Who should wear a face mask?
Should you wear a face mask? It’s a question on many minds.
Wearing a mask, like a surgical or cloth mask, may be better protection than nothing,…
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Santa Cruz crafters sewing masks for patients and elderly
A group of volunteers in Santa Cruz is hard at work sewing handmade masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. The masks are for patients at nursing homes,…
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Monterey lab offering COVID-19 testing for first responders
A Monterey lab is offering rapid COVID-19 testing, which can detect an exposure in less than 20 minutes.…
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Central Coast cities face revenue losses as the state shelters in place
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION) In addition to health impacts, cities across the Central Coast are getting hit hard financially by the coronavirus…
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Salinas Valley State Prison staff member tests positive for COVID-19, inmates tested
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said a staff member at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad has tested positive for…
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Several Capitola beaches closed after shark attack
Several beaches are closed from Capitola to Sunny Cove after a paddle boarder had a close call with a…
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Cannabis businesses see spike in sales during shelter-in-place order
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) While some businesses are taking a financial hit or having to lay off employees, the cannabis business is booming…
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What are the symptoms of coronavirus?
The most common symptoms of the coronavirus are fever, cough and shortness of breath. But these symptoms are also characteristics of other viruses,…
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Nurses concerned about protective gear shortage
Nurses continue to work on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic, caring for patients. But some have concerns about the potential for hospitals…
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Another case of COVID-19 confirmed in San Benito County
San Benito County officials confirmed another case of COVID-19 Sunday, bringing the total to three active cases within the…
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Family pays tribute to Christina Williams
Family members paid tribute to a seaside teen the day after the man accused of killing her was found…
Continue Reading Three California state prison employees test positive for COVID-19
Three employees at California state prisons have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the California Department of Corrections and…
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First Monterey County COVID-19 death reported
The Monterey County Health Department announced the first death of a Monterey County resident from COVID-19.…
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Farm workers still on the job during shelter in place
Farm workers are still out in the fields despite a shelter in place order in effect in Monterey…
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Hospitals prepare to respond to COVID-19 cases
Hospitals across the Central Coast are using tents to screen patients for coronavirus-related symptoms.…
Continue Reading Visitation suspended at prisons and jails in Monterey County
Salinas Valley State Prison is suspending family visits along with all other California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation…
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Watsonville Police looking for suspect after shots fired on Jeanette Way
A shooting investigation is underway in Watsonville after police said a gunman opened fire on a 48-year-old man Sunday afternoon. Watsonville Police…
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Monterey County schools offering meals despite school closures
While Monterey County schools will be closed next week, several schools will offer free meals to…
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First responders taking precautions due to coronavirus outbreak
Central Coast first responders are taking precautions when they handle calls due to the coronavirus…
Continue Reading Monterey County schools taking precautions to stop spread of viruses
Monterey County schools are taking precautions to stop the spread of contagious illnesses as the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise in the…
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