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COVID-19 Archived Posts

KESQ: Julie Hirsh, from Jewish Family Service of the Desert, discusses help for local seniors
Published on: May 13, 2020 at 00:32
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KESQ: Palm Springs City Manager, David Ready, discusses letter asking for federal financial aid
Published on: May 13, 2020 at 00:32
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Desert Sun: Newsom OKs quick reopening for two California counties, offers restaurant guidelines
Published on: May 12, 2020 at 08:39
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KESQ: Newsom to detail guidelines for reopening dine-in restaurants
Published on: May 12, 2020 at 05:48
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Desert Sun: Some counties could have reopen plans OK'd by Tuesday; Ruiz pushes for tribal health care funding
Published on: May 11, 2020 at 22:30
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Desert Sun: Palm Springs projects $76 million shortfall due to coronavirus pandemic
Published on: May 11, 2020 at 21:44
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Desert Sun: Coronavirus: Newsom says some counties could have reopen plans approved by Tuesday
Published on: May 11, 2020 at 15:36
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KESQ: Mysterious illness among children could be linked to COVID-19
Published on: May 11, 2020 at 12:13
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KESQ: Palm Springs allows golf, tennis and pickleball to resume
Published on: May 11, 2020 at 06:48
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Desert Sun: Rep. Ruiz leads effort to secure funding for tribal health care
Published on: May 10, 2020 at 17:52
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Desert Sun: Riverside County reports 47 new COVID-19 cases, one new death; 5,039 total confirmed cases
Published on: May 10, 2020 at 16:24
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KESQ: Riverside County Coronavirus cases top 5,000
Published on: May 10, 2020 at 15:59
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Desert Sun: Coronavirus FAQ: What city rules are in effect after county board rescinded health orders?
Published on: May 9, 2020 at 16:12
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KESQ: New coronavirus test sites open in Desert Hot Springs and Mecca
Published on: May 8, 2020 at 05:46
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Desert Sun: Coronavirus: Palm Springs will allow golf, tennis and pickleball to resume
Published on: May 7, 2020 at 23:06
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KESQ: Riverside County confirms 84 new coronavirus cases, 6 deaths in last 24 hours
Published on: May 7, 2020 at 15:14
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Desert Sun: California governor allows some retail reopening with limits
Published on: May 7, 2020 at 12:58
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Desert Sun: Palm Desert DMV office among selected few to reopen on Friday; appointments, masks needed
Published on: May 7, 2020 at 11:35
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Desert Sun: Riverside County point-in-time count finds 41% rise in youth homelessness
Published on: May 6, 2020 at 22:32
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Desert Sun: Coronavirus: Reopening plan has big changes for California restaurants
Published on: May 6, 2020 at 22:19
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KESQ: Department of Environmental Health releases new guidelines for community pools
Published on: May 6, 2020 at 16:47
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Desert Sun: Riverside County reports 218 new COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths; 4,672 total confirmed cases
Published on: May 6, 2020 at 16:19
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KESQ: More than 2,000 Riverside County residents have recovered from coronavirus
Published on: May 6, 2020 at 15:46
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Desert Sun: Updates: Palm Springs to consider reopening golf, tennis, pickleball; county offers new pool-use guidance
Published on: May 6, 2020 at 10:09
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KESQ: County Supervisors delay vote to rescind health orders until Friday
Published on: May 5, 2020 at 18:39
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KESQ: La Quinta Mayor Linda Evans discusses letter sent to the governor seeking details on state re-opening plan
Published on: May 5, 2020 at 12:59
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KESQ: Riverside County opening 8 new testing sites, two in the Coachella Valley
Published on: May 5, 2020 at 12:54
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Desert Sun: Supervisors delay vote on plan to rescind Riverside County-specific COVID-19 safeguards
Published on: May 5, 2020 at 11:19
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KESQ: Supervisor Perez voices support for mandatory face cover order
Published on: May 4, 2020 at 17:38
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KESQ: Riverside County reports 20 coronavirus deaths in last 24 hours
Published on: May 4, 2020 at 15:52
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Desert Sun: Supervisors say Riverside County is ready to lift coronavirus orders, move toward reopening Published on: May 4, 2020 at 13:36
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Desert Sun: Coronavirus: Coachella, CVUSD to provide 3,000 wireless hot spots for student internet
Published on: May 4, 2020 at 11:44
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Desert Sun: Updates: Riverside County debates reopening; East Valley students get help with internet access
Published on: May 4, 2020 at 10:24
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KESQ: As residents grow restless, county launches new service to cope with pandemic
Published on: May 3, 2020 at 21:46
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KESQ: Riverside County could end coronavirus orders next week, health experts warn it’s too soon
Published on: Apr 30, 2020 at 23:14
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Desert Sun: Riverside County supervisors to vote on plan to end some public health orders
Published on: Apr 30, 2020 at 18:54
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Desert Sun: Uptick in Coachella Valley hospitalizations this week is 'concerning,' officials say
Published on: Apr 30, 2020 at 16:12
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KESQ: Local hospitals release critical data on Coronavirus numbers in Coachella Valley
Published on: Apr 30, 2020 at 11:11
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Desert Sun: Coronavirus: Chamber demands plan for reopening valley economy; governor closes Orange County beaches
Published on: Apr 30, 2020 at 09:18
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KESQ: Coronavirus testing site to open in Coachella
Published on: Apr 29, 2020 at 19:39
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Desert Sun: Targeted COVID-19 testing is needed in eastern Coachella Valley, Ruiz says
Published on: Apr 29, 2020 at 16:20
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Desert Sun: Riverside County extends orders to wear masks, social distance other coronavirus safeguards to June 19
Published on: Apr 29, 2020 at 14:16
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Desert Sun: Will COVID-19 testing jeopardize my green card? FAQs for undocumented residents
Published on: Apr 29, 2020 at 14:07
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KESQ: Coachella Valley business owners surveyed for coronavirus recovery plan
Published on: Apr 29, 2020 at 09:19
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Desert Sun: Second county inmate hospitalized with COVID-19 dies; school districts respond to Newsom's 'bold' timeline
Published on: Apr 29, 2020 at 08:41
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KESQ: Desert Healthcare District to hold monthly meeting via Zoom, here’s how to listen in
Published on: Apr 28, 2020 at 05:50
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Desert Sun: Schools could reopen as early as July? Coachella Valley districts surprised by Newsom outline
Published on: Apr 28, 2020 at 17:24
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Desert Sun: Riverside County job-seekers may receive up to $800 in jobless benefits
Published on: Apr 28, 2020 at 16:22
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KESQ: Riverside County reports 92 new coronavirus cases, 58 recoveries
Published on: Apr 28, 2020 at 15:31
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KESQ: Gov. Newsom: CA is “weeks, not months” away from reopening some businesses
Published on: Apr 28, 2020 at 11:57
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Desert Sun: Coronavirus: Palm Springs Unified School District staff prepare for third phase of distance learning plan
Published on: Apr 27, 2020 at 21:49
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Desert Sun: Riverside County sees dramatic increase in COVID-19 deaths; 'lockdown' protest in Palm Springs
Published on: Apr 27, 2020 at 19:45
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KESQ: Riverside County coronavirus update: 80 cases, 23 deaths, 38 recoveries
Published on: Apr 27, 2020 at 15:11


