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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 July 5.
CALIFORNIA — As Independence Day dawned, Californians were being asked to celebrate in muted fashion amid signs that the coronavirus is rapidly spreading.
Most of the usually packed Southern California beaches were ordered closed, and residents were asked to stay home and avoid parties, which can serve as spreading events. Ahead of this Fourth of July weekend, Gov. Gavin Newsom hosted a news conference Thursday to stress the need to wear a mask and stay away from crowds, however enticing it may be to do the contrary.
"Wishing all of you a happy Fourth of July weekend with all of these criteria and conditions and modifications in mind," he said, referencing recent crackdowns on several counties across the state that include the closures of bars and indoor dining.
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In Los Angeles, the county with the highest number of infections statewide, LA Mayor Eric Garcetti took it a step further, telling residents, “Only leave for essential activities like going to work or going to the market. And you should assume everyone around you is infectious.”
With the holiday weekend considered a pivotal juncture, many California cities are cracking down in an effort to contain the spread of the disease. The current outbreak is largely believed to have begun with the Memorial Day weekend, when after months of shutdown, residents across the state eagerly ventured out and attended backyard barbecues and hit the beaches and restaurants. Fearing a repeat over the Fourth of July, many cities began issuing fines for those found violating health orders such as mask mandates.
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What's more, the governor added that enforcement of the restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic is now taking place. He said 350,000 businesses have now received notifications from California's Division of Occupational Safety and Health. The notices indicate that public health mandates must be followed and will be enforced.
Newsom repeatedly noted that it's important to stay away from those you do not live with and comply with the face covering mandate.
"We're not out of this pandemic, we're still in the first wave," he said said. "We have a health crisis in this nation... it requires some level of personal responsibility."
Still in communities where beaches remained opened, authorities reported larger than usual Fourth of July crowds in San Diego County. Officials there estimated beach crowds up to 35 percent higher than the typical Independence Day weekend.
New York adds California to quarantine list
This comes as California's worsening resurgence of the coronavirus put it on an undesirable list Tuesday: it's now one of more than a dozen states whose residents will be required to quarantine for 14 days if traveling to New York.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo made the announcement Tuesday, adding California and several other states to the list that now includes 16 states whose COVID-19 outbreaks have been deemed severe enough to jeopardize New Yorkers' safety.
"As an increasing number of states around the country fight significant community spread, New York is taking action to maintain the precarious safety of its phased, data-driven reopening," Cuomo said.
Visitors from states on the list are asked to self-quarantine once they arrive in New York. Cuomo's office said non-compliance with the quarantine order may be deemed a violation of the state's public health law and subject to a civil penalty of up to $10,000.
Still, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday sounded resolute as he described the effort it will take for the state to beat back the virus once again.
"We bent the curve in the state of California once — we will bend the curve again," Newsom said. "Mark my word."
The causes of the virus's resurgence vary from county to county, state health secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly said Monday. Family gatherings outside the household appear to be responsible for the uptick in cases in Sacramento County, for example, while outbreaks in prisons and jails have caused cases to jump elsewhere, Ghaly said.
Newsom on Monday implored Californians to wear face coverings when out in public and abide by their counties' health orders to help slow the spread of the virus. If the current resurgence continues, he warned, stricter stay-at-home orders could come back on the books.
"If we do not see a mitigation of the spread, we will consider doing more," Newsom said Monday.
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There were more than 2,852,800 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the United States and 129,718 deaths as of Sunday, according to Johns Hopkins University. At least 6,334 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): 253,270 as of Sunday
Total deaths reported (Johns Hopkins University): 6,334 as of Sunday
Case breakdown by age, per the California Department of Health (totals may be outdated):
- Age 0-17: 19,328 cases
- Age 18-49: 138,340 cases
- Age 50-64: 49,466 cases
- Age 65 and older: 32,815 cases
- Unknown/Missing: 246 cases
Gender of confirmed positive cases:
- Female: 118,389 cases
- Male: 120,678 cases
- Unknown: 1,128 cases
The latest live updates from across California are as follows:
Sunday, 2:15 p.m.: 663 New Coronavirus Cases In Orange County: Latest Updates
Orange County officials confirmed 663 new coronavirus cases Sunday as the holiday weekend draws to a close. Catch up on the latest news.
Sunday, 1:44 p.m.: Marin Suspends Indoor Dining As Coronavirus Cases Rise
Marin County is shutting down dine-in restaurants after just a week amid a resurgence of coronavirus cases, health officials said Sunday.
Sunday, 10:37 a.m.: ‘This Is No Joke’: Lake Elsinore Man Posts Warning Day Before Dying From COVID-19
Tommy Macias warned his Facebook friends last month that the virus was "no joke." By the following day, the 51-year-old was dead.
