Some Bay Area health officials say we need to spend even more time at home to save lives. Solano County is the first to extend its shelter-at-home order and San Francisco is likely to do the same.
The original order in Solano County expired at the end of the month so Front Room at the Wharf was ready to reopen and sit diners far apart. But on Friday, officials extended the order until May 17.
The restaurant owner said the takeout service is not covering costs but she is determined to stay open.
“These people you have to show backbone and courage you don’t close because you can’t make it,” said owner Chanthol Tran.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed said she will likely extend the health order as well, possibly for the entire month of May.
Small business owners NBC Bay Area talked to say they aren’t sure if they can keep the doors open without financial help.
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 click on “Number of cases” and then hover over the charts for detailed information.
Yesterday’s report, Thursday, April 23
Summary
Solano County reported 8 NEW POSITIVE CASES today – total is now 199. No new deaths, total now at 4. As of today:
BY AGE GROUP
1 new positive case of a young person under 19 years of age, total of 4 cases, 2% of total confirmed cases.
7 of the new cases were persons 19-64 years of age, total of 165 cases, 83%, of the total. No new deaths, total of 2.
No new cases of persons 65 or older, total of 30 cases, 15% of the total. No new deaths, total of 2.
HOSPITALIZATIONS: 50 of Solano’s 199 cases resulted in hospitalizations (1 more than yesterday).
ACTIVE CASES: 22 of the 199 are active cases. This is 5 more than yesterday.
The County’s “Hospital Impact” graph (below) shows that only 11 of the 50 hospitalized cases are currently hospitalized, 2 morethan yesterday. Note also that only 11 of the 22 active cases are currently hospitalized. The County’s count ofICU beds available remained below 30% for the second time today, “MODERATE.” Ventilator supply continues at 31-100%, or “GOOD. ” (No information is given on our supply of test kits, PPE and staff.)
CITY DATA
Vallejoadded 5 of today’s 8 new cases, total of 85.
Fairfieldadded 1 of today’s 8 new cases, 48 cases.
Vacavilleadded 2 of today’s 8 new cases, total of 28.
Suisun City remains at 11 cases.
Benicia remains at 12 cases.
Dixon, Rio Vista and “Unincorporated” are still not assigned numerical data: today all remain at <10 (less than 10). Residents and city officials have been pressuring County officials for city case counts for many weeks. Today’s data is welcome, but still incomplete.
TESTING
The County reports that 2,627 residents have been tested as of today. This is an increase of only 43 tested since yesterday’s total of 2,584 . THIS IS NOT ENOUGH TESTING! Other California counties are expanding testing with multiple drive-through testing locations. Is Solano not planning to expand? Last week, around 150 new tests were reported daily, but the numbers dropped over the weekend and since. (I have no information as to the reason for the slow pace of testing in Solano County – inadequate supply of kits, perhaps?) Under 6 tenths of 1% of Solano County’s 447,643 residents (2019) have been tested.
The blue bars in the chart, “Daily number of cases on the date that specimens were collected” shows why the County is interpreting a flattening of the curve. Note that the daily date in that chart refers to the date a sample was drawn and so reflects the lag time in testing.
Solano’s upward curve in cumulative cases – as of April 24
The chart above shows the infection’s trajectory in Solano County. It’s too soon to tell, but we may be seeing a flattening of the curve!
Still incredibly important – everyone stay home 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 click on “Number of cases” and then hover over the charts for detailed information.
Yesterday’s report, Wednesday, April 22
Summary
Solano County reported 5 NEW POSITIVE CASES today – total is now 191. 1 new death, total now at 4. As of today:
BY AGE GROUP
No additional positive cases of young persons under 19 years of age, total of 3 cases, less than 2% of total confirmed cases.
4 of the 5 new cases were persons 19-64 years of age, total of 158 cases, 83%, of the total. This group includes today’s new death, total of 2.
3 new cases of persons 65 or older, total of 32 cases, 17% of the total. No new deaths, total of 2.
[We cannot reconcile the County’s report total of 191 cases with their age group breakdown: 3 + 158 + 32 adds up to 193. Similarly, we cannot reconcile the report total of 5 new cases with the age group day to day increase: 4 + 3 = 7. Maybe this will get resolved with tomorrow’s report….]
HOSPITALIZATIONS: 49 of Solano’s 191 cases resulted in hospitalizations (1 more than yesterday).
ACTIVE CASES: Only 17 of the 191 are active cases. This is 4 less than yesterday. Good news!
