Coronavirus: Questions Answered

Doctors at Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage say they are grateful for the federal medical team that recently arrived at the hospital to help overwhelmed staff. Shortly before the team’s arrival, the hospital was at “virtually” 100 percent staffing capacity with approximately 80% of the hospital beds in use. “So we were certainly seeing an

State Assemblyman Chad Mayes (I-Yucca Valley) says it is possible there could soon be even more restrictions and so he’s now looking at ways to help small businesses survive. He joined News Channel 3’s Peter Daut during our 6:30 p.m. show on Fox 11 and CBS Local 2 to discuss the pandemic and what he

Riverside County Health officials are keeping a close eye on the county’s high positivity-rate. Download the News Channel 3 app to get the latest local coronavirus data and updates. The app is available on the Apple Store and Google Play. During Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting, Public Health Director Kim Saruwatari said the positivity rate in Riverside County

Last week, Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz joined Peter Daut during our special 6:30 p.m. newscast on Fox and CBS Local 2 to discuss the pandemic. During the interview, Ruiz specifically mentioned Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, saying that Bianco thinks wearing masks or a stay-at-home order is a socialist, liberal agenda, and by publicly stating

Congressman says Raul Ruiz joined Peter Daut from Washington D.C. Thursday afternoon to discuss coronavirus health rules enforcement and the recent surge in cases. When asked about whether he believed Riverside County had done enough enforcing health orders. Ruiz responded by criticizing county leaders and the Sheriff Chad Bianco. “When you have a sheriff who

Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz joined us from Washington D.C. tonight to discuss a variety of topics related to the coronavirus pandemic, including a recent rise in cases and hospitalizations in Riverside County. As of this weekend, 99% of ICU beds in Riverside County are being used. Only 40% of ventilators are being used, however. Emergency

Lawmakers and hospital officials are sounding the alarm, Riverside County’s intensive-care capacity is nearing 100 percent. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with the chief medical officer at Eisenhower Health, Dr. Alan Williamson. Peter: Today, Congressman Ruiz posted that Riverside County’s total ICU usage is at 94 percent, 25 percent COVID-19 patients, which is dangerously

Both Desert Regional Medical Center and JFK Memorial Hospital say they’re seeing a “significant increase” in coronavirus patients, marking the highest numbers since the pandemic began. Doctors are concerned it’s going to get worse. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Dr. Ziad Tannous, pulmonologist at DRCM, to learn more about the status at both