Saturday update on coronavirus developments around the Bay Area
The latest developments around the region related to the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, as of Saturday afternoon include:
The family of a San Francisco man who died from the novel coronavirus is suing both Carnival and Princess cruise ship lines, alleging the companies intentionally hid knowledge that passengers and crewmembers had become infected by COVID-19 and did nothing to prevent the virus from spreading onboard the Grand Princess ship.
Free coronavirus testing will be available for residents in San Francisco's southeast neighborhoods starting Saturday as part of an effort led by the city and the University of California at San Francisco, among others, to increase access to testing for underserved areas.
Sonoma County Sheriff Mark Essick confirmed Friday evening that he will not enforce county health orders related to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic starting on Monday.
Gov. Gavin Newsom reiterated Friday that county public health departments will have a large amount of latitude in reopening their economies amid the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
A revised San Mateo County shelter in place order was issued Friday that allows retail stores to allow customers inside and places of worship to hold services, provided restrictions and safety measures are followed. The order by county Health Officer Dr. Scott Morrow also ends limitations on beach access and activities as long as social distancing and face covering guidelines are observed.
An emergency order requiring the use of face coverings in public spaces was unanimously approved by the Vallejo City Council this week.
The gradual reopening of municipal parking lots in Sausalito will continue this weekend in an effort to reduce congestion in the city's downtown area, city officials said Friday.
Statewide, there are 106,878 cases of COVID-19, 4,156 people have died. On Friday, there were 103,886 cases, and 4,068 deaths.
As of Saturday at 4:30 p.m., officials have confirmed the following number of cases in the greater Bay Area region:
- Alameda County: 3,289 cases, 95 deaths (3,195 cases, 95 deaths on Friday)
- Contra Costa County: 1,426 cases, 37 deaths (1,404 cases, 37 deaths on Friday )
- Marin County: 450 cases, 14 deaths (436 cases, 14 deaths on Friday)
- Monterey County: 477 cases, 10 deaths (477 cases, 10 deaths on Friday)
- Napa County: 112 cases, 3 deaths (111 cases, 3 deaths on Friday)
- San Francisco County: 2,532 cases, 41 deaths (2,473 cases, 41 deaths on Friday)
- San Mateo County: 2,104 cases, 84 deaths (2,061 cases, 84 deaths on Friday)
- Santa Clara County: 2,731 cases, 141 deaths (2,701 cases, 140 deaths on Friday)
- Santa Cruz County: 212 cases, 2 deaths (206 cases, 2 deaths on Friday)
- Solano County: 517 cases, 22 deaths (509 cases, 22 deaths on Friday)
- Sonoma County: 548 cases, 4 deaths (531 cases, 4 deaths on Friday)