California’s COVID-19 cases exceed 800,000, the highest in the country

Officials said Friday that California is expected to increase COVID-19 hospitalization by 89% next month as there are growing signs that the coronavirus epidemic may re-intensify.

The virus-positive rate in California has remained at 3% in the last two weeks, and the total number of COVID-19 patients in state hospitals continues to decline, said Dr. Mark Girly, a state health and human. Service director.

However, some other metrics have stated that public health officials are possible after Labor Day holidays and more companies may reopen, feared rises in the spread of the virus. He said it was causing concern.

In many areas, the number of cases per 100,000 inhabitants has increased slightly, according to Girly, and visits to COVID-19-related emergency rooms have been on the rise in almost all areas over the past week. It is said that it is in.

He also said that the number of hospital admissions to new hospitals is increasing, “that is, some hospital systems throughout the state are being admitted the day before or the week before COVID-19.”

Based on current conditions, the state currently estimates that 4,864 people will be hospitalized for COVID-19 by October 25, an increase of about 89% from Wednesday, when there were 2,578 patients.

California hospitals can handle patient numbers — At peak July, COVID-19 hospitalized more than 7,100 people. But October is the beginning of the flu season, raising concerns, Girly said.

“We have never been admitted to COVID for influenza hospitalization …. Even if we are admitted, we will not continue to maintain high interest rates and will approach the numbers we saw in the summer. Not even, “he said.

He urged people to wear face covers, avoid gatherings with people from outside the house, and be vaccinated against the flu.

“I hope today’s message will help all of you as reporters to convey that there are certainly concerns and tools to reduce infections,” Girly said. It helps to go down and return to the state it was a week or two ago. “

California coronavirus cases are projected to exceed 800,000 on Friday Times trackerAnother milestone in leading the country in infectious diseases.

Still, the most populous states in the United States are ranked much lower, after adjusting for their population. According to The Times trackers, 12% of the country’s population lives, and so far California accounts for approximately 11% of the country’s coronavirus cases.

California tops 15,000 COVID-19 Death earlier this week, Reported death toll comparable to that of Texas 15,267 deaths As of Wednesday. However, that number is well below that of New York, with more than 33,000 deaths. More than 16,000 coronavirus-related deaths have been reported in New Jersey. Florida on Friday exceeded 14,000 and reached 14,083.

Earlier this week The state has nail salons California can be reopened. Girly said Tuesday that state officials have worked with business sector leaders and county officials to enable nail salons to operate indoors in a low-risk environment. In some parts of the state The salon is open outdoors..

Ultimately, it is up to individual counties to allow businesses and other sectors to reopen after the state gives them green lights.

Los Angeles CountyFor example, we have a state permit but do not allow reopening at indoor malls. County health officials say no such changes will be made by late September at the latest. Data showing whether there was a surge in Labor Day infections And the impact of the new reopening of the state will be assessed.

But overall, the reduction in proceedings allowed more sectors in California to slowly reopen.

Mayor of LA Eric Garsetti Said that the next few weeks will be important If the city wants to see more reopening.

Los Angeles County is Tier 1Means that schools and many businesses are closed. The county must meet certain thresholds for two consecutive weeks to advance the hierarchical system.

The mayor urged Angelenos to keep the numbers low so that the county could move to a new class in early October.

In recent weeks, LA County authorities have reported a reduction in the number of COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths. The county has 7 cases per 100,000 people per day, with an average 7-day positive rate of 3%, significantly lower than the 8% reported in July.

But last week, the number of cases increased slightly, Predicted infection rate jumped from 1% to 1.02%.. These numbers may be early indicators of a surge in infections associated with Labor Day weekend activity, but authorities have not yet confirmed.

Also, as the number of states continues to grow, there are still concerns that California will reopen too soon.

Dr. Saracody, a health officer in Santa Clara County, told her boss I still need care this week.

“There is still a lot of COVID spread, but I spent the summer with a fair amount of COVID transfers because I didn’t want to make the mistakes I made earlier because it was a little too early,” Cody said.

Times staff writer Dakota Smith contributed to this report.