Coronavirus in Coachella Valley: 6 deaths, 25 cases

Officials have confirmed a sixth coronavirus death in Riverside County, and tell News Channel 3 all county deaths happened in the Coachella Valley.

Twenty-five cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Coachella Valley by county health officials.

According to the Riverside University Health System, the total number of cases in Riverside County is 45. This is increased from the Sunday morning total of 31 cases.

Of these, four are considered travel-associated and twenty-four are locally acquired.

As of late Sunday afternoon, seventeen cases are still pending confirmation of acquisition.

Riverside County Health does not give out details as far as location or specifics of each case. This is due to privacy concerns. 

Public health recommendations for all Riverside County residents during community spread:

• Practice social distancing, which is remaining out of places where people meet or gather and avoid using public transportation, if possible.
• Do not attend work, school or events when sick. Stay home.
• Cough into your elbow or tissue.
• Wash hands frequently and use hand sanitizer often.
• Stay away from anyone who is sick.

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