A second coronavirus outbreak could emerge this winter in conjunction with the flu season to make for an even more dire health crisis, the director of the Centers for Disease Control told The Washington Post in an interview. “There’s a possibility that the assault of the virus on our nation next winter will actually be even […]
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(CNN) — News about the coronavirus moves so quickly, key definitions or phrases can sometimes pass you by. For instance, do you actually know what COVID-19 stands for? Or why the coronavirus is called the coronavirus? Brushing up on these terms will certainly make the avalanche of coronavirus information easier to understand. And with a crisis […]
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Riverside officials Wednesday requested donations of medical face masks, as well as monetary assistance, for healthcare professionals in Riverside’s sister city Jiangmen, China, where they’re running out of supplies while trying to contend with the novel coronavirus epidemic. “I’m grateful for all the brave doctors and medical personnel who rose to the occasion in helping […]
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Two more people have died from vaping-related illnesses in the United States. On Tuesday, the Florida Department of Health posted an updated case count to include one death. On Wednesday, the Georgia Department of Public Health also reported one death. These two deaths bring the total number nationwide to 11. The person in Georgia had a history […]
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145 business leaders have signed a letter demanding the US government take action on gun violence. Their plea, which follows the recent rash of mass shootings, is among Corporate America’s strongest statements yet against America’s gun violence epidemic. In a draft letter addressed to the Senate, the leaders demand that lawmakers “support common-sense gun laws” already passed by the […]
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A federal grant of just over $7 million was awarded to the Riverside University Health System for programs intended to prevent or reduce opioid abuse and deaths stemming from addictions, Riverside County health officials announced Thursday. “The funding will help (RUHS) gather critical information that will help prevent tragedies and the senseless loss of life […]
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It started from the heart. Many hearts. Some were bullies that grew up to become enlightened, and others were bullied but persevered and decided to help others. Boo 2 Bullying was born from the desire to eradicate bullying across our Valley and beyond. Founded in 2011, Boo 2 Bullying is all about helping young and […]
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December first is World AIDs Day, it is a moment to remember those who lost the battle to HIV or AIDs, as well as a day of hope for survivors. The Coachella Valley has a unique medical facility dedicated to the treatment of HIV/AIDS. The Desert AIDs Project began its work in the eighties in […]
