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Staff members at Mecca elementary school organized a drive-by parade on Wednesday morning to visit their homebound students. “I sent a message and the response from our teachers was just amazing,” said Armando Rivera, Principal, Mecca Elementary. The principal, teachers and other school members formed a line with their cars — the parade began promptly
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A variety of medical supplies and equipment, as well as non-medical supplies, are needed across the Coachella Valley in response to existing COVID-19 cases and in anticipation of a surge that public health officials expect. To provide the best possible care to all valley residents and help protect the healthcare professionals caring for them, the
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Newly released projections released by the Riverside University Health System show the county may see more than 60,000 coronavirus cases and 1,000 deaths in Early May. That’s a slight change from last week’s projections where Dr. Geoffrey Leung announced that the county expects 50,000 cases by the end of May. As of March 31, Riverside
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At Goody’s Cafe in Thousand Palms the sign says “open”, but the dining room is empty. Thankfully, for the owners and employees, the drive through was seeing some customers during lunch hour Tuesday. “It hurts but I know something good will come out of this,” said co-owner George Haralambous. Haralambous and his family have
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Drive-thru coronavirus testing at the Riverside County Fairgrounds in Indio officially began on Tuesday morning. The testing site was moved over the weekend from Indian Wells. The previous site at the Southwest Church was in operation since March 17. The testing schedule will remain the same as before the move: Tuesdays through Saturdays, “until supplies
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Riverside County Supervisor Manny Perez says the county will not alter its “stay at home” orders for private golf clubs after the board members of 21 private clubs around Coachella Valley sent a letter asking to allow its members to engage in safe golf activities. Local coronavirus coverage Last week, Riverside County ordered that all
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Riverside County health officials are recommending people cover their nose and mouth when leaving home for essential travel. This new directive is because the spread of coronavirus is accelerating faster than expected. It’s now recommended everyone countywide cover their nose and mouth any time you leave home – to go to the grocery store, doctor’s
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Riverside County health officials announced 80 new cases on Tuesday, bringing the total from 291 to 371. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for continuing local updates The number of deaths also increased from 9 to 13. Three of the four latest deaths were men, including one over 70 from Palm Springs, another over 60 from Cathedral City and
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Governor Gavin Newsom is calling on all medical professionals, whether they are retired or students in the process of getting their degrees to help the state combat the coronavirus outbreak. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay spoke with some local healthcare professionals who are answering that call for help. “If you’re a nursing school student, a
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Starting April 1, Joshua Tree National Park will be closed to all visitors until further notice. The decision comes after a consultation with the local county health office to prevent the spread of coronavirus, according to park officials. Local coronavirus coverage Park rangers remain on duty protecting the parks. On March 21, park officials announced
Continue Reading Some residents living in Rancho Mirage’s Mirada Estates voiced their concerns over flyers dispersed in their neighborhood. The paper promised a take-home coronavirus test kit, which would allow users to receive results within 10 minutes. We spoke to the Riverside County Department of Public Health spokesperson. She couldn’t comment on the specific case, but she
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WATCH LIVE AT NOON: During a news conference Tuesday, Governor Newsom is announcing an initiative to help older Californians to “Stay Connected” while they stay home. Encouraging people to not feel isolated while socially distancing and self isolating during the coronavirus outbreak. 🔊 CA is stepping up to protect the older Californians from #COVID19 by:☑️
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A Walgreens trailer caught on fire Monday night on Interstate 10 near the Dillon Road on-ramp in Coachella, leading to a full closure of eastbound lanes. According to the California Highway Patrol, the fire spread to the brush in the center divider as well. The fire was fully contained at around 9:39 p.m. however, the
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The number of coronavirus cases in San Bernardino County is now 125 and one additional death has been confirmed bringing the total to 4. According to data provided by San Bernardino County, as of March 31st, 1948 patients have been tested, 6.4% tested positive for a total of 125, there have been 4 deaths. 3
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Rancho Mirage organization, International Medical Alliance Helps donated dozens of medical supplies to Eisenhower Health Tuesday afternoon. Volunteers unloaded several boxes containing disposable shoe covers, hair bouffants, cleaning wipes, stethoscopes and gowns. “Any personal PPE’s that can be used, that our ‘frontliners’ can use, all of that is being donated,” IMAHelps coordinator, Jennifer Padilla said.
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The coronavirus pandemic has caused a shortage in many supplies, including facemasks. Lee Jason Friend, a mindfulness coach in Rancho Mirage, founded the group Masks of Hope to distribute free masks to essential workers in the Coachella Valley. He tells News Channel 3 he has now distributed over 2000 masks, and counting, across the Coachella
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With many small businesses hurting financially right now as their customers stay at home, some are looking to state and federal programs to help. Even in the daylight, downtown Palm Springs is a ghost town these days – empty streets and shuttered stores. Businesses like On the Mark are left wondering how they will survive.
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One Del Taco employee is speaking out on how he’s being denied the ability to wear his mask while working and is concerned about employee and customer safety during the coronavirus outbreak. “I think we should wear the mask because you never know the situation. Somebody goes in there and starts coughing that’s all it takes,”
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Riverside County health officials confirmed 58 new cases and one death on Monday, bringing the total of cases to 291 cases and nine deaths. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for continuing updates County officials confirmed the new death was a Moreno Valley man in his 50s. Cases by Coachella Valley city: Blythe – 2 cases Cathedral City –
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Despite people being told to stay at home, many people are still needing to buy groceries. Health officials have warned to take precautions when going out in various public settings, including grocery stores. Dr. Jeffrey VanWingen, MD posted a video to YouTube, that has now gone viral. The Michigan family care physician spoke on several
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