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RUHS Public Health News History
RUHS Public Health
: Skilled nursing facility reopens to patients after April evacuation
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- July 17, 2020
RUHS Public Health
: Federal medical team to assist at Eisenhower Health hospital in Rancho Mirage
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- July 14, 2020
RUHS Public Health
: More businesses required to move activities outdoors or close
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- July 13, 2020
RUHS Public Health
: Cool centers offer relief from heat for many during COVID-19 pandemic
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- July 10, 2020
RUHS Public Health
:County services to move to virtual methods
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- July 8, 2020
RUHS Public Health
: Health officials need cooperation with contact tracers
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- July 7, 2020
RUHS Public Health
: Public service announcement: Stay at home this Fourth of July
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- July 3, 2020
RUHS Public Health
: Appointments for testing now available online
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- July 2, 2020
RUHS Public Health
: Selected businesses required to move activities outdoors or close
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- July 1, 2020
RUHS Public Health
: Celebrate at home this Fourth of July – without visitors
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- June 30, 2020
RUHS Public Health
: Bars ordered closed in Riverside County in response to upswing in coronavirus cases
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- June 29, 2020
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Board Offices and Executive Office temporarily close, next Board meeting will be virtual
- June 26, 2020
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Recreational team sports, including youth sports, still not permitted in Riverside County
- June 26, 2020
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More businesses eligible for small business grants
- June 25, 2020
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Riverside County to begin coronavirus antibody testing as part of prevalence study
- June 22, 2020
RUHS Public Health
: Statewide face covering requirement responds to increased cases, supports local reopening efforts
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Face Covering Guidance
- June 18, 2020
RUHS Public Health
: Riverside County creates "mobile testing team" to serve targeted communities
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- June 17, 2020
RUHS Public Health
: Additional personal care businesses to reopen Friday with enhanced safety measures in place
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- June 17, 2020
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Coronavirus testing returns to Blythe; other changes announced for test sites
- June 12, 2020
RUHS Public Health
Riverside County passes 10,000-case mark of confirmed coronavirus cases:
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- June 11, 2020
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Cancelling Coachella And Stagecoach on Dates Currently Scheduled
- June 10, 2020
RUHS Public Health
: Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals canceled
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- June 10, 2020
RUHS Public Health
: More businesses set to reopen Friday
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- June 10, 2020
RUHS Public Health
: Short-term vacation rentals to resume in Riverside County
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- May 29, 2020
RUHS Public Health
: Cool centers open throughout Riverside County; offer escape from extreme heat
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- May 29, 2020
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Coronavirus drive-up testing site to open at former Sears location in Riverside
- May 27, 2020
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Coronavirus patients from Imperial County transferred to Riverside County hospitals
- May 27, 2020
RUHS Public Health
: Barbershops, hair salons can now open in Riverside County
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- May 26, 2020
RUHS Public Health
: Houses of worship to reopen in Riverside County following statewide guidance
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- May 25, 2020
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GUIDANCE Places of Worship and Providers of Religious Services and Cultural Ceremonies
- May 25, 2020
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Three new walk-up coronavirus testing locations to open Tuesday
- May 22, 2020
RUHS Public Health
:Riverside County Guidelines for
Safe Reopening
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Shopping
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Dine-In Restaurants
- May 22, 2020
RUHS Public Health
: State approves Riverside County’s readiness to move to accelerated stage 2
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- May 22, 2020
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Two new walk-up coronavirus testing sites opened in Riverside County
- May 18, 2020
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Riverside County attests readiness to safely reopen based on public health data
- May 15, 2020
RUHS Public Health
:More business for restaurants that join new meal program
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- May 13, 2020
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Four Riverside County Youth Probationers Positive for COVID-19 Returned from Out-Of-State Facility
- May 13, 2020
RUHS Public Health
: Teenagers and young adults encouraged to get tested for coronavirus
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- May 11, 2020
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Riverside County reverts to state orders
- May 8, 2020
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Curb-side retail starts tomorrow in Riverside County
- May 7, 2020
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Riverside County buildings illuminated in lime green
- May 7, 2020
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County Buildings to be Lit Lime Green for Mental Health Month
- May 6, 2020
RUHS Public Health
: Environmental Health issues guidance on shared pools in response to coronavirus
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- May 6, 2020
RUHS Public Health
: State testing sites to open in Riverside County
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- May 5, 2020
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Resources available for seniors in Riverside County during heat wave
- May 4, 2020
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Riverside County launches Economic Recovery Task Force
- May 1, 2020
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Clarification of local health officer orders
- April 29, 2020
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Riverside County Offers Growing List of Food Resources for Homebound Seniors
