Public Health News Archive

2021

RUHS Public Health: More COVID-19 vaccine appointments available for Riverside County residents English / Spanish - March 23, 2021

RUHS Public Health: Board of Supervisors appoint new Health Officer - March 23, 2021

RUHS Public Health: Some Riverside County COVID-19 vaccine clinics relocated to improve service - March 19, 2021

RUHS Public Health: Riverside County advances into state’s red reopening tier, paving way for more businesses to return indoors English / Spanish - March 16, 2021

RUHS Public Health: Vaccine Eligibility List - March 15, 2021

RUHS Public Health: Riverside County health officials expand vaccine eligibility to those with underlying health illness English / Spanish - March 15, 2021

RUHS Public Health: More breweries, wineries and distilleries to reopen outdoors in Riverside County English / Spanish - March 12, 2021

RUHS Public Health: Outdoor entertainment, sports with spectators may resume April 1 in Riverside County English / Spanish - March 9, 2021

RUHS Public Health: Riverside County health officials open new COVID19 vaccine site in Moreno Valley English / Spanish - March 5, 2021

RUHS Public Health: Riverside County, Lift to Rise, and Inland SoCal United Way, Announce Applications for Next Round of United Lift Rental Assistance - March 5, 2021

RUHS Public Health: Moderate and high-contact youth and adult sports may now resume in Riverside County English / Spanish / Advisory Letter - March 2, 2021

RUHS Public Health: Changes to COVID-19 vaccination clinics to better serve Riverside County residents English / Spanish - March 1, 2021

RUHS Public Health: Riverside County health officials continue to urge residents to get tested for COVID-19 - February 24, 2021

RUHS Public Health: More youth and adult sports may soon resume in Riverside County - February 23, 2021

RUHS Public Health: Schools with approved COVID-19 prevention plans may return to in-person instruction - February 23, 2021

RUHS Public Health: County, City of Palm Springs partner to open new vaccine clinic in Coachella Valley English / Spanish - February 10, 2021

RUHS Public Health: Number of second-dose vaccines administered rising in Riverside County as more doses become available English / Spanish - February 8, 2021

RUHS Public Health: Health officials remind residents to avoid gatherings during Super Bowl Sunday English / Spanish - February 2, 2021

RUHS Public Health: Riverside County health officials will contact those who received first dose at county clinics for second dose appointment - February 1, 2021

RUHS Public Health: Rate of vaccination administered in Riverside County jumps to more than 75 percent - January 29, 2021

RUHS Public Health: Beaumont vaccine clinic to close Friday for one day due to predicted severe weather English / Spanish - January 27, 2021

RUHS Public Health: State announces regional stay-at-home order lifted, Riverside County businesses to resume within purple tier restrictions English / Spanish - January 25, 2021

RUHS Public Health: Public Health Officials Lift Regional Stay at Home Order for All Regions - January 25, 2021

RUHS Public Health: Appointments for COVID-19 vaccine clinics available Saturday for upcoming clinics English / Spanish - January 22, 2021

RUHS Public Health: County to change COVID-19 vaccine appointment sign up website - January 21, 2021

RUHS Public Health: Appointments for COVID-19 vaccine clinics available Thursday for upcoming clinics at Lake Elsinore stadium,Perris and Indio fairgrounds English / Spanish - January 20, 2021

RUHS Public Health: Public Health clinics in Riverside County not impacted by ‘pause’ in Moderna vaccine English / Spanish - January 18, 2021

RUHS Public Health: Demand for COVID-19 vaccine is high and doses extremely limited - January 16, 2021

RUHS Public Health: Riverside County health officials have scheduled more COVID-19 vaccine clinics throughout region - January 15, 2021

RUHS Public Health: Riverside County health officials scheduled several COVID-19 vaccine 13 clinics throughout region English / Spanish - January 13, 2021

RUHS Public Health: State Oxygen Depot Established in Riverside County to Assist Area Hospitals with Oxygen Needs - January 07, 2021

2020

RUHS Public Health: Remembering the COVID-19 victims - December 31, 2020

RUHS Public Health: Data glitch prevents reporting of coronavirus cases for cities and zip codes on RUHS-Public Health website English / Spanish - December 15, 2020

RUHS Public Health: Updated chart provides a closer look at significant programs to help our residents, workers and businesses during the pandemic English / Spanish - December 11, 2020

RUHS Public Health: Governor issues Stay-at-Home order for Southern California region for at least three weeks - December 5, 2020

RUHS Public Health: COVID-19 Vaccination Phases - November 23, 2020

RUHS Public Health: Health officials urge Riverside County residents to keep holiday gatherings 'Smaller, Shorter, Safer' English / Spanish - October 29, 2020

RUHS Public Health: MSJC Teams with County Public Health to Provide Free COVID-19 Testing - November 12, 2020

RUHS Public Health: Riverside University Health System Receives $625,000 Grant to Expand Access to Primary Care - November 10, 2020

RUHS Public Health: CNUSD TK-6 Waiver Approved by County & State - November 3, 2020

RUHS Public Health:Riverside County health officials offer alternatives to traditional Halloween celebrations English / Spanish - October 29, 2020

RUHS Public Health: Riverside County officials: It’s up to all of us to return to red. Get tested English / Spanish - October 23, 2020

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