California Coronavirus: Latest Updates On Cases, Orders, Closures
CALIFORNIA — The state of California is calling on a wide range of medical professionals, including retirees and medical students, to help the state treat new coronavirus patients through a new program, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday.
Through the program, California Health Corps, the state hopes to add several thousand new health care workers, who will be compensated for their work, Newsom said. The new push comes as the state's number of coronavirus-related hospitalizations has doubled within the last four days, while the number of patients housed in intensive care units has tripled, according to Newsom.
At a news conference, Newsom described the effort as a "call to action" for the state's health care workers as coronavirus cases grow in California and across the country.
Last week, Newsom signed an order halting all evictions for renters impacted by the new coronavirus outbreak in California. The moratorium will be in effect through May 31, starting in time to protect renters in advance of their April rent payments.
Earlier in the week, Newsom announced that several major banks will offer California residents a 90-day grace period for mortgage payments during the outbreak. Wells Fargo, Citi Bank, JPMorgan Chase and U.S. Bank, as well as nearly 200 state-chartered banks and credit unions will offer deferrals, Newsom said.
There were more than 165,800 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the United States and 3,178 deaths as of Tuesday morning, according to Johns Hopkins University. 149 of those deaths were in California. The U.S. has the most confirmed coronavirus cases in the world.
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Who has been diagnosed with coronavirus in California?
Total number of cases (Johns Hopkins University): 7,429 as of Tuesday morning
Total deaths reported by the state (Johns Hopkins University): 149 as of Tuesday morning
Case breakdown by age, per the California Department of Health (totals may be outdated):
Age 0-17: 65 cases
Age 18-49: 2,973 cases
Age 50-64: 1,447 cases
Age 65 and older: 1,252 cases
Unknown: 26 cases
Gender of confirmed positive cases:
Female: 2,581 cases
Male: 3,083 cases
Unknown: 99 cases
The live latest updates from across California are as follows:
Tuesday, 8:50 a.m.: Coronavirus: See’s Candies Shutters South City Plant
The iconic candy company shut down its South San Francisco manufacturing plant in response to COVID-19 crisis.
Tuesday, 8:46 a.m.: Kids Online Fun: Bay Area Children's Theatre Videos, Activities
"Children need the hope, grace and creativity that the arts bring to the world, especially now!"
Tuesday, 8:28 a.m.: Coronavirus: CA State Income Taxes 2020
You're getting a break on filing your 2019 state income tax return because of coronavirus.
Monday: 7 p.m.: Bill Would Extend Paid Family Leave To Cover School Closures
A Southland state lawmaker wants to extend family leave to parents who have to care for their children at home while schools are closed.
Monday, 4:21 p.m.: Coronavirus Claims Moreno Valley Man In His 50s
The death toll continues to rise in Riverside County, and the number of confirmed cases has nearly tripled in four days.
Monday, 2:46 p.m.: 2,481 Coronavirus Cases In Los Angeles County: Where They Are
Health officials have reported seven more deaths and 342 new cases of the new coronavirus over the last 24 hours.
Monday, 2:45 p.m.: San Diego Zoo, Safari Park Extend Coronavirus Closure Dates
All employees will be paid through at least April 19, park officials announced.
Monday, 2:21 p.m.: L.A. County In Coronavirus 'Surge' Mode As 7 More Die
With LA's coronavirus mortality rate outpacing the nation, county health officials directed anyone with a hint of illness to self-isolate.
Monday, 1:28 p.m.: UCSD, OC Company File Emergency Request For Coronavirus Analyzer
UC San Diego researchers and company Fluxergy have taken the next step toward getting a high-speed test for COVID-19 available for use.
Monday, 1:16 p.m.: Bay Area To Extend Shelter-In-Place Order Until May: Coronavirus
Several Bay Area counties will extend their "shelter-in-place" orders through at least May 1 during the new coronavirus outbreak.
Monday, 12:51 p.m.: Made With Love: Woman Bakes Bread For Neighbor In Marin County
Community members are stepping up to help one another in Marin County amid the coronavirus crisis.
Monday, 12:33 p.m.: California To Expand Health Care Workforce To Fight Coronavirus
California is calling on a wide range of medical workers, including retirees and students, to join the fight against the new coronavirus.
Monday, 12:03 p.m.: PHOTOS: 'Wave Parade' For Murrieta School Kids Amid Coronavirus
"I saw several teachers and several parents with tears in their eyes."
Monday, 12:03 p.m.: Kona Ice Of North Marin Hosts $1 Challenge For Feeding America
The local business is challenging people to give $1 and selling shaved ice from 1-5 p.m. Monday at the Square Shopping Center in Novato.
Monday, 11:56 a.m.: Santa Clara County DA Issues Coronavirus-Related Hate Crime PSA
Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen urges anyone who is a hate crime victim or witnesses one to contact local law enforcement.
Monday, 11:10 a.m.: Temporary Hospital At RivCo Fairgrounds: Medical Staff Arriving
Members of the California National Guard converted two existing buildings at the county fairgrounds into a 125-bed temporary hospital.
Monday, 10:19 a.m.: Midpen Open Space District Asks Public To Keep Distance On Trails
The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District also announced it has temporarily closed the Windy Hill Preserve.
Monday, 10:18 a.m.: Amazon Employees Test Positive For Coronavirus: Riverside County
Amazon is facing criticism from some workers who say the company is not providing employees with enough protection against coronavirus.
Monday, 10:16 a.m.: Macy’s To Furlough Most Employees, Including In California
Macy’s, which owns Bloomingdale's, announced Monday it will furlough most of its nearly 130,000 workers during the coronavirus crisis.
Monday, 9:46 a.m.: Surfer Fined $1000 For Ignoring Coronavirus Beach Closure
The man was fined in Manhattan Beach after numerous warnings from police and lifeguards, authorities said.
Monday, 9:40 a.m.: Coronavirus: San Mateo County Cases Swell To 309
San Mateo County reported 32 new COVID-19 cases Monday, bringing the total number of known infected persons to 309.
Monday, 9:30 a.m.: Instacart Shoppers Plan Strike Over Treatment During Coronavirus
As many as 200,000 workers, including those in California, could walk off their jobs starting Monday.
Monday, 9:03 a.m.: More Deputies Test Positive For Coronavirus: Riverside County
Due to job demands, it's not possible for deputies to fully practice social distance while on the job, according to the sheriff.
Monday, 8:02 a.m.: Coronavirus Social Distancing Scoreboard: How San Diego Is Doing
A new scoreboard developed by Unacast grades each U.S. state and county on how well its residents are practicing social distancing.
Monday, 7:40 a.m.: Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Up 25% In Marin County
Nineteen more cases of COVID-19 were confirmed Sunday in Marin, bringing the county's total to 93.
This article originally appeared on the Across California Patch
