RUHS Public Health News History RUHS Public Health: State announces Riverside County moved back to purple tier, businesses to adjust within 72 hours English / Spanish - October 20, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Three free flu-shot clinics planned throughout Riverside County starting Friday English / Spanish - October 15, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Riverside County remains in red tier for another week as officials seek more time to improve data English / Spanish - October 13, 2020 RUHS Public Health: More residents needed for COVID testing to slow the spread and remain in red tier English / Spanish - October 7, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Rental Assistance Pop-Up Event in Hemet on Oct. 7 - October 5, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Riverside County enters state’s red tier, more businesses resume indoor operations English / Spanish - September 23, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Third round of business assistance grant applications to open Sept. 16 with expanded eligibility - September 14, 2020 RUHS Public Health: More residents needed for COVID testing to slow the spread, move into red tier English / Spanish - September 10, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Riverside County health officials urge residents to take precautions because of smoke, ash from fires English / Spanish - September 8, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Continue coronavirus safety measures during holiday weekend - September 3, 2020 RUHS Public Health:Cool centers open during heatwave, COVID testing sites to close for the weekend English / Spanish - September 3, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Riverside County reports first flu-related death of 2020-21 influenza season English / Spanish - September 2, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Riverside County Takes Action to Address Suicide, Celebrate Recovery - September 1, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Slow the spread through social media and creative arts challenges English / Spanish - September 1, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Health officials report first case of MIS-C in child from western Riverside County English / Spanish - September 1, 2020 RUHS Public Health: New state framework to provide path for Riverside County’s businesses English / Spanish - August 28, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Health officials remind residents to take simple steps to protect themselves from COVID-19 English / Spanish - August 28, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Special teams reach 1,000 visits to nursing facilities and other group living sites - August 27, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Supervisors approve $4 million for Pathways to Employment program English / Spanish - August 25, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Mask giveaway Aug. 26 at MSJC Menifee Valley campus as part of ‘Masks are Medicine’campaign - August 24, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Riverside County elementary schools can apply for waiver starting Monday to hold in-person classes English / Spanish - August 24, 2020 RUHS Public Health: TK-6 Elementary School Waiver Application - August 21, 2020 RUHS Public Health:Riverside County recognizes 30-year anniversary Ryan White funding for HIV/AIDS program English / Spanish - August 18, 2020 RUHS Public Health: ADVISORY FOR THE OPERATION OF SCHOOLS - August 14, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Public health officer issues statement on school waiver process  English / Spanish / School Waivers Info - August 5, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Youth sports may resume with social distancing English / Spanish - August 5, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Updated Advisory for the Operation of Youth Sports - August 5, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Board of Supervisors vote 5-0 to declare racism as a public health crisis English / Spanish - Aug 4, 2020 RUHS Public Health: $2 Million Approved to Launch Youth Community Corps English  / Spanish - August 4, 2020 RUHS Public Health: State fixing technical issue causing lag in case reporting - August 3, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Health officials warn about impact of smoke from Apple Fire - August 3, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Riverside County health officials ask residents to call 9-1-1 when they have urgent health needs English / Spanish - July 27, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Antibody study shows coronavirus spread wider in Riverside County - July 27, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Riverside County to give out 10 million masks as part of 'Masks are Medicine' campaign - July 24, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Advisory Concerning Live Music Events - July 22, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Advisory for The Operation of Youth Team Sports - July 22, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Skilled nursing facility reopens to patients after April evacuation English / Spanish - July 17, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Federal medical team to assist at Eisenhower Health hospital in Rancho Mirage English / Spanish - July 14, 2020 RUHS Public Health: More businesses required to move activities outdoors or close English / Spanish- July 13, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Cool centers offer relief from heat for many during COVID-19 pandemic English / Spanish - July 10, 2020 RUHS Public Health:County services to move to virtual methods English / Spanish - July 8, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Health officials need cooperation with contact tracers English / Spanish - July 7, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Public service announcement: Stay at home this Fourth of July English / Spanish - July 3, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Appointments for testing now available online English / Spanish - July 2, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Selected businesses required to move activities outdoors or close English / Spanish - July 1, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Celebrate at home this Fourth of July – without visitors English / Spanish - June 30, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Bars ordered closed in Riverside County in response to upswing in coronavirus cases English / Spanish - June 29, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Board Offices and Executive Office temporarily close, next Board meeting will be virtual - June 26, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Recreational team sports, including youth sports, still not permitted in Riverside County - June 26, 2020 RUHS Public Health: More businesses eligible for small business grants - June 25, 2020 RUHS Public Health: 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 English / Spanish / Face Covering Guidance - June 18, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Riverside County creates "mobile testing team" to serve targeted communities English / Spanish - June 17, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Additional personal care businesses to reopen Friday with enhanced safety measures in place English / Spanish - June 17, 2020 RUHS Public Health: 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: English / Spanish - June 11, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Cancelling Coachella And Stagecoach on Dates Currently Scheduled - June 10, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals canceled English / Spanish - June 10, 2020 RUHS Public Health: More businesses set to reopen Friday English / Spanish - June 10, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Short-term vacation rentals to resume in Riverside County English / Spanish - May 29, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Cool centers open throughout Riverside County; offer escape from extreme heat English / Spanish - May 29, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Coronavirus drive-up testing site to open at former Sears location in Riverside - May 27, 2020 RUHS Public Health: 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 English / Spanish - May 26, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Houses of worship to reopen in Riverside County following statewide guidance English / Spanish - May 25, 2020 RUHS Public Health:  GUIDANCE Places of Worship and Providers of Religious Services and Cultural Ceremonies - May 25, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Three new walk-up coronavirus testing locations to open Tuesday - May 22, 2020 RUHS Public Health:Riverside County Guidelines for Safe Reopening | Shopping | Dine-In Restaurants - May 22, 2020 RUHS Public Health: State approves Riverside County’s readiness to move to accelerated stage 2 English | Spanish - May 22, 2020 RUHS Public Health: Two new walk-up coronavirus testing sites opened in Riverside County - May 18, 2020 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 Assessment for Temporary housing 1.31.21 Assessment For Temporary Housing 12.29.20 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: 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