Employees at two Ralphs grocery store locations in the Coachella Valley tested positive for coronavirus earlier this month, a spokesperson for the company confirmed to News Channel 3 on Monday. John Votava, director of corporate affairs for Kroger, told News Channel 3 that three employees at the Indio store on Jefferson Street tested positive for
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Riverside County has issued an order closing all bars without meal service, effective Tuesday, June 30 at 2:01 am. RivCo Bar Closing OrderDownload “People don’t social distance well after a couple drinks, and it’s one of the hardest environments to trace contacts in,” said Dr. Cameron Kaiser, Riverside County public health officer. “My hope is
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Riverside County reported 991 new coronavirus cases over the weekend, bringing the total number of cases to 16,634. Download the News Channel 3 app on Apple or Google Play to be alerted on major coronavirus updates and local breaking news. Over 222,000 patients have been tested and 7,667 patients have recovered from the virus. Riverside University Public Health System
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Governor Gavin Newsom is delivering an update at noon Monday on the state of California’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. This announcement comes less than 24 hours since he mandated bar closures in some California counties and recommended closures of bars in others, including Riverside and San Bernardino. Governor Gavin Newsom is recommending bars in
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“I feel like it was inevitable,” said Nico Muenoz, from Indio. Some bar owners in downtown Palm Springs are shutting down once again in response to coronavirus concerns. “You have to care enough about your employees and the community that you function within,” said Claudia Murphy, co-owner of Tonga Hut. “You have to care enough
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Governor Gavin Newsom is recommending bars in Riverside and several other California counties close due to the spread of coronavirus. Bars have been open with modifications in Riverside County since June 12. As part of the same action, Newsom required bars in Los Angeles and four other counties to close. Governo Gavin Newsom “Californians must
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Sunday afternoon at 12:30 the Palm Springs Police department posted an announcement on Instagram indicating 14 officers are in quarantine after testing positive for coronavirus, or for being exposed to someone who has tested positive. The post reads in part: “14 Palm Springs police officers are currently quarantined at home due to an exposure and/or
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KESQ News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay spoke to local KGAY radio host, Ben Patrick Johnson on his battle with the coronavirus. “I’m getting better every day,” Johnson told News Channel 3. “I’m almost back to normal,” he added. KGAY’s morning show host is sharing his experience after testing positive for COVID-19. “I wasn’t surprised because
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With hospitals full and coronavirus cases spiking in Imperial County, just south of the valley, people there are being urged to stay at home. Governor Newsom called on Imperial County officials Friday to “reinstitute” their stay at home order. The problem – it’s remained in effect since March 31. County leaders said they are pleading
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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
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The Imperial County Board of Supervisors held an emergency meeting and press conference Friday evening to discuss Governor Newsom’s recommendation to the county to reinstate the stay-at-home orders. During Friday’s address, Governor Gavin Newsom said the state was recommending that Imperial County reinstate its stay at home order, the first county to have to do
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During Friday’s address, Governor Gavin Newsom said the state was recommending that Imperial County reinstate its stay at home order, the first county to have to do so, due to high positivity rate and hospitalization. Hospitalizations as of June 25 Imperial County hospitals reached capacity last month, according to officials, and many patients have been
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Members of the national coronavirus task force are holding a briefing detailing the latest updates on the federal response to the outbreak. Watch it live here: The announcement comes as at least 30 states are seeing a resurgence in cases of Covid-19, and California, Oklahoma and Texas are seeing fresh high peaks. The briefing will
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On Thursday, Riverside County officially surpassed 15,000 total cases of coronavirus. Download the News Channel 3 app on Apple or Google Play to be alerted on major coronavirus updates and local breaking news. Riverside County reported 238 new cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 15,142 with over 201,000 tested. 7,272 patients have recovered from the
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The Desert AIDS Project is providing no-charge asymptomatic COVID-19 antibody testing and educational materials to the public today during the FIND Free Mobile Market Community Food Distribution at the James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center in Palm Springs. The testing will be conducted from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. An appointment is not required.
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Governor Gavin Newsom is holding a news conference to discuss the latest update on California’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. You can watch live starting at Noon on News Channel 3 and KESQ.com. Today, Gov. Newsom issued a proclamation of a budget emergency to make additional resources available to fund the state’s ongoing emergency response
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