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California Public Health Officials Warn Against Gathering for Fourth of July Weekend
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health Director and State Public Health Officer Dr. Sonia Angell issued the following statement today warning Californians not to gather with family, friends and loved ones this Fourth of July weekend to help slow the...

State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California's positivity rate – a key indicator of community spread – is trending modestly upward in the 14-day average. Hospitalization rates...

Cal OES Provides Update on State Alternative Care Sites
SACRAMENTO, CA – As part of the ongoing effort to protect health and safety in the face of increased COVID-19 cases, the State of California is reactivating several alternate care sites in an effort to assist local hospital systems and health jurisdictions. As...

El Gobernador Newsom Ordena Una Acción Adicional Para Reducir la Transmisión Comunitaria
El Gobernador de California Gavin Newsom y el Departamento de Salud Pública de California dieron a conocer hoy una guía indicando a los condados que se encuentran en la Lista de Monitoreo por tres días o más, el cierre de operaciones dentro de instalaciones cerradas...

Additional Unemployment Insurance Benefits Now Available For Long Term Unemployed
California employers will also receive some unemployment tax relief Sacramento – Up to 20 additional weeks of Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits are now available to longer term unemployed workers in California impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The...