County reports 10 new coronavirus cases, totaling 195

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Riverside County public health officials have announced 10 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total to 195 cases.

The number of deaths remained unchanged at eight.

Of the 10 new cases, three were Palm Springs.

“I just want to be completely honest with you and very clear to you. We know that the surge is not yet here.” “The surge is approaching, mid-April to early May Soaring until then. “

Perez said the numbers will continue to rise as more tests are performed.

From Friday, the Riverside University Health System began releasing coronavirus patient data grouped by city, instead of being grouped into a broadly defined area as before.

A man in his 70s who became the first non-Coachella Valley resident this week due to coronavirus complications was identified as a resident of Beaumont, where five cases were found on Friday. His name was not made public.

Western Riverside County:

—Riverside, 21.

—Moreno Valley, 20.

—16 Temecula cases.

—Corona, 13 cases.

—Mulita, 12 cases.

—Eastvale, 11 reports.

Coachella Valley:

— Palm Springs, 18 deaths, two deaths.

— Palm Desert, 13 deaths, 1 death.

— Rancho Mirage, nine, two dead.

— Indio has eight cases and two have died.

—La Quinta has five cases.

—4 hot springs in the desert;

—Cathedral City, 4 cases.

New data came one day after county public health officials released new estimates that coronary virus cases in Riverside County continue to increase-probably doubling every 4-5 days-due to viral complications Deaths could increase to 125 times the current figure next month.

“We’re changing the curve to lower infection rates,” said Dr. Geoffrey Leung of RUHS on a news briefing on Thursday at a county emergency operations center in downtown Riverside. “But, based on predictions and modeling … COVID-19 transmission could double every four to five days … Maintaining the doubling rate (by early May) would result in more than 1,000 deaths A case where there could be 50,000 new infections. “

Leung said the estimates were based on regional approximations and national trends.

“By April 12, all hospital beds (in the county) have been depleted, and if the doubling rate is maintained, there will be no ventilator between April 22 and May 5.” Leung says.

One of the rays of hope he mentioned was the dramatic drop in infection rates in New Rochelle, New York. A major cluster of COVID-19 infections was documented two weeks ago, but the rate plunged after closely monitored quarantine measures were implemented.

“They have extended the doubling time by two weeks,” Leung said. “If everyone does what they can, they can get over this together.”

Like in other parts of the country, regional mortality is just over 1%. According to authorities, more than 3,000 people have been screened for the virus and screening measures are being expanded.

Health officials on Friday said the body of a 25-year-old pharmacist from San Diego County, who died of COVID-19, was found in his home in Coachella Valley.

According to officials, the man became infected with the virus outside of Riverside County, but was self-quarantine at death in La Quinta.

Death did not change the county-wide death toll because it was not a resident of Riverside County, which did not shift Saturday.

“My deepest condolence goes to the family of young people who passed by,” Perez said in a statement. “The virus does not discriminate, regardless of age. This tragedy shows the need to stay there. It is safe at home.”

At Riverside on Friday, a physician on Day Street at the Riverside Medical Clinic tested positive for a COVID-19 test, and health investigators were working to track patients who may have contacted the physician.

County health officials said unidentified physicians are expected to recover.

Anyway, all eight deaths from COVID-19 in Riverside County were residents of the age of 70 or older, most of whom had underlying medical conditions, officials said.

On Friday, members of the California National Guard continued to set up a temporary hospital at the Riverside County Trade Fair in Indio in anticipation of a projected surge in coronavirus cases.

The 125-bed “Federal Medical Station” will be built in an existing building and equipped with all necessary equipment. A county spokeswoman Brooke Federico said field hospitals could help ease the burden on local hospital systems.

According to authorities, the construction of the facility will take 10 days and will be open for at least 8 weeks.

Another temporary hospital will be set up soon in western Riverside County, according to Federico. The site has another 125 beds, but no specific information such as location is disclosed.

County reports 10 new coronavirus cases, totaling 195 Last change date: March 28, 2020 Along Contributing editor

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