Coronavirus update, July 2: Dining restricted in Stanislaus again; cases at 2,310
Here is the latest on the coronavirus outbreak from in and around Modesto and Stanislaus County.
Latest facts on COVID-19 testing in Modesto area
Stanislaus County deaths remained at 44 as of Wednesday. The number of residents testing positive reached 2,310, according to the county Health Services Agency. Another 29,420 people have tested negative. The 5.56% infection rate was down from 8.94% the day before.
The daily hospitalized count of confirmed patients was 118, up from 113 the day before.
Among the five county hospitals, 40% of total beds are available, 34% of intensive care unit beds are available, and 77% of ventilators are available.
The infection rate since the county started documenting data was 7.3%, down from 7.4% on Tuesday. The rolling seven-day rate of infection stood at 10.59%. The day before, it was 11.44%.
Of those who tested positive, 55% are female and 45% male. Fourteen percent are 20 or younger, 20% are 21 to 30, 19% are 31 to 40, 17% are 41 to 50, 14% are 51 to 60, 7% are 61 to 70, 4% are 71 to 80, 4% are 81 to 90, and 2% are older than 90.
Modesto has 810 positive cases, 317 are in Turlock, 309 are in Ceres, 122 are in Patterson, 114 are in Riverbank, 41 are in Newman, 40 are in Waterford, 36 are in Oakdale, and 16 are in Hughson. Of the cases in unincorporated areas, 207 are in supervisorial District 5, 170 in District 3, which includes Salida, 72 are in District 2, 38 are in District 1, and 16 are in District 4.
- San Joaquin County has 54 COVID-19-related deaths among 3,914 cases.
- Merced County has 11 deaths among 1,131 cases..
- Tuolumne County has 34 positive cases and zero deaths.
- Mariposa County has 27 positive cases and one death.
As of Wednesday evening, there were 238,679 confirmed cases in California and 6,168 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University. There were 2,685,806 U.S. cases and 128,061 deaths.
Here is the state tracker.
Stanislaus slips on dining, other sectors
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday called on 19 counties, including Stanislaus, to shut down restaurants for on-site dining and other indoor activities before the Fourth of July weekend. Read the story.
Robots may help prevent a outbreak at Stanislaus jails. Here’s how
Stanislaus County Jail staff are using disinfecting robots to prevent a coronavirus outbreak. The Sheriff’s Department bought UV light technology as a health precaution for inmates and staff in Modesto. Read Kristin Lam’s story.
Inmates head for county
Of the thousands of inmates to be released early from state prisons beginning Wednesday, more than 80 will be coming back to Stanislaus County. Read Erin Tracy’s story.
Tips for a coronavirus-free, safe Fourth
Is it safe to have a party on the Fourth of July during the coronavirus pandemic? Wear a mask, stay outside and social distance. Gatherings on Memorial Day led to a surge of COVID-19 cases about 14 days later. Read ChrisAnna Mink’s story.
Nuts season is a bust
Fans who were hoping to catch a Modesto Nuts game at John Thurman Field this year received some tough news on Tuesday after the 2020 Minor League Baseball season was canceled. Read Julian A. Lopez’s story.
Parents weigh Modesto City Schools options
With just six weeks until the Modesto City Schools academic year begins, the deadline is here for families to state their preference between having their students study from home or return to campuses. Read Deke Farrow’s story.
Hooray for transparent Stanislaus County businesses
Business in Modesto, Stanislaus County and beyond would do well to follow examples of transparency when their employees test positive for COVID-19. Honesty engenders loyalty and must be rewarded. See Garth Stapley’s editorial.
COVID-19 outbreak at church in Waterford
Six parishioners from Community Bible Church in Waterford, CA, tested positive for the coronavirus, after participating in one or two outdoor Bible study groups the week of June 15. Read ChrisAnna Mink’s story.
Shows can’t go on yet for Modesto region performing arts groups
The crystal balls are cloudy, but the optimism clear amid Modesto region performing arts groups, shut down by the coronavirus pandemic. Read Pat Clark’s story.
Outbreak at Modesto Gospel Mission
The Modesto Gospel Mission is reporting nine cases of COVID-19 among its homeless men, in what an official says may be first outbreak among the homeless in Stanislaus County. Read Kevin Valine’s story.
County shuts down Rainbow Field sports complex
Rainbow Fields, a softball and baseball complex northeast of Modesto, was shut down because it was hosting a youth softball event against statewide coronavirus orders, a Stanislaus County official said. Read Brian Clark’s story.
Around California, United States and world
California had approved more than 100,000 applications from undocumented workers seeking relief aid during the coronavirus pandemic as of Wednesday morning, and distributed over $40 million, an official said. Read the story.
California lawmakers on Wednesday called the state prison system’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic a “fiasco” and criticized a “horribly botched transfer” of inmates to San Quentin that appears to have sparked the state’s most explosive outbreak. Read the story.
President Donald Trump is now supporting the use of face masks during a major surge in coronavirus numbers across the U.S. Read the story.
This story was originally published July 2, 2020 at 6:29 AM.
