Coronavirus Resources
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In response to the global outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), I want to share some basic information and resources on how you and your family can stay healthy and up to date on response to COVID-19.
COVID-19 Symptoms
For confirmed COVID-19 cases, patients have exhibited mild to severe symptoms, including fever, cough, and shortness of breath. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) believes at this time that symptoms of COVID-19 may appear in as few as 2 days or as long as 14 days after exposure. Call your doctor if you have developed symptoms or if you have had close contact with a person known to have COVID-19.
COVID-19 Hotlines for those experiencing symptoms:
Riverside University Health Systems: 1-800-945-6171
Riverside Community Hospital: 951-788-3000, press *
Kaiser Permanente: 1-833-574-2273.
Parkview Hospital: 1-877-PPG-TODAY (877-774-86329)
Borrego Health Clinics: 760-477-0802
COVID-19 Testing
Those living within 50 miles of Riverside can now screen symptoms and risk factors online and, if eligible, participate in testing at the Diamond Stadium in Lake Elsinore, which has been designated as a Community-Based Testing Site (CBTS). CBTS are California state directed, and federally supported testing centers.
Additionally, the Riverside University Health System has testing at the following locations:
5261 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504
4261 Park Ave Riverside, Ca 92507
5293 Mission Blvd Jurupa Valley, CA 92509
13671 Frederick St Moreno Valley, CA 92553
18700 Lake Perris Drive Perris, CA 92571
101 North D Street Perris, CA 92570
If you are experiencing symptoms and believe that you may have contracted COVID-19, please visit projectbaseline.com/study/covid-19.
People must be screened as high risk to make an appointment. The Lake Elsinore site is unable to take walk-ins. You may still call 800-945-6171 to make an appointment over the phone for the Lake Elsinore testing site, but everyone will soon be directed to the website for all appointments. All appointments for the drive-up testing site in the Coachella Valley can continue to be made over the phone by calling 800-945-6171.
Prevention
According to the CDC, the best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. The CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:
- Follow CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask.
- CDC recommends everyone should wear a mask in public settings and when around people who don't live in your household, especially when other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. Cover your mouth and nose with a mask when around others.
- Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others. The use of facemasks is also crucial for health workers and people who are taking care of someone in close settings (at home or in a health care facility).
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash and immediately wash your hands.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks. If surfaces are dirty, clean them.
- Monitor your health daily. Be alert for symptoms. Watch for fever, cough, shortness of breath, or other symptoms of COVID-19. Take your temperature if symptoms develop.
CARES Act:
Congress passed the the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act in the House. This historic $2 trillion COVID-19 relief package includes bold provisions secured by Democrats to protect the health and well-being of the American people.
Here's what this bill does.
Federal Resources:
Latest updates on COVID-19
Government response to COVID-19
Small business loan resources
Veterans resources
Mental health support
Healthcare coverage options if you’re unemployed
Resources for employers and workers
Local Resources:
California response to COVID-19
Information on the stay at home order
County of Riverside response to COVID-19
City of Riverside response to COVID-19
Jurupa Valley response to COVID-19
Perris response to COVID-19
Moreno Valley response to COVID-19
Nutrition assistance programs
Utilities assistance programs
Unemployment resources
Rental assistance programs
Requirements to protect workers
Resources for Seniors:
Tools for older adults and people with disabilities
Social Security assistance
Free School Meals for Students:
Riverside Unified School District
Moreno Valley Unified School District
Alvord Unified School District
Perris Union High School District
Val Verde Unified School District
Additional information
Please continue to regularly monitor the CDC website and the WHO website for the most up-to-date information.