New hospital visitation rules went into effect on Wednesday for all hospitals across California. Visitors will now need to provide proof of vaccination or alternatively, a negative COVID-19 test from the prior 72 hours. The public health order was issued by the California Department of Public Health. “Now with the increased infectivity and the increased
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NEW CASES Over the past 24 hours, the county reported 1,409 new coronavirus cases. This brings the total number of cases up to 317,814. Every Wednesday, the county releases data for the Coachella Valley. Since last Wednesday, the valley has reported 884 new cases (53,000 in total) and 1 death (997 in total). The death
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By Kaitlan Collins and John Bonifield, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration is expected to announce within the next 48 hours that it is authorizing Covid-19 vaccine booster shots for some people who are immunocompromised, according to a source familiar with the discussions. This would be a third shot of the current two-dose Pfizer
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Some of the largest live entertainment companies and Southern California sports teams will require all U.S. office employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Among the organizations that will issue this new rule includes Goldenvoice, the parent company of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, and Live Nation Entertainment, which has a partnership
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Several protective policies are in place as students are heading back to campus this fall — including certain changes when it comes to your child’s transportation. “A lot of the things that we did in the summer and hybrid are going to stay the same,” said Robert Spinuzza, Coordinator of Transportation, PSUSD. As COVID-19 cases
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The mayor of Palm Springs said the city is receiving “overwhelmingly supportive” feedback for its new mask and vaccine mandate. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Mayor Christy Holstege on that requirement and how it’s being enforced. More Details on Palm Springs’ requiring vaccination or testing at bars, restaurants, large events
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Riverside County continues to report big increases in new coronavirus cases and hospitalizations. Over the past 24 hours, the county reported 1,543 new coronavirus cases. This brings the total number of cases up to 316,405. The county’s case and positivity rate continues to increase as well. The county is reporting a case rate of 25.7
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All visitors at Desert Care Network hospitals will be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within 72 hours of entering the facility. This comes just a few days after the California Department of Public Health issued a public health order requiring all hospitals across the state to follow this requirement.
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Riverside County spokesperson, Jose Arballo Jr., said testing within the county is up considerably in the last month. He said a month ago, the county’s testing rate was 159.6 per 100,000. The county said it now has a testing rate of 274.2 per 100,000. The county said it’s likely due to the Delta variant and
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If you’re heading out to certain spots around the valley, you’ll now need proof of vaccination or a recent negative Covid-19 test. On Arenas Road in Palm Springs, that’s the new requirement, effective Friday night. Bouncers were checking both ID’s and vaccination or test status before allowing people into the restaurants, bars and nightclubs there.
Continue Reading Frustration is mounting among some California members of the healthcare community in response to the state’s new COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The California Department of Public Health will require all healthcare facilities to enforce vaccinations for employees by September 30. The new mandate will replace a previous order put in place by Governor Gavin Newsom, that
Continue Reading Bars and restaurants on Arenas Street in Palm Springs are officially asking customers to show proof of being vaccinated or alternatively, a negative COVID-19 test before coming inside. Starting in just three weeks, this will be standard for all bars and restaurants in Palm Springs. With the new rules about to go into effect, some
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Riverside County on Thursday reported 1,226 new Coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, that brings the total number to 313,931 positive Coronavirus cases since the start of the pandemic. One of the positive trends we are seeing is that no new deaths have been reported this week, that number is holding at 4,667. The
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Sweeping changes are on the way in Palm Springs when it comes to coronavirus safety measures. City council passed new precautions at an emergency special meeting to respond to alarming transmission trends with Covid-19. Vaccines will be required for customers to go inside at restaurants and bars. Those who don’t want to get vaccinated can
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Riverside County on Thursday reported 1,132 new Coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours. While the county reported 0 new deaths other metrics continue to trend upwards. Hospitalizations are now at 361 county wide that is 17 more patients than on Wednesday, there were also 3 more patients in the ICU that number is now
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In light of rising COVID-19 cases, all members of the public will be required to wear a face covering inside Riverside County courthouses regardless of vaccination status beginning Monday. The new rule will apply to litigants, attorneys, jurors, vendors and security personnel. Court employees are currently exempt from the rule because they must instead abide
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In just a couple of weekends, thousands of people will descend on the valley for Splash House, the pool party music festival at three Palm Springs resorts. Despite relentless spread of the Delta variant, the festival is moving full steam ahead. Splash House is expected to draw 14,000 guests over two weekends at the end
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Riverside County reported an increase of 2,025 new coronavirus cases since Monday. This brings the total number of cases up to 311,242 The county’s case rate once again increased over the past 24 hours. On Monday, the case rate was 16.9, it has now gone up to 17.4. The county is reporting a positivity rate
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration will announce a new 60-day eviction moratorium that would protect areas where 90% of the U.S. population lives, according to three people familiar with the plans who insisted on anonymity to discuss the forthcoming announcement. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified a legal authority for a
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Students across the valley are gearing up to return to school. While the majority are returning in-person, a lot of things will once again look different on local campuses. “We’re just very excited about getting kids back on campus. That’s the number one thing,” said Mark Arnold, Executive Director, Student Learning, PSUSD. With COVID-19 cases
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