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 eligible populations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shtChOJA0d0 You can watch it in the player above. Stay up-to-date with the latest local coronavirus news, including reopenings and closing, new case data, live news conferences, and other updates
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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 next year, with few exceptions. This plan was announced Friday by the College of the Desert Board of Trustees, COD community members will have until January 31, 2022, which is the beginning
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Here are the latest numbers from the COVID-19 trackers of active cases in the public school systems, according to the Coachella Valley school districts. Palm Springs Unified School District PALM SPRINGS (CNS) – The Palm Springs Unified School District reported 43 active COVID-19 cases among students and staffers today. According to the district’s online
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Coronavirus cases are on the rise nationwide and so are concerns about the effectiveness of current vaccines. According to a new medical study reported in the New York Times, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is “much less effective against the Delta and Lambda variants than against the original virus.” Dr. Alan Williamson at Eisenhower Health
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Lottery style cash prizes for recipients of the Covid-19 vaccine are already happening in Ohio. Other states, including California, have announced similar programs. “So I think it’s a definitely a good incentive and a way to properly spend the state’s money,” said vaccine recipient Tyler Evoniuk. Governor Newsom announced the plan Thursday after the federal
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Governor Gavin Newsom briefly discussed the state’s face covering guidance during a briefing on his economic recovery plan to the state legislature Friday morning. You can watch it the full replay in the player below. It’s called the California Comeback Plan and according to Newsom’s office, it “tackles the most persistent challenges” the state is
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UPDATE: Parents with their children were among those showing up Thursday at the Palm Springs Convention Center to receive the Covid-19 shot. Among them, Cathedral City resident Colin Sands who turns 16 Friday. “I think it’s a good opportunity to reach herd immunity,” said Sands. The shots for this younger age group are happening now
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During Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors Meeting, Dr. Geoffry Leung, Public Health Officer for Riverside County, said that county anticipates to vaccinate 12 to 15 year olds as soon as Friday or early next week. Dr. Leung explained that they are waiting for national approval and the state’s approval to move forward. You can watch it
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The Salton Sea has a long and troubled history in our valley. Several projects have tried to restore the sea to its former glory, but many of them have stalled. News Channel 3’s morning anchor Angela Chen joined Peter Daut to get a closer look at her in-depth series. Part 1 premier Wednesday, May 5
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The U.S. now has a third vaccine to prevent COVID-19. The Food and Drug Administration on Saturday cleared a Johnson & Johnson shot that works with just one dose instead of two. Health experts have anxiously awaited a one-and-done option to help speed vaccinations. The virus has already killed more than 510,000 people in the
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For the first time in several months, Desert Regional Medical Center is below 100% ICU capacity. Hospital officials say it is a very encouraging sign, but they are still urging the public to take precautions and get tested for the virus. Watch Peter’s two-part interview with Christine Langenwalter, the Chief Quality Officer at Desert Regional.
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We brought back our panel of local health experts to answer more of your coronavirus vaccine questions for a half-hour special. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut was joined by: Riverside County Public Health Director Kim SaruwatariCongressman Dr. Raul RuizDr. Alan Williamson, Eisenhower Health’s chief medical officerTim Perlick, director of pharmacy services for Desert Regional Medical
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Gov. Gavin Newsom will join federal, state and local leaders at the opening of a community vaccination site at Cal State Los Angeles. Watch live at approx. 10:45 a.m. here: Last week, the Governor visited vaccination sites in Fresno, San Diego, San Francisco and Santa Clara to highlight the state’s efforts to ramp up vaccinations,
Continue Reading Governor Gavin Newsom says California is working to ramp up coronavirus vaccinations. He’s speaking live at around 11:35 Wednesday morning. You can watch it in the player below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aY8S52kJewg&feature=youtu.be MORE: Riverside supervisors ‘enraged’ and ‘appalled’ that neighboring counties received more vaccine per capita. https://youtu.be/fLmICVlTm2c Local Vaccine Resources You can view who is eligible for a
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