Former Palm Springs Mayor Ron Oden is the newest member of the College of the Desert Board of Trustees. Oden was sworn in Friday after being unanimously appointed by the board to become Area 3 representative for Palm Springs and Cathedral City. He beat out five other applicants for the role. In the wake of
The House Subcommittee Investigating the Origins of COVID-19 will hold a hearing Wednesday looking at whether the virus accidentally leaked from a research lab in China. Wednesday’s hearing will feature the former director of the CDC, a long-time proponent of the disputed theory the virus came from an accident at a lab in Wuhan. You
Eisenhower Health confirmed the first probable case of monkeypox in Riverside County was treated in the Coachella Valley. Lee Rice, Eisenhower Health spokesperson, said the patient was treated at an Eisenhower facility. Check Out Our Full Interview with Riverside County’s Chief of Disease Control The county’s first probable case of monkeypox was announced by health
Children under 5 are now the newest group to qualify for the COVID-19 vaccine. While some parents have been eager for the chance to vaccinate their young children, others still have questions before they decide to do so. MORE: Local parents react to CDC recommendation of COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5 Katie Reis has
The Coachella Valley is in region 3 of Cal/OSHA region. To contact our region office visit: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/districtoffices.htm Or call Region 3 – Santa Ana Regional Office Kathy Derham, Regional Manager 2 MacArthur Place, Suite 720Santa Ana, CA 92707 Phone:(714) 558-4300Fax:(714) 558-4083Email:DIRDOSHRegionIII@dir.ca.gov or Michael Loupe, District Manager 464 W. 4th Street, Ste. 332San Bernardino, CA 92401 phone:(909)
The Coachella Valley is in region 3 of Cal/OSHA region. To contact our region office visit: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/districtoffices.htm Or call Region 3 – Santa Ana Regional Office Kathy Derham, Regional Manager 2 MacArthur Place, Suite 720Santa Ana, CA 92707 Phone:(714) 558-4300Fax:(714) 558-4083Email:DIRDOSHRegionIII@dir.ca.gov or Michael Loupe, District Manager 464 W. 4th Street, Ste. 332San Bernardino, CA 92401
CNN By Kaitlan Collins, Maegan Vazquez and Tami Luhby, CNN The federal government has quietly launched its website to sign up for free Covid-19 tests, allowing people to order a maximum of four tests shipped directly to their household. White House press secretary Jen Psaki confirmed Tuesday that the government website to order free Covid-19
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With Covid hospitalizations on the rise and testing still in high demand, the county says it is ramping things up. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke in-depth with public health officer, Dr. Jennifer Chevinsky.
The valley’s only epidemiologist says Covid infections are on the rise, affecting all ages. The percent-positivity has more than doubled in the last few weeks. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke in-depth with Dr. Patricia Cummings from Eisenhower Health.
President Joe Biden announced his plan to get the omicron variant under control. This includes free at-home testing kits for all Americans, increased support for hospitals under strain, and a redoubling of vaccination and booster efforts. So what does the president’s message mean for Riverside County? News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with Dr. Shunling
With the holidays just right around the corner, millions nationwide are gearing up to travel and to get together with family. Hospitals are bracing for a new wave of covid cases, and health officials are urging people to stay protected and get tested. Several tests that can be taken before heading to your next destination,
From COVID-19 virus variants to vaccine boosters — and everything in between — we’ve been hearing from viewers about their questions as the pandemic continues to evolve. Watch our full half-hour special in the player above featuring a panel of local health experts answering your coronavirus questions. You can continue to submit questions by emailing
Riverside County is reacting to the state’s new indoor masking requirement. Monday afternoon, Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly announced that the state will issue a universal statewide indoor mask mandate. It begins on Dec. 15 and will last until Jan. 15. Full Details: California issues statewide masking mandate through Jan. 15 Riverside
Dr. Kinji Hawthorne, JFK Memorial Hospital’s infectious-disease physician, joined News Channel 3’s Peter Daut to discuss the omicron variant
More than 2 million at-home COVID-19 tests are being recalled due to a high rate of false-positive test results. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it is a Class One Recall, the most urgent type. The tests are from the brand Ellume. According to the Ellume website, the tests were available online and through
Coachella Valley parents looking to get their kids vaccinated against coronavirus have more opportunities this week. Local school districts are hosting vaccination clinics for those 5 years of age and older. Riverside County officials said they are already seeing a steady increase in daily vaccinations as the pediatric-sized doses roll out for 5- to 11-year-olds.
An influential advisory panel voted Tuesday that all children ages 5 to 11 should get Pfizer’s pediatric COVID-19 shots, putting the U.S. on the brink of a major expansion of vaccinations — and a final decision is expected within hours. The Food and Drug Administration already has OK’d kid-size doses — just a third of
Governor Gavin Newsom is holding a news conference at 11:00 a.m. on state efforts to increase vaccination rates and promote booster shots for eligible populations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shtChOJA0d0 You can watch it in the player above. Stay up-to-date with the latest local coronavirus news, including reopenings and closing, new case data, live news conferences, and other updates
Students and employees of the College of the Desert will need to prove their vaccination status to attend in-person instruction or events on campus next year, with few exceptions. This plan was announced Friday by the College of the Desert Board of Trustees, COD community members will have until January 31, 2022, which is the beginning
Here are the latest numbers from the COVID-19 trackers of active cases in the public school systems, according to the Coachella Valley school districts. Palm Springs Unified School District PALM SPRINGS (CNS) – The Palm Springs Unified School District reported 43 active COVID-19 cases among students and staffers today. According to the district’s online
Coronavirus cases are on the rise nationwide and so are concerns about the effectiveness of current vaccines. According to a new medical study reported in the New York Times, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is “much less effective against the Delta and Lambda variants than against the original virus.” Dr. Alan Williamson at Eisenhower Health
Lottery style cash prizes for recipients of the Covid-19 vaccine are already happening in Ohio. Other states, including California, have announced similar programs. “So I think it’s a definitely a good incentive and a way to properly spend the state’s money,” said vaccine recipient Tyler Evoniuk. Governor Newsom announced the plan Thursday after the federal
Governor Gavin Newsom briefly discussed the state’s face covering guidance during a briefing on his economic recovery plan to the state legislature Friday morning. You can watch it the full replay in the player below. It’s called the California Comeback Plan and according to Newsom’s office, it “tackles the most persistent challenges” the state is
UPDATE: Parents with their children were among those showing up Thursday at the Palm Springs Convention Center to receive the Covid-19 shot. Among them, Cathedral City resident Colin Sands who turns 16 Friday. “I think it’s a good opportunity to reach herd immunity,” said Sands. The shots for this younger age group are happening now
During Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors Meeting, Dr. Geoffry Leung, Public Health Officer for Riverside County, said that county anticipates to vaccinate 12 to 15 year olds as soon as Friday or early next week. Dr. Leung explained that they are waiting for national approval and the state’s approval to move forward. You can watch it
The Salton Sea has a long and troubled history in our valley. Several projects have tried to restore the sea to its former glory, but many of them have stalled. News Channel 3’s morning anchor Angela Chen joined Peter Daut to get a closer look at her in-depth series. Part 1 premier Wednesday, May 5
