Coronavirus: 1 Death, 42 Cases Added In Contra Costa County

Dozens are hospitalized as the case count hits 600 in CoCo.

Coronavirus: Contra Costa County Reports 13 New Cases

The county for a second straight day reported no new COVID-19-related fatalities however, leaving the death toll at 11.

Contra Costa County Mandates Masks At Health Care Facilities

Licensed health care facilities in Contra Costa County will also have to screen all staff and visitors for high temperatures.

Contra Costa Coronavirus Death, Hospitalizations Increase

Contra Costa County's confirmed coronavirus cases climbed to over 500 on Friday, with 35 people hospitalized.

One New Coronavirus Death In Contra Costa County Thursday

Here are the latest local confirmed cases.

Coronavirus Cases Rise In Contra Costa County But No New Deaths

Meanwhile, two more East Bay nursing homes are coping with outbreaks. And a look at Walnut Creek's cases.

Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County Report New Coronavirus Cases

The death toll did not rise on Tuesday, but cases in the county jumped another 25.

Walnut Creek Coronavirus: Contra Costa Now Gives City Numbers

Contra Costa Health Services has begun breaking down some coronavirus statistics by city. Meanwhile, the county's death toll rose Monday.

Honoring John Muir Respiratory Therapist Heather Moore: Photos

Heather wears this protective gear while caring for coronavirus patients at John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek.

Coronavirus Cases Climb To 276 In Contra Costa County

The county did not report any new deaths.

Coronavirus Cases Climb In Contra Costa County

Another 28 cases have been confirmed, with no new deaths reported. An additional death was recorded in neighboring Alameda County.

Latest Walnut Creek Coronavirus Updates

Cases increase; a stay-at-home order has been expanded and lengthened; robots could speed-up testing; and more up to date stories.

Contra Costa County Coronavirus Cases Pass 200

The number of deaths did not increase.

Coronavirus: Steady Increase In Contra Costa County Cases

More than 100 new cases have been reported since last week.

Coronavirus Cases Climb To 131 In Contra Costa County

The U.S. death toll topped 1,000 on Thursday, and total cases have soared.

Coronavirus: Contra Costa Cases Top 100

The number of diagnosed coronavirus cases jumped by 22 in the last 24 hours.

Another 15 Cases Of Coronavirus In Contra Costa County

No new deaths were reported, but neighboring Alameda County reported its second death.

Here's A Drive-Thru Grocery Option: Coronavirus

A school lunch company had to lay off workers when schools closed. Now those workers are loading groceries instead of delivering lunches.

Contra Costa Reports New Coronavirus Cases; Drive-Thru Testing

There's also a drive underway for medical supplies - 3 locations open on Tuesday.

Coronavirus Cases In CoCo Now 51; Nat'l Guard Called Up

The case total rose again Saturday. Contra Costa County will have drive-thru food distribution starting this week.

John Muir Health Closes 3 Urgent Care Centers As Illness Soars

The Walnut Creek Urgent Care Center will remain open as staff members are shifted to meet demand, but don't just show up —​ new rules.

Coronavirus In Contra Costa County: First Death; 46 Cases

The Contra Costa County resident who died had been hospitalized for the treatment of COVID-19.

New Coronavirus Cases Slow In Contra Costa County

The county's caseload increased by a single patient on Thursday.

Contra Costa County Coronavirus Cases Inch Up To 41

The number of new cases has slowed.

Contra Costa County Coronavirus: Increase To 39 Cases

Five new cases were reported on Tuesday. Shelter-in-place "is the best way to manage this virus and protect the health of our community."

34 Cases Of Coronavirus In Contra Costa County

The number of diagnosed victims has more than tripled in the past week, as the county joins most of the Bay Area in a lock-down.

Coronavirus: Contra Costa County Bans 100-Person Gatherings

Gatherings of 100 or more people will be banned Saturday in Contra Costa County in an attempt to halt the spread of the coronavirus.

25 Cases Of Coronavirus In Contra Costa County

The number of confirmed cases grew by 8 on Friday, to 25, according to health officials.

Confirmed Cases Of Coronavirus Grow In Contra Costa County

As cancellations to prevent the spread of coronavirus grow, so does the number of confirmed cases in Contra Costa County. ​

5 New Coronavirus Cases Confirmed In Costra Costa County

Contra Costa County confirmed five new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing the county's total to nine.

Coronavirus: First Contra Costa Case Confirmed

The patient is hospitalized in Contra Costa County, and is believed to have contracted the case in the community.

Coronavirus Emergency Ops Center In East Bay

The center coordinates the emergency response to a crisis for 16 counties, from Monterey to the Oregon border.

New CA Coronavirus Could Be 1st U.S. Case Spread In Community

The patient has not traveled overseas recently and has not been exposed to a person with a diagnosed case.

Walnut Creek Hospitals Shut Out Of New Best Hospitals Ratings

The list from Healthgrades evaluates the top hospitals in America. Here are the East Bay hospitals that made the list.

Coronavirus: Evacuees Arrive In NorCal

2 planes from China touched down in Northern California before dawn on Wednesday with hundreds of people headed for quarantine.

Critical Shortage Of Type O Blood: Red Cross Walnut Creek Drives

A widespread flu outbreak has prevented some regular donors from giving blood, prompting an urgent call from the Red Cross.

Walnut Creek 24 Hour Fitness Celebrates Active Aging Week

During Active Aging Week, 24 Hour Fitness is offering free activities celebrating healthy living, including low-impact pool and step classes

Kickback Scheme: East Bay Doctors, Nurses, Firms Charged

Federal complaints have been filed against 30 defendants in the kickback scheme involving Amity Home Health Care and Advent Care. (See list)

John Muir-Walnut Creek Among Bay Area's Best: U.S. News Rankings

New rankings for 2019-20 from U.S. News & World Report identify the best hospitals in specialty care and the best hospitals by region.

Walnut Creek Mental Health Facility To Move Forward

An effort to block the facility on Tice Valley Boulevard was turned down.