California COVID Cases Increase To 1,382 Deaths To 24

[niman]

Jump to a section How many cases are there? What's the trend over time? Who has died? Where are cases confirmed? What is happening in L.A.? How is the virus spreading? What is closed or restricted? How does California compare?

California

1,382

confirmed

24

deaths

U.S.

19,624

confirmed

260

deaths

Global

286,932

confirmed

11,906

deaths

The California totals on this page come from a continuous Times survey of numbers released by the dozens of local health agencies across the state. Learn more by reading our methodology.

What is the trend over time?

The state's first case was confirmed near the end of January. The total grew slowly at first, then much faster as tests became more widely available.

Cumulative cases by day

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Times survey of county and local health departments

More widespread testing led to a surge in California cases in early March. New patients have continued to be confirmed every day since, despite major delays in ensuring the state can test everyone who should be tested.

New cases announced by day

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Times survey of county and local health departments

Who has died?

In California, 24 people have died of COVID-19, according to officials. Information is limited, but here's what we know about them.

Six of the victims were women and 11 were men. Seven have not had a gender disclosed. They have tended to be older. At least 12 were over the age of 70. Four were in their sixties. There were 14 who had health issues that could have made them more vulnerable to the disease. Santa Clara County has had the most with eight deaths. Other victims were from Contra Costa, Los Angeles, Placer, Riverside, Sacramento, San Benito, San Joaquin, San Mateo and Sonoma counties.

Where are cases confirmed?

Cases have been reported in 36 of the state's 58 counties, from Shasta County south to the border.

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Los Angeles

San Francisco

Sacramento

San Diego

Redding

County	Cases	Deaths
Los Angeles	295	2
Santa Clara	263	8
San Mateo	111	1
San Diego	110	0
San Francisco	84	0
Orange	78	0
Alameda	70	0
Sacramento	53	3
Contra Costa	51	1
Marin	38	0

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What is happening in L.A.?

A total of 294 cases have been identified in cities and neighborhoods across Los Angeles County. Here's the latest list, released Friday by the county health department. Officials there are still investigating the location of 39 patients.

 

 

Downtown

Glendale

Long Beach

Santa Monica

Brentwood

Lancaster

16

8

2

 

	Cases
Brentwood	16
West Hollywood	15
Long Beach	14
Melrose	11
Encino	8
Hollywood	7
Manhattan Beach	6
Tarzana	6
Pacific Palisades	6
Sherman Oaks	6

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How is the virus spreading?

Most early California cases were linked to foreign travel and returning tourists who passed the illness on to family and close contacts.

While some cases are still under investigation, daily reports published by the state show a growing share is now attributed to community spread. That's the term used when a virus is no longer contained to small groups and the source of exposure is unknown. Experts say this is a sign the sickness is spreading more widely.

Community spread vs. travel and close contacts vs. under investigation

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California Department of Public Health

So far, 23 of California's 58 counties have recorded a case of community spread.

Looking to curb this trend, government and business leaders have shut down bars, restaurants, schools, offices and public events across the state.

What is closed or restricted?

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday ordered all Californians to stay at home, placing mandatory restrictions on the lives of all 40 million residents.

No time frame was set for when the order would end. It is unclear exactly how far the order will reach in communities where some operations, such as schools, have not been closed.

Many county health agencies have already banned gatherings and closed schools and stores. More than 10 counties have directed residents to shelter in place, the most restrictive measures in the U.S. Here's a survey of the measures currently in place in the state's largest counties.

https://www.latimes.com/projects/california-coronavirus-cases-tracking-outbreak/

[robert temple]

OBSERVATION:

COVID19 is a coronovirus similar to the set of viruses that pass through the masses of the social order one or two times a year - the flu.  Death rates remain 1-2.3 percent, and those perishing had, according to sources, prior conditions related to old age or disease.  It has been said that the several of the vaping victims, from Augustt of last year, tested positive after being exhumed.  A glance at the symptoms and one finds they are almost the same.  So, there is a possibility that this virus has been among us for longer than 3 months.  

The pressure to induce fear into people by media and government agents - also political officials, including the president, remains in full force.  "Experts" and layman project outrageous numbers of people hit by infections before the wave of disease and disorder subside.  80 %.  150 Million.  250 Million.  Half of California: 25 million residents within 18 months.  Every virologist and engine mechanic, it seems, are burning the midnight oil to find a vaccine to 'cure' the infected, reduce the number of deaths.  

Moreover, John Hobkins Center, had hosted a simulation of just such an event in October of 2018 - Event 201.  The scenario was oddly identical to the one we see today.  So preparation did nothing to quell the mayhem of false philanthropy.  Look at congressional leaders - ahem.  It baffles the rational mind that few hold themselves together in an upright manner to solve the onslaught of problems caused by knee-jerk commands to stop everything - just stop what we are doing.  The economy has been slowed - for whatever reason.   322 people drowned in pools last year.  The sum over ten years is 7155.  And the lowest number per year 330.  So we cannot seem to reduce the hazzard level of a swimming pool 'accident', even though we know the dangers and risks.  Drowning in a pool is not the same as falling out of the sky in an airplane after the propeller falls off.

Which is precisely the reaction we see around us.  When something such as this epidemic occurs, it gives one the opportunity to stop and look around at what else is going on.  Few run frantic in circles.  Some cling to a thing of comfort - a cigarette or blanket.  Others clammor that the world is racing toward the End Times.  Most of us have life to live, things to do, people to care for, bills to pay, and obstacles to overcome.  So keep healthy, rested, and consume vitamin C in higher doses than usual.  Stay away from crowds.  Keep to yourself, unless someone needs your help.  Keep a sound mind.  Measure the consequences of what you do, what you buy, eat, use.  For the love of God, do no harm to others.  Sars.  Mers.  Bird flu.  Swine flu.  Zika. Ebola.  HIV.  Now COVID19.  Consider the number of people who burned to death last year.  More than 24.  Way More.  Disease is an emergency for those on the edge of death, to be sure.  If one is 60, 70, 80 with further complications - heart condition, emphasema, cancer, liver disease, metabolic syndrome, cannibis addiction, drunk driving history - sure take extra precautions.  Otherwise enjoy the Sun.  If we stop anything at all, we should stop running around as if our pants are on fire.  

Cheers.

R. Temple