California Economic Summit goes virtual amid pandemic
The California Economic Summit and State of the Region are being held virtually this year as the pandemic…
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Large gathering among Santa Cruz correctional officers investigated as potential source of COVID-19 outbreak
Multiple correctional officer at the Santa Cruz County Jail that tested positive for COVID-19 attended a large gathering that contact tracers are…
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CDC says 14-day Covid-19 quarantine can be shortened to 7 to 10 days
Covid-19 quarantine periods can be as short as seven to 10 days for some people, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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Monterey County to offer financial incentive for COVID-19 patients with no income to isolate
A new program approved by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors will provide financial help in…
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Face covering giveaway planned in Greenfield
A drive-up cloth face mask giveaway is planned for the city of Greenfield. It’s happening Friday, December 4, 2020 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm at Patriot…
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Mee Memorial Healthcare System to Hold Flu Clinics in King City and Greenfield
King City’s Mee Memorial Healthcare System is hosting free drive-through flu clinics for the community in King City and Greenfield. They are also…
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Monterey County Supervisors to send letter to state about prioritization of farm workers for vaccine
During a Monterey County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, the Supervisors unanimously voted to…
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Second COVID-19 related death reported at Correctional Training Facility
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation reports that a second inmate has died of COVID-19…
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School sports in California on hold until Department of Public Health releases updated guidance
Students around California will not be participating in full practice and competition for a while…
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CDC vaccine advisers vote to recommend that health care staff and long term care facility residents get Covid-19 vaccine first
Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted 13-1 on Tuesday to recommend that both health…
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New COVID-19 testing site opens at Castroville Library
A new state-supported COVID-19 testing site is opening Tuesday at the Castroville…
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There is an active COVID-19 outbreak at the Santa Cruz County Jail, according to the county…
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Dr. Scott Atlas resigns from Trump administration
Dr. Scott Atlas, a highly controversial member of the White House’s coronavirus task force, has resigned from his post in the…
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State offers additional assistance for businesses affected by COVID-19 pandemic
As we enter December, state officials are expressing concerns that the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations is…
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Newsom: Counties in purple tier could be subject to stay at home order if COVID-19 numbers continue to increase
Gov. Gavin Newsom is providing an update on the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic after the…
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California redefines structures that can be used for outdoor business operations
The California Department of Public Health has released updated guidance on what types of temporary structures can…
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Moderna asking US, European regulators to OK its virus shots
Moderna Inc. said it would ask U.S. and European regulators Monday to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine as new…
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COVID kills five more in Monterey County
Five more people have died of COVID-19, according to the County of Monterey’s Health…
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CDC advisory committee to vote Tuesday on who gets COVID-19 vaccine first
A document obtained by CNN shows the CDC’s Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices is scheduling an emergency meeting for Tuesday discussing…
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SVMH staff member: Entering a COVID unit is like entering a warzone
As Thanksgiving continues, Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare staff are working around the clock to treat COVID-19 patients at the…
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