Delta variant causes surge in Monterey County cases
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County Health Officer Dr. Edward Moreno has announced that cases of Covid-19 continue to rise both statewide and in Monterey County, with the Delta variant of the virus now accounting for a large majority of the infections.
āWhat weāre seeing here...
Monterey Countyās emergency rental assistance program provides nearly $34M in support
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Since launching in March 2021, the Rent and Utility Assistance Program through the County of Monterey in partnership with United Way Monterey County has provided nearly $34 million to help keep residents in their homes during the pandemic.
The program used state...
What to know about new masking guidelines in California
The delta variant is really throwing a wrench into our vaccinated summer.
The super contagious strain of the coronavirus is spreading rapidly, leading, once again, to a rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths, prompting leaders to reverse course on guidance that if youāre inoculated, you...
Monterey County confirms first 3 cases of Delta variant
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Three residents have been infected with Covid-19 that was caused by the Delta variant, confirmed Monterey County Health Department on Thursday.
According to Public Information Officer Karen Smith, the Health Department has been monitoring the emergence of variants of the virus that...
New program aims to expand access to Covid-19 resources
MONTEREY COUNTY ā A new community program called VIDA (Virus Integrated Distribution of Aide) was announced with a formal name during the March 31 press briefing for Monterey County, in which the City of Gonzales is a founding partner group.
The formal start to the...
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 outpacing other local providers in Covid vaccines provided to children
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey County's Health Department has administered more Covid-19 vaccine doses to children ages 5-11 than any other local vaccine provider, county officials said Tuesday.
As of Sept. 29, the Public Health and Clinic Services divisions of the Health Department have administered 28...
Monterey County misses marks to move to fewer Covid-19 restrictions
MONTEREY COUNTY ā While the state of California lowered the tiers of multiple counties to the most restrictive tier (purple) earlier this month, Monterey County has never left the purple tier since the new system was implemented this summer.
The latest restrictions also come...
Monterey County endures Covid-19 vaccine shortfall
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Monterey Countyās Covid-19 vaccination plan is not going quickly at all, and if things remain as they are with low weekly shipments, it could take until September 2023 to vaccinate 80% of adults in the county.
Such trickle availability has caused the...
Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System launches Rose River Memorial
SALINAS VALLEY ā A photo of the father she lost to Covid-19 was close by as Maria Munoz cut into red felt fabric and participated in the Rose River Memorial project launched by Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System (SVMHS).
āMy dadās battle with Covid lasted...
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Sideshow activity leads to arrest of armed passenger, 3 others cited
SALINAS VALLEY ā A passenger was arrested on a concealed firearm charge and three other people were cited following a series of reckless driving...