- April 29, 2020
RUHS Public Health
: Health Officer orders amended; face coverings, social distancing continues
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- April 29, 2020
RUHS Public Health
: Jobseekers may apply for workforce assistance programs
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- April 28, 2020
RUHS Public Health
: Confirmed cases of coronavirus increases in skilled nursing facilities
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- April 27, 2020
RUHS Public Health
: Coachella Valley seniors encouraged to run air conditioning during heat wave
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- April 24, 2020
RUHS Public Health
: County receives CARES funding to support coronavirus response
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- April 24, 2020
RUHS Public Health
: Riverside County launches map of local food resources
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- April 23, 2020
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Behavioral health support available to public to assist with coping and anxiety
- April 23, 2020
RUHS Public Health
: Golf courses and some outdoor activities may reopen with restrictions
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- April 20, 2020
RUHS Public Health
: Testing for coronavirus expanded to residents without symptoms
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- April 17, 2020
RUHS Public Health
: Teams deploy to support licensed care facilities
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- April 14, 2020
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County urges residents to volunteer for medical and nonmedical positions
- April 11, 2020
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Fourth drive-up COVID-19 testing site scheduled to open in Perris
- April 11, 2020
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Drive-in religious services permitted this weekend only
- April 11, 2020
RUHS Public Health
: Riverside County launches mobile app to report nonessentialbusinesses
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- April 9, 2020
RUHS Public Health
: Second federal medical station to be set up in Riverside
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- April 9, 2020
RUHS Public Health
: Skilled nursing facility in Riverside evacuated
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- April 8, 2020
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Public health officer extends order on short-term lodging restrictions to June 19
- April 6, 2020
RUHS Public Health
: COVID-19 cases found at skilled nursing facility in Riverside
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- April 5, 2020
RUHS Public Health
: Riverside County Public Health Officer orders public to stay home and cover face when leaving
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- April 4, 2020
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Riverside County Public Health officer orders golf courses closed
- April 2, 2020
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Riverside County Public Health officer extends school closure order to June 19
- April 2, 2020
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Recreational vehicle parks deemed essential businesses
- April 1, 2020
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COVID-19 Projections in Riverside County
- March 31, 2020
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New public health recommendation to cover the face
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- March 31, 2020
RUHS Public Health
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Medical donations and medical volunteers needed to prepare for COVID-19 surge
- March 30, 2020
RUHS Public Health
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Third drive-up COVID-19 testing site opens in Riverside
- March 30, 2020
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Coachella Valley drive-up testing site relocated to county fairgrounds
- March 28, 2020
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Doctor tests positive for COVID-19, patients potentially exposed
- March 27, 2020
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Public health officer orders short-term lodging to limit business to COVID-19 response only
- March 27, 2020
RUHS Public Health
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Death of 25-year-old shows deadly disease can impact anyone
- March 27, 2020
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Riverside County receives federal medical station to increase hospital capacity
- March 25, 2020
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County provides emergency housing for homeless individuals
- March 23, 2020
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Riverside County expands COVID-19 testing capacity in western Riverside County as part of California Community-Based Testing Program
- March 22, 2020
RUHS Public Health
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Critical food bank operations in Coachella Valley to be supported by California National Guard
- March 22, 2020
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Riverside County to help carry out governor’s statewide stay at home order
- March 20, 2020
RUHS Public Health
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Drive-up COVID-19 testing in Coachella Valley available by appointment only
- March 19, 2020
RUHS Public Health
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Drive-up COVID-19 testing in western Riverside County to open on Saturday by appointment only
- March 19, 2020
RUHS Public Health
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Vendor at skilled nursing facility tests positive for COVID-19
- March 19, 2020
RivCo Environmental Health:
Pool Use and COVID-19
- March 19, 2020
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Message to Food facilities regarding occupancy
- March 18, 2020
RUHS Public Health
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Drive-up COVID-19 testing in Coachella Valley available by appointment only
- March 19, 2020
RUHS Public Health
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Drive-up COVID-19 testing in western Riverside County to open on Saturday by appointment only
- March 19, 2020
RUHS Public Health
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Vendor at skilled nursing facility tests positive for COVID-19
- March 19, 2020
RivCo Environmental Health:
Pool Use and COVID-19
- March 19, 2020
RUHS Public Health
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Message to Food facilities regarding occupancy
- March 18, 2020
RUHS Public Health
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County buildings will close to in-person visits
- March 17, 2020
RUHS Public Health
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First COVID-19 cases announced in western Riverside County
- March 17, 2020
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First COVID-19 deaths reported in Riverside County
- March 16, 2020
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Help us flatten the curve!
