Coronavirus

Riverside County reported 795 new coronavirus cases over the weekend, officials revealed on Monday. The total number of cases is now 11,285. There was one new reported death and 204 recoveries as well. Original projections predicted that there would be 10,874 cases by June 15, which he have surpassed, but we also have over 100

An emotional goodbye for the beloved Dr. Frank Ercoli at Sacred Heart in Palm Desert that followed by a procession at Desert Regional Medical Center. A small intimate group of family and friends gathered at the church to mourn the death of Dr. Frank Ercoli. “I think we all know my dad was a tremendous

Riverside County health officials released new data on coronavirus over the past 24 hours. The county reported 250 new cases since Thursday. The total number of cases is now at 10,490. There were new 6 deaths reported as well, bringing the total number of deaths in the county to 383. Current projections show that the

An inmate has died of coronavirus, becoming the first incarcerated fatality at Chuckawalla Valley State Prison near Blythe, site of the state prison system’s largest coronavirus outbreak to date. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation did not immediately identify the inmate or release the date of death. As of Friday morning, 991 inmates at

Essential workers can now pick up free masks, gloves and bottles of hand sanitizer at various locations in Coachella that were donated by a local pharmacy, it was announced on Friday. La Botica HealthMart Pharmacy in Coachella donated the supplies with the aim of curbing the spread of COVID-19, particularly in the eastern Coachella Valley,

A local date farmer and a local restaurant owner have teamed up to deliver fresh, locally grown produce to your door. It’s all part of a new company called Coachella Valley Harvest Box. It started when Mark Tadros of Aziz Date Farm and Tony Marchese of Trio restaurant and AC3 restaurant + bar started talking

The Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District board voted 3-2 Tuesday to get rid of a fund that they established last month to help families struggling with the financial burden of burying a loved one during the pandemic.  News Channel 3’s Madison Weil first brought you this story last month when the cemetery’s district board initially

Riverside County officially surpassed 10,000 positive coronavirus cases on Thursday. “The 10,000-case figure is a stark reminder that coronavirus is still active in the community and we need to continue the health practices that previously helped us flatten the curve,” said Kim Saruwatari, director of Riverside University Health System-Public Health. The county saw 329 new

Gov. Gavin Newsom gave the green light for schools, day camps, bars, gyms and professional sports could all reopen with modifications on Friday, June 12. Shamrock Irish Pub in Palm Springs already back to the swing of things.  “Oh my god, its so exciting to welcome everybody back and see people and get all the

Morongo Casino Resort & Spa announced that an employee tested positive for the coronavirus. The employee is asymptomatic and does not have direct contact with guests, according to casino officials. The employee will not to return to work until medical professionals deem the person is healthy. The casino also contacted 11 employees who interacted with

Riverside County officials have announced that many businesses, including bars, gyms, hotels, and movie theaters are able to officially operate once again starting on Friday, June 12. We have long looked forward to reopening more Riverside County businesses, which provide valuable goods, services and jobs vital to the fabric of our economy,” said Vice Chair

Riverside County health officials released the latest data on the coronavirus pandemic since Tuedsay Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for the latest local updates. The number of cases increased by 321 in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number to 9,911. Over 143,000 patients have been tested. County trajectories as of June 3 5,563 patients have recovered,

As families continue to be impacted by the coronavirus crisis, local community organizations continue to step up their efforts to help.  St. Francis of Assisi Church in La Quinta is another resource for anyone in need of groceries due to the pandemic.  According to a Facebook event online, anyone in need can call and make

Riverside County health officials released the latest data on the coronavirus pandemic since Monday. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for the latest local updates. The number of cases increased by 384 since Monday, bringing the total number to 9,590. Over 140,000 patients have been tested. County trajectories as of June 3 5,466 patients have recovered, up from 5,366

Unlike hair salons and barbers, nail saloins and spas are still not allowed to reopen yet in the state of California. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay met with some professionals in the beauty industry who share their frustration as their businesses are forced to stay closed. Studio M Salon and Spa in Palm Springs is