The city of Rancho Mirage is warning people who may have attended last week’s city council meeting to consider getting tested for Covid-1 after a councilmember tested positive. Officials did not say which council member caught the virus. Video of the Thursday, Nov. 18 meeting shows only one city leader, councilmember Richard Kite, wearing a
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Nearly 1,100 people have been killed by Covid-19 in the Coachella Valley. Friday night, those lives were honored at a community vigil at Veterans Memorial Park in Coachella. With the alters set, families were invited to bring photos or special items of those who died as part of a candlelight tribute. The event was presented
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. on Friday opened COVID-19 booster shots to all adults and took the extra step of urging people 50 and older to seek one, aiming to ward off a winter surge as coronavirus cases rise even before millions of Americans travel for the holidays. Until now, Americans faced a confusing list
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Riverside County reported 38 new COVID-19 deaths over the past 24 hours. This brings the total number of COVID deaths reported this week up to 67. County officials said this is the most Covid deaths reported at one point since March/April. The deaths range from Aug. 4 to Nov. 14. The youngest person was a
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A Coachella Valley mother who ignored pleas to get vaccinated is being remembered after losing her battle with Covid-19. Loved ones say Jenny Gutierrez from Indio was a hardworking, positive pillar in the community – a single mother who leaves behind four kids. CLICK HERE to donate to Gutierrez’s GoFundMe. Gutierrez was the long-time manager
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Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage has installed a memorial to mark the impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on our community. “There hasn’t been a global public health crisis of this magnitude for 100 years and I felt compelled to create a monument to ensure we will never forget the impact Covid-19 has had on
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There is new guidance when it comes to who can get a booster shot in California: any vaccinated adult who wants a booster shot can now get one. Health officials say it’s part of an effort to provide another layer or protection for people going into the holidays. It just needs to be six months
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A line wrapped outside the door at Desert Sands Unified School District offices. Kids with their parents were waiting patiently to get their first dose of the pediatric Pfizer vaccine. “I’ve been waiting for this day for a long time,” said Jeff Hepner, a DSUSD parent. “I’m very excited to get the vaccine because it
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More than 2 million at-home COVID-19 tests are being recalled due to a high rate of false-positive test results. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it is a Class One Recall, the most urgent type. The tests are from the brand Ellume. According to the Ellume website, the tests were available online and through
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Gov. Gavin Newsom visited West Los Angeles VA Medical Center today to again encourage people get vaccinated against COVID-19 — with first, second, or booster doses — while warning that “winter is coming” and raising fears of another surge in infections. You can watch the complete news conference below: The governor, who has faced questions
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Coachella Valley parents looking to get their kids vaccinated against coronavirus have more opportunities this week. Local school districts are hosting vaccination clinics for those 5 years of age and older. Riverside County officials said they are already seeing a steady increase in daily vaccinations as the pediatric-sized doses roll out for 5- to 11-year-olds.
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By LAURAN NEERGAARD Pfizer asked U.S. regulators Tuesday to allow boosters of its COVID-19 vaccine for anyone 18 or older, a step that comes amid concern about increased spread of the coronavirus with holiday travel and gatherings. Older Americans and other groups particularly vulnerable to the virus have had access to a third dose of
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A COVID-19 outbreak at a local resource center for homeless and people in need has led to more than a dozen positive tests. At least 16 people staying at the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission in Indio have tested positive for coronavirus, officials confirmed on Monday. Darla Burkett, CVRM’s Executive Director, told News Channel 3 that
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The Coachella Valley Unified School District is hosting a vaccine clinic offering 100 Pfizer shots for children ages 5 to 11. Vaccines are also available to CVUSD staff, parents, older students, and the rest of the public. It is on Saturday, Nov. 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The clinic will be at CVUSD’s
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Health officials are urging pregnant women and new mothers to get vaccinated if they have not already done so — adding that new studies place pregnant women in the ‘high risk’ category when it comes to COVID-19. News Channel 3’s Madison Weil spoke with Bobbi Batres, a new mother from Cathedral City. Weil first met
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The U.S. has started its administration of the coronavirus vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, which is the latest group to become eligible for the shots. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended Pfizer’s pediatric vaccine after it was authorized by the Food and Drug Administration. The California Department of Public Health announced
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The California Department of Public Health announced that children ages 5 to 11 will be able to get the COVID vaccine throughout the state starting November 4. Parents are encouraged to call their child’s health care provider to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment. Parents can also visit MyTurn.ca.gov or call the hotline at 833-422-4255 beginning this Thursday to find a nearby vaccination site. A look
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As we’re entering the holiday season, health officials are encouraging the public to consider extra precautions — especially if you will be around immunocompromised or vulnerable loved ones. “We do recommend masking if you’re going to be in closed indoor spaces, masking if you’re unvaccianted but masking also if you’re going to be around people
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An influential advisory panel voted Tuesday that all children ages 5 to 11 should get Pfizer’s pediatric COVID-19 shots, putting the U.S. on the brink of a major expansion of vaccinations — and a final decision is expected within hours. The Food and Drug Administration already has OK’d kid-size doses — just a third of
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Face masks will no longer be required to be worn at large outdoor events in the city of Palm Springs. The Palm Springs City Council unanimously voted to lift the requirement during Thursday’s meeting. This will affect non-ticketed events like VillageFest. “The data is that, and we’ve had the public health officer, the former one
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