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CA leaders reach agreement on spending deal for small business assistance & relief for low-income residents

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Governor Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders announced a $9.6 billion spending deal aimed at aiding some of those hit hardest by the pandemic, with a new round of small business grants, $600 stimulus checks for low-income individuals and more housing assistance for farmworkers infected by the coronavirus. The plan “will help

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Riverside County reports 473 new cases, 19 deaths, and 2,349 recoveries since Tuesday

Riverside County reported 473 new cases since Tuesday, bringing the total of cases up to 287,063. The Coachella Valley reported 67 new cases (48,381 total). Check out the county map below(Note Data will continue to update past today) SIGN UP FOR COVID VACCINE CLINICS (RESIDENTS 65 YEARS AND OLDER ONLY) You can register at https://www.rivcoph.org/COVID-19-Vaccine.  Seniors

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Riverside County reports 1,176 new cases, 34 deaths, & 6,670 recoveries since Friday

Riverside County reported 1,176 new cases since Friday, bringing the total of cases up to 286,590 The Coachella Valley reported 145 new cases (48,314 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

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Understanding the next phases for COVID-19 vaccination in Riverside County

As of February 16th, 2021 Riverside County was vaccinating Phase 1A and Phase 1B (Tier 1) in the COVID-19 distribution phases. The state of California released updated COVID-19 vaccine allocation guidelines on February 13th. Phase 1B includes, food/agriculture workers, emergency services, education/childcare, and those 65 and older. This also explained that on March 15, as

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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.  “Today 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,” said Brooke Federico, public information officer, Riverside County.  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 it’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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County and Palm Springs city officials to open vaccination site at Convention Center

Riverside County and Palm Springs city officials are set to unveil a new coronavirus vaccination site Thursday at the Palm Springs Convention Center. https://youtu.be/EhMYKTJyVaI Details of the vaccination site below were provided in a news release sent to News Channel 3: “Riverside University Health System (RUHS)-Public Health is partnering with the City of Palm Springs

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Riverside County reports 646 new cases, 23 deaths, & 1,959 recoveries since Wednesday

Riverside County reported 643 cases since Tuesday, bringing the total of cases up to 284,814. The Coachella Valley reported 116 cases (48,095 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 dial

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