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Coronavirus, Covid 19, Solano County CA

Another day, another death in Solano County – COVID-19 update on May 28

Thursday, May 28:  7 new positive cases, 1 new death. Total now 509 cases, 22 deaths.

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, Wednesday, May 27

Summary

  • Solano County reported 7 new positive cases today, total of 509.
  • 1 new death today, total of 22.
  • ALARMING TREND: Solano County is reporting an upward trend in confirmed cases among young persons 18 and under, adding 3 more youths today.  NOTE that the County reported 21 new cases among our youth in the last 16 days, having reported only 6 over the 5 weeks prior.  (See table below).

BY AGE GROUP

  • 3 new cases were reported today among young persons under 19 years of age, total of 27 cases, increasing from 4.8% to 5.3% of total confirmed cases.  (See table below.)
  • 3 of today’s new cases were persons 19-64 years of age, total of 360 cases, 71% of the total.   1 new death in this age group, total of 5.  Note that 44 of the 360 cases in this age group have been hospitalized at one time, 12% of total cases in the age group.  (It is unclear whether the 5 deaths were ever hospitalized.)
  • 1 new case today of persons 65 or older, total of 122 cases, 24% of the total.  1 new death, total of 17.  Note that 31 of the 122 cases in this age group (25%) were hospitalized at one time, more than double the percentage in the mid-age group.  (It is unclear whether the 17 deaths in this age group were ever hospitalized.)
  • Note that the County reports only one additional death overall today, but we find 1 new death reported here in each of two age groups.  Not sure why.
Recent surge in positive cases among youth 18 and under
Date New cases Total
Thursday, May 28, 2020 3 27
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 3 of today’s new cases, total of  289.
  • Fairfield added 2 of today’s new cases, total of 98.
  • Vacaville added 2 of today’s new cases, total of 53.
  • Suisun City remained at 25 cases.
  • Benicia remained at 23 cases.
  • Dixon remained at 11 cases.
  • 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 499, leaving 10 cases 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 509 cases resulted in hospitalizations, same as yesterday.

ACTIVE CASES:  72 of the 509 cases are currently active – 6 more than yesterday.  Note that the county does not report WHERE the active cases are.  Below you will see that only 20 are currently hospitalized, which leaves 52 of these 72 active cases out in our communities somewhere, and hopefully quarantined.

HOSPITAL IMPACT: The County shows 20 of the 75 hospitalized cases are CURRENTLY hospitalized, 1 more than yesterday, following a similar increase the day before.  The County’s count of ICU 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 10,839 residents have been tested as of today, an increase of only 137 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 28

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 (especially in enclosed spaces), wash hands, and be safe!

Coronavirus, Covid 19, Solano County CA

1 more coronavirus death in Solano County, only 3 new positive cases

Wednesday, May 27:  3 new positive cases, 1 new death. Total now 502 cases, 21 deaths.

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 19-64 years 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, leaving 10 cases 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 more than previously reported.  The County’s count of ICU 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!

Coronavirus, Covid 19, Solano County CA

TRENDING: 7 new coronavirus cases in Solano County are youth 18 and under

Tuesday, May 26: 44 new positive cases over the holiday weekend, no new deaths. Total now 499 cases, 20 deaths.

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 19-64 years 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 more over 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, leaving 10 cases 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 as previously reported.  The County’s count of ICU 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!

California Governor Gavin Newsom, Coronavirus, Covid 19, Public protest, Religious services, Retail

Governor’s latest COVID-19 announcement – religious services, cultural ceremonies, protests and retail

Counties Statewide Can Reopen Places of Worship for Religious Services and Retail Stores

Press Release May 25, 2020
Number: NR20-100
Contact: CDPHpress@cdph.ca.gov

  • Modifications Required to Protect Californians against COVID-19
  • Places of Worship Should Limit Attendance to 25% of Total Capacity or a Maximum of 100 Attendees
  • Retail Guidance for In-Store Shopping, Already in Place for Certain Counties, Now Applies Statewide

SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health today announced the statewide reopening of places of worship for religious services and in-store retail shopping. Modifications are required to keep Californians safe and limit the spread of COVID-19. Subject to approval by county public health departments, all retail stores can reopen for in-store shopping under previously issued guidelines. Under new guidance, places of worship can hold religious services and funerals that limit attendance to 25% of a building’s capacity – or up to 100 attendees, whichever is lower – upon approval by the county department of public health.

While the vast majority of large gatherings remain prohibited under the state’s stay-at-home order, the Department of Public Health has released guidelines for in-person protests and events designed for political expression. The guidance limits attendance to 25% of an area’s maximum occupancy – or up to 100 attendees.

“Together, our actions have helped bend the curve and reduce infections in our state. As sectors continue to open with changes that aim to lower risk, remember that COVID-19 is still present in our communities,” said Dr. Sonia Angell, State Public Health Officer and Director of the California Department of Public Health. “As more of us may be leaving our homes, keeping physical distance, wearing face coverings in public, and washing your hands frequently are more important than ever to help protect yourself and those around you.”

The new (PDF) guidance for religious services and cultural ceremonies encourages organizations to continue online services and activities, including to protect individuals who are most at risk for more severe COVID-19, including older adults and people with specific medical conditions.

To reopen for religious services and funerals, places of worship must:

  • Establish and implement a COVID-19 prevention plan for every location, train staff on the plan, and regularly evaluate workplaces for compliance.
  • Train employees and volunteers on COVID-19, including how to prevent it from spreading and which underlying health conditions may make individuals more susceptible to contracting the virus.
  • Implement cleaning and disinfecting protocols.
  • Set physical distancing guidelines.
  • Recommend that staff and guests wear cloth face coverings, and screen staff for temperature and symptoms at the beginning of their shifts.
  • Set parameters around or consider eliminating singing and group recitations. These activities dramatically increase the risk of COVID-19 transmission. For this reason, congregants engaging in singing, particularly in the choir, and group recitation should wear face coverings at all times and when possible, these activities should be conducted outside with greater than 6-foot distancing.

The existing (PDF) guidance for retailers, previously allowed for counties approved to advance in the reopening process, now applies statewide. Retail can now open for in-store shopping statewide. The guidelines help reduce the risk for workers and customers. Retail does not include personal services such as hair salons, nail salons and barbershops.

In 21 days, the Department of Public Health, in consultation with local departments of public health, will review and assess the impact of the religious services guidelines and provide further direction as part of a phased-in restoration of activities. This 21-day interval accounts for seven days for religious communities to prepare and reopen in addition to a 14-day incubation period of COVID-19.

More information about the state’s COVID-19 guidance is on the California Department of Public Health’s Guidance web page.

More information about reopening California and what individuals can do to prevent the spread of COVID-19, visit Coronavirus (COVID-19) in California.

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