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California Coronavirus: Live Updates On Reopening, Orders, Cases
Here's a roundup of all the coronavirus developments in California as of June 7.
CALIFORNIA — The coronavirus, relegated this week to a second-tier news story, continues to infect people across California, even as cases have slowed and the state takes more significant steps toward a full reopening.
Entering the weekend, more than 126,000 coronavirus cases had been confirmed in California, including more than 4,500 residents who died after contracting COVID-19. Still, the state announced Friday that higher-risk businesses like gyms, bars and professional sports could reopen with modifications as early as next week.
The reopening, at the forefront of most Californians' minds until recently, has been overshadowed as the state's attention turned abruptly to ongoing protests against police violence, triggered by the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25.
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It is not yet clear how the virus outbreak will be affected by the protests, which have included large public gatherings in nearly all major cities across the U.S. Some officials, though, have expressed fears that the demonstrations could cause a resurgence in virus cases, after months of social distancing practices went out the window in a matter of days.
In a news conference Monday afternoon, Newsom encouraged people who have participated in protests to get tested for the coronavirus, noting that 67,000 were tested Sunday even as protests raged throughout the state.
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That may be more of a challenge in some areas, however, like in Los Angeles County, where more than a dozen testing sites shut down Monday due to the unrest.
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There were more than 1,901,400 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the United States and 109,215 deaths as of Saturday morning according to Johns Hopkins University. At least 4,540 of those deaths were in California. The U.S. has the most confirmed coronavirus cases and deaths in the world.
Who has been diagnosed with coronavirus in California?
Total number of cases (Johns Hopkins University): 126,280 as of Saturday morning
Total deaths reported (Johns Hopkins University): 4,540 as of Saturday morning
Case breakdown by age, per the California Department of Health (totals may be outdated):
- Age 0-17: 7,119 cases
- Age 18-49: 63,152 cases
- Age 50-64: 27,762 cases
- Age 65 and older: 21,595 cases
- Unknown/Missing: 179 cases
Gender of confirmed positive cases:
- Female: 58,886 cases
- Male: 60,336 cases
- Unknown: 585 cases
The latest live updates from across California are as follows:
Sunday, 3:54 p.m.: 1,523 New Coronavirus Cases In LA County; 25 More Deaths
As anti-racism protests continued in LA County Sunday, officials said the uneven impact of COVID-19 on people of color is another injustice.
Sunday, 3:39 p.m.: Orange County's Coronavirus Update: 7,440 Cases, 177 Deaths
County health officials reported 119 newly confirmed coronavirus cases Sunday, and one more person died after contracting COVID-19.
Sunday, 10:15 a.m.: More RivCo Businesses To Reopen; Veterans' Funerals To Resume
Supervisors said Riverside County is prepared to move into the next stage of reopening its economy amid the coronavirus crisis.
Sunday, 9:22 a.m.: Can Small Businesses Survive The Virus-Protest 'Double Whammy'?
The timing couldn't be worse for small businesses in California just starting to reopen from the pandemic, then damaged during protests.
Saturday, 4 p.m.: 274 New Coronavirus Cases In Orange County Saturday
Officials confirmed 274 new coronavirus cases and two additional deaths in Orange County Saturday amid continued protests in the region.
Saturday, 2:42 p.m.: 56 New Coronavirus Deaths In LA County As Protests Continue
LA County confirmed 1,329 new COVID-19 cases and 56 more deaths Saturday, as cases remain stubbornly high despite the statewide reopening.
Saturday, 10:47 a.m.: LA Cathedral To Celebrate Mass Sunday With Faithful Present
For the first time since closing due to the coronavirus, the L.A. Archdiocese will welcome back attendees for Sunday mass this week.
Friday, 9:52 a.m.: Food Distribution Site Opens At Pleasanton Fairgrounds
A drive-through emergency food distribution site is now open two days a week at the Alameda County Fairgrounds.
Friday, 4:02 p.m.: Santa Clara County Reports 52 New COVID-19 Cases, No Deaths
The latest report brings the countywide total of COVID-19 cases to 2,892.
Friday, 4:00 p.m. San Mateo Reports 4 New COVID-19 Deaths, 55 Cases
The latest report brings the countywide death toll to 88.
Friday, 3:50pm: Alameda County To Allow Outdoor Gatherings Of 12 People
Also: Child care services open up; schools may resume career programs; libraries cleared for curbside pick-up; and more.
Friday, 2:47 p.m.: Tri-Valley Coronavirus Testing Site Will Stay Open
Residents of Dublin, Livermore or Pleasanton may still get tested at the Alameda County Fairgrounds.
Friday, 1:24 p.m.: Contra Costa Reopens Outdoor Dining, Pools, Religious Services
Contra Costa County will also allow people to use dog parks, picnic facilities and more.
Friday, 11:45 a.m.: Danville Considers Closing Streets For Outdoor Dining
The Danville Town Council will consider allowing restaurants to apply for outdoor seating permits during the coronavirus pandemic.
