Good afternoon, There are 85 new cases today (2 (2.4%) of which have a lab collection from October 23 or earlier), 1,149 additional people tested, and 0 additional deaths. Current doubling time is 190.2 days. Currently, there are 27 people hospitalized with COVID-19 and 5 of those patients are receiving care in the ICU.
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The State of California monitoring metrics are updated every Tuesday. The current data published as of October 27 is 4.9 (Red Tier) for the case rate and 2.6% (Orange Tier) for the positivity rate for the measurement period ending October 17.
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The State of California has issued guidance for Halloween and Día de Los Muertos. View the guidance by clicking here.
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Top 5 Tips:
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Mask Up – Face coverings are still required in California.
Practice Social Distancing – Maintain your space when out in the community
Good Hygiene – Wash those hands often and clean frequently touched items regularly.
Minimize Mixing – Gatherings of more than three households are prohibited in California. Californians are permitted to gather with a max of two other households. This means that if you’re spending time with others, you must stick with the max of three households (including your own). Read the gathering guidance here.
Stay Home if You’re Sick or in a High Risk Group – If you’re sick, or have been in contact with someone who is sick, please stay home to protect yourself and others.
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We understand that COVID changes things but we hope these safety tips will help make it a safe weekend for our community!
