Solano County Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Updates and Resources. Check out basic information in this screenshot. IMPORTANT: The County’s interactive page has more. On the County website, you can hover your mouse over the charts at right for detailed information.
Previous report, Tuesday, May 26
Summary
Solano County reported only 3 new positive cases today, total is now 502.
1 new death today, total is now 21. No further details are given.
No new cases among young persons 18 and under, hopefully a significant pause in the recent alarming upward trend in this age group. The County reported 18 new cases among our youth in the last 15 days, having reported only 6 over the 5 weeks prior. (See table below).
BY AGE GROUP
No new cases were reported today among young persons under 19 years of age, total of 24 cases, 4.8% of total confirmed cases. (See table below.)
All 3 of today’s new cases were persons 19-64years of age, total of 357 cases, 71% of the total. No new deaths in this age group, total of 4. Note that 44 of the 357 cases in this age group have been hospitalized at one time, 12% of total cases in the age group. (It is unclear whether the 4 deaths were ever hospitalized.)
No new cases today of persons 65 or older, total of 121 cases, 24% of the total. 1 new death, total of 16. Note that 31 of the 121 cases in this age group (26%) were hospitalized at one time, approximately double the percentage in the mid-age group. (It is unclear whether the 16 deaths in this age group were ever hospitalized.)
Recent surge in positive cases among youth 18 and under
Date
New cases
Total
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
0
24
Tuesday, May 26, 2020 (3-day holiday weekend)
7
24
Friday, May 22, 2020
0
17
Thursday, May 21, 2020
3
17
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
0
14
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
0
14
Monday, May 18, 2020
1
14
Friday, May 15, 2020
2
13
Thursday, May 14, 2020
3
11
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
1
8
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
1
7
Monday, May 11, 2020
0
6
Friday, May 8, 2020
0
6
Thursday, May 7, 2020
0
6
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
0
6
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
0
6
Monday, May 4, 2020
0
6
CITY DATA
Vallejo added 1 of today’s new cases, total of 286.
Fairfield added 1 of today’s new cases, total of 96.
Vacaville remained at 51 cases.
Suisun City remained at 25 cases.
Benicia remained at 23 cases.
Dixon added 1 of today’s new cases, total of 11.
Rio Vista and “Unincorporated” are still not assigned numerical data: today both remain at <10 (less than 10). The total numbers for other cities add up to 492, leaving10cases somewhere among the 2 locations in this “<10” category (same as last reported).Residents and city officials have pressured County officials for city case counts. Today’s data is welcome, but still incomplete.
HOSPITALIZATIONS: 75 of Solano’s 502 cases resulted in hospitalizations, same as yesterday.
ACTIVE CASES: 66 of the 502 cases are currently active – 1 more than yesterday. Note that the county does not report WHERE the active cases are. Below you will see that only 19 are currently hospitalized, which leaves 47 of these 66 active cases out in our communities somewhere, and hopefully quarantined.
HOSPITAL IMPACT: The County shows 19 of the 75 hospitalized cases are CURRENTLY hospitalized, 1 morethan previously reported. The County’s count ofICU beds available and ventilator supply remains at “GOOD” at 31-100%. (No information is given on our supply of test kits, PPE and staff.)
TESTING
The County reports that 10,702 residents have been tested as of today, an increase of 202 residents tested since yesterday. We still have a long way to go: only 2.4% of Solano County’s 447,643 residents (2019) have been tested. NOTE: State run testing sites in Vallejo and Vacaville are open to anyone.
Solano’s steady upward curve – as of May 27
This chart shows the infection’s steady upward trajectory in Solano County. Our “curve” continues to creep up. Our nursing homes, long-term care facilities and jails bear watching!
Still incredibly important – everyone stay home if you don’t need to go out, wear masks when you do go out, wash hands, and be safe!
Solano County Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Updates and Resources. Check out basic information in this screenshot. IMPORTANT: The County’s interactive page has more. On the County website, you can hover your mouse over the charts at right for detailed information.
Previous report, Friday, May 22
Summary
Solano County reported 44 new positive cases over the 3-day holiday weekend plus today, total is now 499. Some will downplay the significance of this unusual increase, noting that we would expect more cases because we are testing more residents. It’s great that more are being tested and found positive, but the fact remains, the epidemic is alive and still spreading in Solano County! We would like to hear a report from the County on contact tracing among these 44.
No new deaths today, thank goodness, total remains at 20.