Sunday, 10:25 a.m.: San Diego County Now On State Watch List As COVID-19 Cases Rise
San Diego County became the last Southern California county to be put on the state's monitoring list amid a rise in coronavirus cases.
Sunday, 9:53 a.m.: LAPD Officer Erica McAdoo Dies Of Coronavirus Complications
In a statement, the LAPD said Senior Detention Officer Erica McAdoo lost her battle with coronavirus late Friday.
Friday, 6:35 p.m.: 2 More San Quentin Inmates Die From Likely Coronavirus Infections
Two San Quentin Prison death row inmates died Friday from apparent coronavirus complications. At least three inmates have now died.
Friday, 4:03 p.m.: Riverside County COVID-19 Cases Keep Rising Into Holiday Weekend
Riverside County's coronavirus count climbed by 560 cases on Friday, and 14 new deaths were confirmed heading into the holiday weekend.
Friday, 3:52 p.m.: 713 New Coronavirus Cases In Orange County: Where They Are
Orange County confirmed 713 new coronavirus cases Friday, as most beaches closed ahead of the holiday weekend. Here's the latest news.
Friday, 2:17 p.m.: OC's Renegade Racing Shuts Down Due To Coronavirus
The Lake Forest-based company that produced running and adventure sports events said Friday it is going out of business due to the crisis.
Friday, 1:33 p.m.: LIST: CA Beaches Open, Closed During 4th Of July Weekend
Many beaches across California are closing for Fourth of July weekend, but others are staying open. Here's a rundown of where things stand.
Friday, 10:54 a.m.: RivCo Residents Can Now Schedule Coronavirus Tests Online
Riverside County residents now have the option to make appointments online to be screened for coronavirus at county-operated testing sites.
Friday, 9:55 a.m.: MLB Cancels 2020 All-Star Game At Dodger Stadium
The league on Friday canceled the 2020 All-Star game, scheduled to take place in Dodger Stadium—but LA will host the game in 2022 instead.
Friday, 9:23 a.m.: Berkeley Promises A Review Of Police Funding, Virus Response
The Berkeley City Auditor said this week that her office will review the city's coronavirus response and the police department's budget.
Thursday, 3:41 p.m.: Santa Monica Cracks Down On Face Masks Amid Pandemic
Santa Monica announced a new city order to emphasize just how important face coverings are.
Thursday, 12:30 p.m.: Coronavirus Cases Rise As Strict Measures Take Effect: Lamorinda
The 7-day average for new cases is now in triple digits for the county.
Thursday, 8:22 a.m.: Vitality Bowls Opens In Fremont
As other restaurants struggle to stay open amidst coronavirus, Vitality Bowls just opened a new location in Fremont.
Thursday, 9:28 a.m.: San Francisco To Pay Coronavirus Patients While They Recover
The program would guarantee 2 weeks of paid wages to anyone who tests positive and doesn't have alternative access to income or benefits.
Wednesday, 8:10 p.m.: Beaches, Businesses Close In Orange County In Advance Of July 4
On Wednesday, Orange County's testing positivity rate has risen to 10 percent, and an additional 5 residents have died of the coronavirus.
Wednesday, 6:16 p.m.: Newport Beaches Closed July 4 Holiday Weekend Amid Coronavirus
With 2 Newport Beach lifeguards infected with the coronavirus, & 21 more in quarantine, the city approved a hard closure of beaches.
Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.: Laguna Beaches Close For July 4, State Beach Parking Closed
Laguna Beach has closed its beaches for July 4, and possibly beyond. State beach parking is also closed, according to the state.
Wednesday, 2:27 p.m.: Orange County Orders Bars Closed Effective Thursday At 12:01 A.M.
Orange County has just ordered the closure of all bars, effective at midnight.
Wednesday, 4:23 p.m.: Riverside County's New Coronavirus Cases Hit High, More Closures
“We don’t want any more closures, but our numbers are going through the roof,” said Dr. Cameron Kaiser, RivCo public health officer.
Wednesday, 1:11 p.m.: CA Dials Back Openings On Beaches, Restaurants, Theaters & More
Gov. Gavin Newsom says a spike in coronavirus cases across the state prompted the orders ahead of the holiday weekend.
Wednesday, 10:27 a.m.: LA Foundation Awards $8.5M For COVID-19 Relief
Venice Family Clinic is among several LA area nonprofit organizations to receive immediate relief during the coronavirus pandemic.
Wednesday, 5:00 a.m.: Pandemic 'Creating Substantial Anxiety' In Venice Community
A mental health advocate describes what Venice Family Clinic and the Venice community are facing in the wake of the pandemic.
