Over this past week, we are seeing a sudden and upward trend in confirmed cases among young persons in Solano County.

YOUNG PEOPLE!  Please continue to stay safe!  Observe social distancing, wash hands frequently and wear face coverings when out and about.  It’s not time to let up yet!

The County reported 2 additional cases today and confirmed 3 youths yesterday and 1 each of the two previous days.  Before that, in 9 of the 10 previous daily reports, the County reported no new cases in this age group.  Last week there were no new cases. What’s going on?  (See table below).

From the Solano County COVID-19 Report, May 15, 2020:

• 2 cases were newly reported today of young persons under 19 years of age, total of 13 cases, up from 2.7% to 3.2% of the 410 confirmed cases.
• The County adjusted the number of cases of persons 19-64 years of age, totaling 1 less than yesterday at 286 cases, 70% of the total.   1 new death in this age group, total of 3.  Note that only 36 of the 286 cases in this age group (12.6%) were hospitalized at one time.  (It is unclear whether the 2 deaths were ever hospitalized.)
• 1 new case was reported as a person 65 or older, total of 111 cases, 27% of the total.  1 new death, total of 13.  Note that 26 of the 111 cases in this age group (23.4%) were hospitalized at one time, nearly double the percentage in the mid-age group.  (It is unclear whether the 12 deaths in this age group were ever hospitalized.)