The death toll increase was expected due to the countywide uptick in hospitalizations and ICU admissions since the end of June.
Riverside County reported more than 1,000 new coronavirus cases and an additional 17 virus-related deaths, according to the latest data.
The latest figures from Riverside University Health System.
COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths notched higher over the last week, which may be why the county's seeing a gain in its vaccination rate.
Riverside County health officials provided long-awaited data during Tuesday's Board of Supervisors meeting.
Those shots could begin the week of Sept. 20, according to a joint statement Wednesday from two federal agencies.
The no-cost event takes place 1-7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 10.
“We will never forget how strong our City stood amid this difficult and historic time.”
Over the last week, COVID-19 hospitalizations have increased by 47 percent in Riverside County.
Here's how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Riverside County and across CA.
Riverside County has reached 50 percent fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
The latest COVID-19 update for Riverside County.
For areas with high or substantial COVID transmission — like RivCo — the CDC recommends face masks for everyone when inside public places.
As coronavirus cases and hospitalizations increase in Riverside County, officials warn that a segment of the population remains at risk.
The Flex Alert comes as triple-digit weather hits Riverside County.
"Some increase of cases in remaining unvaccinated persons is anticipated after removing restrictions and increased mixing."
Fireworks can traumatize pets and veterans suffering PTSD, so the city ditched the kabooms. The move also contributes to better air.
Thousands of case files were being reviewed to ensure accuracy, according to county officials.
Cal/OSHA board members made the decision Thursday. Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to expedite the process.
While nearly all health restrictions are lifted under a new state order that takes effect at 12:01 a.m. June 15, some remain in place.
Health care workers are not being required to get vaccinated against COVID, several hospital officials confirmed.
There is no indication, however, that the region will be penalized for its COVID-19 case numbers or apparent vaccine hesitancy.
Updated CDC guidelines allow people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to go maskless in most settings. CA is waiting until June 15.
The confusion is expected to end June 15.
The county does not provide updated COVID-19 statistics on weekends.
Journal, tip cards and self-help resources provided as a free resource to help raise mental health awareness among Riverside-area workforce.
The Red Cross is holding a series of blood drives soon in the Temecula area.
While new cases are still being detected, and deaths and hospitalizations continue, the pace has declined.
Here is how the Temecula area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.
Updated federal guidelines were released Tuesday, and the state is following suit.
The move follows recommendations by state and federal officials who had temporarily stopped use of the J&J vaccine.
More information about the relocation of the Temecula OptumServe clinic at LA Fitness on Winchester Road is expected shortly.
Here's how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Riverside County.
The figure aligns with statewide numbers showing one in four Californians are fully vaccinated against COVID.
More than 1.3 million COVID vaccines have been administered in Riverside County, according to county data.
The CDC issued guidance to pause J&J vaccines after reports of rare adverse reactions. The county followed suit.
The eligibility threshold to include everyone as young as 16 was supposed to occur statewide on April 15, but the county has a surplus.
Here is how the Temecula area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.
More Riverside County businesses opened Wednesday due to new orange-tier status.
As of Tuesday, the Pfizer vaccine is available to Riverside Co. teens as young as 16 - a week ahead of CA Department of Public Health goals.