Coronavirus In California: What To Know Tuesday, June 30
CALIFORNIA — Gov. Gavin Newsom has repeatedly described the state's slow recovery from the coronavirus crisis as a "dimmer switch" toward a full reopening. This week, facing a concerning uptick in coronavirus cases across the state, Newsom said the state may need to start moving the dial back toward more restrictive measures.
"We’re using this dimmer switch to start to pull back this stay-at-home order," Newsom said at a Monday afternoon news conference.
The warning came one day after Newsom ordered bars and nightclubs to close immediately in seven counties seeing spikes in virus cases, while recommending that eight more counties with less-severe outbreaks do the same.
On Monday, Newsom laid out a concerning picture of the resurgence of COVID-19 in California, saying that the state has seen a 45 percent increase in confirmed cases over the past week. The percentage of tests coming back positive has also risen, from 4.4 percent on June 15 to 5.5 percent by Sunday.
The causes of the resurgence vary from county to county, according to state health secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly. 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 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 2,683,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the United States and 129,545 deaths as of Monday, according to Johns Hopkins University. At least 5,984 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): 223,646 as of Monday
Total deaths reported (Johns Hopkins University): 5,984 as of Monday
Case breakdown by age, per the California Department of Health (totals may be outdated):
Age 0-17: 17,157 cases
Age 18-49: 122,833 cases
Age 50-64: 45,434 cases
Age 65 and older: 30,893 cases
Unknown/Missing: 233 cases
Gender of confirmed positive cases:
Female: 106,610 cases
Male: 108,973 cases
Unknown: 967 cases
The latest live updates from across California are as follows:
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.
This article originally appeared on the Across California Patch
