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As of 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, there had been 984 confirmed cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Fresno County, with 10 deaths.
Among Mid Valley Times cities, Sanger (including the region to the northeast) had the most positive cases with 82 while Reedley
COVID-19 update
had 61 cases. Parlier had 45 cases while Orange Cove had 43 cases. Del Rey was at six cases while Fowler has four or fewer cases. The county reported that 333 of the positive cases had recovered.
In Tulare County, there were 1,241 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 52 deaths as of
12:30 p.m. on May 12. Breakdowns by cities/regions now are available, with 243 cases in Dinuba, 36 in Orosi, 22 in Cutler and less than 11 each in rural areas south of Reedley, in the Traver area and east of Orange Cove.
A total of 172 people had recovered from the virus in Tulare County.
Rick Curiel / Mid Valley Times
Young people with signs of support were among the members of Living Word Fellow- ship Church in Dinuba welcoming Pastor Mark Wallace home on May 7.
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manente Hospital on May 7 after a month-long battle with the COVID-19 Coronavirus, and was the Fresno hos- pital’s first patient to be released from care after being put on a ventilator early last month as a result of compli- cations from the virus.
After he and his wife both suffered symptoms last month, both were test- ed for the virus. Both tested positive.
Although his wife recovered quick-
ly from the virus, Pastor Wallace’s
health deteriorated and medical per-
sonnel were forced to intubate him. Contributed Photo He spent nearly two-weeks on a ven- Pastor Mark Wallace, pictured with his wife tilator — fighting for his life. Tammy, returned home to Dinuba on May
All the while, his family, friends 7 after being hospitalized during a month-
and parishioners did what any loved long battle with COVID-19.
one would have done in the same situ- added while overcome with emotion. ation. They prayed. “This was all prayer.”
A social media campaign was also Wallace also credited the doctors established for the Dinuba pastor, ask- and nurses for their care during his ing for prayers. Soon, over 5,000 peo- hospital stay.
ple from all around the world joined “They were just wonderful,” he in prayer — all praying for Pastor said.
Mark’s recovery. Although Wallace said he will re- “I know it sounds weird, but I could turn to recording video broadcasts of actually feel people praying for me,” his Sunday sermons, he said he won’t he said of his recovery. return to normal church operations “This was nothing I did,” Wallace until he feels it’s safe enough to do so.
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Each student that drove into the OCHS parking lot off of An- chor Avenue was initial- ly greeted and received name placards for their vehicle. The proceeded along the initial "Path of Remembrance" where they were greeted by staff and faculty from their entire school ex- perience dating back to Elementary School. Stu- dents received personal- ized gift items in a gift bag, as well as a t-shirt and pom-pom picture of their alma mater. Each student also received a diploma holder.
Ortiz said all gift items were purchased with class money raised by the seniors.
"Once we got the go-ahead, the adminis- tration was great," she said. "They were like 'just make our kids feel special. Make them feel loved and appreciated.' And so we did."
Jon Earnest / Mid Valley Times
Orange Cove High School senior Maira Garcia, left, signed the student senior poster during the school's Senior Celebration Drive Thru on Maty 8.
SENIOR SCHOOL SPIRIT CONTEST
Orange Cove High School seniors are invited to show off their school spirit by decorating their front door with Titan signs, colors and Go BIg! Take a selfish/picture with your creation and submit with name and phone number online to ortiz-c@kcusd.com or by text to (559) 425-0705. The first 20 entries receive a personal pizza from YR Pizza Planet, and the most spirited photo submission will win $100, donated by Orange Cove Presbyterian Church and Full Gospel Temple of Orange Cove. All entries will be posted on the OCHS Facebook and Instagram pages. The winner will be announced on Wednesday, May 20.
We can’t thank you enough
Now more than ever we celebrate our caregivers.
We thank our nurses, providers and hospital associates who are on the front lines of the current health crisis. You are heroes every day, but this week you each deserve additional gratitude and appreciation for your tireless efforts and commitment to our patients.
National Nurses Week (May 6-12) | National Healthcare Week (May 10-16)
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