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Riverside County reports 1,105 new cases over the weekend; total surpasses 20,000 cases

Riverside County reported 1,105 new coronavirus cases over the weekend, bringing the total number of cases to 20,555. Download the News Channel 3 app on Apple or Google Play to be alerted on major coronavirus updates and local breaking news Over 259,000 patients have been tested and 8,711 patients have recovered from the virus. There were 7 additional deaths

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Online appointments for COVID-19 tests now available in Riverside County

Riverside County residents now have the option to make appointments online to be screened for coronavirus at county-operated testing sites. According to the county Executive Office, appointments are available by going to www.rivcoph.org/coronavirus/testing. Once there, visitors can select a site, as well as a day and time. Making appointments in advance previously required phone calls

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Gov. Newsom says he expects Riverside County to take local action today

Governor Gavin Newsom said he expects Riverside County to take local action today. Get major coronavirus update by downloading the News Channel 3 app on Apple or Google Play  Brooke Federico, public information officer for Riverside County, told News Channel 3 that the county is falling under the state health officer’s order for Riverside County. State health officer’s

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Gov Newsom orders restaurants, other sectors to close indoor operations

During today’s news conference, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the state is ordering the closure of indoor operations for restaurants, wineries, movie theaters, zoos & museums, cardrooms, and family entertainment centers. The order goes into effect immediately and will last for the next three weeks in all counties that have been on the state’s “watch

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Palm Springs strengthens its face covering order

The city of Palm Springs issued a new supplementary order strengthening its own face covering requirements. Supplemetary-Order-Face-Coverings-REVISEDDownload The order is effective immediately and adds more requirements for wearing face coverings in a public setting. The order now applies to: Outdoors, standing, walking, hiking, bicycling, or running, on any sidewalk that is adjacent to any business

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Gov. Newsom halts COVID-19 related evictions through September 30

Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Tuesday evening that stops evictions for renters affected by the coronavirus pandemic through September 30. Newsom’s order also: Allows adults to obtain marriage licenses via videoconferencing rather than in-personWaives eligibility re-determinations for Californians who participate in Medi-CalSuspends face-to-face visits for eligibility for foster carePermits In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

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