Coronavirus developments from around the Bay Area: June 27
Here are the latest coronavirus numbers and developments from around the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
Here are the latest coronavirus numbers and developments from around the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
Anti-immigrant policies intensify COVID-19 impact on vulnerable communities
And even if the second relief bill, dubbed the "Heroes Act," wasn't currently stalled in the U.S. Senate, its provisions similarly fail immigrant communities.
And even if the second relief bill, dubbed the "Heroes Act," wasn't currently stalled in the U.S. Senate, its provisions similarly fail immigrant communities.
Gov. Newsom implores Californians to socially distance over the Fourth of July holiday weekend
"We are in the midst of the first wave of this pandemic, we are not out of the first wave," said Newsom at a briefing Friday.
"We are in the midst of the first wave of this pandemic, we are not out of the first wave," said Newsom at a briefing Friday.
Gov. Newsom implores Californians to socially distance on the Fourth of July
Debora Villalon reports.
Debora Villalon reports.
San Francisco's Pride parade canceled due to pandemic
Amber Lee reports.
Amber Lee reports.
Oakland McDonald's location to remain closed until workers, public no longer at risk of COVID-19
Judge Patrick McKinney ruled in Alameda County Superior Court that the McDonald's at 4514 Telegraph Ave. cannot reopen until the owners can show that it will be in a manner that protects the public's health and safety, attorney Michael Rubin said Friday.
Judge Patrick McKinney ruled in Alameda County Superior Court that the McDonald's at 4514 Telegraph Ave. cannot reopen until the owners can show that it will be in a manner that protects the public's health and safety, attorney Michael Rubin said Friday.
Dr. Deborah Birx says President Trump never requested a slow-down in coronavirus testing
As the nation sees a potential second wave of the virus, many suggested the statement was a dangerous admittance that the President had called for less coronavirus testing. Others maintained the comment was made in jest.
As the nation sees a potential second wave of the virus, many suggested the statement was a dangerous admittance that the President had called for less coronavirus testing. Others maintained the comment was made in jest.
Contra Costa County sees hospital surge as COVID-19 cases spike
Contra Costa County has seen a spike in COVID-19 cases leading to a 42% surge of hospital patients and causing health officials to reevaluate its reopening timeline.
Contra Costa County has seen a spike in COVID-19 cases leading to a 42% surge of hospital patients and causing health officials to reevaluate its reopening timeline.
Florida suspending any alcohol consumption at bars statewide due to rise in COVID-19 cases
The news came minutes after Florida reported nearly 9,000 new coronavirus cases, a new record for daily increases. Officials have said the number of cases is surging among young adults, which could endanger those who are most vulnerable to the virus.
The news came minutes after Florida reported nearly 9,000 new coronavirus cases, a new record for daily increases. Officials have said the number of cases is surging among young adults, which could endanger those who are most vulnerable to the virus.
California counties backtrack on reopening as virus surges
Newsom said he was concerned about Imperial County's high rate of positive tests and its stressed hospital system. He has already sent the National Guard to help. He said the decision on the stay-home order will be up to county supervisors, but if they can't agree “I am committed to intervening.”
Newsom said he was concerned about Imperial County's high rate of positive tests and its stressed hospital system. He has already sent the National Guard to help. He said the decision on the stay-home order will be up to county supervisors, but if they can't agree “I am committed to intervening.”
Package overload: Shipping companies overwhelmed with deliveries
The COVID-19 pandemic hit the shipping industry with a tsunami-like inundation of packages.
The COVID-19 pandemic hit the shipping industry with a tsunami-like inundation of packages.
Costco discontinues half-sheet cakes, possibly due to COVID-19
The popular half-sheet cakes are not being sold in any Costco locations across the country, and the company expressed no immediate plans on bringing them back.
The popular half-sheet cakes are not being sold in any Costco locations across the country, and the company expressed no immediate plans on bringing them back.
San Francisco hits pause button on reopening amid rise in COVID-19 cases
On Monday, nail salons, barbershops, and outdoor bars were expected to open, but as the city and state see a tick-up in COVID-19 cases, San Francisco dialing back.
On Monday, nail salons, barbershops, and outdoor bars were expected to open, but as the city and state see a tick-up in COVID-19 cases, San Francisco dialing back.
15 California counties in state watch list as COVID-19 cases increase
Brooks Jarosz reports.
Brooks Jarosz reports.
Imperial County told to reinstate stay-at-home order; new PPE marketplace opens for businesses
In the last seven days, he said, the positivity rate has gone up 5.7 percent. Imperial County's is at 27 percent.
In the last seven days, he said, the positivity rate has gone up 5.7 percent. Imperial County's is at 27 percent.
Pregnant women with coronavirus are 5 times more likely to be hospitalized, data from CDC shows
Death rates for pregnant and non-pregnant women were similar, but pregnant women were more likely to be admitted to the ICU and require a ventilator.
Death rates for pregnant and non-pregnant women were similar, but pregnant women were more likely to be admitted to the ICU and require a ventilator.
CDC expands list of high-risk conditions for COVID-19 complications, removes age threshold
On Thursday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made revisions to its list of underlying medical conditions that put people at a higher risk of severe complications from the novel coronavirus.
On Thursday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made revisions to its list of underlying medical conditions that put people at a higher risk of severe complications from the novel coronavirus.
Santa Cruz County beaches reopen because it's 'impossible' to deter people
Originally, Santa Clara County health officer Dr. Gail Newel had intended for the beach closure to last through the Fourth of July weekend, but she said enforcing the order has been almost challenging.
Originally, Santa Clara County health officer Dr. Gail Newel had intended for the beach closure to last through the Fourth of July weekend, but she said enforcing the order has been almost challenging.
Biden says he would use federal power to require Americans to wear masks in public
'I would insist that everybody in public be wearing that mask,' he said.
'I would insist that everybody in public be wearing that mask,' he said.
Model shows that 33,000 American lives could be saved if 95% of people wear masks in public
If almost everyone wears a mask in public over the next few months, tens of thousands of lives could be spared, a widely-cited model shows.
If almost everyone wears a mask in public over the next few months, tens of thousands of lives could be spared, a widely-cited model shows.