El portal de aplicaciones para Ayuda Con La Renta de COVID-19 de California se abre hoy $2.6 mil millones en ayuda federal para ayudar a los californianos afectados por la pandemia Centro de asistencia telefónica, línea gratuita, organizaciones comunitarias que ayudan con el esfuerzo; y aplicaciones disponibles en varios idiomas…
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CA COVID-19 Rent Relief application portal opens today $2.6 billion in federal aid to assist Californians impacted by the pandemic Call Center, toll-free line, and community-based organizations assisting with effort; and applications available in multiple languages to connect hardest hit communities to relief Editor’s note: this news release was distributed…
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COVID-19 vaccinations have become increasingly available to millions of people, but that increase has brought with it scam artists attempting to cheat you out of your money and personal information. It’s best to reach out to your health care provider or local health department directly to get legitimate facts rather…
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An Uptick in the Battle for Good News
by June Vargasby June VargasRight now, according to COVID-19.ca.gov, more than 41,000 Californians have lost their lives to the pandemic. And, although the numbers of new cases have started to drop slightly, we are still facing an uphill battle with new variants and sporadic vaccination shipments and schedules. But how about some good news?…
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VIDEO: 3 Simple Steps and Last Responders
by Cheri Gyuroby Cheri GyuroVIDEO: These California last responders talk about the importance of taking recommendations from first responders to heart: Wash your hands, wear a mask, and practice social distancing.
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3 Simple Steps: California COVID-19 Survivors Relive Painful Memories Urge Others to be Safe
by Cheri Gyuroby Cheri GyuroCalifornia residents Justin Wilhite and Paul Cantelli relive their horrifying experiences fighting COVID-19 while Kim Duran talks about the pressures of having two family members with the virus at the same time. All three have one message to share—wash your hands, wear a mask, and practice physical distancing. Watch this…
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With fall right around the corner and flu season hot on its heels, public health officials nationwide are urging consumers to get vaccinated against the flu to stave off a “twindemic,” a double-whammy surge in flu and COVID-19 cases. “When the flu vaccine becomes available, make sure you get vaccinated…
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Nursing Students May Supplement Healthcare Staff During Recent Spike in COVID-19 Cases
Students must meet CDC guidelines for long-term and acute care facilities SACRAMENTO – Due to a recent spike in COVID-19 cases in the state, the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) in conjunction with the California Department of Public Health, is notifying nursing students, nursing schools, long term care facilities,…
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“Thanks for giving me your cold!” If you’ve ever had someone say that to you, you know what happens next. You start thinking about 1) if that’s true; and 2) where you got your cold in the first place. That, in a nutshell, is what contact tracing is all about.…
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Kill the Virus But Don’t Kill Yourself: Read the Label!
by June Vargasby June VargasHand sanitizer is everywhere. People are still fighting over (and hoarding) it like gold. But whether you wipe, spray, squirt, or pump it out of a gallon jug, you have to read the label past the name of the product. Pay attention to the ingredients. Because, as of July 17,…