Tag: medicine and health
State’s indoor mask mandate to expire for most vaccinated residents
CALIFORNIA — California will roll back its mask requirement next week for vaccinated residents in most indoor spaces, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday.
The state...
Ag Commissioner’s Office hosts PPE distribution in King City
KING CITY — Dozens of vehicles lined up to receive supplies during a PPE distribution event on Feb. 3, hosted by the Monterey County...
Monterey County commits up to $1M for Covid-19 tests
MONTEREY COUNTY — As demand for rapid testing skyrockets, Monterey County Board of Supervisors has unanimously agreed to spend up to $1 million to...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Feb. 1, 2022
AWARDS RESCHEDULED
KING CITY — King City Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture has announced the new date for its Annual Awards Dinner, which was originally...
Think tank ranks Mee Memorial high among hospitals
KING CITY — A healthcare think tank has published a national ranking of socially responsible hospitals, with Mee Memorial Healthcare System earning top marks...
Salinas Valley News Briefs | Jan. 28, 2022
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Recreation Department will be offering an after-school program beginning Feb. 1 at the Recreation Center in Patriot Park. The free...
Guest Column | Take Steps to Achieve Fitness Resolutions
Statistics show that nearly 3 in 10 Americans actually make New Year’s resolutions in an effort to hold themselves accountable. Such a practice is...
Mee Memorial Healthcare System to expand pediatric services
KING CITY — Mee Memorial Healthcare System has received $500,000 in grants to support the expansion of its pediatric services in King City.
A total...
Monterey County’s Covid-19 testing sites expand hours to meet demand
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County’s state-supported Covid-19 testing sites located in Seaside, Salinas and Soledad are expanding hours in response to an increase in...
Post-Infection Immunity Protective Against Delta, CDC Reports, but Vaccines Still Offer...
Previous infection with the coronavirus appeared to provide stronger protection against the delta variant than did vaccination in a large sample of patients, the...
