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Solano County: Alarming increase in youth cases of COVID-19

By Roger Straw, May 15, 2020

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).

Solano County COVID-19
Recent surge in positive cases among youth 18 and under
Date New cases Total
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
Friday, May 1, 2020 1 6
Thursday, April 30, 2020 0 5
Wednesday, April 29, 2020 0 5
Tuesday, April 28, 2020 0 5

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.)
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Solano County COVID-19 UPDATE: 2 new deaths, and recent surge in cases among youth

Friday, May 15: 2 new positive cases, 2 more young persons, 2 new deaths. Total now 410 cases, 16 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, Thursday, May 14

Summary

  • Solano County reported 2 new positive cases today, total is now 410.
  • The deaths continue to climb –  2 new deaths today, total now at 16.  This makes 9 new deaths in just 7 days since Friday May 8.
  • We also see an alarming upward trend in confirmed cases among young persons 18 and under, adding 2 more today.  The County confirmed 3 youths yesterday and 1 each of the two previous days.  This followed a week with no new cases. (See table below).

BY AGE GROUP

  • 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.  (See table below.)
  • 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 3 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 13 deaths in this age group were ever hospitalized.)
Solano County COVID-19
Recent surge in positive cases among youth 18 and under
Date New cases Total
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
Friday, May 1, 2020 1 6
Thursday, April 30, 2020 0 5
Wednesday, April 29, 2020 0 5
Tuesday, April 28, 2020 0 5

HOSPITALIZATIONS: 62 of Solano’s 410 cases resulted in hospitalizations.  Good news – same as yesterday.

ACTIVE CASES:  52 of the 410 cases are active, same as yesterday.   Note that the county does not report WHERE the active cases are.  Below you will see that only 14 are currently hospitalized, which leaves 36 of these 52 active cases out in our communities somewhere, and hopefully quarantined.

The County’s “Hospital Impact” graph shows 14 of the 62 hospitalized cases are CURRENTLY hospitalized, 1 less than yesterday.  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.)

CITY DATA

  • Vallejo cases reduced by 2 for some reason, 2 fewer cases, total of  245.
  • Fairfield added 3 new cases, total 70.
  • Vacaville added 1 new case, total 39.
  • Suisun City remains at 20 cases.
  • Benicia remains at 20.
  • Dixon, Rio Vista and “Unincorporated” are still not assigned numerical data: today all remain at <10 (less than 10).  Note that the numbers for other cities add up to 394, leaving 16 cases located somewhere among the locations in this “<10” category (same number as last reported).  Residents and city officials have pressured County officials for city case counts.  Today’s data is welcome, but still incomplete.

TESTING

The County reports that 6,761 residents have been tested as of today.  Good news – this is a significant increase of 753 residents tested since yesterday’s total of 6,008.  This comes a week after the County announced the opening of new State run testing sites in Vacaville and Vallejo, open to anyone.
· See Solano testing – by the numbers April 13 – present.
· See also Solano County announces testing available to all.
We still have a long way to go: only 1.4% of Solano County’s 447,643 residents (2019) have been tested.

Solano’s steady upward curve – as of May 15

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, wear masks when you are out, and be safe!

Coronavirus, Covid 19, Solano County CA

Solano County COVID-19 deaths continue to mount, 7 in last 6 days

Thursday, May 14: 11 new positive cases, 2 new deaths. 3 more young persons have the virus. Total now 408 cases, 14 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 13

Summary

Solano County reported 11 new positive cases today, total is now 408.  And today we have 2 new deaths, total now at 14.  Somewhat alarmingly, today the County is reporting 3 new cases among young persons 18 and under.  And the deaths among our elders continue to climb –  both of today’s new deaths were persons age 65 or older.  This makes 7 new deaths in just 6 days since Friday May 8.

BY AGE GROUP

  • 3 new cases of young persons under 19 years of age, total of 11 cases, up from 2.0% to 2.7% of the 408 confirmed cases.
  • 6 of today’s 11 new cases were persons 19-64 years of age, total of 287 cases, 70% of the total.   No new deaths, total of 2.  Note that only 36 of the 287 cases in this age group (12.5%) were hospitalized at one time.  (It is unclear whether the 2 deaths were ever hospitalized.)
  • 2 of today’s 11 new cases were persons 65 or older, total of 110 cases, 27% of the total.  2 new deaths, total of 12.  Note that 26 of the 110 cases in this age group (23.6%) 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.)

HOSPITALIZATIONS: 62 of Solano’s 408 cases resulted in hospitalizations, 1 more than yesterday.  Good news – a small increase.

ACTIVE CASES:  52 of the 408 cases are active, 10 more than yesterday.   Note that the county does not report WHERE the active cases are.  Below you will see that only 15 are currently hospitalized, which leaves 37 of these 52 active cases out in our communities somewhere, and hopefully quarantined.

The County’s “Hospital Impact” graph shows 15 of the 62 hospitalized cases are CURRENTLY hospitalized, same as yesterday.  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.)

CITY DATA

  • Vallejo added 9 of today’s 11 new cases, total of  247 238.
  • Fairfield remains at 67 cases.
  • Vacaville remains at 38.
  • Suisun City remains at 20 cases.
  • Benicia added 2 of today’s 11 new cases, total of 20.
  • Dixon, Rio Vista and “Unincorporated” are still not assigned numerical data: today all remain at <10 (less than 10).  Note that the numbers for other cities add up to 392, leaving 16 cases located somewhere among the locations in this “<10” category (same number as last reported).  Residents and city officials have pressured County officials for city case counts.  Today’s data is welcome, but still incomplete.

TESTING

The County reports that 6,008 residents have been tested as of today.  This is an increase of only 74 residents tested since yesterday’s total of 5,934.  This comes a week after the County announced the opening of new State run testing sites in Vacaville and Vallejo, open to anyone.  When will we see our testing numbers surge?
· See Solano testing – by the numbers April 13 – present.
· See also Solano County announces testing available to all.
We have a long way to go: only 1.3% of Solano County’s 447,643 residents (2019) have been tested.

Solano’s upward curve – as of May 14

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, wear masks when you are out, and be safe!

#Masks4All, Coronavirus, Covid 19, Mandatory face coverings, Solano County CA

Solano County adds new emphasis, STRONGLY recommending face coverings

By Roger Straw, May 14, 2020

At its May 12 meeting, the Solano County Board of Supervisors directed staff to more forcefully promote its longstanding recommendation for members of the public to cover their faces when out.

Solano Public Health was quick to respond.  In short order, the County’s Coronavirus Information page had a new logo (above) and the following statement:

Strong Recommendation for Cloth Face Coverings
Solano Public Health strongly recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g. grocery stores, clinics etc.), especially in areas of significant community-based transmission.

The link “strongly recommends” goes to a revised FAQ – Cloth Face Coverings page, with the opening statement:

Solano Public Health is strongly recommending community members to wear cloth face coverings when in public. This action will help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus in our community and reduce the number of people infected.

The Benicia Independent joins many residents of Benicia in thanking the County staff for its quick response.  We also renew our call for the Board of Supervisors to adopt a mandatory face mask order.