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Alarmed by a rising number of coronavirus infections among meatpacking workers in Vernon, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday gave local health officials and plant operators one week to review worker safety protocols and report back.The order, introduced by Supervisor Hilda Solis and passed by a 5-0 vote, followed reports this weekend…

As restrictions begin to slowly lift in Los Angeles, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed 14 new deaths and 940 new cases of COVID-19. Of those who died, 10 were over the age of 65 years old with two between 41-65 years old. Nine had underlying health conditions with eight people…

Astoria and Albany.Despite the concentration of coronavirus outbreaks among workers at fruit, vegetable, seafood and meat processing facilities, health authorities say they haven’t seen evidence the coronavirus can be spread through food.The World Health Organization says it is “highly unlikely” people would become infected by the virus through food because COVID-19 is a respiratory illness.As…

Jennifer Hefty, Fort Collins Coloradoan Published 5:09 p.m. MT May 19, 2020 | Updated 8:45 a.m. MT May 20, 2020CLOSE There is a correct way to wear your face covering. Following these few simple CDC tips to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Milwaukee Journal SentinelLarimer County has amended its public health order requiring employees…

LoCO Staff / Today @ 4:11 p.m. / COVID-19 and Humboldt County Expands List of Businesses Allowed to Reopen to Include Offices, Child Care and More Press release from the Humboldt County Joint Information Center:Humboldt County Health Officer Dr. Teresa Frankovich today issued an Order of the Health Officer to modify the Shelter-in-Place Order and…