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
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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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A team of veterinarians helped save the life of an injured tiger at the Magic Jungle Wildlife Preserve in Lucerne Valley. According to Kele Younger, the founder and director of the preserve, Mischa, the tiger, had a scrapping on her one hind leg which was not responding fully to antibiotics. “Without treatment, such issues can
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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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Palm Desert homeowner David Mueller and his wife put their home up for sale three weeks ago. Activity and interest started out hot but now has cooled considerably. “As we wait there seems to be a line waiting to see our house,” said Mueller. Now knowing that his agents are cleared to sell with caution
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Desert Care Network CEO Michele Finney wrote a letter to the community, revealing that Desert Regional Medical Center has cared for over 100 suspected coronavirus patients and the changes made at the hospital. The Desert Care Network encompasses Desert Regional, JFK Memorial Hospital, and the Hi-Desert Medical Center. “We understand the widespread concern and uncertainty
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As schools remain closed and kids are spending more time at home, Fit in 42 Studios is offering a free kids “recess” program to families in the Coachella Valley. The program started on Monday, March 23rd, and they had 65 families online through zoom. By the next day, that number jumped to 88 families. Four
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Our local Costco stores are holding special First Responder Shopping Hours on Wednesday April 1. The Costcos in La Quinta and Palm Desert will open early so first responders can get what they need. The special shopping hours will run from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. First responders must show their badge and/or medical I.D.
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Mayor Geoff Kors, the Palm Springs Chamber and the California Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted a Coronavirus Business Resources Online Town Hall and webinar today at 1 p.m. The webinar helped explain available resources, funding options and more for area businesses affected by the coronavirus. Officials advised business owners to speak to your landlord
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The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department announced that two deputies assigned to corrections tested positive for coronavirus on Sunday. The department confirmed that the deputies entered self-quarantine after they began to develop flu-like symptoms before receiving test results. The deputies have been off of work for a week. The department is investigating how the deputies
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The number of coronavirus cases in San Bernardino County is now 111 and two of those cases are San Bernardino County firefighters. According to data provided by San Bernardino County, as of March 30th, 996 patients have been tested, 11.1% tested positive, 885 tested negative. There have been 3 deaths. 2 cases are in the
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