Coronavirus

Riverside County reported 662 new coronavirus cases since Monday, bringing the total number of cases to 17,296 Download the News Channel 3 app on Apple or Google Play to be alerted on major coronavirus updates and local breaking news. Over 230,892 patients have been tested and 7,854 patients have recovered from the virus. Riverside University Public Health System projections

Riverside County ordered the shut down of bars effective Tuesday – as coronavirus cases and hospitalizations surge. It’s the first rolling back of the reopening yet. The governor and county officials said when it comes to slowing the spread, bars aren’t the right environment. Bars that also serve dine-in food can remain open as long

Employees at two Ralphs grocery store locations in the Coachella Valley tested positive for coronavirus earlier this month, a spokesperson for the company confirmed to News Channel 3 on Monday. John Votava, director of corporate affairs for Kroger, told News Channel 3 that three employees at the Indio store on Jefferson Street tested positive for

Riverside County has issued an order closing all bars without meal service, effective Tuesday, June 30 at 2:01 am. RivCo Bar Closing OrderDownload “People don’t social distance well after a couple drinks, and it’s one of the hardest environments to trace contacts in,” said Dr. Cameron Kaiser, Riverside County public health officer. “My hope is

Riverside County reported 991 new coronavirus cases over the weekend, bringing the total number of cases to 16,634. Download the News Channel 3 app on Apple or Google Play to be alerted on major coronavirus updates and local breaking news. Over 222,000 patients have been tested and 7,667 patients have recovered from the virus. Riverside University Public Health System

Sunday afternoon at 12:30 the Palm Springs Police department posted an announcement on Instagram indicating 14 officers are in quarantine after testing positive for coronavirus, or for being exposed to someone who has tested positive. The post reads in part: “14 Palm Springs police officers are currently quarantined at home due to an exposure and/or

KESQ News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay spoke to local KGAY radio host, Ben Patrick Johnson on his battle with the coronavirus. “I’m getting better every day,” Johnson told News Channel 3. “I’m almost back to normal,” he added. KGAY’s morning show host is sharing his experience after testing positive for COVID-19. “I wasn’t surprised because

With hospitals full and coronavirus cases spiking in Imperial County, just south of the valley, people there are being urged to stay at home. Governor Newsom called on Imperial County officials Friday to “reinstitute” their stay at home order. The problem – it’s remained in effect since March 31. County leaders said they are pleading

The Imperial County Board of Supervisors held an emergency meeting and press conference Friday evening to discuss Governor Newsom’s recommendation to the county to reinstate the stay-at-home orders. During Friday’s address, Governor Gavin Newsom said the state was recommending that Imperial County reinstate its stay at home order, the first county to have to do