Record high of new coronavirus cases reported in California: More than 6,000 in a day

[OneCrazyDiamond]

Source: LA Times

California shattered a daily record for new coronavirus cases with more than 6,000 infections reported Monday — the largest single-day count in the state since the pandemic hit the U.S.

In Los Angeles County, officials on Tuesday reported more than 2,000 new cases for the fourth time in the last week, bringing the total number of infections to more than 88,200. Officials also reported 34 additional deaths, increasing the death toll to 3,171 — the bulk of the state’s total.

In San Diego County, officials reported more than 300 new cases for the second day in a row after breaking a record with more than 310 cases Sunday.

The case count is only one metric in tracking the spread of the virus, and, while increased testing capacity may account for part of the increase, officials have said the surge cannot be pegged to testing alone.

Read more: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-06-23/more-than-6000-coronavirus-cases-a-new-daily-record-in-california

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It's accelerating.

[Newest Reality]

1. Gee.

And Predator Grump is mulling over calling it done?

It looks like one lonnnnnng first wave growing exponentially with no end in sight.

[OneCrazyDiamond]

3. No one listens to him.

He's a lame duck president.

I just wish I saw more masks on out there then I do. I was thankful Gov. Newsom mandated them. My county finally did after that, but they sure did drag their feet on masks.

[TeamPooka]

2. We just had our two highest new case days in Ventura County too.

[Hekate]

10. Oh crap. That's where I am as well

[still_one]

11. Same here in Santa Clara County

https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/Santa-Clara-County-sees-worrisome-surge-in-15361391.php

[Wellstone ruled]

4. Imperial Valley is now the super hot spot.

Much like Eastern Washington,they are seeing a pandemic outbreak of Virus among the Migrant Workers. Best guess is,this out break has been there for weeks and now the Workers are becoming infected in larger numbers.

[BigmanPigman]

5. Almost 4 months since I stopped going out unless

it was essential and wore masks and gloves (the first week of March). Thanks a lot to all the assholes who protested against wearing masks and closures due to YOUR RIGHTS and FREEDUMB! I wasted 4 months to protect YOU selfish, irresponsible assholes! I wish the worst for you!

[mecherosegarden]

6. I work in a prison

and every single day we have new cases.

[moonscape]

13. So sad :( Stay safe ... n/t

[Steelrolled]

7. California was doing so well, but then opened up way too fast.

It is not clear how much power Gov Newsom truly has to control this. If people widely ignore the mask regulations, what can he do?

[ansible]

9. Nothing unless he wants to completely destroy CA's economy

California is already billions in debt right now

https://www.capradio.org/articles/2020/06/22/facing-54-billion-deficit-newsom-and-california-lawmakers-agree-to-budget-deal/

[C Moon]

8. Places in Orange County, much like Trump, seem intent on ignoring the virus (the leaders).

I get angry at the amount of idiots walking around without masks on—and or—hanging out in large groups.

[marie999]

12. I feel so sorry for the people who are living in these areas.

We live in a small town outside Jacksonville, NC. We shop for most things in a small grocery store where all workers wear masks and so do at least 90% of shoppers. We do have to go to a small city near us once a month for non-perishables. That store does a good job also to protect workers and shoppers. Luckily, my husband and I are healthy and check in with our primary care doctors at the VA clinic by phone and all are meds are mailed to us. We have a large family, 15 people, 6 on our property and 9 within 2 miles of us. We visit on the internet.

[AntiFascist]

14. I wonder if the Covid-19 mutation from Europe is finally hitting the West Coast? n/t

[Steelrolled]

15. Yeah, I also wonder if something like this is going on

The increases in Calif, Texas, and Florida are so stark, they aren't want I would expect from the opening up of commerce.

[OneCrazyDiamond]

16. I hope not.

We have had 1 death in our county. If the EU version shows up....