ALARMING TREND: Solano County is reporting an upward trend in confirmed cases among young persons 18 and under, adding 7 more over the 4-days Saturday-Tuesday (the holiday weekend plus today). NOTE that the County reported 18 new cases among our youth in the last 14 days, having reported only 6 over the 5 weeks prior. (See table below).
BY AGE GROUP
7 new cases were reported today among young persons under 19 years of age, total of 24 cases, 4.8% of total confirmed cases. (See table below.)
31 of today’s new cases were persons 19-64years of age, total of 354 cases, 71% of the total. No new deaths in this age group, total of 4. Note that 44 of the 354 cases in this age group have been hospitalized at one time, 12% of total cases in the age group. (It is unclear whether the 4 deaths were ever hospitalized.)
6 of today’s new cases were persons 65 or older, total of 121 cases, 26% of the total. No new deaths, total of 16. Note that 30 of the 115 cases in this age group (24%) were hospitalized at one time, approximately double the percentage in the mid-age group. (It is unclear whether the 16 deaths in this age group were ever hospitalized.)
Recent surge in positive cases among youth 18 and under
Date
New cases
Total
Tuesday, May 26, 2020 (3-day holiday weekend)
7
24
Friday, May 22, 2020
0
17
Thursday, May 21, 2020
3
17
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
0
14
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
0
14
Monday, May 18, 2020
1
14
Friday, May 15, 2020
2
13
Thursday, May 14, 2020
3
11
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
1
8
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
1
7
Monday, May 11, 2020
0
6
Friday, May 8, 2020
0
6
Thursday, May 7, 2020
0
6
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
0
6
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
0
6
Monday, May 4, 2020
0
6
CITY DATA
Vallejo added 18 of today’s new cases, total of 285.
Fairfield added 12 of today’s new cases, total of 95.
Vacaville added 6 of today’s new cases, total of 51.
Suisun City added 3 of today’s new cases, total of 25.
Benicia added 2 of today’s new cases, total of 23.
Dixon is now showing 10 confirmed cases having added 1 or moreover the holiday weekend.
Rio Vista and “Unincorporated” are still not assigned numerical data: today both remain at <10 (less than 10). The total numbers for other cities add up to 489, leaving10cases somewhere among Dixon and the remaining 2 locations in this “<10” category (same as last reported).Residents and city officials have pressured County officials for city case counts. Today’s data is welcome, but still incomplete.
HOSPITALIZATIONS: 75 of Solano’s 499 cases resulted in hospitalizations, 2 more than Friday.
ACTIVE CASES: 65 of the 499 cases are active – 18 more than Friday. Note that the county does not report WHERE the active cases are. Below you will see that only 18 are currently hospitalized, which leaves 47 of these 65 active cases out in our communities somewhere, and hopefully quarantined.
HOSPITAL IMPACT: The County shows 18 of the 75 hospitalized cases are CURRENTLY hospitalized, same aspreviously reported. The County’s count ofICU beds available and ventilator supply remains at “GOOD” at 31-100%. (No information is given on our supply of test kits, PPE and staff.)
TESTING
The County reports that 10,500 residents have been tested as of today, an increase of 1,160 residents tested since over the 4-day holiday weekend plus today. We still have a long way to go: only 2.3% of Solano County’s 447,643 residents (2019) have been tested. NOTE: State run testing sites in Vallejo and Vacaville are open to anyone.
Solano’s steady upward curve – as of May 26
This chart shows the infection’s steady upward trajectory in Solano County. Our “curve” continues to creep up. Our nursing homes, long-term care facilities and jails bear watching!
Still incredibly important – everyone stay home if you don’t need to go out, wear masks when you do go out, wash hands, and be safe!
Today’s weekly newsletter from Benicia City Manager Lorie Tinfow is full of important and interesting information.
Today for instance, you will find excellent clarifying info on Solano/Benicia rules for retail openings, and short articles on upcoming City Council consideration of mandatory face coverings, Benicia Farmers Market, Library book drops, public works week, high heat warnings, the 2020 Census and various press releases. See below…
Highlights: City Sets a Modified Reopening for June 1, Outdoor Activities and Encroachment for Business Order, Downtown Business Walk, Library Book Drop, Farmers Market Returns, Public Works Week, Census Reminder, High Heat This Week
May 25, 2020
Happy Memorial Day!
