Covid-19 Cases Are Up After Hundreds Of Thousands Visit For Coachellafest, Stagecoach, White Party

There has been an increase in Covid-19 cases in Riverside County.

Four large events have been held in the Coachella Valley in from mid-April to early May.

They were 2 weekends of Coachellafest, with at least 125-thousand visitors in the desert, not counting shuttle drivers, UBER and LFYT drivers, security teams, and additional law enforcement officers.

Then, a weekend of Stagecoach & The White Party on the same weekend!  That was at least 130-thousand people, probably more.

So, Riverside County has seen an increase in Covid cases over the past few weeks, with 1,279 new cases reported.

But 98.6% of everyone who has tested positive for Covid-19 in the County, has recovered.

Only 62 people are hospitalized with Covid 19 in Riverside County…which has 17 major hospitals.

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Photo from Alpha Media Portland OR