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Watch: Dr. Fauci discusses virus measures and Biden’s pandemic plan

Live streaming: WASHINGTON (AP) — Deep in the deadliest coronavirus wave and facing worrisome new mutations, President Joe Biden will kick off his national COVID-19 strategy to ramp up vaccinations and testing, reopen schools and businesses and increase the use of masks — including a requirement that Americans mask up for travel. Biden also will address inequities in hard-hit

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Riverside County reports 4,808 cases, 63 deaths, & 15 more hospitalizations since Wednesday

Riverside County reported 4,808 new cases since Wednesday, bringing the total of cases up to 255,808. The Coachella Valley 749 new cases (43,678 total) New Cases Reported by Valley City: Desert Hot Springs – 71Palm Springs – 48Cathedral City – 91Rancho Mirage – 17Palm Desert –     58Indian Wells – 4LQ – 45Indio – 185Coachella – 122 Check out

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Rep. Raul Ruiz tests positive for coronavirus

US Representative Raul Ruiz has tested positive for the coronavirus. Ruiz released a statement revealing that he currently has mild symptoms and is feeling well. “In preparation for attending the inauguration of President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris, I have taken multiple COVID-19 tests over the last 72 hours,” Ruiz said in a statement released Tuesday

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Monoclonal antibody infusion clinics for COVID-19 patients to help decrease hospitalizations

Starting Tuesday, January 19th a monoclonal antibody infusion clinic (MABIC) began at Desert Regional Medical Center. These antibodies are something that can help people develop an immunity and the ability to fight off COVID if they’re in early stages of the disease. There are two possible monoclonal antibodies (mabs). The first is referred to as

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Cathedral City offering up to $20,000 in financial assistance to small businesses

Cathedral City has approximately $450,000 available for the city’s businesses. Cathedral City businesses may qualify for financial assistance if they have been: Impacted by COVID-19Maintain a physical presence within Cathedral City Have less than 25 full-time equivalent employees. City officials noted that priority will be given to restaurants, retail store and personal care businesses. “The

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Rep. Ruiz says Riverside County must do more to speed up vaccination process

Representative Raul Ruiz isn’t holding back on his criticisms of the way Riverside County is handling the distribution of coronavirus vaccines and the vaccination process.Ruiz expressed his frustrations with the process Friday he says has been too slow and unorganized. “There seems to be discoordination,” Ruiz said. “There doesn’t seem to be a plan. It seems there’s

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