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The month of April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. During this time of coronavirus and shelter in place orders remaining in effect, representatives at Olive Crest said, Hundreds of thousands of children in the U.S. are facing a heightened risk of abuse and neglect, as coronavirus-related school closures keep them at home and away
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Updated numbers on Wednesday afternoon confirm 254 cases and 6 deaths in San Bernardino County. There have been 2,963 patients tested with 8.6% coming back as positive. Current breakdown by location: Current gender breakdown: Female: 49.2%Male: 50.8% Current age breakdown: 0 to 17 = 318 to 49 = 10350 to 64 = 7465+ = 74
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Governor Gavin Newsom and health officials reiterated that although residents are recommended to cover the face when going out, it is not a substitute for physical distance. “Face coverings can be additive, but not a substitute to the social distancing, the physical distancing that is required at the moment,” Newsom said. On Monday, Riverside County
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Riverside County health officials confirmed 58 new coronavirus cases, bringing the new total from 371 to 429. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for continuing local updates The number of patients who have recovered has increased by 10, meaning we know have 40 patients who previously tested positive but have now been cleared. The number of deaths remains at
Continue ReadingGovernor Newsom announced that based current coronavirus and the projections for its continued spread, he doesn’t believe the state’s schools will be reopened this academic year. Learning and classes will continue online. “It seems, I think, self-evident that we should not prepare to bring our children back into the school setting,” Newsom said. Newsom said
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The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians delivered approximately 2,000 much-needed N95 masks for medical personnel at Desert Regional Medical Center and Eisenhower Health and for first responders at Cathedral City Fire Department. The masks are important to help keep our local medics and first responders safe from coronavirus while they continue to serve our
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The reusable face masks are being made by Palm Desert Orthodontist Doctor Morgan Moranda using the 3D Printer in his office which he usually uses to make dental models for retainers and aligners. “This could be life or death, it really could be. I think it could save lives. It will help our healthcare workers
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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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