Coronavirus
#NeighborhoodHeroes: Mother and daughter make facemasks for DSUSD staff on the front lines
Mother and teacher with Palm Desert Middle School, Wende Hamann, and her daughter Karley, a student at La Quinta High School, are making facemasks for Desert Sands Unified School District staff on the front lines. These staff members are making and distributing thousands of meals. Wende said, “So we thought, hey we have the time.
Continue ReadingEaster services in the Valley: Where to watch on air and online
The social distancing mandates to curb the spread of coronavirus have cancelled in-person church services here in Coachella Valley and across the nation. As Easter approaches, there are still some options for local Christians to celebrate together, albeit at a distance. Here’s what you can see on Sunday, April 12: Watch on television Southwest Church
Continue ReadingCoronavirus leads to cancellation of 103-year-old Easter Sunday tradition in Palm Springs
Through world wars and economic downturns, it’s an event that has taken place every year for the past 102 years at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains at the O’donnell Golf Club in Palm Springs. Because of coronavirus, worshippers will not be gathering for the sunrise service this year. “The change and the difference
Continue ReadingMasks ordered in San Bernardino County; 1 new death and 17 new cases
San Bernardino County has ordered anyone leaving their home to wear a face covering. This is just like the Riverside County order which encourages the use of handkerchiefs, neck gaiters or bandannas. Surgical or N95 masks should not be used. Those should be reserved for first responders and medical personnel. In an effort to protect
Continue ReadingRiverside County surpasses 1,000 coronavirus cases
Riverside County health officials confirmed 70 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total up to 1,016. The number of deaths jumped from 25 to 28. There is no information on the three new deaths at this time. There were seven new patients who have recovered, bringing the total to 67. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for the latest local
Continue ReadingNearly $2 million in COVID-19 containment funds coming to Riverside County
The Board of Supervisors today directed the Emergency Management Department to accept a $1.8 million federal grant to cover a range of costs directly tied to Riverside County’s coronavirus mitigation efforts. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for local coverage In a 5-0 vote without comment, the supervisors approved the allotment, which will be disbursed by the California Department
Continue ReadingCoronavirus: Living Desert zoo taking extra precautions with animals
No animals at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens have shown any symptoms of coronavirus, or COVID-19. However, a spokesperson confirms to News Channel 3 that their staff is taking additional precautions. News Channel 3 asked the Living Desert’s Public Relations Manager Erin Scott about what’s changed at the Palm Desert zoo after news broke
Continue ReadingSheriff Bianco asks the public to comply with orders but will not be handing out tickets
Sheriff Bianco posted a video reaching out to the citizens of Riverside County to comply with new County orders voluntarily. The county order prohibits any gatherings of any size and the wearing of masks in public. The Sheriff stated that these are valid orders and are enforceable by fine and/or imprisonment but that this by
Continue ReadingThousand Palms country club residents concerned about other members “lax approach” to coronavirus
UPDATE: After our story aired at 6PM Monday night, Jack Ivey Ranch Country Club HOA President Kelly Mahue contacted News Channel 3 saying she took immediate action to close all amenities at the country club after orders were issued by Governor Gavin Newsom. INITIAL REPORT: Rachel Krahan and her husband Kraus are still moving in
Continue ReadingSan Bernardino County coronavirus cases grow to 530, three new deaths confirmed
San Bernardino County confirmed 157 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total of cases to 530. 5,670 patients have been tested. The county also confirmed three new deaths. With those deaths, the total is now. Cases by city: Adelanto: 3Alta Loma: 4Apple Valley: 7Barstow: 7Big Bear City: 2Big Bear Lake: 3Bloomington: 7Blue Jay: 2Chino: 16Chino Hills: 22Colton: 8Crestline: 1Fontana: 66Fort Irwin: 1Grand Terrace: 2Hesperia: 18Highland: 21Joshua Tree: 2Loma Linda: 12Mentone: 4Montclair: 5Oak Hills: 2Ontario: 28Phelan: 1Rancho Cucamonga: 36Redlands: 41Rialto: 26Rimforest: 1Running Springs: 2San Bernardino: 40Unknown: 21Upland: 18Victorville: 20Wrightwood: 1Yucaipa: 77Yucca Valley: 3
Continue ReadingSunLine bus drivers requiring riders to wear face coverings
SunLine Transit Agency bus drivers have begun to deny entry for passengers who are not wearing face coverings in order to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Face coverings can be bandanas, scarves, neck gaiters or other clothing that does not have visible holes. The transit agency put the measure into effect following an order
Continue ReadingRiverside County coronavirus cases increase to 946
Riverside County health officials confirmed 147 new coronavirus cases on Monday, April 6. The total number of cases is now 946. The total number of deaths also increased to 25. No information has been released on the six new deaths, however, Palm Springs reported two new deaths since April 5. The number of patients who
Continue Reading3 more San Bernardino County firefighters test positive
Three more San Bernardino County firefighters have tested positive for the coronavius bringing the total to five. Those firefighters are self isolating and do not need hospitalization. San Bernardino County Fire has created a plan to get firefighters back to work after they have fully recovered from the virus. This is to make sure that
Continue ReadingUpdated Riverside County numbers bring cases to 799 and 19 deaths
Riverside County updated coronavirus numbers Sunday afternoon bringing total cases to 799 and deaths to 19. 60 patients are listed as recovered. 0 to 4 = 25 to 17 = 1018 to 39 = 21840 to 64 = 37065 to 79 = 12080 + = 37 Female = 386Male = 374 City of Desert Hot
Continue ReadingRiverside nursing facility has a third of patients test positive for coronavirus
RIVERSIDE, Calif. One third of the patients at a 90 bed nursing facility have tested positive for the coronavirus according to the Riverside County University Health System. The Extended Care Hospital of Riverside on Magnolia Avenue in Riverside has closed to new patients and staff is not allowed to work at other facilities to try
Continue ReadingUpdate to coronavirus cases in San Bernardino County
As of Sunday morning the number of positive coronavirus cases in San Bernardino County is 372 with 13 deaths. 4,230 patients have been tested with 8.8% positive for the virus. Cases broken down by age: 0 to 17 = 418 to 49 = 15550 to 64 = 12265+ = 91 Cases broken down by gender:
Continue ReadingCoronavirus: 3 more deaths in Coachella Valley, 10 more recoveries countywide
Three deaths from Coachella Valley were added to the Riverside County total Saturday. From Friday to Saturday, records indicate Palm Desert had one more death. Palm Springs has two more deaths. Palm Springs now leads the valley in the number of cases and fatalities. Deaths due to coronavirus in Riverside County now total 18, according
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