Coronavirus: 2,329 con{rmed cases in San Bernardino County, 101 deaths By Martin Estacio Staff Writer Posted May 5, 2020 at 2:02 PM Confirmed coronavirus cases in San Bernardino County jumped to more than 2,300 Tuesday, as more than 100 were reported to have died due to COVID-19. The number of infected people totaled 2,329, while deaths reached 101 after two days during which county officials gave no updates to those figures. A county spokesperson told the Daily Press there had been no updates since Saturday because of “routine data cleaning and reconciliation.” According to the county’s COVID-19 Dashboard, 24,413 people have been tested for the virus with 9.5% of tests returning positive results. The county’s update comes as Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that some businesses would be able to reopen by the end of the week as part of a gradual reopening in the state. Some of those businesses deemed lower risk include bookstores, clothing stores, florists and sporting goods stores, but they will have to meet certain guidelines and modifications that “lower the risk of transmission” of the coronavirus, according to the Governor’s Office. “Millions of Californians answered the call to stay home and thanks to them, we are in a position to begin moving into our next stage of modifying our stay at home order,” Newsom said in a statement. “But make no mistake – this virus isn’t gone. It’s still dangerous and poses a significant public health risk.” In San Bernardino County, the number of confirmed COVID-19 patients who are hospitalized has remained relatively stable in the week leading up to Sunday, the last day hospitalization data was available, rising from 146 on April 6 to 154 on May 3. Available intensive care unit beds have dropped during the same week, though, from 201 to 135. The data counts positive COVID-19 patients, suspected patients and those with other diagnoses. The last group makes up the majority of ICU patients. Here are the list of cases and deaths in the High Desert. Changes in cases are in parentheses: Adelanto: 32 cases (+2) Apple Valley: 34 cases (+1), 2 deaths Barstow: 9 cases, 2 deaths Fort Irwin: 2 cases Hesperia: 61 cases (+2), 1 death Joshua Tree: 15 cases, 2 deaths Morongo Valley: 6 cases (-1) Oak Hills: 12 cases Phelan: 9 cases Twentynine Palms: 5 cases Victorville: 100 cases (+2), 6 deaths Yucca Valley: 11 cases (-1) Total cases: 296 cases, 13 deaths Cases in the surrounding mountain communities tallied at 22, with one death: Big Bear City: 3 cases Big Bear Lake: 5 cases Crestline: 9 cases (+1), 1 death Rimforest: 1 case Running Springs: 3 cases Wrightwood: 1 case In neighboring counties as of Tuesday afternoon: Los Angeles, 27,836 cases, 1,315 deaths; Orange, 2,873 cases, 61 deaths; Riverside, 4,354 cases, 181 deaths; Kern, 1,045 cases, 11 deaths. Across California, 58,724 people have tested positive for the coronavirus, with 2,379 dead, according to the Los Angeles Times coronavirus tracker. Nationwide, more than 1.2 million are confirmed with 771,070 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University data. Nearly 190,000 have recovered. Worldwide, cases stood at more than 3.6 million Tuesday. There have been 257,277 deaths and nearly 1.2 million recoveries associated with the virus, according to the data. Martin Estacio may be reached at [email protected] or at 760-955-5358. Follow him on Twitter @DP_mestacio. San Bernardino County reports 4 more coronavirus deaths, 147 new cases – Daily Bulletin LOCAL NEWS • News San Bernardino County reports 4 more coronavirus deaths, 147 new cases By SANDRA EMERSON | [email protected] | PUBLISHED: May 5, 2020 at 3:14 p.m. | UPDATED: May 5, 2020 at 3:14 p.m. In the interest of public safety, critical coronavirus coverage is being provided free to all readers. Support reporting like this with a subscription to Daily Bulletin. Only 99¢ for a 4-week trial. Support local journalism San Bernardino County reported four more deaths and confirmed an additional 147 novel coronavirus cases Tuesday, May 5. https://www.dailybulletin.com/...?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_content=tw-ivdailybulletin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialflow[5/5/2020 3:20:59 PM] San Bernardino County reports 4 more coronavirus deaths, 147 new cases – Daily Bulletin Since March 15, 101 people have died and 2,329 people have tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, according to the county’s online dashboard that tracks the pandemic locally. #tail{fill:url(#fade)}#head{fill:#616570}stop{stop- color:#616570} M New numbers weren’t released Sunday, May 3, or Monday, May 4, because staff needed to validate its data, officials said. In the county of more than 2.1 million residents, 24,413 RELATED LINKS people have been tested for the disease, but only 9.5% were positive, according to the county’s data. Testing was San Bernardino County says no new up by 6.6% since Monday, May 4. coronavirus deaths, but case update on hold TOP ARTICLES 1/5 California to begin reopening at end of https://www.dailybulletin.com/...?