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Californians 16 & older with underlying health conditions will be provided vaccines starting March 15

In a move that will vastly expand the number of people eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccinations, state health officials said today that as of March 15, shots can be administered to people 16 and older suffering from medical conditions or developmental disabilities making them susceptible to severe illness or death from the virus. The move

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Riverside County reports 600 new cases, 47 deaths, & 2,774 recoveries since Thursday

Riverside County reported 600 cases since Thursday, bringing the total of cases up to 285,414. The Coachella Valley reported 48 new cases (48,169 total) Check out the county map below(Note Data will continue to update past today) VACCINE CLINICS OPENED FOR RESIDENTS 65 YEARS AND OLDER You can register at https://www.rivcoph.org/COVID-19-Vaccine.  Seniors who need assistance can

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More COVID vaccine appointments available for residents 65 years and older only

Appointments for 16 Riverside County COVID vaccination sites are now available for residents 65 years and older. You can sign-up at https://www.rivcoph.org/COVID-19-Vaccine-with-Registration Seniors 65 years and older who need assistance are asked to dial 2-1-1 PLEASE NOTE: In order to increase access for our most vulnerable populations, appointments for the County’s vaccination clinics are for

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Vaccination clinic at Palm Springs Convention Center opens Friday morning

A new coronavirus vaccination site is officially opening Friday at the Palm Springs Convention Center.  โ€œToday we will be vaccinating 350 residents who are currently eligible. That includes residents who are 65 years of age or older or workers in education, food and agriculture or healthcare,โ€ said Brooke Federico, public information officer, Riverside County.ย  Riverside

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COVID testing still encouraged even as vaccinations are underway, here’s where you can get a free test

Even as vaccinations are underway, health officials are encouraging the public to continue to get tested for coronavirus, adding it could be months before the majority of the community has been vaccinated. In the meantime, they say itโ€™s essential to keep prioritizing testing countywide.  There are now several places people can easily get a free

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Vaccine efforts ramp up in Riverside County, but challenges persist

Riverside County officials said Thursday they’re optimistic about increasing the number of vaccinations being performed. “We’re going as quickly as we can,” said Jose Arballo, a spokesperson for Riverside County Public Health. The vaccination efforts are showing positive signs of acceleration, Arballo said, including an increasing supply of doses. “We usually get somewhere between 21,000

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