On Saturday California officials issued updated guidance to schools, colleges and universities, event organizers and public health officials as they plan for further spread of COVID-19.
The state also reported that the number of cases statewide of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, had risen from 69 on Friday to 88 on Saturday.
“It’s a question of when – not if – some California public schools will face closure because of COVID-19. School districts must prepare for these scenarios so that parents and children can plan for what would happen if their local school faced closure,” said Gov. Gavin Newsom.
“It’s also not lost on anyone that these scenarios would put significant stress on families– especially those with the least financial resources. Already, we are seeing how this outbreak is having significant economic impact on families, workers, businesses and communities across California. The state of California is working around the clock to help shoulder the burden that Californians are facing during this crisis. We really are all in this together,” added Newsom.
The guidance for large events is here.
The guidance for schools is here.
The guidance for colleges and universities is here.
“We understand Californians are concerned about the spread of COVID-19 and remind them that the best way to protect yourself and others is by washing your hands, covering your sneeze or cough, staying away from others who are sick, and staying home if you are sick. This new guidance is designed to help California improve preparation and prevention,” said Dr. Sonia Angell, director of the California Department of Public Health and State Health Officer.
Saturday’s guidance follows guidance released Friday to support elder care and congregate living facilities. That guidance is available here.
COVID-19 in California by the numbers on Saturday, March 7:
88 – Positive cases
1 – Death
24 – Cases of positive tests related to federal repatriation flights
64 – Cases not related to repatriation flights
31 – Travel-related
19 – Person to person
10 – Community transmission
4 – Currently under investigation
10,250+ – Number of people self-monitoring who returned to the U.S. through SFO or LAX
49 – Number of local health jurisdictions involved in self-monitoring
15 – Labs with test kits
For more information on COVID-19 and California’s response visit the CDPH website.
California COVID-19 cases rise again; state issues updated guidance for schools, colleges and large events
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