There are now more than 10,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in the 10-county Bay Area, according to data compiled by this news organization.
The region’s county health offices announced 121 new cases Monday, while California as a whole approaches 70,000 total cases. Los Angeles County makes up the largest share, with more than 32,000 total cases and more than 1,500 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:
According to a new survey, a majority of Californians are not comfortable with the prospect of eating in restaurants or working out in gyms, as reopening efforts come nearer on the horizon. – Evan Webeck, 9:02 a.m.
President Trump sided with Elon Musk over Bay Area officials, saying in a tweet that California should allow Tesla’s Fremont factory to open “NOW.” – Rex Crum, 7:52 a.m.
University of California President Janet Napolitano says she believes the school should make the SAT and ACT optional through 2023 and not use the scores of students applying in 2024. Many testing dates have been canceled due to coronavirus, and some have long criticized the standardized tests as biased against students from lower-income families. – CNN, 7:37 a.m.
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that airport screenings of travelers from China and Iran failed to stop the coronavirus from reaching the United States. – Lisa M. Krieger, 7 a.m.
San Mateo County will allow “drive-by graduations” under a new order from its health officer. Traditional high school graduations have been called off due to social distancing requirements. – Jason Green, 6 a.m.
A California live-in nanny was thrown out of her residence last month by sheriff’s deputies despite an eviction ban. Her dispute with the family goes back to last year, when documents show the family’s father punched her. – Tony Saavedra, 4:07 a.m.
Officials in three Southern California counties believe Gov. Newsom’s speedy reopening benchmark of zero deaths for 14 days is unattainable. They are discussing a bid to convince the governor to lighten the requirements. – Jeff Horseman, 4:06 a.m.
