Latest Watsonville Coronavirus Updates

WATSONVILLE, CA — This week officials have called on Santa Cruz County to follow new restrictions amid the new coronavirus pandemic.

An order requiring face coverings was unveiled Thursday and is in effect as of Saturday. It applies to most public situations, such as entering businesses, working in businesses, taking public transportation and receiving health care services. Face coverings are encouraged for exercise, but are not mandatory.

County, state and city park officials have also asked residents to postpone trips to get exercise in remote locations and opt for workouts in nearby areas such as their neighborhoods and local parks. Some public sites have seen so many visitors that it's impossible for guests to maintain social distancing, officials said.

Visitors will be asked to leave sites where there are too many people.

Local residents remain under an extended shelter-in-place order through May 3. Residents may leave the house for essential matters.

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By The Numbers

As of Friday 115 cases have been confirmed in Santa Cruz County, including 18 hospitalized patients. More than 3,090 COVID-19 tests have come back negative and 67 patients have been recovered. Two people have died.

COVID-19 Cases By Age

Source: Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency

Patient Place Of Residence

Source: Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency

Most Likely Source Of Exposure

Source: Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency

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