Rite Aid has opened several coronavirus testing sites around and near the Coachella Valley. Residents are now able to get free coronavirus testing at Rite Aid stores in the cities of Coachella, Desert Hot Springs, Indio, Banning, and Beaumont. The testing sites will utilize self-swab nasal tests and will be overseen by Rite Aid pharmacists. The tests will be operated between 10
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CASES IN RIVERSIDE COUNTY On Wednesday, the county reported 890 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total up to 27,371. Over 297,000 tests have been conducted so far. 10,113 people have recovered from coronavirus, an increase of 220 recoveries since Tuesday. Download the News Channel 3 app to get the latest
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The county has teamed up with a few local non-profits, creating a program to help those who cannot pay their rent due to the impacts of COVID-19. The rental assistance program is called United Lift — they’re giving away $33 million dollars in rental assistance to those right here in Riverside County. “There’s not a
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A federal team of active military medical personnel has been called in to support Eisenhower Health with its influx of coronavirus patients. Download the News Channel 3 app to get the latest local coronavirus data and updates. The app is available on the Apple Store and Google Play. “The hospital is nearing capacity in our ICU and on
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Hospitalizations are up, ICU capacity is close to maxed out, and now a team of military doctors and nurses is headed to Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage. Wednesday, about 20 Air Force medics are set to step in and help as the hospital’s staff is pushed to its limits. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Alan Williamson
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Dolores Iniguez, 38, from Desert Hot Springs died of coronavirus complications on July 4. Iniguez was a mother of four and now her oldest son, Luis Nayotl, will have to take care of his three younger siblings. Nayotl said his mom started feeling discomfort in her stomach and chest in June. He says the family
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Riverside County health officials released the latest update on the coronavirus pandemic showing changes over the past 24 hours. On Tuesday, the county reported 733 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total up to 26,481. Public Health Director Kim Saruwatari noted that the county’s positivity rate is currently 20%, nearly three times the state’s threshold of
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Famed interventionist Ken Seeley discusses the increased issues of addiction and the need for help due to Covid-19 and the resulting isolation and anxiety many are feeling. He spoke with KESQ’s Patrick Evans about finding innovative ways to help during the pandemic. Seeley has local clinics and more information is available at www.kenseeley.com.
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California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly held a news conference at noon on Tuesday to provide an update on the surge in coronavirus cases. He’s also discussed testing efforts, especially for at-risk populations. Dr. Ghaly is taking the place of Governor Gavin Newsom, who generally holds news conferences at noon to update
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Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Monday that counties on the state’s monitoring list, which includes Riverside County, will have to shut down more indoor operations. The list of sectors affected includes fitness centers, worship services, personal care services, hair salons and barbershops, malls, and offices for non-critical sectors. The order affects all 30 counties on
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Riverside County reported 983 new coronavirus cases since Friday, county health officials announced on Monday afternoon. The county doesn’t report numbers over the weekend, so today’s update takes into account cases reported on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Download the News Channel 3 app to get the latest local coronavirus data and updates. The app is
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While we deal with a heat wave and a pandemic, two main signs of heat-related illnesses are also possible symptoms of coronavirus. Another day of the sun beating down in our valley. “ugh, its so hot,” said Lakresha Miller. Many trying to stay cool as we try to beat the heat. “I just bought them
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Doctors are urging cancer patients not to let the coronavirus pandemic stop them from receiving life-saving treatment. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay met with a cancer doctor from Desert Regional Medical Center on the topic of treating cancer patients during this time. “Cancer has to be our priority because that’s the thing we know is
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Riverside County surpassed its highest day-to-day case increase for the third day in a row. Today, the county reported 1,431 new cases today, bringing the total number of cases to 24,765. On Thursday, Riverside County 1,377 new cases and on Wednesday, there were 856 additional cases. 272,981 tests have been conducted so far and 9,367
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According to the Riverside County Emergency Management Department, the county is now at 100% ICU bed utilization. Download the News Channel 3 app to get the latest local coronavirus data and updates. The app is available on the Apple Store and Google Play. This doesn’t mean the ICU reached capacity on just coronavirus patients. There are a total
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The heat has many valley residents looking to cool off, but how risky is it to use a swimming pool during the pandemic? Experts say it’s not the pool water you need to be worried about, it’s the high touch surfaces like pool railings and pool chairs. According to the CDC: “Evidence suggests that COVID-19
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The race to finalize back to school plans. Desert Sands Unified School District officials have approved a motion to start the school year with distance learning. “I just think they need to think it through completely,” said Kathleen Boylan, a DSUSD parent. “The distance learning option like I said that we experienced wasn’t great. They
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