Monterey, CA Coronavirus Update From A Carmel Caregiver

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There were 26 new cases of coronavirus reported in Monterey County today, bringing the total to 42,961 cases, with one new death reported.  Nationwide, there were 68,162 new cases for a cume total of 30.430million, while deaths rose by 561 to 551,638.  In California, There were 1,858 new cases reported in the Golden State, bringing the cume total to 3.669 million, while deaths rose by 95 to 59,233.  Pease stay home and stay safe as much as possible.

Monterey, CA Coronavirus Update From A Carmel Caregiver

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There was only one new cases of coronavirus reported in Monterey County today, bringing the total to 42,935 cases, with no new deaths reported.  CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky told reporters that she felt a sense of impending doom after watching the steady rise of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. despite all of the vaccinations being done.  In Europe, the situation is even worse.  French President Emmanuel Macron announced a three-week nationwide school closure and a one-month ban on domestic travel.  Paris hospital officials said they are going to have to start refusing patients for lack of space.  Nationwide, there were 62,045 new cases for a cume total of 30.362 million, while deaths rose by 1,047 to 551,077.  In California, signs of a third wave have not yet appeared, however, experts point out that California has been slower to reopen than other states.  However, because of the state’s size, the number of new cases logged here per capita ranks in the top 10 by state across the entire nation.  There were 2,331 new cases reported in the Golden State, bringing the cume total to 3.667 million, while deaths rose by 127 to 59,138.  Pease stay home and stay safe as much as possible.

Monterey, CA Coronavirus Update From A Carmel Caregiver

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There were 24 new cases of coronavirus reported in Monterey County today, bringing the total to 42,868 cases, with one new death reported.  On the good news front, America set a new record yesterday, administering 3.4 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in one day.  That’s great!  Nationwide, there were 69,559 new cases, bringing the cume total up to 30.174 million.  Deaths rose by 1,626 to more than 547K to date.  In California, there were 2,952 new cases reported, for a total of more than 3.655 million cases.  Deaths rose by 348 to 58,512. Please stay home and stay safe as much as possible.

Monterey, CA Coronavirus Update From A Carmel Caregiver

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There were 27 new cases of coronavirus reported in Monterey County today, bringing the total to 42,844 cases, with no new deaths reported.  Nationwide, there were 79,513 new cases, more than 20K new cases than were reported the day prior.  Deaths rose by 1,591 to more than 545K to date.  In California, there were 2,448 new cases reported, for a total of more than 3.65 million cases.  Deaths rose by 151 to more than 58K. Please stay home and stay safe as much as possible.

Monterey, CA Coronavirus Update From A Carmel Caregiver

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There were 23 new cases of coronavirus reported in Monterey County today, bringing the total to 42,817 cases, with no new deaths reported.  There is still no vaccine available for children under the age of 16, and many families worry about sending them back to school.  “I think it’s important for kids to have something closer to normal activities, be it returning to in-person to school, doing their sports, their social activities as long as they continue to be careful,†Dr. Kawsar Talaat, of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, told a reporter.  However, she cautioned, “It’s probably still a good idea to keep the kids masked inside as much as you can.  Nationwide, there were 59,782 new cases, bringing the total just over 30 million in the U.S.  Deaths rose by 1,479 to 544,495.  In California, there were 2,605 new cases which brings the cume total up to 3.649 million.  Deaths rose by 147 to 58,023.  Please stay home and stay safe as much as possible.

Monterey, CA Coronavirus Update From A Carmel Caregiver

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There were 60 new cases of coronavirus reported in Monterey County today, bringing the total to 42,794 cases, with one new death reported.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 13.5% of the U.S population is vaccinated, although health experts do fear that rapidly spreading variants could fuel another surge in cases.  “We must act now, and I am worried that if we don’t take the right actions now, we will have another avoidable surge—just as we are seeing in Europe right now and just as we are so aggressively scaling up vaccination,†CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said on Monday.  Nationwide, there were 55,641 new cases (up significantly from 34,236 new cases the day before) for a cume total of 29.865 million, while deaths rose by 814 to 543,016.  In California, there were 2,929 new cases, bringing the cume total up to 3.646 million.  Deaths rose by 100 to 57,779  Please stay home and stay safe as much as possible.

Monterey, CA New IRA Retirement Tool With No Early Withdrawal Penalties

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With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing a number of Americans to be laid off, many people are taking a close look at 72(t) plans, which allows you to withdraw money without the usual 10% penalty, even if you are below the age of 59.5 years old.  Dubbed 72(t) plans, they give you a series of equal payments taken at least annually.  The duration of the plan must be at least five years or until the person reaches 59.5 years, whichever is longer.  Talk to your tax planner, Monterey County Bank or one of our other local banks about this option.  Another possibility which was made as part of the Cares Act is an exemption to coronavirus-related distributions as another exception.  If you are interested in this option, act quickly as it’s only available until year end.

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Monterey, CA Coronavirus Update From A Carmel Caregiver

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There were 22 new cases of coronavirus reported in Monterey County today, bringing the total to 42,734 cases, with no new deaths reported.  Nationwide, there were 60,459 new cases for a cume total of 29.721 million, while deaths rose by 1,083 to 541,037.  In California, there were 2,797 new cases, bringing the cume total up to 3.639 million.  Deaths rose by 113 to 57,391  Please stay home and stay safe as much as possible.

Monterey, CA Coronavirus Update From A Carmel Caregiver

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There were 45 new cases of coronavirus reported in Monterey County today, bringing the total to 42,712 cases, with no new deaths reported.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that fully vaccinated people can gather maskless with other vaccinated people indoors.  It also stated that you can meet with unvaccinated people from one household at a time if those people are considered at low risk of severe COVID-19.  Nationwide, there were 60,859 new cases for a cume total of 29.660 million, while deaths rose by 1,820 to 539,954.  In California, there were 3,585 new cases (double yesterday’s 1,716), bringing the cume total up to 3.636 million.  Deaths rose by 262 to 57,278.  Please stay home and stay safe as much as possible.

Monterey, CA Coronavirus Update From A Carmel Caregiver

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There were just 24 new cases of coronavirus reported in Monterey County today, bringing the total to 42,667 cases, with one new death reported.  Nationwide, there were 58,856 cases for a cume total of 29.599 million, while deaths rose by 574 to 538,134.  In California, there were 1,716 new cases, bringing the cume total up to 3.632 million.  Deaths rose by 145 to 57,016.  Please stay home and stay safe as much as possible.