New state bill requires construction employers to provide training to employees on valley fever

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KGET) — California construction workers will soon receive valley fever awareness and prevention training.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill from Assemblyman Rudy Salas requiring construction employers in counties highly affected by valley fever to provide education and training to employees with the hopes that it will help prevent the spread of the disease.

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