Coronavirus

The Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco confirmed there are 25 employees and 11 inmates infected with coronavirus. 22 employees are assigned to the Cois M. Byrd Detention Center, two are assigned to the Robert Pressley Detention Center, and one is assigned to Riverside University Hospital. Bianco also said there are currently 60 inmates in quarantine.

San Bernardino County updated coronavirus cases Thursday afternoon confirming 304 cases and 8 deaths. This is an increase of 2 deaths and 50 cases. 3,391 patients have been tested, 9% of those have come back positive. Cases broken down by age: 0 to 17 = 418 to 49 = 12650 to 64 = 9065+ =

Multiple workers at Sun Date in Coachella have tested positive, according to the date packaging facility’s management and employees. The family member of several people who work there said three people in her family are showing symptoms, and one person has already tested positive. She did not want to be named. “Symptoms would be like

Riverside County health officials announced 64 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total of cases up to 493. The county also announced 1 new death and 10 patients who have recovered. Thursday morning, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department announced that Deputy Terrell died from complications from the coronavirus. Deputy Terrell Young, you are loved and missed

Governor @GavinNewsom provides an update on California's response to the #COVID19 outbreak and announces assistance available for small businesses and workers impacted by the crisis. https://t.co/Ty60NGEGgE— Governor Gavin Newsom (@CAgovernor) April 2, 2020 Governor Gavin Newsom announced new initiatives to help small businesses and those who have lost their jobs due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Governor @GavinNewsom provides an update on California's response to the #COVID19 outbreak and announces assistance available for small businesses and workers impacted by the crisis. https://t.co/Ty60NGEGgE— Governor Gavin Newsom (@CAgovernor) April 2, 2020 Governor Newsom held a news conference at Noon Thursday to update the latest information on the coronavirus and to announce assistance that

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department announced on social media this morning that the first Riverside County Sheriff deputy who has died from the complications from the coronavirus. The Sheriff Department released this statement: “We are saddened to announce the passing of one of our own RSO family members, Deputy Terrell Young. Terrell Young served this

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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