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Governor Newsom Announces New Program to Provide Front-Line Health Care Workers with Hotel Rooms
Program will provide hotel rooms to health care workers who have exposure to or test positive for COVID-19 at no cost or low cost Members of the new California Health Corps will be eligible to participate in this program Governor also announces a new partnership with...

State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 18,309 confirmed cases and 492 deaths. Racial Demographics This initial information, representing 54 percent of COVID-19 cases and 53...

Listos California on New Advertising Campaign with Trusted Partner Univision
SACRAMENTO – Listos California and Univision issued the following statements today upon releasing a series of ads across Univision platforms urging California’s vast Spanish-speaking community to #StayHomeSaveLives. The advertisements started Wednesday April 8, 2020,...

State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts Including New Data on Racial Demographics and Expanded Health Care Worker Data
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 16,957 confirmed cases and 442 deaths. Starting today, racial demographics of COVID-19 cases and deaths, along with expanded data on...

Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order to Expand Support for Vulnerable Populations
SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order that provides additional support for older adults and vulnerable young children. The order will allow for a 60-day waiver for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program caseworkers to continue their...