Cactus Hugs has been tracking local stories about the coronavirus. For a rundown of all of our updates, click here.
- As of 3:30 pm Friday, Riverside County officials have confirmed 185 people have tested positive for COVID-19. There have been 8 reported deaths in the county.
- As of 5 pm Thursday, San Bernardino County has confirmed 55 cases of COVID-19. There has been 3 deaths in San Bernardino County.
- In California, there have been over 3,800 confirmed cases and 78 people have died after being infected with COVID-19:
COVID-19 IN CALIFORNIA: Latest numbers from California Dept. of Public Health
3,801 – Positive cases
78 – Deaths (incl. a non-California resident)
1,083 – Community-acquired cases
2,718 – Cases acquired through person-to-person transmission, travel, etc. https://t.co/URCDWm573c pic.twitter.com/s6YjxvNSb1— CBS Los Angeles (@CBSLA) March 27, 2020
- Officials announced the death of 25-year-old pharmacy tech who had been in self quarantine at a La Quinta home. The person had no underlying health issues, according to health officials, who say that it’s “a deeply saddening reminder that COVID-19 kills the young and healthy too.”
- Here’s a breakdown of cases in the Coachella Valley by city:
A BREAKDOWN ON COACHELLA VALLEY CORONAVIRUS CASES, per Riverside County:
Desert Hot Springs 3 cases
Palm Springs 15 cases, 2 deaths
Cathedral City 3 cases
Rancho Mirage 9 cases, 2 deaths
Palm Desert 12 cases, 1 death
La Quinta 4 cases
Indio 8 cases, 2 deaths— Angela Chen KESQ (@AngelaWChen) March 27, 2020
- A physician at Riverside Medical Clinic’s Day Street office has tested positive for coronavirus and health officials are tracking down patients and staff who may be at risk
The physician, who is not being identified, is expected to recover - Health officials have ordered hotels, motels, and other short-term lodging across Riverside County to halt their normal business. “Now isn’t the time to visit Riverside County,” said Dr. Cameron Kaiser. “Slowing the spread of COVID-19 means folks need to stay put in their own neighborhoods. Unless you’ve got nowhere else safe to be, please visit later.”
Public health officer orders short-term lodging to limit business to COVID-19 response only: https://t.co/FYj9PCvLg1 #ruhealth #rivconow
— Dr. Cameron Kaiser (@RivCoDoc) March 27, 2020
- Disneyland is going to be closed for a while.
- The Desert Sun took some drone shots to show just how empty everything is these days.
- Everyone else: “Stay at home!!!” Local golfers:
Why are so many golfers in the desert angry and defiant over closing courses and being told not to play golf in the coronavirus area . . . . https://t.co/K8AStKWFbH
— Larry Bohannan (@Larry_Bohannan) March 27, 2020
- And you will never guess who is one their side…
Keep them open. A lot of people need them. pic.twitter.com/IFzYAc7NqL
— O.J. Simpson (@TheRealOJ32) March 18, 2020
- The stimulus bill was finally approved.
- So when and how are you getting your check? NBC News has the info on that.
- Meanwhile, In Washington DC:
Trump says he told Mike Pence not to call the governor of Washington, and "that woman" the governor of Michigan, Gretchen Whitmer. pic.twitter.com/CWV96yuRMA
— Sarah Reese Jones (@PoliticusSarah) March 27, 2020
- The Press Enterprise explains why there is so little toilet paper to be found.
- Cactus Hugs put together a list of 6 things you can do in the Coachella Valley this weekend.
- The Internet is circulating a meme showing the new April Coachella lineup:
- As restaurants adapt to the quickly changing environment, some are taking to selling groceries in addition to hot food and even take and bake options. One of those places is the Big Rock Pub, which is where I grabbed some essentials today.
- Here’s their “General Store” info:
- That’s all for now. As always, thank you for your support of Cactus Hugs. Take care of yourself, your family, and your neighbors.
Important information:
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- Congressman Raul Ruiz has posted a list of local resources and information.
- The Washington Post offers plenty of ways that you can help during the coronavirus pandemic.
- If you see someone price gouging, there is now a number for that.
- The New York Times has an interactive map where you can track every coronavirus case in the United States.
- The Washington Post is out with a guide to what you should know about the coronavirus.
- Schools are closed, but free student meals are available. Here is the information on meal programs during this time for each Coachella Valley school district.
- Here is a memo by the Department of Homeland security identifying critical infrastructure workers.
- The United Way of the Desert has assembled a nice list of information and resources available during the coronavirus here.
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— Eisenhower Health (@EisenhowerHeal) March 9, 2020
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- These are scary and anxious times. Be safe and kind to each other out there and, please, remember to wash your hands.
- Anything we missed? Let us know about it.