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Riverside County is working closely with Governor Newsom’s Office of Emergency Services to gather information about the impact caused by the Coronavirus (Covid19) to Riverside County businesses and non-profit/non-governmental organizations. They are in the preliminary stages of exploring various resources, including public assistance and funding from Federal, State, local governments, and private sources that will help support our business community during this challenging economic time and in the near future. In order to support these efforts, we need your help to determine the economic impact.

Watch this video by Cathedral City Mayor John Aguilar as he provides an update on how the City is addressing the CoronaVirus Pandemic, how the virus spreads, as well as steps you can take to avoid getting the virus including washing your hands, social distancing, and staying home except for essential leave needs.

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In an effort to help protect the public and prevent community spreading of the novel CoronaVirus (COVID-19), the City of Cathedral City has closed all city buildings including the police station, fire stations, fire administration, and the public works’ yard to the general public, effective immediately.

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to California small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today.

As more and more businesses are asked to close due to stopping or slowing the CoronaVirus Pandemic, this can put additional pressures on employers and employees.  The California Employment Development Department has implemented emergency procedures to assist employees and employers during this rapidly changing environment.

Palm Springs Unified School District is providing free student meals (breakfast and lunch) to all children during school closures at designated locations.  Your child does NOT have to be enrolled to receive the free meal. 

As mayor, I want to let the community know, those who are here, those watching at home, and those who maybe following us on social media and our website; that your mayor, city council, city manager, and city department heads, particularly our fire and police, are actively engaged in monitoring and participating in discussions related to the COVID-19 Coronavirus.  We are reviewing all government protocols at every level including federal, state, and county.  Our number one priority is protecting the health and safety of our residents.  The Coronavirus pandemic is a very fluid situation with new developments happening daily if not by the hour.