Joslyn Center To Host Free COVID-19 Testing In Palm Desert

The free March 13 testing clinic is a collaboration with Desert Healthcare Foundation and Coachella Valley Equity Collaborative.

Palm Springs Convention Center Opens As COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

Riverside County has opened a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Palm Springs Convention Center, and a 94-year-old was first in line.

How COVID-19 Is Affecting Palm Desert Nursing Homes: Weekly Update

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Palm Desert.

Riverside County COVID-19 Update: Numbers, News

Vaccine, death toll, hospitalizations and more.

COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments Snapped Up In Palm Springs

Another 500 appointments are expected to be available each day starting next week at the Palm Springs Convention Center.

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Opening At Palm Springs Convention Center

Some limited vaccinations will start Friday at the center​; operations will begin in earnest Monday.

See Which Palm Desert Area Hospitals Nearing Capacity

See how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospital and ICU capacity in Riverside County and across CA.

Here’s How Coronavirus Is Affecting Palm Desert Nursing Homes

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Palm Desert.

Hospital Capacity In The Palm Desert Area: See The Latest

Here's how many inpatient and ICU hospital beds are currently filled in Riverside County and across CA.

El Paseo Businesses Get Free PPE Delivered From City

Palm Desert City Council members Gina Nestande and Sabby Jonathan made the personal deliveries.

How Close Are Palm Desert Area Hospitals To Capacity? Weekly Update

New federal data shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in Riverside County and across California.

COVID-19 Hospitalizations Keep Dropping In Riverside County

The Riverside University Health System reported 1,304 COVID-positive hospitalizations countywide.

Free COVID-19 Testing Offered At UCR Palm Desert Campus

Appointments are required for the self-administered oral swab tests.

Here's How Close Palm Desert Area Hospitals Are To Capacity

New federal government data shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in Riverside County.

Indio COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Opens More Appointments

The vaccine is free, but appointments must be scheduled.

RivCo Chosen As Site Of COVID-19 Alternate Care Facility

Alternate care facilities are designed to for patients who no longer require hospitalization but are too sick to return home.

See Which Palm Desert Area Hospitals Are Nearing Capacity

New federal government data shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in the Palm Desert area.

Free Coronavirus Testing Event Set For Cathedral City This Week

The facility can test 165 people each day through Friday.

Free Coronavirus Testing Event Set For Cathedral City Next Week

The testing event will run Monday through Friday, and has the capacity to test 165 people each day.

Riverside County's Christmas Eve Coronavirus Update

The county's COVID-19 hospitalizations stood at 1,327 Thursday.

Catholic Church In Cathedral City Offering Free Coronavirus Tests

The testing effort this weekend is spearheaded by Riverside County and the Desert Healthcare Foundation.

Free PPE Offered To Palm Desert, Coachella Businesses

The distribution events will take place Dec. 21-23.

Free Coronavirus Tests Offered At Mecca Catholic Church

Free coronavirus testing will be available at a Catholic church in Mecca Sunday and in mid-December.

Air Pollution In Eastern Coachella Valley: Reduction Plans Get OK

The plans are part of the are part of the AB 617 program​.

Coronavirus Cases Surpass 70K In Riverside County

The number of cases recorded since the start of the pandemic rose to 70,309 and the death toll to 1,331 on Thursday.

Blood Donors Sought In Coachella Valley

LifeStream Blood Bank is holding nine mobile collection drives throughout the Coachella Valley this week.

Coachella Valley Blanketed With Free Coronavirus Testing

On specific dates over the next several weeks, Riverside University Health System – Public Health will host free testing sites.

Blood Drives Continue At Palm Desert's Xavier College Prep HS

Officials with LifeStream, which is hosting the events, said the nonprofit continues to face a dire shortage of blood.

Free Flu Shots Offered At Indio Fairgrounds

The site is one of three free flu-shot clinics planned throughout Riverside County.

Free Coronavirus Testing Offered Through Wednesday In RivCo

Testing will be provided by appointment at the Palm Springs Convention Center.

Joslyn Center To Hold Drive-Thru Health Fair, Flu Shot Clinic

Complimentary care packages for seniors and older adults available on a first come, first served basis for the first 500 cars.

Coachella Valley Blood Drives Scheduled Amid 'Critical Shortage'

"The situation is critical," said LifeStream's CEO and president, Dr. Rick Axelrod.

CSUSB Palm Desert Campus Street Medicine Program Receives Funding

The $5,000 grant is from Regional Access Project Foundation.

3 Blood Drives Scheduled This Week In Coachella Valley

Donors will also be screened for COVID-19 antibodies.

Palm Desert, Indio Blood Drives Scheduled

Blood collected through the donations goes to more than 80 Southern California hospitals.

Mosquito Spraying Announced In Palm Desert, La Quinta

The spraying comes as additional mosquitoes trapped in the Coachella Valley tested positive for West Nile virus and St. Louis Encephalitis.

More Coachella Valley Mosquitos Infected With Viruses

The number of mosquitos carrying West Nile and St. Louis Encephalitis viruses has increased in the valley.

Rite Aid Expands Coronavirus Testing In Coachella Valley, RivCo

Testing will be available by appointment for people 18 years of age or older, regardless of whether the person is experiencing symptoms.

Mosquito Spraying Scheduled In Palm Desert, Indian Wells

Targeted mosquito eradication efforts are scheduled Thursday through Saturday.

Coronavirus Patients Resist Contact Tracing In Riverside County

As contact tracers ask for cooperation among coronavirus patients, the county's hospitals are getting fuller.