Coronavirus

A valley woman is raising concerns about the Palm Desert nursing facility where her parents are staying, saying their staff didn’t take basic coronavirus prevention measures. Her mother tested positive for the virus Monday. “I don’t understand why the facility hasn’t done their part to protect her, and to protect others as well,” said Anna Gardea, speaking

The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission has new protective measures in place to keep visitors and staff members safe during the coronavirus crisis.  Guests/clients at the mission are socially distancing and essentially on “lockdown,” meaning they can’t leave the mission during the day.  “We can’t do a lot of things…it’s really taken a toll on this

The city of Palm Springs is limiting how many customers are shopping in a store at one time. They issued an order reducing occupancy to 40% of the stores total occupancy. Other stores in the Coachella Valley are also doing the same. But with these coronavirus orders to ensure social distancing, the heat is also

Down the hospital entrance they came with sirens blaring and and lights flashing.   Behind a motorcycle escort traveled fire trucks and police vehicles, all to say thanks to healthcare workers at Desert Regional Medical Center. They are the people on the front lines in the battle against coronavirus. “It warms my heart.  I tell you

Health officials released updated coronavirus data, showing the latest number of cases, deaths, & recoveries around Riverside County in the past 24 hours. Visit KESQ.com/Coronavirus for local coverage The number of cases went from 3,563 to 3,643, an increase of 80 since Sunday. The number of deaths increased by 23, going from 118 to 141.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says social distancing now applies to pets. This means they advise you to not let your pets come into contact with other people or animals outside your home and if you show signs of being sick with the coronavirus avoid interacting with your pets just like you

Health officials announced that there is an increase in confirmed coronavirus cases at skilled nursing facilities in Riverside County. There are currently, more than 650 confirmed cases among patients and staff of nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Riverside County, according to the county. The majority of cases (414) are among 40 skilled nursing

U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced the first individual in their custody to test positive for coronavirus. The subject was apprehended on Thursday after illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border near Calexico. The man was one of four people arrested near Calexico on Thursday. According to border patrol, an agent took three Mexican nationals and one

The Department of Justice reported Monday afternoon that two Inland Empire men were charged with conspiracy to commit fraud by trying to sell surgical masks they did not own for 4 million dollars. Donald Lee Allen age 62 from Riverside and Manuel Revoloria age 37 from Rancho Cucamonga were arrested Monday. Court filings stated that

San Bernardino County has broken down coronavirus cases in great detail including by ethnicity, age, gender and location. Coronavirus numbers as of Monday afternoon are 82 deaths and 1,772confirmed cases. 17,577 patients have been tested. San Bernardino County shows the time in which cases are doubling to be at 9.5 Days. Testing is up by

Riverside County health officials are encouraging Coachella Valley seniors to remain in their homes during the current heat wave and to use air conditioning to stay cool.  The county’s system of cooling centers has not been activated, but triple-digit temperatures are predicted for the weekend in the Coachella Valley and eastern Riverside County. “Please blast

Riverside County health officials provided the latest update on coronavirus cases, deaths, hospitalizations, and recoveries over the last 24 hours. Cases The total number of cases has jumped from 3,315 to 3,409 showing an increase of 94 cases in the past 24 hours. There are now 117 deaths up five from Friday. The county also

Update – 5/6/2020: Riverside County has amended this policy and is now allowing members of the same household to share a community swimming pool. Full details: Riverside County allowing more people to share community pools Original Report – 4/24/2020: Riverside County has officially adopted a one swimmer in a pool at a time policy for