RUHS Public Health News History RUHS Public Health: 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 English | Spanish - May 13, 2020 RUHS Public Health: 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 English | Spanish - May 11, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Riverside County reverts to state orders - May 8, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Curb-side retail starts tomorrow in Riverside County - May 7, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Riverside County buildings illuminated in lime green - May 7, 2020 RUHS Public Health: 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 English / Spanish - May 6, 2020 RUHS Public Health: State testing sites to open in Riverside County English | Spanish - May 5, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Resources available for seniors in Riverside County during heat wave - May 4, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Riverside County launches Economic Recovery Task Force - May 1, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Clarification of local health officer orders - April 29, 2020 RUHS Public Health: 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 English / Spanish - April 29, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Jobseekers may apply for workforce assistance programs English | Spanish - April 28, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Confirmed cases of coronavirus increases in skilled nursing facilities English | Spanish - April 27, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Coachella Valley seniors encouraged to run air conditioning during heat wave English  / Spanish - April 24, 2020 RUHS Public Health: County receives CARES funding to support coronavirus response  English  / Spanish - April 24, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Riverside County launches map of local food resources English / Spanish - April 23, 2020 RUHS Public Health: 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 English / Spanish - April 20, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Testing for coronavirus expanded to residents without symptoms English / Spanish - April 17, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Teams deploy to support licensed care facilities English / Spanish - April 14, 2020 RUHS Public Health: County urges residents to volunteer for medical and nonmedical positions - April 11, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Fourth drive-up COVID-19 testing site scheduled to open in Perris - April 11, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Drive-in religious services permitted this weekend only - April 11, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Riverside County launches mobile app to report nonessentialbusinesses English | Spanish - April 9, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Second federal medical station to be set up in Riverside English / Spanish - April 9, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Skilled nursing facility in Riverside evacuated English | Spanish - April 8, 2020 RUHS Public Health: 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 English | Spanish - April 5, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Riverside County Public Health Officer orders public to stay home and cover face when leaving   English | Spanish   - April 4, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Riverside County Public Health officer orders golf courses closed - April 2, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Riverside County Public Health officer extends school closure order to June 19 - April 2, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Recreational vehicle parks deemed essential businesses - April 1, 2020 RUHS Public Health: COVID-19 Projections in Riverside County - March 31, 2020 RUHS Public Health: New public health recommendation to cover the face / Spanish - March 31, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Medical donations and medical volunteers needed to prepare for COVID-19 surge - March 30, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Third drive-up COVID-19 testing site opens in Riverside - March 30, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Coachella Valley drive-up testing site relocated to county fairgrounds - March 28, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Doctor tests positive for COVID-19, patients potentially exposed - March 27, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Public health officer orders short-term lodging to limit business to COVID-19 response only - March 27, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Death of 25-year-old shows deadly disease can impact anyone - March 27, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Riverside County receives federal medical station to increase hospital capacity - March 25, 2020 RUHS Public Health: County provides emergency housing for homeless individuals - March 23, 2020 RUHS Public Health: 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: Critical food bank operations in Coachella Valley to be supported by California National Guard - March 22, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Riverside County to help carry out governor’s statewide stay at home order - March 20, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Drive-up COVID-19 testing in Coachella Valley available by appointment only - March 19, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Drive-up COVID-19 testing in western Riverside County to open on Saturday by appointment only - March 19, 2020 RUHS Public Health: 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: Message to Food facilities regarding occupancy - March 18, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Drive-up COVID-19 testing in Coachella Valley available by appointment only - March 19, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Drive-up COVID-19 testing in western Riverside County to open on Saturday by appointment only - March 19, 