Beginning March 15, healthcare providers may use their clinical judgement to vaccinate individuals age 16-64 who are deemed to be at the very highest risk for morbidity and mortality from COVID-19 as a direct result of one or more of the severe health conditions included in this provider bulletin.
Visit ruhealth.org/covid-19-vaccine regularly for more information and to schedule your appointment. 

The Palm Springs Convention Center is now a COVID-19 vaccination site. Appointments will be available Monday–Friday. Those eligible to be vaccinated can book appointments through Curative.com. 
Second Dose Vaccines in Riverside County

Those receiving a second COVID-19 vaccine is growing as more second-dose clinics are planned throughout Riverside County. Riverside County officials have conducted various second-dose vaccine clinics and plan for others throughout the region in the coming weeks. The second-dose clinic frequency depends on the supply of vaccines available.

Schools with Approved COVID-19 Prevention Plans
May Return to In-Person Instruction
In accordance with the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) reopening framework and, as Riverside County remains in the state’s purple tier, county schools and districts with approved COVID-19 prevention plans and checklists may reopen for the transitional kindergarten classrooms through sixth grade education.
Desert Sands Unified School District is one of the four Riverside County school districts to received safety plan approvals from the County and State approval is anticipated. Click here for more information.
More youth and adult sports may soon resume in Riverside County

Moderate- and high-contact sports, including soccer, football, baseball, cheer and water polo, may soon resume in Riverside County if the county’s case rate continues to decline. The new guidance also applies to adult recreational sports teams, in addition to youth sports. 

For more detailed information on the new sports guidance,
which sports may resume and the testing requirements, click here.
Riverside County Health Officials Continue to Urge Residents
to Get Tested for COVID-19
Higher testing rate will help county move into red tier

Active coronavirus cases have been declining in Riverside County for weeks. Riverside County currently meets one of the state’s metrics to move into the red tier, however, both the red tier’s metrics for adjusted case rate and positivity rate must be met to move forward. Click here to read Riverside County Press Release.
Drive-Thru, Contactless & Self-Administered Covid-19 Testing
Tuesday – Saturday
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory
71-100 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage
 
 
Please do not eat, drink or smoke at least 20 minutes prior to testing.
 
For questions regarding Curative Covid-19 testing, please call
(888) 702-9042 or email support@curative.com. 
Eisenhower Health Provides Answers Frequently Asked Questions
About Covid-19 Vaccine

For answers to some of the frequently asked questions about the Covid-19 vaccine, Eisenhower Health has provided a convenient FAQs page on their website.
Click here to view.
State & County Programs
NEED PPEs?

If your business is in need of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs), please contact:

Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) contact Gary Oldfield @ (760) 969-1335 or gorfield@gpscvb.com

RM Chamber of Commerce via email @ Info@RanchoMirage.org (appointment required)
EntrepreneurA Summit
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs on Their Journey
March 8 through March 11, 2021

Attend panel discussions, and working sessions administered by successful entrepreneurs, community leaders, and faculty members. Inspiring speakers will share their experiences, offer guidance, and explore how women can excel in their careers, and empower one another!

Meet the Speakers and register here!

Agenda:
  • Day 1 (March 8th, 2-3 PM): Fundraising for Female Founders (Streamed Live)
  • Day 2 (March 9th, 2-3 PM): Social Impact (Streamed Live)
  • Virtual discussion (Discussion with UCR student entrepreneurs) Register here
  • Day 3 (March 10th, 2-3 PM): Possibilities for Women in STEM (Streamed Live)
  • Virtual discussion Register here
  • Day 4 (March 11th, 2-3 PM): Leadership and Professional Development (Streamed Live)
  • Virtual discussion “Personal branding and job applications” Register here
Covid-19 Precautions Training
for Hospitality Employees

The Greater Palm Springs Tourism Foundation, in partnership with College of the Desert's PaCE Program, is offering COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS TRAINING FOR HOSPITALITY EMPLOYEES. This online course is designed to provide hospitality employees with the latest information on basic COVID-19 safety precautions and de-escalation of challenging situations that may arise with guests. 

Click here to register
Certified Farmer's Market Grand Opening This Friday!
The Atrium in Rancho Mirage will host a new Certified Farmer's Market every Friday beginning March 5 through December 17, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Come out and enjoy over 50 local vendors, artisans, and musicians for
the grand opening of this exciting event.
The Atrium is located at 69-930 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270