Today is the traditional start of summer and a heat wave is forecast for the next few days. In times past, the City’s facilities-the senior center, the library, and the pool-served as cooling centers for those who don’t have air conditioning at home. This year is different with those facilities remaining closed because of the pandemic emergency. Even so, we are still here for you! If you need assistance, please call the Community Services Phone Line at 707.746.4285, Monday through Friday, 8:30 – 5:00 or email pcs@ci.benicia.ca.us. And remember the following heat wave safety tips:
Check in on those most susceptible to heat impacts
Reduce outdoor activities, especially in the afternoon
Drink plenty of water
Wear light, loose-fitting clothing
Apply sunscreen regularly when outdoors
Know where shade is available
Don’t leave pets or children in cars
It’s never been more important than it is now to check on your senior neighbors, friends and family members, during the pandemic when seniors need to stay home. We will be checking on the seniors who regularly participated in our programs. Please join us in reaching out to those you know and let’s take care of each other!
On a different topic, last Friday, Solano County amended its shelter-at-home order to allow more business sectors to begin the safe reopening process under a set of specific safety parameters. Businesses newly allowed include destination retail stores (such as bookstores, jewelry stores, toy stores, clothing stores, home furnishing, sporting goods, florists), shopping malls, swap-meets, dine-in restaurants, and office-based business operations. Patrons visiting businesses should look for social distancing protocols, occupancy limits, and extra sanitary activities such as use of hand sanitizer. Face coverings are not required but are strongly recommended. Businesses are also required to post signage certifying compliance with the regulations that apply to their business type. For more information about restaurants, please see the COVID-19 Dine-in Restaurants Checklist and for retail, please see COVID-19 Retail Checklist. Risk of virus transmission remains an active threat so please take steps to protect yourself and if the business you want to visit doesn’t meet the requirements, don’t patronize it! For questions about the regulations, Solano County has a warm line about COVID-19; call 707.784.8988 or email covid19@solanocounty.com, Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tomorrow night, the Council is holding a study session to discuss ideas related to assisting businesses during COVID-19 as well as how to proceed related to face coverings in Benicia. This meeting will be held via teleconferencing; click here for the agenda. The meeting is broadcast in the usual ways-on Channel 27 and via the City’s website. Speaking of helping businesses, please take a look at the press release at the bottom of this newsletter to learn about City action taken last Friday to streamline the process for outdoor dining and shopping.
Thank you for your interest in the City of Benicia This Week!
City Sets a Modified Reopening for June 1: Typically, we would be announcing that we are closed today in observance of Memorial Day. But as most City facilities have been closed due to the State’s shelter-at-home order, we are taking the opportunity to remind that the City will begin reopening with modified services on Monday, June 1. Details were shared in last week’s message.
The annual Memorial Day Ceremony, sponsored by Benicia Historical Society, has been canceled this year. Due to the historically large turnout for this event, it has been canceled for the health and safety of attendees. Please take time today to honor military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
Outdoor Activities and Encroachment for Business Order: Late Friday, City Manager Lorie Tinfow signed her third order as Emergency Services Director. The order streamlines the process for businesses to expand operations into outdoor locations to allow for social distancing, allowing for businesses to set up seating in their parking lots, on neighboring property with owners’ permission, or in the public right of way. Click here to view the order. Business owners will find the Temporary COVID-19 Outdoor Activities and Encroachment Agreement application beginning on page 5 of the order. The completed application and property permission should be submitted to City Manager Lorie Tinfow at ltinfow@ci.benicia.ca.us or Economic Development Manager Mario Giuliani at mgiuliani@ci.benicia.ca.us.
A big THANKYOU goes to Republic Services. In recognition of increased outdoor dining and picnicking, they have agreed to add an additional day of garbage pick up from cans on First Street at no additional charge to the City of Benicia.
Library Book Drop: Benicia Public Library will begin accepting book returns with a new process. Due to the need to quarantine items for 72 hours before staff handles them, (Covid-19 lives that long on plastic), library staff will open the outside book drops twice a week. Upcoming dates are:
May 26, 12 – 6 p.m. or until full
June 1, 12 – 6 p.m. or until full
June 5, 12 – 6 p.m. or until full
More dates are to be announced. Books may also be returned to any Solano Library location, open daily. Library staff ask that you do not return Link+ items, LaunchPads, or eBook Readers. If you are unable to return items during these hours, do not worry. Fines are not being accrued until further notice. Please note that the library is unable to accept book donations at this time.
