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“The expansion of eligibility will allow the last large group of Riverside County adult residents to get vaccinated, and bring us one step closer to herd immunity,” county Public Health Director Kim Saruwatari said in a prepared statement. “Bringing the vaccine to a younger population, where we have seen an increase in cases, is a big step forward.” Residents ages 16 and 17 will need a parent or guardian with them in order to receive a vaccine. The only vaccine approved for 16- and 17-year-olds is the Pfizer vaccine.  All three vaccines — Pfizer, Moderna and the Johnson & Johnson...

Looking for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment? As of Monday afternoon, there were  hundreds of open slots at sites across the Coachella Valley offering both first and second doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.  The Palm Springs Convention Center, which administers first and second doses of the Pfizer vaccine, has nearly 200 appointments left today and more than 500 Tuesday. Slots were available starting at 8:30 a.m. The convention center is located at 277 N. Avenida Caballeros in Palm Springs. The Indio Fairgrounds, which administers first and second doses of Moderna, has more than 20...

COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expands to anyone 50+ All Californians age 50 and older become eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations on Thursday.  According to Riverside County Senior Public Information Specialist Shane Reichardt, more than 50% of everyone in the county is now eligible for a vaccine.  “It’s very important that people get the vaccine that is available to them,” said Reichardt. On April 15, everyone aged 16 and up will also become eligible. Reichardt says those in the 50+ age group should take advantage of the next two weeks before supply becomes even more limited with demand...

Vaccine appointments were available at CVS locations across Riverside County. Slots were open in Indio, Hemet, Corona and Murrieta.

COVID testing still encouraged even as vaccinations are underway, here’s where you can get a free test Even as vaccinations are underway, health officials are encouraging the public to continue to get tested for coronavirus, adding it could be months before the majority of the community has been vaccinated. In the meantime, they say it’s essential to keep prioritizing testing countywide.  There are now several places people can easily get a free test in the Coachella Valley. Lines to get tested have been particularly short at the University of California Riverside campus location in Palm...