With the new subvariant of the coronavirus, called BA.2, spreading in other parts of the United States, it is only a matter of time before it reaches Southern California, if it has not arrived already. ...Continue reading
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Recommended Protocols If You Test Positive for COVID-19
As Riverside County experiences a record number of positive COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began, you may wonder what the recommended protocols are if you or a family member tests positive. Riverside County Department of...Continue reading
Sign-up Now to Get Free COVID-19 Home Tests
Sign-up now to receive your free COVID-19 rapid test kit through the federal government and the United States Postal Service will ship them free to your home. Go to https://special.usps.com/testkits and each household can order...Continue reading
Omicron Variant Sets Record Number of Infections, Unvaccinated People Most at Risk of Serious Illness
The California Department of Public Health reported more than 50,000 new daily infections over the past seven days setting an all-time record for the number of people being infected since the pandemic began. However, there...Continue reading
FDA Approves COVID-19 Booster Shots for Children Ages 12-15 Years
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine to: Expand the use of a single booster dose to include use in individuals 12 through 15...Continue reading
FDA Gives Authorization for Pill Treatment of COVID-19
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for Pfizer’s Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir tablets and ritonavir tablets, co-packaged for oral use) for the treatment of mild-to-moderate coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in adults and...Continue reading
CDPH Requires Masking for All Public Indoor Settings to Slow the Spread of COVID-19 In Response to Increasing Case Rates and Hospitalizations
With case rates increasing 47% since Thanksgiving, the California Department of Public Health will require universal masking to increase protection to individuals, families, and communities during the holidays. SACRAMENTO –The California Department of Public Health...Continue reading
COVID-19 Data Allows for Loosening Protocols in Cathedral City
The City Council voted Wednesday night to loosen some of the COVID-19 requirements as health data reported to Riverside County shows significant reductions in the number of positive coronavirus cases in Cathedral City. Rescinded immediately...Continue reading
Residential Eviction Moratorium Ends September 30th
The Governor’s moratorium on residential evictions, due to COVID-19 reasons, is set to expire on September 30th, but renters should not fear as long as they apply for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program authorized by...Continue reading
New Video to Help Businesses Understand Emergency Orders 5 & 6
Cathedral City’s Economic Development Director Stone James and the new President and CEO of the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce Emily Falappino have teamed up to provide this information video on how Cathedral City’s...Continue reading