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Desert Sun: California had its deadliest day Wednesday, even as COVID-19 cases start to stabilize
Published: April 23, 2020 at 14:19
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Desert Sun: As COVID-19 cases rise in Coachella Valley, highest rates are in eastern communities
Published: April 23, 2020 at 11:24
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KESQ: Leaders from every Coachella Valley city answer your coronavirus questions
Published: April 23, 2020 at 14:46
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KESQ: New bilingual website offers coronavirus resources from Desert Healthcare District
Published: April 21, 2020 at 1:29
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KESQ: New bilingual website offers coronavirus resources from Desert Healthcare District
Published: April 21, 2020 at 14:51
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Desert Sun: Updates: Riverside County health official says virus' growth slowing, restrictions could be lifted soon
Published: April 21, 2020 at 9:57
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Desert Sun: Riverside County doubling rate slows, too soon to tell if coronavirus curve is flattening
Published: April 20, 2020 at 9:36
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Desert Sun: California coronavirus: Riverside County numbers and latest maps
Published: April 20, 2020 at 13:19
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KESQ: Desert Care Network employee donates plasma after recovering from coronavirus
Published: April 18, 2020 at 18:47
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Desert Sun: California houses more than 4,200 homeless in hotels; COVID-19 death toll hits 1,072
Published: April 18, 2020 at 13:49
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Desert Sun: Coronavirus update: All Riverside County residents can now get tested
Published: April 17, 2020 at 14:03
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Patch: Coronavirus By The Numbers In Coachella Valley
Published: April 16, 2020 at 16:48

RUHS: COVID-19 Press Conference
Published: April 15, 2020 at 21:33
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Bilingual webpage offers extensive COVID-19 resources for Coachella Valley
Published: Apr 14, 2020 at 08:34
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KESQ: Dr. Conrado Barzaga COVID-19 interview
Published: Apr 5, 2020 at 17:52
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DHCD: Board allocates funds for about 10,000 rapid test kits for COVID-19
Published: Apr 3, 2020 at 21:29
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Desert Sun: Coachella Valley health centers to receive 10,000 COVID-19 rapid test kits 
Published: Apr 3, 2020 at 19:16
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DHCD: COVID-19: How to donate medical supplies, equipment and more
Published: Mar 31, 2020 at 21:32
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DHCD: CEO's Letter: Board allocates $1.2 million in pandemic aid
Published: Mar 25, 2020 at 21:32
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Desert Sun: Coronavirus: Desert Healthcare District slated to give up to $2.5M in aid
Published: Mar 19, 2020 at 15:45
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DHCD: Bilingual webpage offers extensive COVID-19 resources for Coachella Valley
Apr 14, 2020 at 08:34
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KESQ: Dr. Conrado Barzaga COVID-19 interview
Apr 5, 2020 at 17:52
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DHCD: Board allocates funds for about 10,000 rapid test kits for COVID-19
Apr 3, 2020 at 21:29
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Desert Sun: Coachella Valley health centers to receive 10,000 COVID-19 rapid test kits
Apr 3, 2020 at 19:16
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DHCD: COVID-19: How to donate medical supplies, equipment and more
Mar 31, 2020 at 21:32
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DHCD: CEO's Letter: Board allocates $1.2 million in pandemic aid
Mar 25, 2020 at 21:32
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Desert Sun: Coronavirus: Desert Healthcare District slated to give up to $2.5M in aid
Mar 19, 2020 at 15:45
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