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_content=tw-ivdailybulletin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialflow[5/5/2020 3:20:59 PM] San Bernardino County reports 4 more coronavirus deaths, 147 new cases – Daily Bulletin this week, Newsom says San Bernardino County doctor’s invention could help during coronavirus crisis Food trucks now serving 2 Inland freeway rest stops Stage 2 of California coronavirus plan underway, here’s what it means .st0{fill:#FFFFFF;}.st1{fill:#0099FF;} READ MORE Vehicle registration and other The number of cases is doubling every 11.4 days. CASES BY COMMUNITY Here is the list of confirmed cases and deaths by city or unincorporated community. Numbers in bold indicate they are in the top 5 for most cases or deaths in San Bernardino County. Adelanto: 32 cases, 0 deaths Angelus Oaks: 0 cases, 0 deaths Apple Valley: 34 cases, 2 deaths Barstow: 9 cases, 2 deaths Big Bear City: 3 cases, 0 deaths Big Bear Lake: 5 cases, 0 deaths Bloomington: 33 cases, 1 death Blue Jay: 0 cases, 0 deaths Chino: 75 cases, 0 deaths Chino Hills: 67 cases, 2 deaths Colton: 82 cases, 10 deaths Crestline: 9 cases, 1 death Fontana: 279 cases, 7 deaths https://www.dailybulletin.com/...?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_content=tw-ivdailybulletin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialflow[5/5/2020 3:20:59 PM] San Bernardino County reports 4 more coronavirus deaths, 147 new cases – Daily Bulletin Fort Irwin: 2 cases, 0 deaths Grand Terrace: 14 cases, 1 death Hesperia: 61 cases, 1 death Highland: 74 cases, 3 deaths Joshua Tree: 15 cases, 2 deaths Landers: 0 cases, 0 deaths Loma Linda: 42 cases, 0 deaths Mentone: 15 cases, 0 deaths Montclair: 35 cases, 2 deaths Morongo Valley: 6 cases, 0 deaths Oak Hills: 12 cases, 0 deaths Ontario: 182 cases, 6 deaths Piñon Hills: 0 cases, 0 deaths Phelan: 9 cases, 0 deaths Rancho Cucamonga: 121 cases, 5 deaths Redlands: 130 cases, 10 deaths Rialto: 120 cases, 4 deaths Rimforest: 1 case, 0 deaths Running Springs: 3 cases, 0 deaths San Bernardino: 286 cases, 3 deaths Twentynine Palms: 5 cases, 0 deaths Upland: 94 cases, 8 deaths Victorville: 100 cases, 6 deaths Wrightwood: 1 case, 0 deaths Yucaipa: 175 cases, 22 deaths Yucca Valley: 11 cases, 0 deaths Undetermined: 187 cases, 1 death Staff Writer Nikie Johnson contributed to this report. https://www.dailybulletin.com/...?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_content=tw-ivdailybulletin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialflow[5/5/2020 3:20:59 PM] San Bernardino County leaders say businesses should start reopening Friday – San Bernardino Sun LOCAL NEWS • News San Bernardino County leaders say businesses should start reopening Friday By SANDRA EMERSON | [email protected] | PUBLISHED: May 5, 2020 at 3:07 p.m. | UPDATED: May 5, 2020 at 3:07 p.m. In the interest of public safety, critical coronavirus coverage is being provided free to all readers. 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Support local journalism San Bernardino County has “flattened the curve” of novel coronavirus cases and is ready to start opening businesses, county officials said Tuesday, May 5. https://www.sbsun.com/...opening-friday/?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_content=tw-sbsun&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialflow[5/5/2020 3:21:52 PM] San Bernardino County leaders say businesses should start reopening Friday – San Bernardino Sun The number of hospitalized patients with COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, has stabilized, allowing for certain lower-risk businesses and public spaces to start reopening Friday, May 8, with continued social distancing and use of face masks, Leonard Hernandez, county chief operating officer, told county supervisors Tuesday. “The county has progressed in fighting COVID-19 and while we’re well prepared and ready to respond to a surge, we’re happy to report in the last 30 days, as a county, we’ve flattened the curve,” Hernandez said. M The county is following Gov. Gavin Newsom’s four-phase plan for reopening the state after several weeks of closures and restrictions meant to slow the spread of COVID-19. TOP ARTICLES 1/5 .st0{fill:#FFFFFF;}.st1{fill:#0099FF;} SKIP AD Writer TV producer and former rapper Jensen Karp In addition to stabilized hospital capacity and acquiring more personal protective equipment, the https://www.sbsun.com/...opening-friday/?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_content=tw-sbsun&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialflow[5/5/2020 3:21:52 PM] San Bernardino County leaders say businesses should start reopening Friday – San Bernardino Sun county has increased testing capacity and contact tracing, identified alternate care sites, created a nursing facility task force and continues to review data, making it ready to move on to phase two, Hernandez said.