Coronavirus cases are on the rise again in California, and many may wonder why.
Private gatherings, especially when moved indoors and without masks, seem to be the primary cause.
“People are letting their guards down,” Governor Gavin News told a news conference this week.
News noted May noted that contact tracing data provided some early indications that people gathered on Halloween and moving around indoors due to the cold weather, which could be responsible for the increase in cases.
California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Galli added that information collected by health officials in individual counties reveals essential workers, places of worship and restaurants are the cause of transmission in some counties.
But in all the counties with surges, he said health regulators consistently point to private household gatherings as the “main source of spread.”
“This mask, which is also with loved ones that we haven’t seen in a while, is really important,” Gha Ghali said. “In the sense that we’re safe, because we know someone, it’s not a matter of covid. It’s not surprising that we see household gatherings as the main source of transmission, but at the same time, it’s a place where we can make it important. , Where our own choices can reduce that transmission and not only help reduce transmission rates in our communities, but help move our economy forward. “
Also, this week, Gali outlined the activities that the state has determined to be the most risky, especially when you see people outside your home for long periods of time, and where it is difficult to wear such masks full time. Eating and drinking.
Activities where it is difficult to keep at least 6 feet away from others are also problematic. Gali sat a small group around a small table, playing board games or sharing meals to avoid something. Gathering in places that do not circulate plenty of fresh air increases the risk of transmission.
Cases of coronavirus have increased across the United States since the beginning of autumn, while California is generally protected from case outbreaks.
But in early October, Golden State began to see a slight rebound, and now the growth rate is accelerating. California became the second state on Thursday after Texas. Health officials are concerned.
“The level of COV transmission in this environment is higher than we’ve seen in the last few weeks,” Galileo said.
Increasing climate change is likely to bring about changes in cold conditions and bring people activities indoors.
The seven-day positivity rate on Tuesday (the percentage of people who tested positive for the virus in all people) was 2.6%. This is the first time since the end of Ly Gust that the positivity rate has reached above %%.
News introduced a color-coded tire system that divides the county into four levels – “purple” (broad), “red” (significant), “orange” (medium) or “yellow” (minimal) – to measure the spread of COVID-19 and Indicating what types of businesses and activities are allowed to open. This week, 11 counties fell back to more restricted levels.
While only one of the two area counties pushed the level (Contra Costa has turned from orange to red), cases are on the rise in all counties. Both Napa and Santa Clara counties are seeing an increase in infections that could move them from orange to red next week. Solano County is on its way back to purple.
The mayor of San Francisco, London Breed, announced on Tuesday a break in the reopening of additional high schools until indoor dining, capacity limits in gyms and movie theaters, and more instructions.
“The tough choices we make now will help make our future better,” Breed said. “We have to do what we need to do to save the people of San Francisco.”
Rest indoors are required to close on Saturdays at the meal bars in close closets or meal bars. Indoor dining establishments in hotels, museums or other places will also need shutters. Outdoor dining can be turned on.
Fitness centers and movie theaters are required to maintain 25% capacity with more than 50 people, replacing the previous limit of 100 people starting Saturday.
San Francisco’s director of health, Dr. Grant Colfex said he was shocked by the recent rate spread across the city. Oct. From November 21 to November 5, the number of new daily cases per 100,000 inhabitants has risen from 3.7 to 9 per 100,000 inhabitants. The city currently registers 90 new cases in a single day by the end of October.
“It’s consistent with what we’re seeing in Bay Bay and California,” Colfex said.
While the increase in California is worrisome, UCSF’s Department of Medicine Chair Dr. Wrote In one of these regular Twitter threads it’s still time to sail.
“While the number of CAs is going in the wrong direction, we’re doing the right thing compared to the Midwest – at least not so bad that we can’t turn this thing around.” “The Midwest has quickly reached that moment of lethal growth when the whole region needs to resort to full closure. But in CA, we will manage our boom with less extreme measures.”
