Coronavirus update, April 29: Turlock center reports more deaths; school in July?
Here is the latest on the coronavirus pandemic as it relates to Stanislaus County:
Latest facts on COVID-19 tests in Modesto area
Stanislaus County deaths increased to 10 as of Tuesday. A total of 324 people have tested positive for the virus. Another 4,798 tested negative. Seventy-six people have been hospitalized, and 224 have recovered.
Of those who tested positive, 51% are male and 49% female. Five percent are 20 or younger, 10% are 21 to 30, 21% are 31 to 40, 21% are 41 to 50, 20% are 51 to 60, 10% are 61 to 70, 8% are 71 to 80, 3% are 81 to 90, and none are older than 90.
Modesto has 102 of the positive cases, 58 are in Turlock, 54 are in unincorporated areas, 36 are in Patterson, 33 are in Ceres, 12 are in Riverbank, 11 are in Newman, seven are in Waterford, six are in Oakdale, and five are in Hughson.
- San Joaquin County has 25 COVID-19-related deaths among 529 cases.
- Merced County is at 116 cases, with three deaths. Of those who tested positive, 66 are female and 50 male. Three are 17 or younger, 71 are between 18 and 49, 25 are between 50 and 64, and 17 are 65 or older.
- Tuolumne County has four cases and no deaths. The county has tested 534 people.
- Mariposa County reported its first case Tuesday, which was not fatal. The county has tested 115 people.
As of Wednesday morning, there were 46,445 confirmed cases in California and 1,873 deaths, according to the Los Angeles Times. There were just over 1 million U.S. cases and 53,034 deaths, according to the New York Times.
Here is the state tracker.
Turlock facility reports more deaths
Five people are dead and another 94 have tested positive as the coronavirus outbreak at a Turlock care facility continues to escalate. The Stanislaus County death toll is at 10. Read the story by Ken Carlson and John Holland.
Gallo Center pivots again
In a normal year, this would have been the week the Gallo Center for the Arts announced its 2020-21 season to its major donors. This is anything but a normal year. Read Deke Farrow’s story.
Chick-fil-A plans pandemic-style debut
Chick-fil-A, the Atlanta-based fast-food chicken chain that has amassed a loyal cult-like following, is opening its new Manteca location Thursday. Read Marijke Rowland’s Biz Beat column.
Editorial: Turlock outbreak raises questions
The outbreak of COVID-19 cases in a Turlock nursing home underscores a need for Stanislaus County leaders to provide a more complete local picture of the coronavirus pandemic. Read the Bee Editorial Board piece.
Food banks get milk, oatmeal
Crystal Creamery of Modesto donated 5,800 half-gallon cartons of milk to two food banks dealing with the coronavirus. And an Idaho company gave oatmeal. Read John Holland’s story.
Around California, United States
California classrooms could reopen with modifications as soon as late July, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday, bringing a new wave of anxiety for parents, teachers and students. See the story.
It’s going to be a while before you can get your hair cut in a California salon again. California Gov. Gavin Newsom said it will be months before places like hair and nail salons, movie theaters and in-person church services can resume operation. See the story.
California voters two years ago emphatically endorsed a plan to speed highway and transportation projects when they supported a package of gas taxes and vehicle fees. But the cororonavirus outbreak looks likely to jeopardize those plans.
Facing a possible meat shortage during the coronavirus pandemic, President Donald Trump says he will sign an executive order Tuesday requiring meat processing plants to stay open.
Vice President Mike Pence visited the Mayo Clinic on Tuesday and didn’t follow the facility’s policy of wearing a face mask by forgoing one during the tour, media outlets reported.
This story was originally published April 29, 2020 at 6:43 AM with the headline "Coronavirus update, April 29: Turlock center reports more deaths; school in July?."
