The number of known active virus cases in the county, based on available data, is 7,898, compared to 12,541 a week ago. One month ago, 133 people were hospitalized throughout the county with a COVID infection, a dozen of whom were ICU patients.
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Public health officials say it’s too early to say if the increase has to do with the festivals, but positive case rates have nearly doubled over the last week and a half.
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The US is in a “transition phase” of the pandemic according to Dr. Fauci.
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Mask Mandates while traveling in the US extended until May 3.
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Rep. Adam Schiff tests positive for COVID-19.
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Both Coachella and Stagecoach festivals say there will be no requirements for vaccinations, testing or masking. While businesses are excited for the foot traffic, there are some recommendations you should consider for the upcoming weeks.
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California lawmakers approved an emergency bill to extend the state’s eviction moratorium until June 30th. This is the fourth time the state has extended the moratorium, and now, those who are struggling to pay their rent get the chance to stay in their homes for another three months.
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Residents of all ages are encouraged to get tested, with or without symptoms, to identify where the disease is currently present in the community and where it is not. Testing continues to be an integral focus as more residents visit more businesses. Visit http://www.rivcoph.org/coronavirus/testing for more information on testing locations and how to make an appointment.
