The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in California topped 900,000 on Saturday, bringing the total number of related deaths to more than 17,300, public health officials said.
Of the state’s 58 counties, Los Angeles County has the worst impact ever, with nearly 300,000 cases and 6,989 deaths. On Saturday, the LA County Department of Public Health confirmed 2,173 new cases and 17 new deaths.
“As we approach the tragic milestone of the death toll of 20,000,000 people in LA County and the number of cases continues to rise, please remember that the choices we make every day have a significant impact on whether we slow down the spread of the virus.” ” Barbara Ferrer stated in a press release. “The virus doesn’t take a break for parties or celebrations.”
Of the 17 new deaths reported in LA County, the department said 16 are over the age of 50 and most are under health condition. One casualty under the age of 50 also had internal health problems, the department said. The department said 29% of the 770 people hospitalized in Kovid-19 are now being treated in intensive care units.
Statewide, the total number of confirmed cases reached 101,126 on Saturday, with a total of 17,323 related deaths, according to state health officials. Officials said the number of new cases across the state is at a plateau and close to the levels seen in the spring.
The novel virus is thought to be widespread in 12 counties that make up California’s population. Other hard-hit counties include: Riverside, with 65,757 cases and 1,279 deaths; San Bernardino with 62,353 cases and more than 1,000 deaths; Orange with 58,326 cases and 1,444 deaths; With about 54,000 cases and 867 deaths in San Diego; Kern with about 34,000 cases and 416 deaths; Fresno with 30,590 cases and 436 deaths; Sacramento with 25,264 cases and 484 deaths.
In the spring and summer, the state’s decision to quickly lift the shutdown ban on Gavin News saw a surge in cases in the state, leading to another shutdown. At the end of August Gust, the governor introduced rules to make it a “more stubborn” resume, which had a data-based four-tier system – Tier 1 indicates broad transmission, while Tier 4 means minimum transmission. The plan involves counties that have shown success in slowing down the virus before allowing resumption of business and group activities.
Health experts have credited the tiered system that allowed California to open up parts of its economy compared to the deaths seen earlier this year. Health officials in California have managed to avoid calling the infection a nationwide “third wave,” but they are concerned about the temptation to socialize between the approach of Halloween and Thanksgiving.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the nationwide death toll from Covid-1 The is now over 223,000. It claims the most lives in New York State, with more than 33,000 fatal infections.
