Coachella Valley coronavirus news and info | Friday evening, 3/27

(?: Josh Ryan)

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:

  • 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 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.”

  • And you will never guess who is one their side…

  • 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:

    • 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.