The County’s “Hospital Impact” graph (below) shows that only 9 of the 48 hospitalized cases are currently hospitalized, 1 fewerthan yesterday. Note also that only 9 of the 17 active cases are currently hospitalized. The County’s count ofICU beds available dropped below 30% for the second time today, dropping from GOOD to MODERATE. Ventilator supply continues at 31-100%, or GOOD. (No information is given on our supply of test kits, PPE and staff.)
CITY DATA
Vallejoadded 4 of today’s 5 new cases, total of 80.
Fairfield remains at 47 cases.
Vacavilleadded 1 of today’s 5 new cases, total of 26.
Suisun City remains at 11 cases.
Benicia remains at 12 cases.
Dixon, Rio Vista and “Unincorporated” are still not assigned numerical data: today all remain at <10 (less than 10). Residents and city officials have been pressuring County officials for city case counts for many weeks. Today’s data is welcome, but still incomplete.
TESTING
The County reports that 2,555 residents have been tested as of today. This is an increase of only 29 tested since yesterday’s total of 2,555 . This is not enough testing! Other California counties are expanding testing with multiple drive-through testing locations. Is Solano not planning to expand? Last week, around 150 new tests were reported daily, but the numbers dropped over the weekend and since. (I have no information as to the reason for the slow pace of testing in Solano County – inadequate supply of kits, perhaps?) Under 6 tenths of 1% of Solano County’s 447,643 residents (2019) have been tested.
The blue bars in the chart, “Daily number of cases on the date that specimens were collected” shows why the County is interpreting a flattening of the curve. Note that the daily date in that chart refers to the date a sample was drawn and so reflects the lag time in testing.
Solano’s upward curve in cumulative cases – as of April 23
The chart above shows the infection’s trajectory in Solano County. It’s too soon to tell, but we may be seeing a flattening of the curve!
Still incredibly important – everyone stay home 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 click on “Number of cases” and then hover over the charts for detailed information.
Yesterday’s report, Tuesday, April 21:
Summary
Solano County reported 5 NEW POSITIVE CASES today – total is now 186. No new deaths, total remains at 3. As of today:
BY AGE GROUP:
No additional positive cases of young persons under 19 years of age, total of 3 cases, less than 2% of total confirmed cases.
All 5 new cases were persons 19-64 years of age, total of 154 cases, 83%, of the total 186 confirmed cases. No new deaths, total of 1.
No new cases of persons 65 or older, total of 29 cases, 16% of the 186 total. No new deaths, total of 2.
HOSPITALIZATIONS: 48 of Solano’s 186 cases resulted in hospitalizations (6 more than yesterday).
ACTIVE CASES: Only 21 of the 186 are active cases. This is 9 less than yesterday. Good news!
The County’s “Hospital Impact” graph (below) shows that only 10 of the 48 hospitalized cases are currently hospitalized, 1 morethan yesterday. Note also that only 10 of the 21 active cases are currently hospitalized. The County’s count ofICU beds andventilators available continues at 31-100%, or GOOD. (No information is given on our supply of test kits, PPE and staff.)
CITY DATA
Vallejoadded all 5 of today’s new cases, total of 76.
Fairfield remains at 47 cases.
Vacaville remains at 26 cases.
Suisun City remains at 11 cases.
Benicia remains at 12 cases.
Dixon, Rio Vista and “Unincorporated” are still not assigned numerical data: today all remain at <10 (less than 10). Residents and city officials have been pressuring County officials for city case counts for many weeks. Today’s data is welcome, but still incomplete.
TESTING
The County reports that 2,555 residents have been tested as of today. This is an increase of only 49 tested since yesterday’s total of 2,506 . This is not enough testing! Why so few? Last week, around 150 new tests were reported daily, but the numbers dropped over the weekend and since. (I have no information as to the reason for the slow pace of testing in Solano County – inadequate supply of kits, perhaps?) Under 6 tenths of 1% of Solano County’s 447,643 residents (2019) have been tested.
The blue bars in the chart, “Daily number of cases on the date that specimens were collected” shows why the County is interpreting a flattening of the curve. Note that the daily date in that chart refers to the date a sample was drawn and so reflects the lag time in testing.
Solano’s upward curve in cumulative cases – as of April 22
The chart above shows the infection’s trajectory in Solano County. It’s too soon to tell, but we may be seeing a flattening of the curve! Still – incredibly important…
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