Coronavirus update, July 8: Stanislaus school start is iffy. Modesto cases hit 1,000
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 45 as of Tuesday. The number of residents testing positive rose to 2,889, according to the county Health Services Agency.
Another 33,946 people have tested negative. The 16.75% rate of infection rose from 12.62% the day before.
The daily hospitalized count of confirmed patients was 160, up from 154 the day before.
Among the five county hospitals, 37% of total beds are available, 31% of intensive care unit beds are available, and 74% of ventilators are available.
The infection rate since the county started documenting data was 7.8%, up from 7.7% on Monday. The rolling seven-day rate of infection stood at 10.67%. The day before, it was 9.56%.
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’s positive cases were listed as “1 K” on Tuesday, suggesting that the number is around 1,000. An exact figure was not available.
Turlock has 393 cases, 387 are in Ceres, 141 are in Patterson, 137 are in Riverbank, 51 are in Waterford, 49 are in Oakdale, 42 are in Newman, and 25 are in Hughson. Of the cases in unincorporated areas, 244 are in supervisorial District 5, 212 are in District 3, which includes Salida, 105 are in District 2, 45 are in District 1, and 17 are in District 4.
- San Joaquin County has 58 COVID-19-related deaths among 5,600 cases.
- Merced County has 11 deaths among 1,623 cases.
- Tuolumne County has 57 positive cases and zero deaths.
- Mariposa County has 31 positive cases and one death.
As of Tuesday night, there were 277,774 confirmed cases in California and 6,448 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University. There were 2,994,008 U.S. cases and 131,455 deaths.
Here is the state tracker.
Surge brings school start into question
The surge in Stanislaus County COVID-19 cases raises the possibility of state action to close additional sectors of the economy and the potential to rethink decisions such as reopening schools. Read Ken Carlson’s story.
City workforce has some cases
The city of Modesto suspects fewer than 10 of its roughly 1,200 employees have COVID-19 and is awaiting confirmation from Stanislaus County public health, according to two city officials. Read Kevin Valine’s story.
Modesto-area businesses secured millions in COVID-19 relief
Stanislaus County businesses are having success securing loans after help from the Valley Sierra Small Business Development Center, which is a California group assisting the federal Paycheck Protection Program. Read Kristina Karisch’s story.
Favorite restaurant closed? Here’s how you can help
Modesto restaurants are grappling with what to do when workers get sick with COVID-19. Food Fix, La Parrilla & Redwood Cafe chose to be transparent with the public & close temporarily. What aid is available? Read Marijke Rowland’s story.
California struggles to slow COVID-19 in Latino communities
Gov. Gavin Newsom and California county public health departments try to slow the outbreak spread of coronavirus COVID-19 cases for Latino, Latinx people, farm workers with social media, ads, masks, outreach. Read the story.
Stanislaus County to cooperate with state coronavirus order
Stanislaus County will comply with a state order that closes restaurant dining and family entertainment centers in an attempt to slow the resurgence of the coronavirus outbreak, its chief executive officer said. Read Ken Carlson’s story.
Around California, United States and world
Lysol Disinfectant Spray and Lysol Disinfectant Max Cover Mist were effective in killing the COVID-19 virus in laboratory testing and were approved last week, the EPA said. Read the story.
With coronavirus cases rising, Yolo County on Tuesday gave county code officers the authority to fine businesses up to $10,000 for refusing to comply with state and county safety measures, including not requiring patrons to wear masks and allowing indoor dining. Read the story.
This story was originally published July 8, 2020 at 4:39 AM.
