Monterey County continues Covid-19 vaccine rollout as state expands access to those over 65
MONTEREY COUNTY ā More Covid-19 vaccines have arrived in Monterey County as planning begins for the next priority tiers for vaccinations, including those who are age 65 and older as announced by the state this week.
On Wednesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state is...
Monterey County Covid-19Ā community testing sites change hours and days
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Hours and days are changing for the state-supported community Covid-19 testing sites in Monterey County.
According to Monterey County Health Department, the demand for testing has decreased as more of the population has received Covid-19 vaccinations and access to home testing has...
Ag Commissionerās Office hosts PPE distribution in King City
KING CITY ā Dozens of vehicles lined up to receive supplies during a PPE distribution event on Feb. 3, hosted by the Monterey County Agricultural Commissionerās Office in King City.
More than 60 agricultural companies, including growers, pest control businesses and farm labor contractors,...
California to require Covid vaccines for students by fall 2022
Gov. Gavin Newsom of California announced Friday that the state plans to add the coronavirus vaccine to other vaccinations required to attend school, such as measles and mumps, starting as early as next fall.
The vaccine mandate, for public and private schools, will be phased...
Monterey County health officials encourage flu vaccines amid Covid-19 pandemic
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Officials with Monterey County Health Department and local hospitals urged the public to get flu shots in time for the upcoming flu season during a media briefing Oct. 21.
Representatives from Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula in Monterey, Salinas Valley Memorial...
Monterey County lifts indoor mask mandate
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Board of Supervisors has voted to suspend the masking requirement of its indoor face covering ordinance, effective immediately.
āThis means while wearing face coverings in indoor public settings remains strongly recommended, it is no longer required,ā according to Maia Carroll,...
Monterey County advises residents to wear masks in indoor settings, regardless of vaccination status
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Residents in the counties of Monterey, Napa, San Benito and Santa Cruz are being advised to wear masks indoors in public places, regardless of vaccination status.
Announced Monday, the multi-county recommendation is not an order, but was issued in response to cases...
Monterey County expands Covid-19 vaccine eligibility to more residents beginning this week
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Health Department has announced plans to expand the eligibility for Covid-19 vaccinations to more individuals this week.
As vaccine supply allows, county residents age 65 to 74 who work in the industry sectors of food and agriculture, education and childcare...
What can reopen in California’s red tier?
CALIFORNIA ā Coronavirus cases have continued to recede. President Joe Biden said that there will be enough vaccine available for all U.S. adults by the end of May, sooner than previously expected, because of a deal with Johnson & Johnson to boost supply. More...
CDC says vaccinated people can go maskless in most places
In a sharp turnabout, federal health officials Thursday advised that Americans who are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus may stop wearing masks or maintaining social distance in most indoor and outdoor settings, regardless of size.
The advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...




















