Coronavirus Archives

Rob Wigod, the CIF Souther Section Commissioner, discusses the change in the school sports calender.

July 25, 2020 12:14 AM Justin Tarpening

Preventing a coronavirus case from becoming a workplace outbreak

July 24, 2020 3:59 PM Dani Romero

The state of California issued new guidance Friday for employers on how to deal with positive coronavirus cases in the workplace as well as reinforcing preventive efforts. As coronavirus cases spike through out California, the state now establishing a COVID-19 employer playbook that details ways to prevent an outbreak at work. “Its been challenging for

Riverside County giving away 10 million face masks to prevent spread of virus

July 24, 2020 5:59 AM Madison Weil, Taylor Begley

Riverside County officials announced they’re giving away 10 million masks to help in the fight against coronavirus. “We fight the virus with medicine, and in the absence of a vaccine, these masks are medicine,” said Lou Monville, Chair of the Riverside County Economic Recovery Task Force. Masks have been proven to decrease the risk of

Riverside County reports 654 new cases, no deaths, & 191 recoveries

July 24, 2020 3:14 PM Jesus Reyes

There were 654 new cases reported over the past 24 hours in Riverside County. This brings the total amount of cases up to 33,467. The 18-to-39 age range reported 258 of those cases. This is the age range with the highest amount of cases at 14,110. The doubling rate was at 25.3 days as of

OPEN 4 BIZ: Palm Springs Windmill Tours offers safe outdoor option during pandemic

July 26, 2020 3:58 PM Angela Chen

If you’re looking for a safe activity to enjoy during this pandemic, how about a ride through the wind farms in the comfort of your own car? You’ve probably driven by the iconic windmills in Palm Springs; with pandemic restrictions, Palm Springs Windmill Tours has had to adapt its safety protocols. Morning anchor Angela Chen

Live at noon: Coronavirus in CA update from Gov. Newsom

July 24, 2020 10:26 AM KESQ News Team

Governor Gavin Newsom is delivering an update at noon Friday on the state of California’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. You can watch it live on News Channel 3 and in the player below: Governor Newsom continues to encourage the use of face coverings and social distancing measures to stop the spread of coronavirus. Newsom’s

I-Team looks at face covering enforcement in Palm Springs

July 23, 2020 4:49 PM Peter Daut

If you take a stroll through downtown Palm Springs, you might encounter a police officer reminding people to put on a mask. There are also electronic warning signs encouraging people to cover their faces. The city has made masks and social-distancing mandatory in many public settings and specifically in and around businesses. We looked at

Riverside County Public Health Officer to address coronavirus at Palm Springs City Council meeting

July 23, 2020 3:06 PM Dani Romero

Palm Springs City Council opening the door for discussion on the severity of coronavirus in our valley as they brought in Riverside County Public Health Officer, Dr. Cameron Kaiser, who talked about the complications with contact tracing. “Contact tracing unfortunately is being impacted both because of community prevalence causing more it difficult to detect spread and

Riverside County reaches all-time high in coronavirus-related ICU patients

July 23, 2020 3:28 PM Jesus Reyes

There were 831 new cases reported over the past 24 hours in Riverside County. This brings the total amount of cases up to 32,813. The 18-to-39 age range reported 348 of those cases. This is the age range with the highest amount of cases at 13,852. The doubling rate was at 25.7 days as of

Three local school districts address ‘connectivity concerns:’ how they’ll provide tech and wifi to students this year

July 23, 2020 6:30 AM Madison Weil

All three of our local school districts have decided to begin the new school year remotely with distance learning from home. News Channel 3’s Madison Weil spoke with the districts to learn how they plan to ensure students will be connected and have the technology they need for success. Each district has a unique plan

Delayed projects: I-Team Investigation

July 21, 2020 12:43 PM John White

The ripple effects of coronavirus may be felt for years to come in the Coachella Valley. Delays in large developments could make for difficult days ahead. In Palm Springs, multiple projects are on hold including plans for a sports and entertainment venue downtown. Construction fencing around the site has been removed and the Agua Caliente

Riverside County reports 1,092 new coronavirus cases & 28 deaths

July 22, 2020 3:01 PM Jesus Reyes

There were 1,092 new cases reported over the past 24 hours in Riverside County. This brings the total amount of cases up to 31,982. The 18-to-39 age range reported 487 of those cases. This is the age range with the highest amount of cases at 13,508. The doubling rate was at 26 days as of

Here’s how the new COVID-19 workplace hotline works

July 22, 2020 10:35 AM Caitlin Thropay

Riverside County Public Health has launched a new hotline for coronavirus workplace concerns. “We first opened this new number for businesses and employees to call last Monday,” Brooke Federico with Riverside University Health System told News Channel 3. “We’ve already taken hundreds of calls,” she added. If you’re concerned about COVID-19 spreading at your workplace

Watch live: Gov. Newsom to address coronavirus in CA at noon

July 22, 2020 10:30 AM KESQ News Team

Governor Gavin Newsom is delivering an update at noon Wednesday on the state of California’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. You can watch it live on News Channel 3 and in the player below: Governor Newsom continues to encourage the use of face coverings and social distancing measures to stop the spread of coronavirus. Do

Coachella Valley home sales skyrocket as city buyers flock to the desert during pandemic

July 21, 2020 4:36 PM Angela Chen

In any other year, living in a bustling city would be exhilarating, with exciting possibilities and new people around each corner. But for many in 2020, living in a city is exhausting, crowded, and cramped. “In Chicago, there are just so many people no matter where you go,” said Susan McKenna, who is moving to

Mother fights coronavirus while her sister treats her at Loma Linda ICU

July 21, 2020 6:38 PM Jake Ingrassia

Two sisters are deep in the battle against coronavirus: one of them is an ICU nurse at Loma Linda Medical Center. The other is intubated there, desperately fighting for her life. Janet Santibanez, 31, was admitted to the intensive care unit last week after experiencing severe symptoms, like trouble breathing. “Her numbers don’t look good;

Rep Ruiz responds to Palm Springs letter criticizing ‘unequal’ distribution of CARES ACT funds

July 21, 2020 9:29 PM Jesus Reyes, Peter Daut

On Tuesday, the city of Palm Springs sent out a letter criticizing the state’s distribution of the $500 million CARES act funds. City officials said that California’s 13 largest cities received between $85 and $174 per resident while cities like Palm Springs are receiving just $12.28 per resident. “To say to the public that Palm

Eisenhower Health’s chief medical officer shares latest update on the hospital

July 21, 2020 3:55 PM Peter Daut, Jesus Reyes

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

Reopening: How one Coachella Valley school plans to bring students back on campus

July 22, 2020 5:55 AM Shelby Nelson

Parents throughout the Coachella Valley have begun preparing for virtual distance learning as the first day of school approaches. Last week Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that schools could hold in-person instruction only if the counties they reside in have been off the state’s monitoring list for 14 consecutive days. Palm Valley School in Rancho Mirage

SunLine adds hand sanitizing stations to all buses

July 21, 2020 4:21 PM Jesus Reyes

All SunLine Transit Agency buses will now have hand sanitizer stations as part of the company’s “Ride with Confidence campaign.” The sanitizing stations can be near the rear entrance/exit so passengers can use it when entering or exiting the bus. The hand sanitizer used is Ethyl Alcohol anti-microbial based, according to a company news release.