Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz hosting ‘tele-town hall,’ addressing coronavirus questions
Congressman Raul Ruiz is hosting a 'telephone town hall' on Thursday March 19 at 10 a.m. Residents are invited to participate by calling 855-962-1121.
“What’s helpful is that we talk to the American people about how to prevent the spread of this virus. We need to focus we need to make sure the american people understand how serious this is. So that they can take measures in saving their lives. That’s what I’m focused on," said Ruiz in an interview ahead of the town hall.
Rep. Ruiz is also meeting with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments on Thursday to discuss continued closures and safety precautions in our local cities.
Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz joined News Channel 3 live in-studio on Wednesday to answer your coronavirus questions.
Rep. Ruiz discussed a number of topics including:
- Why are some local casinos still open
- The Coachella Valley's need for an "all in one approach." Meaning other cities to take the same, shelter-in-place order that Palm Springs did on Tuesday
- The second member of Congress testing positive for the coronavirus
- Coronavirus terminology,
Every week, we will have a health expert answer your coronavirus questions, send them to coronavirus@kesq.com
