New modeling released by Riverside County public health officials shows that by the beginning of May, 1,000 county residents could die from the coronavirus and 50,000 residents could be infected, the Riverside University Health System says. So far, 3,000 people have been tested countywide. Full conference: As of Thursday morning, Riverside County has 107 coronavirus
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Sam’s Club is now offering exclusive hours for senior shoppers and those with disabilities or compromised immune systems: 7-9 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. “It’s great to have an opportunity to not be fighting as many crowds,” said Bill Romatko, a Sam’s Club shopper. “My husband has health issues and so do I so we’re
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Cathedral City renters today are relieved by new rules that temporarily bar evictions due to nonpayment of rent during the coronavirus pandemic. Two new ordinances were approved by the City Council Wednesday aimed at curbing the effects of the economic standstill spurred by the COVID-19 outbreak. The new rules went into effect after their adoption
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The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in Coachella Valley is now surpassed by the number of cases in the rest of Riverside County, according to the latest update by health officials. The West Region indicated on a county-provided map as 44 confirmed cases. There are 2 cases in the Mid Region. There are 41
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A weak area of low pressure moving across SoCal will bring gusty winds and cooler than normal highs to all of the region, particularly here today, with a Winter Weather Advisory in effect till midnight for the mountains. We don’t expect any rainfall or showers here in the Valley, but there is the potential for
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Some essential stores are starting to change the way they do business in an effort to make customers and employees safer from coronavirus. Walmart and other grocery chains are expected to roll out floor decal signs urging customers to keep appropriate social distance: 6 feet apart. Other changes include sneezeguards at checkout stations: a plexiglass
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Senate passed a $2.2 trillion economic rescue package in response to coronavirus pandemic. The bill will now head to the House, who will vote on the bill later this week. The legislation represents the largest emergency aid package in US history and the most significant legislative action taken to address the rapidly intensifying coronavirus crisis, which
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Dr. Sandra Lyon, Palm Springs Unified School District Superintendent, joined News Channel 3’s Peter Daut to answer coronavirus questions related to our local schools. Watch KESQ at 6:30 p.m. on Fox and CBS every weekday as we bring in health experts and local officials to answer your coronavirus questions live in-studio. Send your questions typed
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The National Guard arrived in Indio Wednesday morning to set up one of California’s 8 federal medical stations. Guardsmen drove in on busses to the Riverside County Fairgrounds, where the makeshift medical facility is being housed. They unloaded medical supplies, and also set up beds. Riverside County Public Health officials and local politicians spoke in
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Nominate a local hero for outstanding community service to the Coachella Valley during these unique and difficult times.
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San Bernardino County health officials confirmed its second death and 16 new cases. Officials confirm the second death was a 46-year-old man with underlying medical conditions. “This is a second sad reminder of the seriousness of this pandemic,” said Dr. Erin Gustafson, San Bernardino County Acting Health Officer. “Our thoughts are with this person’s loved
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An Indio mother of three, who is also a credentialed teacher tells News Channel 3 the homeschooling community in the valley is “booming”. Since schools closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Heather Siani says she has seen a spike in inquiries from local families wanting to learn more about homeschooling. Siani home schools her
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Ocho muertes y casos relacionados con coronavirus aumentan a 107 en el Condado de Riverside Esto eleva el total de muertes relacionadas con coronavirus a ocho en el condado de Riverside. Los oficiales confirmaron que este paciente estaba en el Valle de Coachella. Según el Sistema de Salud De la Universidad del Condado de Riverside,
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As the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact many large industries throughout the world, we wanted to see how it was impacting our local agriculture industry. Mark Tadros, president of Aziz Farms, grows dates around the Coachella Valley. We first asked him how local agriculture as a whole is being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “As
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Palm Springs Mayor Geoff Kors joined us live in-studio to answer your coronavirus questions. Kors clarifies the state’s stay-at-home order, discusses how residents are responding to the order, and whether the city is looking to add even tougher restrictions. Watch our special “Coronavirus: Questions Answered” segments every weekday at 6:30 p.m. on Fox and CBS.
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It’s been a windy day across the desert and the breeze isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Gusts could reach 40-50 MPH in the most wind prone locations while the rest of the valley floor experiences gusts around 30 MPH.The High Desert is under a Wind Advisory for gusts over 40 MPH until 5:00 a.m. Thursday.
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Steve Hermann, an infection prevention manager at Desert Regional Medical Center, joined us live in-studio to discuss personal protective equipment and answer coronavirus questions. Tune in every Monday through Friday at 6:30 p.m. on Fox and CBS for our special “Coronavirus: Questions Answered” show. Health experts and local officials join us live to answer your
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Dr. Jill Gover, the behavioral health manager at the Desert AIDS Project in Palm Springs, joined us live in-studio to discuss your coronavirus questions. Watch our special “Coronavirus: Questions Answered” Monday through Fridays at 6:30 p.m. on Fox and CBS. Health experts and local officials join us live to answer your questions about the coronavirus.
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Dr. Alan Williamson, Chief Medical Officer at Eisenhower Health, joined us live to answer your coronavirus questions. Watch our special “Coronavirus: Questions Answered” segments every weekday at 6:30 p.m. on Fox and CBS. Health experts and local officials join us live to answer your questions about the coronavirus. Send your questions to coronavirus@kesq.com, you can
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The briefing is expected to begin at 2:30 p.m. Watch it live here or at KESQ.com/Livestream-Events. Check out our coronavirus section for local coverage
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