Coronavirus update, May 22: Stanislaus deaths hit 28; info on eateries, recreation
Here is the latest on the coronavirus outbreak from in and around Modesto and Stanislaus County.
Latest facts on COVID-10 testing in Modesto area
Deaths in Stanislaus County rose from 26 to 28 as of Thursday. A total of 611 people in the county have tested positive for the virus. Another 9,727 tested negative. The number of people hospitalized at some point is at 109, and 480 are presumed to be recovered.
The positivity rate is at 6.3%, unchanged from the day before.
Among the five county hospitals, 52% of total beds are available, 47% of intensive care unit beds are available, and 84% of ventilators are available.
Of those who tested positive, 54% are female and 46% male. Eight percent are 20 or younger, 15% are 21 to 30, 15% are 31 to 40, 18% are 41 to 50, 16% are 51 to 60, 10% are 61 to 70, 8% are 71 to 80, 8% are 81 to 90, and 3% are older than 90.
Turlock has 185 positive cases, 159 are in Modesto, 77 are in Ceres, 48 are in Patterson, 14 are in Riverbank, 13 are in Newman, 12 are in Waterford, nine are in Oakdale, and seven are in Hughson. Of the cases in unincorporated areas, 32 are in supervisorial District 5, 25 in District 3, 21 in District 2, seven in District 1 and fewer than five in District 4.
- San Joaquin County has 33 COVID-19-related deaths among 733 cases.
- Merced County has 234 positive cases and six deaths.
- Tuolumne County has two positive cases and zero deaths.
- Mariposa County has 15 positive cases and one death.
As of Thursday evening, there were 88,480 confirmed cases in California and 3,604 deaths, according to the Johns Hopkins University. There were 1,577,758 U.S. cases and 94,729 deaths.
Here is the state tracker.
Stanislaus reports two more deaths
Stanislaus County announced its 27th and 28th deaths to the coronavirus Thursday. The number at Turlock Nursing and Rehabilitation Center remained at 18. Read John Holland’s story.
A guide to dining options
With restaurants in Stanislaus County now allowed to reopen their dining rooms, the only question left is what’s for dinner? Here is a running list of restaurants that are open or opening soon for dine-in service. Read Marijke Rowland’s story.
Ways to honor heroes on Memorial Day
Memorial Day observances are definitely going to be different this year, but several organizations are working to make sure that the country’s fallen heroes are honored. Read Matt Harrington’s story.
Patterson recreation open to many
Water aerobics and summer camp fans rejoice: you can still get your fix, albeit virtually, during the coronavirus pandemic. Stanislaus County residents can register for online summer programs run by Patterson Recreation and Community Services staff. Read Kristin Lam’s story.
MoBand cancels early season concerts
One year after celebrating its 100th anniversary, MoBand will go silent this June. The coronavirus pandemic has forced the band, which draws huge crowds on Thursday nights each summer at Graceada Park’s Mancini Bowl, to cancel at least the bulk of its six-week season. Read Pat Clark’s story.
State senator: Rethink commuting
I must admit to a strong bias. I am old fashioned. I believe in going into the office, and appreciate the routine of rising early in the morning, drinking coffee, joining the flow of people commuting to work and retreating to my home sanctuary after a hard day’s work. Read Anna Caballero’s guest opinion.
An appeal to Bee readers
The Modesto Bee is seeking donations to help cover the cost of reporting on the coronavirus pandemic and the challenge ahead for the local economy. Read Editor Brian Clark’s message.
Around California, United States, world
Many Americans received a $1,200 stimulus check to help during the economic downturn caused by the novel coronavirus, but will Congress issue a second one? Read the story.
If you wouldn’t bet your life on a card game, don’t even think about visiting a casino during the coronavirus pandemic. Read the Sacramento Bee editorial.
Despite warnings from the Michigan attorney general and Ford Motor Company, President Donald Trump didn’t wear a mask during his remarks at a factory visit on Thursday. Read the story.
