Coronavirus: Coachella Valley Closures, Emergency Declarations

UPDATED MARCH 18 at 5:55 p.m.

COACHELLA VALLEY, CA — Here is the latest on coronavirus stats and orders from Riverside County Public Health, as well as an update on closures and emergency declarations in the various Coachella Valley cities. As of March 18, Palm Springs is the only Coachella Valley city with a shelter-in-place order.

COVID-19 infections: 16 confirmed cases in Riverside County, including 12 in the Coachella Valley

Death toll: 3 patients in Coachella Valley

As of March 16, countywide, public gatherings of 10 or more people were ordered cancelled. The order issued by Riverside County Public Health Officer Dr. Cameron Kaiser also states that gatherings with fewer than 10 people must have enough available room to maintain six feet of space between attendees — known as "social distancing."

The March 16 "10-person" order does not apply to courts; medical providers; public utilities; critical city, county and special district operations; logistics/distribution centers; congregate living settings; daycare and childcare; shelters; public transportation; air travel; or necessary shopping at gas stations, stores, or malls.

The order extends through April 30.

Police and fire: Services continue uninterrupted; public access to station lobbies is limited.

Schools: All Riverside County schools are ordered closed through April 30. Remote learning and other forms of distance education can continue.

• City of Palm Springs closures, cancellations, emergency declaration, shelter-in-place order
• City of Indio closures, cancellations, emergency declaration
• City of Palm Desert closures, cancellations, emergency declaration
• Cathedral City closures, cancellations, emergency declaration
• See city of Desert Hot Springs closures, cancellations, emergency declaration
• City of Rancho Mirage closures, cancellations
• City of Indian Wells closures, cancellations
• City of Coachella closures, cancellations

Stores: Many remain open.

Restaurants: Pick-up and drive-thru can remain open; in-restaurant dining is governed by the March 16 county order that limits social gatherings to nine people and requires 6-foot social distancing (call before you go). Note that Palm Springs is currently under a shelter-in-place order.

Gyms: READ: Many Gyms Close In Riverside County Due To Coronavirus

Courts: READ: Jury Duty, Courts: Riverside County Justice System Amid COVID-19

Veterinarians: Veterinary offices and hospitals may remain open but are required to follow the "10-person" rule.

County animal shelters: County shelters are open and pets are available for adoption, however social distancing remains in place.

Riverside County: County buildings are closed to in-person visits, but most services are available online and via phone.

Casinos: READ: Tribes Close Coachella Valley Casinos: Coronavirus

Parks, trails: READ: Get Outside Despite COVID-19! Many Desert Parks, Trails Are Open

Boys & Girls Clubs of Coachella Valley: All are closed

Palm Springs International Airport: Open

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway: Closed

Visit Riverside County Public Health for more information about COVID-19.

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