Coronavirus
Riverside County reports 669 new cases, 12 additional deaths, & 41 fewer hospitalizations since Friday
NEW CASES Riverside County reported 669 new coronavirus cases since Friday. This brings the total number of cases in the county up to 351,710. On Mondays, city and community data is updated. Today’s updates show that the Coachella Valley reported 228 new coronavirus cases in the past week. Coachella Valley City Changes (From 9/20/21 to
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Booster vaccine doses now available in Riverside County
Riverside County residents eligible to get the Pfizer vaccine booster are now able to get it at one of various vaccine clinics operated by Public Health and community partners. The booster is available for those who received their second vaccine dose at least six months ago. Federal and state health officials approved the use of
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Can you get a flu shot and COVID-19 shot at the same time?
Flu season is fast approaching and flu shots are now available — but is it safe to get both your flu shot and COVID-19 shot at the same time? Health officials say it is. “COVID-19 vaccines and the flu vaccine are not live viruses. So there’s no reason that you can’t get them at the
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Riverside County reports 18 deaths, 12 fewer hospitalizations, & 260 recoveries since Wednesday
NEW CASES Riverside County has had issues reporting cases over the past two days. On Friday, the county reporting 7 new cases. Riverside University Health System spokesperson Jose Arballo Jr. said that the state did some reconciliation and the numbers were adjusted appropriately. There has been a total of 351,041 coronavirus cases in Riverside County
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Riverside County says labs ‘have promised’ more staff to fix slow COVID test turnaround
The Riverside Department of Public Health pointed to understaffed private laboratories as the reason behind an increase in delays to COVID-19 test results. Jose Arballo, the department’s senior public information officer, said “generally in the past, we were able to get test results back between 24-36 hours at the most. Now, we’re talking 2-3 days
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CDC advisory panel backs Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots for millions of older or vulnerable Americans
By LAURAN NEERGAARD and MIKE STOBBE The U.S. vaccination drive against COVID-19 stands on the verge of a major new phase: Government advisers on Thursday recommended booster doses of Pfizer’s vaccine for millions of Americans. This, despite concern among some experts that the extra shots will do little to slow the pandemic. The advisory panel
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Coachella Valley students react to College of the Desert’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate
With the Fall semester underway, College of the Desert campuses are experiencing the return of students who have been eager to revisit in-person learning after more than a year of shutdowns. Currently, students and staff who want to attend face-to-face instruction or other on-campus activities are not required to show proof that they are vaccinated
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FDA backs Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for seniors, high-risk
The U.S. moved a step closer Wednesday to offering booster doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to senior citizens and others at high risk from the virus as the Food and Drug Administration signed off on the targeted use of the extra shots. The FDA authorized booster doses for Americans who are 65 and older, younger
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Riverside County reports 576 new cases, 12 deaths, & 1,156 recoveries since Tuesday
NEW CASES Over the past 24 hours, Riverside County reported 576 new coronavirus cases. This brings the total number of cases up to 351,034. Cases in Schools: PSUSD – 31 students and 5 staff DSUSD- 71 students and 12 staff CVUSD- 21 students and 3 staff members The case rate per 100K for the county
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Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade postponed to 2022
The Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade has been postponed, organizers confirm to News Channel 3. It had been scheduled for Halloween, the last Sunday in October, and promised Halloween-themed fun and entertainment. No future date is yet confirmed, according to organizers with the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce and Golf Cart Parade Committee. However, they
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COD to require proof of COVID vaccination for on-campus students, staff in 2022
Students and employees of the College of the Desert will need to prove their vaccination status to attend in-person instruction or events on campus next year, with few exceptions. This plan was announced Friday by the College of the Desert Board of Trustees, COD community members will have until January 31, 2022, which is the beginning
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PSUSD, CVUSD, DSUSD report active COVID case numbers
Here are the latest numbers from the COVID-19 trackers of active cases in the public school systems, according to the Coachella Valley school districts. Palm Springs Unified School District PALM SPRINGS (CNS) – The Palm Springs Unified School District reported 43 active COVID-19 cases among students and staffers today. According to the district’s online
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Coachella Valley nursing student battling COVID-19 needs lung transplant, mom says
A Coachella Valley nursing student is fighting for her life after contracting COVID-19 in early August. Fitri Sho said her 24-year-old daughter, Hanny Virginia, is in an induced coma at JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio. Hanny’s mother said her daughter had recently been taking frequent trips to Texas, where she’s been working on getting her
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Riverside County reports 690 new cases, 21 deaths, & 1,909 recoveries since Tuesday
NEW CASES Over the past 24 hours, Riverside County reported 690 new coronavirus cases. This brings the total number of cases up to 347,183. Cases in Schools: PSUSD – 34 students (+2 since Tues.) and 5 staff (-1 since Tuesday) DSUSD- 78 students (+6 since Tues) and 15 staff (-5 since Tues) On Monday, DSUSD
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Desert Healthcare District hosting COVID vaccine Q&A for students and parents
The Desert Healthcare District & Foundation is hosting a special COVID vaccine Q & A session for local students and parents. The Q & A will take place Wednesday, Sept. 15 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. To register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/covid-19-response-webinar-for-parents-of-riverside-county-school-children-tickets-170060263827
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Riverside County reports 1,225 new cases, 14 deaths, & 7 more patients in ICU
NEW CASES Over the weekend, Riverside County reported 1,225 new coronavirus cases. This brings the total number of cases up to 346,493. Cases in Schools: PSUSD – 32 students and 6 staff DSUSD- 72 students and 20 staff On Monday, DSUSD announced a teacher at Shadow Hills High School died of COVID-19 complications CVUSD- 29
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Sheriff Bianco says he won’t require deputies and staff to get vaccinated
Update 09/14/21: Sheriff Chad Bianco issued a new statement regarding requirements for COVID-19 vaccinations or regular testing of employees assigned to county jails. Statement from @SheriffBianco https://t.co/u1VclTSWMN pic.twitter.com/FtCdQ9Dkma— Riverside County Sheriff's Dept (@RSO) September 14, 2021 Original Report 09/13/21: Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco says he won’t take a coronavirus vaccine, and he won’t force
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Shadow Hills High School community mourns teacher who died from complications of coronavirus
Students at Shadow Hills High School in Indio gathered to remember a teacher who has died. Chris Trujillo, an English teacher at the school, died over the weekend, Mary Perry, spokesperson for the Desert Sands Unified School District, confirmed. Our collective hearts are heavy with sympathy. We truly feel blessed and honored that Chris Trujillo
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Riverside County reports 1,712 new cases, 11 deaths & 34 fewer hospitalizations since Friday
NEW CASES Over the weekend, Riverside County reported 1,712 new coronavirus cases. This brings the total number of cases up to 345,268. Monday also marked the weekly update for Coachella Valley COVID data. Over the past week, the Coachella Valley has reported 637 new cases. The valley has a total of 56,867 cases since the
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