Farmers Market Returns: After review by City staff in the special events process, one of the first events to return from quarantine is Benicia Main Street’s Certified Farmers Market, on Thursdays, 4-8 p.m., starting June 4. Please note, however, that this farmer’s market will be smaller and operate with more rules than in the past. Details follow.
Per orders of the State & County only farmers and prepackaged food vendors may participate in the market. No sampling will be allowed. There will be no hot food, arts & crafts, jump houses, face painter or music at this time.
If you plan to attend, Benicia Main Street asks that you:
Come prepared and limit your visit time.
Wear a face mask/face covering before entering the market.
Clean/Sanitize your hands.
Honor social distancing of six feet while at the market.
Observe all posted signage and demarcated lines, which signal where customers should wait, six feet apart, while in line.
High risk groups should send another family/household member or neighbor to shop for them.
Always stay home if you are sick.
Visit booths with shorter lines first.
Always cough or sneeze, into your arm or a tissue, away from people and food.
As always, wash your fruits and veggies when you return home.
City News
Benicia Public Works Week 2020
Public Works Week: “The Rhythm of Public Works” was the theme behind American Public Works Association’s (APWA) annual National Public Works Week, held this year May 17-23.
APWA’s municipalities across the country celebrated the Week by teaching their communities the importance of public works to improve the quality of our daily lives, giving a voice to the impact that the many facets of public works have on a community.
From providing clean water at your tap, disposing of solid waste, to engineering and administrative services that maintain, operate, repair, and where necessary, improve City public facilities, responding to natural or manmade disasters, public works services determine a society’s quality of life.
Benicia Public Works invites you to view this video showing what Public Works does in the City of Benicia. You can honor the vital contribution public works professionals make every day and celebrate their quiet dedication and indispensable influence on our way of life. Show your appreciation by spreading the word on social media with the hashtag #NPWW or #TheRhythmofPublicWorks.
Census Reminder: If you have completed the 2020 U.S. Census, thank you! If you haven’t taken it yet, please do so as soon as possible. Taking the census now will avoid a census working having to come to your home to complete the census for your address.
You can take the Census online, by phone or by mail. It’s confidential, quick and easy. Your response helps determine how $1.5 trillion in funding is allocated to our community every year. Click here to take it online. Additional information is available at https://solanoedc.org/census/complete-count-2020/.
High Heat This Week: Our first heat wave of the year is forecast for this week with the highest temperatures occurring Tuesday through Thursday. The Benicia Public Library is typically used as a cooling center but as it remains closed, along with the James Lemos Swim Center, due to their being classified as phase 3 closures, residents should take extra precautions to remain hydrated, limit time outdoors, and dress for the heat.
Solano County posted a press release today recommending the use of cloth face coverings when social distancing measure are difficult to maintain.
“It is important to remember that while we are all working together to reopen retail shops, malls and dine-in restaurants, the coronavirus is still here in Solano County,” says Bela T. Matyas, M.D., M.P.H, Solano County Public Health Officer.
“Wearing a cloth face covering, as recommended by the CDC and CDPH, is an additional way to protect yourself and others and can help slow the spread of the disease. Also, we ask that people wear non-surgical, non-N-95 respirator face masks, as those are critical supplies that must continue to be reserved for healthcare workers and other first responders.”
Solano County encourages wearing a cloth face mask outside your home whenever physical distancing cannot be maintained, maintaining a physical distance of six-feet from others, practicing coughing and sneezing etiquette, using a hand sanitizer or washing your hands for at least 20-seconds and to stay at home if you’re not feeling well. Businesses that are permitted to reopen must abide by the social distancing requirements in the County’s and State’s Orders.
For more information about Solano County’s Roadmap to Recovery, social distancing protocol and frequently asked questions about the phased reopening, visit the Solano County website at www.SolanoCounty.com/COVID19 and on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/SolanoCountyPH.
Vallejo added 1 of today’s new cases, total of 286.
HOSPITALIZATIONS: 75 of Solano’s 502 cases resulted in hospitalizations, same as yesterday.
ACTIVE CASES: 66 of the 502 cases are currently active – 1 more than yesterday. Note that the county does not report WHERE the active cases are. Below you will see that only 19 are currently hospitalized, which leaves 47 of these 66 active cases out in our communities somewhere, and hopefully quarantined.
The County reports that 10,702 residents have been tested as of today, an increase of 202 residents tested since yesterday.
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