Coronavirus cases in Riverside County surpass 2,000
Riverside County health officials provided the latest update on coronavirus cases, deaths, hospitalizations, and recoveries from the past 24 hours.
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There were new cases since yesterday, bringing the total to 2,105. There were 144 new cases.
The number of deaths went from 50 to 54.
The number of patients recovered went from 376 to 416.
The county is now also tracking the number of currently hospitalized and in the ICU.
As of 4/15/2020, there are 235 patients hospitalized (this includes those in the ICU). There are currently 67 patients in the ICU.
There have been 28,000 patients tested so far, according to the county.
Riverside County opened a fourth testing site in Perris on Tuesday. The other three are located in Indio, Riverside, and Lake Elsinore.
Those who want to be tested can call 800-945-6171 and specify which location is preferable.
Cases by Coachella Valley cities (As of 4/15/2020)
- Indio
Confirmed Cases: 95
Deaths: 2 - Palm Springs
Confirmed Cases: 72
Deaths:8 - Coachella
Confirmed Cases: 72
Deaths:0 - Palm Desert
Confirmed Cases: 63
Deaths:5 - Cathedral City
Confirmed Cases: 51
Deaths: 1 - La Quinta
Confirmed Cases: 36
Deaths: 0 - Rancho Mirage
Confirmed Cases: 23
Deaths:3 - Desert Hot Springs
Confirmed Cases: 23
Deaths: 0 - Mecca
Confirmed Cases: 15
Deaths: 0 - Indian Wells
Confirmed Cases: 10
Deaths: 0 - Garnet
Confirmed Cases: 6
Deaths: 0 - Thermal
Confirmed Cases: 6
Deaths: 0 - Bermuda Dunes
Confirmed Cases: 5
Deaths: 0 - Desert Palms
Confirmed Cases: 4
Deaths: 0 - Thousand Palms
Confirmed Cases: 4
Deaths: 0 - Oasis
Confirmed Cases: 3
Deaths: 0 - Desert Edge
Confirmed Cases: 2
Deaths: 0 - Cabazon
Confirmed Cases: 1
Deaths: 0 - Sky Valley
Confirmed Cases: 1
Deaths: 0 - North Shore
Confirmed Cases: 0
Deaths: 0
Some of the Riverside County cities with a large number of cases inclues, Riverside (336), Moreno Valley (209), Banning (102), Corona (88), and Temecula (71).
Cases by Age Range:
- 0 to 4: 13 cases
- 5 to 17: 43 cases
- 18 to 39: 608 cases
- 40 to 64: 888 cases
- 65 to 79: 301 cases
- 80+: 129 cases
Cases by Gender:
- Female: 993
- Male: 1,000
The doubling rate for Riverside County is 8.7 days. That means it would take nine days for cases to double.
As part of continued efforts to grow the doubling rate and "flatten the curve" of coronavirus, Riverside County public health officer Dr. Cameron Kaiser ordered everyone to wear a face-covering when leaving home, including essential workers.
Face coverings can be bandanas, scarves, neck gaiters or other clothing that does not have visible holes.
This order runs through April 30.
Watch: A look at Riverside County's new orders in effect (4/6/2020)
If you are feeling symptoms, health experts say to call ahead and notify your healthcare provider.
If you want to be seen at Eisenhower Health, call their 24-hour coronavirus hotline first at 760-837-8988 or 760-TEST988. Avoid the spread of this illness.
You can call the Centers for Disease Control with any questions at 2-1-1 and 800–CDC –INFO (800 – 232 – 4636).
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