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Casino Morongo employees sound alarm on virus cases, prevention measures: ‘We’re still scared’

More casino employees are speaking out, saying there isn’t enough being done to keep them safe from coronavirus, and more of their co-workers have tested positive than the casino has let on. Among the coronavirus precautions implemented at Casino Morongo last month were social distancing measures, a face mask requirement, and a temperature check at

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Chuckawalla Valley State Prison inmate dies of coronavirus, 991 inmates infected

An inmate has died of coronavirus, becoming the first incarcerated fatality at Chuckawalla Valley State Prison near Blythe, site of the state prison system’s largest coronavirus outbreak to date. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation did not immediately identify the inmate or release the date of death. As of Friday morning, 991 inmates at

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Riverside County surpasses 10,000 coronavirus cases

Riverside County officially surpassed 10,000 positive coronavirus cases on Thursday. “The 10,000-case figure is a stark reminder that coronavirus is still active in the community and we need to continue the health practices that previously helped us flatten the curve,” said Kim Saruwatari, director of Riverside University Health System-Public Health. The county saw 329 new

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Morongo Casino employee tests positive for coronavirus; does not have direct contact with guests

Morongo Casino Resort & Spa announced that an employee tested positive for the coronavirus. The employee is asymptomatic and does not have direct contact with guests, according to casino officials. The employee will not to return to work until medical professionals deem the person is healthy. The casino also contacted 11 employees who interacted with

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