Fresno County COVID-19 cases slowing, but authorities expect potential Labor Day spike
The California Department of Public Health reported 84 new cases of COVID-19 in Fresno County on Thursday, which brings the county total to 26,724.
The new caseload is the latest in a string of diminishing cases in recent days but does not yet reflect a potential spike of positive COVID-19 cases following Labor Day weekend. Fresno health officials have said they’re concerned a spike could come in the days and weeks following the holiday weekend.
The number of coronavirus positive hospital patients in Fresno dropped from 145 yesterday to 133 today, the state reported. Of those patients, 30 are in intensive care units. The hospitals also have an additional 24 suspected COVID-positive cases, including four in the ICU, according to the state health department.
No new coronavirus-related deaths were reported for Fresno County on Thursday by the state. In total, 326 people have died to date. The county will update its number of deaths Friday.
Across California, there were 3,338 new confirmed cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 742,865 infections, according to Thursday’s data. There have been 13,978 deaths statewide since the start of the pandemic.
COVID-19 around the San Joaquin Valley
Madera County on Thursday reported 15 new cases, with 4,079 cumulative cases to date. They reported no additional deaths, of which there have been 58. A total of 3,600 people have recovered.
Mariposa County reported no new cases or deaths Thursday, with a total of 74 cases and two deaths. To date, 70 people have recovered.
Merced County reported 47 new cases Wednesday, with 8,487 to date. They reported one additional death, with 126 to date. A total of 7,565 people have recovered.
Tulare County reported 76 new cases reported Thursday and 15,043 to date. They reported no additional deaths, of which there have been 246 to date. A total of 14,140 people have recovered.
Kings County on Wednesday reported 16 new cases, bringing the total to 6,894 total. They reported no additional deaths and 76 total. Over 2,900 of the cases and six deaths are connected to prisons in Avenal and Corcoran. To date, 4,550 people recovered.