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December 31, 2020 - Today the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19, including data on intensive care unit (ICU) capacity across the state.
December 30, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19, including data on intensive care unit (ICU) capacity across the state.
December 29, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19, including data on intensive care unit (ICU) capacity across the state.
December 28, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19, including data on intensive care unit (ICU) capacity across the state.
December 27, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19, including data on intensive care unit (ICU) capacity across the state.
December 26, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19, including data on intensive care unit (ICU) capacity across the state.
December 25, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19, including data on intensive care unit (ICU) capacity across the state.
December 24, 2020 - Today, the California Department of Public Health provided latest facts around COVID-19 including California reaching 2 million positive cases.
December 23, 2020 - Due to high rates of COVID-19 hospitalizations impacting the health care system, California is under a Limited Stay at Home Order.
December 22, 2020 - Building on California's efforts to protect health care system capacity during the continuing surge of COVID-19 cases requiring hospitalization, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced the extension of the Limited Stay at Home Order, keeping in place restrictions on non-essential activities, including non-essential retail, between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. statewide.
December 21, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19, including data on intensive care unit (ICU) capacity across the state.
December 20, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19, including data on intensive care unit (ICU) capacity across the state.
December 19, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19, including data on intensive care unit (ICU) capacity across the state.
December 18, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19, including data on intensive care unit (ICU) capacity across the state.
California Department of Public Health Launches "Mothers" Advertising Campaign Urging Families to Stay Home during Holidays
December 17, 2020 - With COVID-19 cases rising at an alarming pace and ICU beds at or nearing capacity statewide, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today launched the āMothersā advertising campaign featuring real California moms urging people to stay home this holiday season.
December 17, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19, including data on intensive care unit (ICU) capacity across the state.
December 16, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19, including data on intensive care unit (ICU) capacity across the state.
December 15, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19, including data on intensive care unit (ICU) capacity across the state.
December 14, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today released updated guidance for youth and recreational adult sports.
December 14, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19, including data on intensive care unit (ICU) capacity across the state.
December 13, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19, including data on intensive care unit (ICU) capacity across the state.
December 12, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19, including data on intensive care unit (ICU) capacity across the state.
December 11, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is urging Californians to get the influenza (flu) vaccine to protect your health, and the health of others, during this flu season.
December 11, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19, including data on intensive care unit (ICU) capacity across the state.
December 10, 2020 - Following the announcement by Governor Gavin Newsom to expand CA Notify statewide, the California Department of Health (CDPH) and the California Department of Technology (CDT) today launched the digital tool designed to notify Californians of their possible exposure to COVID-19.
December 10, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19, including data on intensive care unit (ICU) capacity across the state.
December 9, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19, including data on intensive care unit (ICU) capacity across the state.
December 8, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19, including data on intensive care unit (ICU) capacity across the state.
December 7, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19, including data on intensive care unit (ICU) capacity across the state.
December 6, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19, including data on intensive care unit (ICU) capacity across the state.
December 2, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced 9,004 reported new cases of Valley fever in California in 2019, the highest number since the state started tracking cases in 1995.
November 20, 2020 ā In recent months, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has received reports of a severe form of gonorrhea called disseminated gonococcal infections (DGI), which is an uncommon, but significant complication of untreated gonorrhea.
November 5, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the California Department of Technology (CDT) today announced an expansion of their partnership with the University of California to test the Exposure Notification Express mobile technology recently released by Google and Apple.
October 27, 2020 - Building on Governor Gavin Newsomās announcement last week establishing a Scientific Safety Review Workgroup to advise the state on COVID-19 vaccines, today Dr. Erica Pan, Acting State Public Health Officer, named a group of California immunization, geriatrics, ethics, epidemiology, health equity, and pharmacy practice experts to the stateās COVID-19 Drafting Guidelines Workgroup.
āCalifornia Public Health Officials Release Guidance & Updates to State's Blueprint for a Safe EconomyOctober 20, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today released new guidance and made updates to the Blueprint for a Safer Economy, a central component of stateās plan to fight COVID-19.
State Officials Release Guidance for Safer Halloween and DĆa de los Muertos Celebrations During COVID-19āOctober 13, 2020 - As Californians prepare to celebrate Halloween and Dia de los Muertos, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released guidance for safer Halloween and DĆa de los Muertos celebrations during COVID-19.
September 17, 2020 ā As the Jewish community prepares to observe the High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Rabbis representing Reform, Conservative and Orthodox Judaism are reminding members of the faith to observe this important time of spiritual observance and community while still practicing social distancing.
September 11, 2020 - Adding to the stateās tools that could help stop the spread of COVID-19, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the California Department of Technology (CDT) today announced a partnership with the University of California San Diego and University of California San Francisco to launch two pilot projects to test the Exposure Notification Express mobile application recently released by Google and Apple.
āāāEdgy Public Awareness Campaign Aims to Curb Labor Day GatheringsSeptember 4, 2020 - As Labor Day approaches, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is reminding Californians about a recently launched bilingual public awareness campaign on the dangers of spreading COVID-19 in social gatherings.
September 1, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and California Department of Technology (CDT) today announced that OptumInsight, Inc. has been selected to develop the stateās new COVID-19 data reporting system.