- March 15, 2020
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Dr. Cameron Kaiser: Daycare centers
- March 14, 2020
RUHS Public Health
: COVID-19 case found in former skilled nursing facility patient
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- March 13, 2020
RUHS Public Health
: Riverside County Public Health officer orders schools closed to avoid potential COVID-19 exposure
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- March 13, 2020
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Event Guidance during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- March 12, 2020
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Senior Center and Community Services Guidance
- March 12, 2020
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Riverside County officials announce three new novel coronavirus cases (COVID-19) in Coachella Valley
- March 9, 2020
RUHS Public Health
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Riverside County Health Officer declares local health emergency
March 8, 2020
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Riverside County health officials announce first locally acquired case of COVID-19
March 7, 2020
RUHS Public Health
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Murrieta Valley HS closed to limit exposure to novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
March 6, 2020
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Riverside County activates department operations center in response to COVID-19 outbreak
- March 4, 2020
RUHS Public Health
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Riverside County resident aboard cruise ship tests positive for coronavirus (COVID-19)
- 2.27.20
Media advisory
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End of quarantine public health briefing
2.10.20
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From the desk of Dr. Cameron Kaiser: An open letter to the community
2.10.20
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Minor and parent return to March Air Reserve Base
- 2.5.20
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Minor taken to hospital, another traveler arrives at March Air Reserve Base
- 2.4.20
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Tents erected on March Air Reserve Base for backup planning
- 2.2.20
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Public Health officer supports 14-day quarantine
- 1.31.20
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Public Health Officer issues quarantine order
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- 1.30.20
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Flight from Wuhan, China expected to arrive at March Air Reserve Base Wednesday
- 1.29.20
RUHS Public Health
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RivCo health officials monitor spread of coronavirus; report no local cases
– 1.27.20
CDC News History
CDC:
Keeping Workplaces, Homes, Schools, or Commercial Establishments Safe
- March 10, 2020
CDC
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COVID-19 and cruise ship travel
March 9, 2020
CDC:
Know the facts about COVID-19 and help stop the spread of rumors
- 2.27.20
CDC:
COVID-2019/Coronovirus in the US
- 2.18.20
CDC:
CDC confirms 15th case of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
- 2.13.20
CDC:
CDC confirms 14th case of 2019 novel Coronavirus
- 2.13.20
CDC:
CDC confirms 13th case of 2019 novel Coronavirus
- 2.11.20
CDC:
Shipping of CDC 2019 Novel Coronavirus diagnostic test kits begins
- 2.6.20
CDC:
HHS and CDC receive additional flights carrying passengers from China
- 2.5.20
CDC:
issues federal quarantine order to repatriated U.S. citizens at March Air Reserve Base
- 1.31.20
CDC:
confirms person-to-person spread of new Coronavirus in the United States
- 1.30.20
CDC:
advises travelers to avoid all non-essential travel to China
– 1.28.20
CDC:
Second travel-related case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus detected in U.S.
