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State health and emergency officials announce latest COVID-19 facts; first death in California reported
The Public Health Department and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services have been actively and extensively planning around COVID-19 with our local public health and health care delivery systems.
Gov, Gavin Newsom on Wednesday expressed his condolences to the loved ones of the person who died in Placer County.
“Jennifer and I extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones affected by this death in Placer County. The state is working with federal officials to follow up on contact tracing of individuals that may have been exposed to provide treatment and protect public health,” Newsom said. “This case demonstrates the need for continued local, state and federal partnership to identify and slow the spread of this virus. California is working around the clock to keep our communities safe, healthy and informed.”
COVID-19 in California by the numbers:
53 – Positive cases
1 – Death
24 – Cases of positive tests related to federal repatriation flights
29 – Cases not related to repatriation flights
12 - Travel-related
10 - Person to person
4 - Community transmission
3 – Currently under investigation
9,400+ – 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
14 – Labs with test kits