āState Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts
August 7, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health today released statewide interim guidance for institutions of higher education (IHE).
āNew Regulations Will Help State Understand COVID-19 Impacts on California's Diverse CommunitiesJuly 28, 2020 - To better understand the impact of COVID-19 on Californiaās diverse communities, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) took regulatory action today, which goes into effect immediately, expanding data reporting requirements for providers and laboratories.
July 14, 2020 - California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly today announced new plans for COVID-19 testing in California, including updated testing guidance, new requirements for health plans to cover testing, and the new co-chairs of the stateās COVID-19 Testing Task Force.
July 4, 2020 - The California Health and Human Services Secretary, Dr. Mark Ghaly, issued the following statement today urging laboratories in California to prioritize testing turnaround for individuals who are most at risk of spreading the virus to others.
California Public Health Officials Warn Against Gathering for Fourth of July WeekendJuly 2, 2020 ā 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 people outside of their immediate households this Fourth of July weekend to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in our communities:
July 1, 2020 ā Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Public Health today released guidance directing counties that have been on the County Monitoring List for three consecutive days or more to close indoor operations for certain sectors which promote the mixing of populations beyond households and make adherence to physical distancing and wearing face coverings difficult.
June 28, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19.
Governor Newsom Announces Action to Close Bars in Certain Counties
June 28, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health and Governor Gavin Newsom today released guidance on the closure of bars for counties on the County Monitoring List.
June 23, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19.
June 20, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19.
āCalifornia Public Health Officials Release Guidance Requiring Californians to Wear Face Coverings in Most Settings Outside the HomeJune 18, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health today released updated guidance that requires Californians to wear a face covering in high-risk settings.
California Public Health Officials Provide COVID-19 UpdateJune 12, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19.
June 7, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19.
āState Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 FactsMay 31, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19.
āCDPH Releases COVID-19 Guidelines for Cooling Centers as Temperatures Soar Across StateMay 27, 2020 - As temperatures continue to rise across the state, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) reminds Californians that extreme heat is a major public health concern.
CDPH Announces Most Counties Can Reopen Barbershops and Hair Salons with ModificationsMay 26, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health today announced that counties that have attested to meeting the criteria for accelerated re-opening may re-open hair salons and barbershops with modifications such as mandatory face coverings for both barbers or stylists and clients.
āCounties Statewide Can Reopen Places of Worship for Religious Services and Retail StoresMay 25, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health today announced the statewide reopening of places of worship for religious services and in-store retail shopping.
May 22, 2020 - In the ongoing efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Governor Gavin Newsom today launched California Connected, the stateās comprehensive contact tracing program and public awareness campaign.
āStaying Safe & Getting Vaccinated During the PandemicMay 18, 2020 - The statewide Stay-at-Home order has helped slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
āState Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 FactsMay 9, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19.
āState Launches CA COVID-19 Testing Sites Website
May 6, 2020 - State officials today launched an interactive website to help Californians find COVID-19 community testing sites near them.
āState Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 FactsMay 3, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19.
āāāāState Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 FactsāApril 14, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19.
āāāāState Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 FactsāApril 13, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19.
April 12, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19.
āāāState Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 FactsāApril 11, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19.
āāState Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 FactsāApril 10, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19.
March 17, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19.
March 16, 2020 - Today California officials issued guidance regarding retail food, beverage and other service venues.
March 15, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19.
āāState Health & Emergency Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts
March 14, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19.
March 13, 2020 ā Today California officials issued guidance regarding gambling venues, theme parks and theaters.
āState Health & Emergency Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts
March 13, 2020 ā āThe California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19.
State Health & Emergency Officials Release Guidance to Prepare and Protect Homeless Californians and Service Providers from COVID-19
āState Health & Emergency Officials Encourage Individuals at Higher Risk of Severe Illness due to COVID-19 to Take Precautions
March 9, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health is encouraging Californians who are at higher risk for serious illness from COVID-19 to take actions to reduce their risk.
State Health & Emergency Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts
March 4, 2020 ā The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 53 confirmed cases, and one of those patients has died, according to Placer County health officials.
March 3, 2020 ā As the spread of COVID-19 has caused nationwide shortages of respirator face masks for medical professionals, the California Department of Public Health is taking steps to protect health care professionals on the frontlines of the fight against novel coronavirus.
āState Health & Emergency Officials Ramp up Response
March 2, 2020 ā As the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by novel coronavirus, continues worldwide, the State of California today announced a broad series of new actions designed to protect public health and safety.
CDC Confirms Possible First Instance of COVID-19 Community Transmission in California
February 26, 2020 - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today confirmed a possible first case of person-to-person transmission of COVID-19 in California in the general public.
CDPH Announces Investing $4.5 Million to Six Local Health Jurisdictions to Address Dementia
CDPH and a Network of Labs Prepare to Begin Novel Coronavirus Testing in California
February 6, 2020 - The California Department of Public Health announced today that 16 laboratories, including the stateās Viral and Rickettsial Disease Laboratory in Richmond, California, will soon be able to perform testing for the novel coronavirus.
Two Confirmed Cases of Novel Coronavirus in California