2020 RUHS Public Health: 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: Message to Food facilities regarding occupancy - March 18, 2020 RUHS Public Health: County buildings will close to in-person visits - March 17, 2020 RUHS Public Health: First COVID-19 cases announced in western Riverside County - March 17, 2020 RUHS Public Health: First COVID-19 deaths reported in Riverside County - March 16, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Help us flatten the curve! - March 15, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Dr. Cameron Kaiser: Daycare centers - March 14, 2020 RUHS Public Health: COVID-19 case found in former skilled nursing facility patient English | Spanish - March 13, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Riverside County Public Health officer orders schools closed to avoid potential COVID-19 exposure English | Spanish - March 13, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Event Guidance during the COVID-19 Pandemic - March 12, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Senior Center and Community Services Guidance - March 12, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Riverside County officials announce three new novel coronavirus cases (COVID-19) in Coachella Valley - March 9, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Riverside County Health Officer declares local health emergency March 8, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Riverside County health officials announce first locally acquired case of COVID-19  March 7, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Murrieta Valley HS closed to limit exposure to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) March 6, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Riverside County activates department operations center in response to COVID-19 outbreak - March 4, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Riverside County resident aboard cruise ship tests positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) - 2.27.20 Media advisory: End of quarantine public health briefing 2.10.20 RUHS Public Health: From the desk of Dr. Cameron Kaiser: An open letter to the community 2.10.20 RUHS Public Health: Minor and parent return to March Air Reserve Base - 2.5.20 RUHS Public Health: Minor taken to hospital, another traveler arrives at March Air Reserve Base - 2.4.20 RUHS Public Health: Tents erected on March Air Reserve Base for backup planning - 2.2.20 RUHS Public Health: Public Health officer supports 14-day quarantine - 1.31.20 RUHS Public Health: Public Health Officer issues quarantine order /Spanish - 1.30.20 RUHS Public Health: Flight from Wuhan, China expected to arrive at March Air Reserve Base Wednesday - 1.29.20 RUHS Public Health: 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: 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: The CA Department of Public Health and a network of labs prepare to begin novel Coronavirus testing in CA - 2.6.20 CDPH: Two confirmed cases of novel Coronavirus in CA – 1.26.20 Public Health Order History RUHS Public Health: RivCo Sheriff's Dept. Requests Compliance - April 15, 2020 RUHS Public Health:Short term rentals extended to June 19  — April 4, 2020 RUHS Public Health:Order for all labs performing COVID-19 testing  — April 3, 2020 RUHS Public Health:Amended order for short term lodging facilities  — April 3, 2020 RUHS Public Health:COUNTYWIDE GOLF COURSE CLOSURE ORDER - EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY  — April 2, 2020 RUHS Public Health:Amended School Closure Order  — April 1, 2020 RUHS Public Health:Final Signed Amended Order Re Short Term Lodgings EFFECTIVE 3/30/20   — March 30, 2020 RUHS Public Health:SHORT-TERM LODGING ORDER - EFFECTIVE MARCH 27, 2020 @8:00 AM  — March 26, 2020 RUHS Public Health: RivCo Sheriff's Dept. Requests Compliance - April 15, 2020 RUHS Public Health:Short term rentals extended to June 19  — April 4, 2020 RUHS Public Health:Order for all labs performing COVID-19 testing  — April 3, 2020 RUHS Public Health:Amended order for short term lodging facilities  — April 3, 2020 RUHS Public Health:COUNTYWIDE GOLF COURSE CLOSURE ORDER - EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY  — April 2, 2020 RUHS Public Health:Amended School Closure Order  — April 1, 2020 RUHS Public Health:Final Signed Amended Order Re Short Term Lodgings EFFECTIVE 3/30/20   — March 30, 2020 RUHS Public Health:SHORT-TERM LODGING ORDER - EFFECTIVE MARCH 27, 2020 @8:00 AM  — March 26, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Extended school closure order - March 18, 2020 RUHS Public Health: County buildings will close to in-person visits - March 17, 2020 RUHS Public Health: 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 English | Spanish - March 13, 2020 RUHS Public Health: School Closure Orders - March 13, 2020 RUHS Public Health: 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: 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 RUHS Public Health: Riverside County public health officer orders large events canceled - March 12, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Riverside County public health officer orders cancellation of Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals - March 10, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Riverside County Health Officer declares local health emergency March 8, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Public Health officer supports 14-day quarantine - 1.31.20 RUHS Public Health: Public Health Officer issues quarantine order /Spanish - 1.30.20 Health Providers History 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: 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: Public Health Triage Flow Chart for Educational Settings - RUHS Public Health School Nurses: Public Health Advisory for Educational Settings on Coronavirus - RUHS Public Health RUHS Public Health Advisory: Guidance on Novel Coronavirus RUHS Public Health: Lab Test request form RUHS Public Health: 2019-nCoV Evaluation Checklist