coronavirus.
Jerry and Shirley Pirozzi, both 85, of Oak Park, Calif., are both in the same hospital with COVID-19. Across California, nearly 17,000 people were hospitalized with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 infections, more than double the previous peak reached in July 2020. (Theresa Pirozzi via AP)
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LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The union representing registered nurses and other staff at three Hospital Corporation of America facilities in Southern California have reached a tentative agreement with the company aimed at improving COVID-19 safety and averting a possible strike.
The covered nurses and licensed medical professionals work at Los Robles Regional Medical Center, Riverside Community Hospital and West Hills Hospital and Medical Center, representatives of Service Employees International Union Local 121RN said. The members are scheduled to vote to ratify the contract Dec. 22 and 23.
Saturday s tentative agreement concluded 102 hours of negotiations since Dec. 11, after members voted to authorize a strike and a federal mediator was brought in to help resolve issues.
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In this undated photo provided by Theresa Pirozzi shows her parents, Jerry and Shirley Pirozzi, an 85-year-old couple from Southern California who have been together for 57 years, in Oak Park, Calif. They are both in the same hospital with COVID-19 and had to wait for a couple days to get a bed. Across California, nearly 17,000 people were hospitalized with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 infections, more than double the previous peak reached in July 2020. (Theresa Pirozzi via AP)
Ventura County sees 715 new COVID-19 cases Friday; 263 hospitalized Gretchen Wenner, Ventura County Star
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Ventura County added 715 new COVID-19 cases Friday and counted the highest number of hospitalized patients yet amid the resurgent coronavirus outbreak.
Friday s report followed 731 confirmed infections added Thursday, according to county public health data.
The new cases bring the county s cumulative total to 29,358 since the first coronavirus infection was reported here on March 6. Some 25,837 residents have recovered. Another 3,311 people with active cases remained under quarantine Friday, a significant decrease since Monday, when 7,300 residents were under quarantine.
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