Coronavirus

With an increasing number of people out of work, the Galilee Center in Mecca says they’ve been helping a record number of families.  “New families that we have never seen before they are coming to get their food,” said Gloria Gomez, founder of the Galilee Center.  Gomez says every Thursday at 2 p.m. the center

Riverside County health officials revealed a pharmacy technician died of coronavirus after being found in a La Quinta residence. The San Diego man, 25, was found in a La Quinta residence on March 25, according to Dr. Cameron Kaiser, Riverside County public health officer. Local coronavirus coverage Health officials confirmed the individual was exposed to

Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order banning the enforcement of eviction orders a statewide for renters affected by the coronavirus. The order is effective immediately and runs through May 31. Newsom’s order prohibits landlords from evicting tenants for nonpayment of rent and bans the enforcement of evictions by law enforcement or courts. Tenants will

Cathedral City renters today are relieved by new rules that temporarily bar evictions due to nonpayment of rent during the coronavirus pandemic. Two new ordinances were approved by the City Council Wednesday aimed at curbing the effects of the economic standstill spurred by the COVID-19 outbreak. The new rules went into effect after their adoption

Riverside County health officials made new, sobering projections about the potential spread of coronavirus, saying tens of thousands of new cases are possible in the coming weeks and raising questions about the readiness of local hospitals. Based on new data the county has gathered, officials said if the rate of infectious spread isn’t slowed, it’s

Local Rep. Raul Ruiz, M.D. hopes the house will quickly pass the economic stimulus plan Friday by unanimous consent, meaning he would not have to travel back to Washington, D.C. to vote on the bill. He spoke with News Channel 3’s John White on Thursday’s Live at 5.

At the only public-health laboratory in Riverside County, its director Dr. Errin Rider said they’re testing up to 60 samples a day for coronavirus. Many of the samples have been from the Coachella Valley. “I have never experienced anything on this scale. It is definitely unique,” she said. Dr. Rider said they began testing for

Fire crews are rapidly changing their protocols. First responders are coming in all geared up with protective equipment. “Regardless of the call, we treating them all the same, we are treated them as all possibly infectious,” said Nathan Gunkel, Captain of Palm Springs Fire Department. Gunkel said there’s new standard gear used for calls.  “Starting

Eisenhower Health officials sent out a letter providing an update on the treatment of the county’s first coronavirus patient, an 83-year-old woman. The patient began treatment at Eisenhower Health four weeks ago, according to hospital officials. She actually just celebrated her birthday last week and officials say she will walk out of the hospital one

New modeling released by Riverside County public health officials shows that by the beginning of May, 1,000 county residents could die from the coronavirus and 50,000 residents could be infected, the Riverside University Health System says. So far, 3,000 people have been tested countywide. Full conference: As of Thursday morning, Riverside County has 107 coronavirus

Some essential stores are starting to change the way they do business in an effort to make customers and employees safer from coronavirus. Walmart and other grocery chains are expected to roll out floor decal signs urging customers to keep appropriate social distance: 6 feet apart. Other changes include sneezeguards at checkout stations: a plexiglass

The National Guard arrived in Indio Wednesday morning to set up one of California’s 8 federal medical stations. Guardsmen drove in on busses to the Riverside County Fairgrounds, where the makeshift medical facility is being housed. They unloaded medical supplies, and also set up beds. Riverside County Public Health officials and local politicians spoke in

San Bernardino County health officials confirmed its second death and 16 new cases. Officials confirm the second death was a 46-year-old man with underlying medical conditions. “This is a second sad reminder of the seriousness of this pandemic,” said Dr. Erin Gustafson, San Bernardino County Acting Health Officer. “Our thoughts are with this person’s loved