Wednesday, 4:48 a.m.: UC Berkeley Launches Trial Of Saliva Test For Coronavirus
"As opposed to swab testing, saliva testing is a lot simpler and allows people to literally spit into a tube," Doudna said.
Tuesday, 1:53 p.m.: Increase In Coronavirus Hospitalizations Eyed In Riverside County
The county made headlines this week after data from Riverside University Health System showed the local ICU beds were at 98.7% capacity.
Tuesday, 1:47 p.m.: SMUHSD Fall Plans Emphasize Distance Learning: Report
The district Board of Trustees reached a tentative decision on June 25 to keep most classes online, The San Mateo Daily Journal reports.
Tuesday, 1:27 p.m.: Mayor Encourages Residents To Stay Diligent, Safe Over Holiday
With plenty of visitors expected to flock to Santa Cruz's beaches for Independence Day, health and safety guidelines need to be maintained.
Tuesday, 1:17 p.m.: After Record Covid Week, Some California Counties To Reverse Reopening Plans
As Gov. Gavin Newsom demands Imperial County return to sheltering-in-place, 14 other COVID spike counties are on the state's watchlist.
Tuesday, 10:56 a.m.: Peninsula Bartender Coughed On By Woman Told To Wear Mask: Report
The woman is shown on video leaning over the bar and coughing in the bartender’s face.
Tuesday, 10:20 a.m.: Californians Ordered To Quarantine If Traveling To New York Area
New York on Tuesday became the first state to require quarantine on travelers from California, where the coronavirus is surging.
Tuesday, 9:17 a.m.: Santa Clara County Previews Coronavirus Reopening Plan
The new plan will delay the reopening of businesses deemed high-risk.
Tuesday, 8:52 a.m.: See’s Candies Announces Reopening Of Bay Area Stores
The Peninsula-based candy maker had closed for just the second time in the company’s 99-year history.
Monday, 4:29 p.m.: Los Angeles County Beaches To Close For Holiday Weekend
Grappling with a surge in coronavirus cases that likely started Memorial Day, LA County officials will close the beaches for Fourth of July.
Monday, 4:14 p.m.: Bars, Breweries, Wineries Ordered To Close In San Diego County
The closures come as officials reported a single-day record of 498 new positive cases — a new daily high for the sixth time in a week.
Monday, 3:56 p.m.: Death Row Inmate Who Died At San Quentin Had COVID-19
Richard Stitely died after being on death row since 1992 following his conviction for the 1990 rape and murder of Carol Unger in SoCal.
Monday, 3:50 p.m.: Coronavirus Counts Rise In OC: 13K Positive Cases And 330 Deaths
Four more deaths and increasing positive tests have led California's governor to put Orange County on a state "watch list."
Monday, 3:25 p.m.: Bars Ordered Closed In Riverside County: Coronavirus News, Stats
Restaurants, pubs, and breweries that offer dine-in food may still offer alcoholic drinks, but only with meals.
Monday, 3:08 p.m. Fur Babies Get Drive-Thru Vet Care In Mission Viejo
Caption this. Orange County's pets got some tender, loving care at this pet clinic, designed to ensure great health for area dogs & cats.
Monday, 2:50 p.m.: Record Surge In New Coronavirus Cases Pushes LA Past 100K Cases
An estimated 1 of every 140 people in Los Angeles is infectious. Health officials paint of grim picture for the upcoming weeks.
Monday, 1:34 p.m.: Marin Hospital Takes In Coronavirus-Infected Inmates: Report
In late May San Quentin Prison reported no COVID-19 cases. It had 1,015 confirmed cases as of Monday.
Monday, 12:45 p.m.: Peninsula Hospital Takes In Coronavirus-Infected Inmates: Report
In late May San Quentin Prison reported no COVID-19 cases. It had 1,015 confirmed cases as of Monday.
Monday, 11:03 a.m.: Summer Pricing Reduced For SDG&E Residential Customers
The price drop will help alleviate higher energy bills due to hot weather while customers spend more time at home during the pandemic.
Monday, 10:53 a.m.: CoCo Delays Reopening Plan Amid Coronavirus Resurgence
Contra Costa officials on Monday delayed the county's planned July 1 reopening for more businesses, as COVID-19 appears to be rebounding.
Monday, 10:18 a.m.: Donors To Receive Free Antibody Tests At San Diego Blood Bank
The San Diego Blood Bank will test all blood donations for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Monday, 9:35 a.m.: 4 Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Test Positive For Coronavirus
The first case was discovered in the department June 19 and 11 firefighters are in quarantine while awaiting a second test, officials said.
Monday, 5:56 a.m.: California Prisons Are Coronavirus Hotspot
Despite billions spent on inmate health, coronavirus numbers on the rise dramatically.
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