Coronavirus

San Bernardino County health officials announced that coronavirus cases throughout the county have reached 1,928, an increase of 101 since Monday. LocationPositive CasesAdelanto25Angelus Oaks1Apple Valley22Barstow9Big Bear City2Big Bear Lake5Bloomington24Blue Jay3Chino54Chino Hills56Colton63Crestline5Fontana227Fort Irwin2Grand Terrace14Hesperia51Highland63Joshua Tree14Landers1Loma Linda39Mentone11Montclair28Morongo Valley5Oak Hills11Ontario137Piñon Hills3Phelan8Rancho Cucamonga111Redlands94Rialto83Rimforest1Running Springs2San Bernardino225Twentynine Palms5Upland89Victorville86Wrightwood1Yucaipa175Yucca Valley11Undetermined162Grand Total1,928 San Bernardino County’s doubling rate for cases is currently 10 days.

 SunLine Transit Agency is starting a new campaign this week: #CoachellaValleyStrong. Valley residents will see two newly-wrapped buses on the roads designed to encourage and thank the community.  “We just want to say thank you to everyone and just be a positive message that’s rolling down the roads of the coachella valley,” said Lauren Skiver,

Perhaps a glimmer of light at the end of this coronavirus tunnel for residents here in California: Gov. Gavin Newsom laid out his four-phase plan to reopen the state, which could mean back to business for schools and retail businesses in a matter of weeks. The governor’s optimistic message Tuesday brought some hope for business

Several valley organizations are partnering to provide cash payments to families struggling during the pandemic. The fund they’ve created will provide qualifying families with $200 in immediate relief.  The Greater Palm Springs Tourism Foundation has been collecting donations to support families who specifically work in the tourism and hospitality industry. “Everybody has been losing their

Health officials released updated coronavirus data, showing the latest number of cases, deaths, & recoveries around Riverside County in the past 24 hours. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for local coverage The number of cases went from 3,643 to 3,735, an increase of 92 since Monday. The number of deaths did not change, the total remains at 141.

The medically-undeserved areas of the East Valley will see increased coronavirus testing. Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine parternered with the Galilee Center, the Office of Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D., and Hemet Valley Medical Center, and an anonymous donor to provide 200 COVID-19 antigen tests to the area. The groups hope to increase testing among the

There are more than 650 cases of coronavirus in Riverside County within nursing and assisted living homes as of April 28. These facilities present a unique challenge due to the age, health conditions of the residents, and the close proximity they are to each other. News Channel 3 continues to follow up with several skilled

The Desert Healthcare District and Foundation Board of Directors is set to have their monthly meeting at 4 o’clock on Tuesday and the public can listen in by Zoom or telephone.  The District is going to cover a number of topics and updates related to the coronavirus response here in the valley. They’re expected to

A valley woman is raising concerns about the Palm Desert nursing facility where her parents are staying, saying their staff didn’t take basic coronavirus prevention measures. Her mother tested positive for the virus Monday. “I don’t understand why the facility hasn’t done their part to protect her, and to protect others as well,” said Anna Gardea, speaking

The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission has new protective measures in place to keep visitors and staff members safe during the coronavirus crisis.  Guests/clients at the mission are socially distancing and essentially on “lockdown,” meaning they can’t leave the mission during the day.  “We can’t do a lot of things…it’s really taken a toll on this

The city of Palm Springs is limiting how many customers are shopping in a store at one time. They issued an order reducing occupancy to 40% of the stores total occupancy. Other stores in the Coachella Valley are also doing the same. But with these coronavirus orders to ensure social distancing, the heat is also

Down the hospital entrance they came with sirens blaring and and lights flashing.   Behind a motorcycle escort traveled fire trucks and police vehicles, all to say thanks to healthcare workers at Desert Regional Medical Center. They are the people on the front lines in the battle against coronavirus. “It warms my heart.  I tell you

Health officials released updated coronavirus data, showing the latest number of cases, deaths, & recoveries around Riverside County in the past 24 hours. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for local coverage The number of cases went from 3,563 to 3,643, an increase of 80 since Sunday. The number of deaths increased by 23, going from 118 to 141.