Southern California tops the state with the majority of new coronavirus cases, according to data

California trends in monitoring the new coronavirus showed familiar patterns over the weekend, with the majority of new cases coming from Southern California, according to data from this news organization.

Los Angeles County again led the way with 2,722 new positive results on Saturday for a total of 153,014 cases since the pandemic began earlier this year. Orange County reported 702 new cases and San Diego County had 625 new positive results.

California counties reported 6,836 cases and 91 deaths on Saturday for a total of 378,778 cases and 7,690 deaths from COVID-19. While the number of new cases shows a dramatic drop in Friday’s data (9,427 cases and 122 deaths were recorded that day), not all state counties, including Riverside County, update the figures over the weekend.

Although Southern California’s population centers have been badly affected by COVID-19, the rest of the state is not immune to the outbreak. Thirty of the state’s 58 counties have been placed on the Department of Public Health’s watch list. Those counties could face delays in reopening the plans if their numbers don’t decrease.

Los Angeles County also recorded the highest number of new deaths: 37, for a total of 4,084. Orange County had 25 new deaths, while San Bernardino County reported 13 more deaths from the coronavirus.

The Bay Area has recorded a total of 33,617 cases in its six counties and 633 deaths.

On Saturday, Santa Clara County led the region with 156 new cases on Sunday, but with no deaths. It has a total of 7,456 cases and 177 deaths with a seven-day average of 188.14 in daily cases.

Alameda County added 127 new cases on Sunday. It also recorded one death on Saturday for a total of 9,237 cases and 162 deaths. Alameda’s seven-day daily case average is nearly 198.

Contra Costa County reported 68 new cases and two deaths for a total of 5,606 cases and 98 deaths. It has a seven-day average of 133.29 cases daily.