Wednesday proved to be the deadliest day for California since officials began tracking cases in the COVID-19 outbreak, with the death toll in the state rising to 1,433 and the number of confirmed cases climbing to 37,679.
Last Wednesday was the Bay Area’s worst day, but this past Wednesday marked its second highest in the number of deaths, with 20 people succumbing to the deadly virus. Worst hit in the state was the Los Angeles area, which recorded 66 new deaths.
Stay up to date with the virus’ spread with our Bay Area county-by-county map and our California-wide map.
Resources:
How to tell if you may have COVID-19
If you believe you have the virus, here’s what to do
How to get groceries without going to the supermarket
Here are tips for staying safe as you go to the grocery store
These Bay Area restaurants are offering delivery or takeout
If you are laid off or have hours cut in the crisis, here’s how to apply for state support
These Bay Area companies are hiring during the coronavirus crunch
Live updates:
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo has asked city staff to work with county officials on what businesses will be the first to reopen once restrictions start to ease. Saying he wants the city to have its say, he’s asked staff to look at businesses now deemed as nonessential, but that appear relatively safe to consider when the doors start to reopen. — Maggie Angst, 6:05 a.m.
In a five-week period, almost 3.4 million Californians filed for unemployment claims, including 530,000 last week. It appears, however, that job losses may have peaked in March. Although record numbers of unemployed have filed for claims, those numbers have declined in recent weeks. — George Avalos, 6:17 a.m.
Older people, who are most at risk from COVID-19, might have unusual and different symptoms of the virus, which can delay them receiving medical help. In some cases, they have none of the most common symptoms of the virus — fever, persistent cough, shortness of breath — and instead might appear “off” and lethargic, and lose their appetite. — Judith Graham, 5:27 a.m.