-- 1.24.20
CDPH News History
CDPH
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The CA Department of Public Health and a network of labs prepare to begin novel Coronavirus testing in CA
- 2.6.20
CDPH
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Two confirmed cases of novel Coronavirus in CA
– 1.26.20
Public Health Order History
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RivCo Sheriff's Dept. Requests Compliance
- April 15, 2020
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Short term rentals extended to June 19
— April 4, 2020
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Order for all labs performing COVID-19 testing
— April 3, 2020
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Amended order for short term lodging facilities
— April 3, 2020
RUHS Public Health
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COUNTYWIDE GOLF COURSE CLOSURE ORDER - EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
— April 2, 2020
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Amended School Closure Order
— April 1, 2020
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Final Signed Amended Order Re Short Term Lodgings EFFECTIVE 3/30/20
— March 30, 2020
RUHS Public Health
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SHORT-TERM LODGING ORDER - EFFECTIVE MARCH 27, 2020 @8:00 AM
— March 26, 2020
RUHS Public Health
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RivCo Sheriff's Dept. Requests Compliance
- April 15, 2020
RUHS Public Health
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Short term rentals extended to June 19
— April 4, 2020
RUHS Public Health
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Order for all labs performing COVID-19 testing
— April 3, 2020
RUHS Public Health
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Amended order for short term lodging facilities
— April 3, 2020
RUHS Public Health
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COUNTYWIDE GOLF COURSE CLOSURE ORDER - EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
— April 2, 2020
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Amended School Closure Order
— April 1, 2020
RUHS Public Health
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Final Signed Amended Order Re Short Term Lodgings EFFECTIVE 3/30/20
— March 30, 2020
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SHORT-TERM LODGING ORDER - EFFECTIVE MARCH 27, 2020 @8:00 AM
— March 26, 2020
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Extended school closure order
- March 18, 2020
RUHS Public Health
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County buildings will close to in-person visits
- March 17, 2020
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Cancellation orders of gatherings of more than 10
- March 16, 2020
RUHS Public Health
: Riverside County Public Health officer orders schools closed to avoid potential COVID-19 exposure
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- March 13, 2020
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School Closure Orders
- March 13, 2020
RUHS Public Health
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Order of the Health Officer of the County of Riverside cancelling all events with expected attendance over 250 individuals. Date of Order: March 12, 2020
- March 12, 2020
RUHS Public Health
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Order of the Health Officer of the County of Riverside cancelling Coachella and Stagecoach on dates currently scheduled. Date of Order: March 10, 2020
- March 12, 2020
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Riverside County public health officer orders large events canceled
- March 12, 2020
RUHS Public Health
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Riverside County public health officer orders cancellation of Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals
- March 10, 2020
RUHS Public Health
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Riverside County Health Officer declares local health emergency
March 8, 2020
RUHS Public Health
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Public Health officer supports 14-day quarantine
- 1.31.20
RUHS Public Health
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Public Health Officer issues quarantine order
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- 1.30.20
Health Providers History
Protocol for First Responders
12.17.20
Protocol for Health Care Workers (HCW) in Acute Care Hospitals
12.17.20
Protocol for Health Care Workers in Skilled Nursing Facilities
12.17.20
Protocol for First Responders
12.17.20
Assessment For Temporary Housing
12.03.20
Riverside County Public Health Assessment for Temporary Housing
9.16.20
Protocol for County Health and Human Services Care Providers
9.4.20
Protocol for First Responders
9.4.20
Protocol for Health Care Workers in Outpatient Settings
9.4.20
Protocol for Health Care Workers in Skilled Nursing Facilities
9.4.20
Protocol for County Workers
8.11.20
Protocol for Health Care Workers (HCW) in Acute Care Hospitals
9.4.20
Protocol for First Responders
7.29.20
Protocol for county health and Human services care providers
7.29.20
Riverside County Public Health Local Guidance for Providers
7.22.20
Protocol for Health Care Workers (HCW) in Acute Care Hospitals
7.22.20
Protocol for Health Care Workers
6.30.20
Riverside County Public Health Local Guidance for Providers
5.7.20
Assessment For Temporary Housing
4.21.20
COVID-19 TESTING AVAILABILITY
4.07.20
Discharge approval requirements for COVID-19 patients and suspects
4.3.20
DISCHARGE APPROVAL FOR COVID-19 PATIENTS
3.27.20
COVID-19 TESTING AVAILABILITY
3.27.20
Human Infection with 2019 Novel Coronavirus Person Under Investigation (PUI) and Case Report Form
3.27.20
Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations
3.20.20
Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Patients with Suspected or Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Healthcare Settings
3.20.20
COVID-19 Testing Availability
3.18.20
Public Health Advisory
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Community Transmission of Covid-19 in the Coachella Valley and Countywide Testing Availability
3.12.20
COVID-19 Lab testing guidelines
3.10.20
Coronavirus Colleges Guidance
2.11.20
Coronavirus K-12 Schools Guidance
2.7.20
Interim Guidance for Healthcare Professionals
– CDC
Recommendations for PUI for Coronavirus
– CDC
Home care for patients not requiring hospitalization
– CDC
Healthcare provider checklist
– CDC
School Nurses
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Public Health Triage Flow Chart for Educational Settings
- RUHS Public Health
School Nurses
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Public Health Advisory for Educational Settings on Coronavirus
- RUHS Public Health
RUHS Public Health Advisory
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Guidance on Novel Coronavirus
RUHS Public Health
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Lab Test request form
RUHS Public Health
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2019-nCoV Evaluation Checklist