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College of the Desert donated thousands of pieces of personal protective equipment to local hospitals and the Desert Aids Project as part of the College’s community response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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In light of COVID-19, we want to provide our College of the Desert community with information and resources to help during these trying times.

Riverside County Public Health Department issued a mandate closing all community colleges, preschools, K-12 public, private and charter schools, and universities in the county between March 16 and June 19, 2020.

The Board of Trustees adopted a state of emergency proclamation, which provides authority to President Kinnamon to take actions necessary to ensure the continuation of education while protecting the health and safety of the students and staff.