Fourth coronavirus death reported in the Coachella Valley
Riverside University Health System confirms a fourth coronavirus death in the Coachella Valley.
The total number of cases in Riverside County is 22. The number of living cases in the Coachella Valley is nine. Four are in western Riverside County. Three is southwestern Riverside County. Two from the Diamond Princess cruise.
Confirmed cases: 22 (Updated 3-20-20; 10:30 AM)
Travel Associated: 4 (Updated 3-20-20; 10:30 AM)
Locally Acquired: 18 (Updated 3-20-20; 10:30 AM)
Deaths: 4 (Updated 3-20-20; 10:30 AM)
Riverside County Health does not give out details as far as location or specifics of each case. This is due to privacy concerns. They have broken out the cases by region and have told us that the previous three deaths were all over the age of 70 and two had underlying health conditions, two male, one female.
In response to the fourth death, Riverside County is pushing all county departments to quickly to implement Governor Gavin Newsom’s statewide executive order for all Californians to stay home except for essential needs like food, prescriptions and health care. Going to work is also allowed for those carrying out "essential" functions.
“We need to stop the spread of coronavirus and that is why I appreciate Gov. Newsom’s stay at home order, which applies throughout the State of California,” said Supervisor V. Manuel Perez. “This will be carried out successfully as we continue to educate our residents on the need to stay home unless it is absolutely necessary. Staying at home is a directive that will save the lives of yourself and your loved ones.”
“The county team is fully engaged in our response to this unprecedented challenge, while still meeting the critical needs of all of our residents,” said County Executive Officer George Johnson. “We are dependent upon the assistance of our federal, state and local partners and appreciate the actions taken.”
The County reminds people to maintain social distancing maintaining six foot distance between people when out in public.
