The numbers of those infected with COVID-19 and deaths from the highly contageous coronavirus in California still are rising, but the daily rates are continuing to decline, giving residents hope that a state of normal is coming.
The statistics have prompted Gov. Gavin Newsom to allow some businesses to reopen under still strict guidelines. The move, however, is a sign that California is moving in the right direction.
As of today, the totals stand at 56,100 confirmed cases statewide, and 8,901 in the Bay Area; the deaths numbered 2,282 according to data compiled by this organization. The daily counts, however, show a percentage decline.
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:
California appears ready to move into Stage 2 in the plan to reopen California, restart the economy and free residents from a mandatory shelter-at-home order. Read the state’s report card. — Bay Area News Group, 6:47 a.m.
Running low on funds to pay unemployment claims, California has started to borrow federal government money to keep the payments going. What remains unclear is how and when the state will be able to repay the loans. — George Avalos, 5:45 a.m.
After a decade of record-breaking revenue, the state’s tourism industry stands to lose more than $72 billion, nearly half of what it earned in 2019, because of the coronavirus. Around 613,000 California jobs in the industry are expected to be lost by the end of May. — Kevin Smith, 5:21 a.m.