Friday: 9 Die Of Coronavirus Friday In Orange County, 296 Test Positive
24 OC residents died in the past 3 days. Orange County reports a total of 174 coronavirus fatalities since the pandemic began.
Friday: Hancock Institute Fellows Are Teaching A Virtual Jazz Summer Camp
In what may be the first online jazz camp, Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz fellows will teach high students all about jazz via Zoom.
Thursday, 6:08 p.m.: COVID-19 Cases Near 8,000, Deaths Reach 288 In San Diego County
The number of COVID-19 cases in the county approached 8,000 Thursday as public health officials reported 142 new cases and five deaths.
Thursday, 3:40 p.m.: Rise In Drug Overdoses Could Be Tied To Coronavirus Unemployment
"There is a connection to the economic downturn as well as the availability of drugs and alcohol."
Thursday, 1:36 p.m.: 9 San Diego County AMC Movie Theaters Could Close Permanently
The movie theater chain said it may not survive the coronavirus pandemic.
Thursday, 1:36p.m.: Poway AMC Movie Theater Could Close Permanently
The movie theater chain said it may not survive the coronavirus pandemic.
Thursday, 11:35 a.m.: AMC Theatres: Locations Could Close
The movie theater chain said Wednesday it may not survive the coronavirus pandemic.
Wednesday, 3:09 p.m.: 8 New Coronavirus Deaths In Orange County; 137 New Cases
Orange County's updated case totals Wednesday showed a continued uptick in coronavirus transmission, including more hospitalizations.
Wednesday, 12:53 p.m.: Data Raises Alarm About California Coronavirus Outbreak
California is one of 20 states where new COVID-19 cases are increasing over the last week.
Tuesday, 6:13 p.m.: San Diego County Asks State To Allow More Facilities To Reopen
The county seeks to reopen facilities such as gymnasiums, hotels and cultural venues closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Tuesday, 4:49 p.m.: County Supervisors Extend Moratorium On Evictions Amid Pandemic
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors first approved an eviction moratorium in late March.
Tuesday, 2:13 p.m.: Businesses Can Reopen, Small Groups OK In New CoCo Health Order
Contra Costa County substantially lifted portions of its shelter-in-place order on Tuesday, allowing in-store shopping, child care and more.
Tuesday, 11:32 a.m.: Cash-Strapped El Cerrito Schools Hit Hard By Coronavirus
If the district doesn't meet its budget-cutting target, it risks being taken over by the state.
Tuesday, 11:28 a.m.: San Francisco’s Chinese Hospital Helped Prevent Coronavirus Outbreaks In Chinatown
Two months before San Francisco sheltered in place, the 121-year-old hospital appealed for donations of PPE.
Tuesday, 9:14 a.m.: 15th Death Reported As Coronavirus Cases Surpass 500 In Marin
The latest death brings the county's death toll to 15. The last coronavirus-related death in the county was reported nearly a month ago.
Monday, 5:12 p.m.: Coronavirus In Riverside County: New Numbers, Updates
Nearly 8,000 people have tested positive for COVID-19.
Monday, 4:48 p.m.: Santa Clara County Relaxes Shelter Orders
Amendments will go into effect on Friday.
Monday, 4:46 p.m.: Coronavirus Cases Surpass 7,500 In San Diego County
The number of COVID-19 cases in San Diego County crossed the 7,500 mark Monday, but the death toll remained unchanged at 269.
Monday, 12:12 p.m.: Coronavirus Testing Sites Shut Down Due To LA County Unrest
A number of coronavirus testing sites closed temporarily Monday due to ongoing unrest in Los Angeles. Find the list here.
Monday, 1:32 p.m.: UCSD Receives $1M Gift To Increase COVID-19 Testing Capacity
The gift is designated to help increase the number of people tested for COVID-19, as well as develop new ways to track and treat the virus.
Monday, 10:28 a.m.: When CA Reopens Schools, Steep Drop In Vaccinations Could Endanger Children
California has seen a "tremendous" decline in vaccinations since the coronavirus outbreak began, possibly risking the health of children.
Monday, 10:13 a.m.: Vitalant To Test All Blood Donations For Coronavirus Antibodies
The nonprofit blood collection organization serves hospital patients throughout the Bay Area and has a critical need for blood donations.
Monday, 9:46 a.m.: Corrections Officer Dies From COVID-19 Complications: RivCo
The death of Danny Mendoza, 53, was announced by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Monday, 8:41 a.m.: Amtrak Partially Reopens Central Coast Service After Closure
Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner train service to Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo is partially up after being derailed by the coronavirus.
Monday, 8:24 a.m.: State Approves Santa Cruz Co.'s Application To Reopen More Stores
Santa Cruz County is the first in the Bay Area region to receive California's approval to reopen dine-in restaurants and hair salons.
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