California’s coronavirus crisis is expected by some to peak this week.
Sunday and Monday, the state added fewer than 1,000 new cases after nearly two weeks of four-digit case growth. Still, the total count is growing with more than 24,000 cases and 724 deaths confirmed by county health officials, according to data compiled by this news organization.
Even if this week is the state’s peak in hospitalizations, there is much for officials to sort out before California can reopen, which Gov. Newsom said Monday would happen alongside Oregon and Washington.
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:
Six bus operators from the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency have tested positive for the virus. The agency has slashed all but the most essential bus lines, but union officials say they don’t think enough is being done to protect employees. – Evan Webeck, 8:57 a.m.
More than 130 inmates charged with low-level offenses are set to be released from San Mateo County correctional facilities as authorities try to curb the threat of a COVID-19 outbreak in county jails. – Jason Green, 6:27 a.m.
A popular projection model says the coronavirus will wind down in May, but many experts disagree. – CNN, 6:16 a.m.
Vallejo police are looking for a woman who robbed a store last month and coughed on security personnel as she left. – Vallejo Times-Herald, 5:58 a.m.
California’s Employment Development Department began dispensing federal $600 payments to those who have filed for unemployment, totaling a whopping $335.9 million on Sunday alone. – George Avalos, 5:45 a.m.
The state of Florida has deemed WWE an “essential business”, allowing the company to resume live tapings of shows during the coronavirus outbreak. – 5:11 a.m.
Three healthcare workers in Los Angeles County have died from the virus, public health officials confirmed Monday. The county reported nearly 800 cases among healthcare workers. – Ryan Carter, 3:22 a.m.
A tenth patient has died at a Hayward nursing home experiencing a significant outbreak of the virus. She was the 84-year-old grandmother of Union City Councilman Jaime Patiño. – Jason Green, 12:50 a.m.
