Coronavirus update, July 31: Stanislaus launches grants for businesses. Deaths at 104
Latest facts on COVID-19 testing in Modesto area
Stanislaus County reported another death to the virus Thursday, raising its total to 104. It was the 60th death announced in July.
Details were not released on the gender, age or prior medical conditions for the latest resident who died.
As of Thursday, 8,745 residents have tested positive for COVID-19, an increase of 253 from Wednesday, according to the county Health Services Agency.
Another 50,703 people have tested negative, and 7,535 are presumed recovered.
Thursday’s positivity rate of 34.46% was down from the 41.04% on Wednesday but still among the highest this month. The rate since data collection began in March is 14.7%, up from 14.5% on Wednesday.
The rolling 14-day average was 23.4% on Thursday , compared with 22.8% on Wednesday. The rolling seven-day average was 25.4% on Thursday, versus 25.8% on Wednesday.
There were 192 confirmed patients in the five county hospitals Thursday, down from 192 on Wednesday. Nearly 95 percent of the adult intensive care unit beds were being used.
Of those who tested positive, 55% are female, 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.
Though they make up 47 percent of the population, Latinos represented 60 percent of the positive cases.
Modesto has 3,083 positive cases, 1,125 are in Ceres, 1,097 are in Turlock, 409 are in Patterson, 377 are in Riverbank, 174 are in Oakdale, 154 are in Waterford, 140 are in Newman, and 89 are in Hughson. Of the cases in unincorporated areas, 557 are in supervisorial District 5, 522 are in District 3, which includes Salida, 363 are in District 2, 163 are in District 1, and 45 are in District 4.
- San Joaquin County has 151 COVID-19-related deaths among 11,342 cases.
- Merced County has 39 deaths among 4,065 cases.
- Tuolumne County has 134 cases and two deaths.
- Mariposa County has 53 positive cases and two deaths.
As of Friday evening, there were 493,588 confirmed cases in California and 9,005 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University. There were 4,559,008 U.S. cases and 153,311 deaths.
Here is the state tracker.
Stanislaus County awaits state aid on Coronavirus
Experts from California agencies may be in Stanislaus County as soon as next week to help with the coronavirus pandemic. A local official said county is grateful but frustrated over lack of advance notice, details. Read Kevin Valine’s story.
What Modesto area companies got millions in COVID-19 aid?
The Paycheck Protection Program has brought millions in taxpayer-funded federal coronavirus aid for companies in Stanislaus County, California. Many businesses have stayed quiet about their forgivable loans. Read Kristina Karisch and Marijke Rowland’s story.
Stanislaus launches business grants
Stanislaus County businesses impacted by COVID-19 can begin applying for a new county grant program starting Friday, which will distribute $10 million to local businesses this fall. Read Kristina Karisch’s story.
Outbreak grows at Salvation Army shelter
The Salvation Army reported Wednesday that the number of COVID-19 cases among the homeless men at its Berberian Center shelter has risen to 25. Read Kevin Valine’s story.
School chief will take online questions
For a telephone town hall meeting Monday, U.S. Rep. Josh Harder will be joined by Stanislaus County Superintendent of Schools Scott Kuykendall, who will give an update on distance learning and what it will take to reopen schools for in-person teaching. Read Deke Farrow’s story.
Two Stanislaus reservoirs tighten rules
Only residents of Stanislaus County will be allowed at Woodward and Modesto reservoirs because of COVID-19. Read John Holland’s story.
Pandemic complicates Stanislaus census
Three months into the 2020 census, Stanislaus County is close to matching its 2010 self-response rate, local officials say, but there’s still work to be done. Read Kristina Karisch’s story.
Crowding closes two Waterford parks
The city of Waterford closed two parks on Tuesday because of crowds, lack of social distancing and concerns of the coronavirus spreading. Read Kristin Lam’s story.
Health officer speaks for 669 infected kids
Stanislaus County reported Monday that 95 people have now died from COVID-19. And its health officer had a message on behalf of the 669 schoolchildren who have been infected. Read John Holland’s story.
No way schools should open with on-campus learning
Schools in Modesto and Stanislaus County cannot open as long as we’re embroiled in a terrible COVID-19 upswing. Read the opinion of The Bee’s Editorial Board.
From around the state, nation and world
Former U.S. presidential candidate Herman Cain died Thursday morning after a month-long battle with the coronavirus. Read the story.
Amid a testy oversight hearing Thursday afternoon, Employment Development Department head Sharon Hilliard said that California could take as long as 20 weeks to process any additional federal employment benefits once they come. Read the story.
Three food suppliers in Los Angeles County face shutdown orders after unreported coronavirus outbreaks among workers, health officials say. Read the story.
This story was originally published July 31, 2020 at 5:38 AM.
