CAL/OSHA area manager discusses what workers need to know about new mask rules
The Coachella Valley is in region 3 of Cal/OSHA region. To contact our region office visit: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/districtoffices.htm Or…
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CAL/OSHA area manager discusses new workplace rules
The Coachella Valley is in region 3 of Cal/OSHA region. To contact our region office visit: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/districtoffices.htm Or call…
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Website to order free Covid-19 tests is up and running
CNN By Kaitlan Collins, Maegan Vazquez and Tami Luhby, CNN The federal government has quietly launched its website to sign up for free Covid-19…
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County health officials answer residents’ questions about COVID, variants, & more
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County public health officer talks rising Covid hospitalizations, high testing demand
With Covid hospitalizations on the rise and testing still in high demand, the county says it is ramping things up. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke…
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Valley’s only epidemiologist talks Covid surge, omicron, hospitalizations
The valley’s only epidemiologist says Covid infections are on the rise, affecting all ages. The percent-positivity has more than doubled in the last…
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County’s deputy public health director discusses omicron variant concerns, Biden’s plan
President Joe Biden announced his plan to get the omicron variant under control. This includes free at-home testing kits for all Americans, increased…
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Planning ahead of the holidays: Covid-19 test sites across the Coachella Valley
With the holidays just right around the corner, millions nationwide are gearing up to travel and to get together with family. Hospitals are bracing…
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Panel of local health experts answers your coronavirus questions
From COVID-19 virus variants to vaccine boosters — and everything in between — we’ve been hearing from viewers about their questions as the…
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RivCo public health director reacts to new statewide mask mandate
Riverside County is reacting to the state’s new indoor masking requirement. Monday afternoon, Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly…
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JFK Memorial Hospital’s infectious disease physician discusses the Omicron variant
Dr. Kinji Hawthorne, JFK Memorial Hospital’s infectious-disease physician, joined News Channel 3’s Peter Daut to discuss the omicron…
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2 million+ COVID-19 tests recalled due to inaccurate results
More than 2 million at-home COVID-19 tests are being recalled due to a high rate of false-positive test results. The U.S. Food and Drug…
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Vaccines for kids age 5+ roll out at valley school districts; parents have mixed feelings
Coachella Valley parents looking to get their kids vaccinated against coronavirus have more opportunities this week. Local school districts are…
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US advisers urge COVID shot for kids 5-11, final OK due soon
An influential advisory panel voted Tuesday that all children ages 5 to 11 should get Pfizer’s pediatric COVID-19 shots, putting the U.S. on the…
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Watch: CA leaders outline efforts to increase vaccination rates and promote booster shots
Governor Gavin Newsom is holding a news conference at 11:00 a.m. on state efforts to increase vaccination rates and promote booster shots for…
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COD to require proof of COVID vaccination for on-campus students, staff in 2022
Students and employees of the College of the Desert will need to prove their vaccination status to attend in-person instruction or events on campus…
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PSUSD, CVUSD, DSUSD report active COVID case numbers
Here are the latest numbers from the COVID-19 trackers of active cases in the public school systems, according to the Coachella Valley school…
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How effective is the Johnson & Johnson vaccine against new variants?
Coronavirus cases are on the rise nationwide and so are concerns about the effectiveness of current vaccines. According to a new medical study…
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