Coronavirus In California: What To Know Tuesday, June 2
CALIFORNIA — After months of near-nonstop coverage of California's coronavirus outbreak, the state's attention turned abruptly this weekend to a new crisis: ongoing protests against police violence, which have swept cities across the state and been met with resistance by law enforcement.
The protests, triggered by the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25, came just after California began to reopen in earnest following monthslong coronavirus lockdowns. On Friday, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that hair salons and barbershops could welcome back customers in dozens of counties approved for "accelerated reopening," further quickening the pace of the state's reopening.
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.
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 1,812,700 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the United States and 105,262 deaths as of Tuesday morning, according to Johns Hopkins University. At least 4,229 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): 114,993 as of Tuesday
Total deaths reported (Johns Hopkins University): 4,229 as of Tuesday
Case breakdown by age, per the California Department of Health (totals may be outdated):
Age 0-17: 6,488 cases
Age 18-49: 59,144 cases
Age 50-64: 26,405 cases
Age 65 and older: 20,792 cases
Unknown/Missing: 177 cases
Gender of confirmed positive cases:
Female: 55,605 cases
Male: 56,841 cases
Unknown: 560 cases
The latest live updates from across California are as follows:
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.v
This article originally appeared on the Across California Patch
