Coronavirus cases in California have surpassed 7,000, including nearly 150 deaths, as of Tuesday, according to the latest figures from Johns Hopkins University.

The virus, which was first reported in Wuhan, a city in China’s Hubei province, has spread to more than 803,300 people across 178 countries and regions, with over 82,200 cases reported in China, while the U.S. has the most cases in the world, with more than 164,700 infections, as of Tuesday.

More than 172,600 people have recovered from infection, including nearly 90 percent of China’s patients and nearly 6,000 in the U.S., while over 39,000 people have died. Beijing says the outbreak has been largely contained in China, with more cases reported outside the country than within.

New York has been the worst-hit state in the country, with more than 66,400 cases to date, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo confirms. Thousands of infections have also been reported in a string of other states including California.

California has reported 7,426 confirmed cases and 149 deaths across 47 of its 58 counties, The Los Angeles Times reported on Monday evening.

The state has been under a “stay at home” order from earlier this month, which was issued by California Governor Gavin Newsom.

The order, which went into effect on March 19, is “in place until further notice,” and requires residents to remain at home, while all non-essential businesses, including restaurants, bars, entertainment venues and other places of public gathering, remain closed.

“The California Department of Public Health looks to establish consistency across the state in order to ensure that we mitigate the impact of COVID-19. Our goal is simple, we want to bend the curve, and disrupt the spread of the virus,” the order explains.

Earlier this month, Newsom noted that if no mitigation efforts are taken, over 25 million people (around 56 percent of the state) could be infected in the next few weeks.

California deaths by county

  • Los Angeles – 44
  • Santa Clara – 28
  • Riverside – 9
  • Sacramento – 7
  • Alameda – 7
  • San Diego – 7
  • San Francisco – 6
  • San Mateo – 6
  • San Joaquin – 6
  • Marin – 4
  • Orange – 4
  • Ventura – 4
  • Contra Costa – 3
  • San Bernardino – 3

Top 10 California counties with most confirmed cases

  1. Los Angeles – 2474, according to the LA County Department of Public Health;
  2. Santa Clara – 848, according to the Santa Clara Department of Public Health;
  3. San Diego – 603, according to the San Diego County government website;
  4. Orange – 464, according to the Orange County Health Care Agency;
  5. San Francisco – 374, according to the San Francisco Department of Public Health;
  6. San Mateo – 309, according to San Mateo County Health;
  7. Riverside – 291, according to the LA Times;
  8. Alameda – 264, according to the Alameda County Public Health Department;
  9. Sacramento – 224, according to the Sacramento County government website;
  10. Contra Costra – 187, according to the LA Times.

The graphic below, provided by Statista, illustrates the spread of COVID-19 across the U.S.

Data on COVID-19 cases is from Johns Hopkins University unless otherwise stated.

World Health Organization advice for avoiding spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Hygiene advice

  • Clean hands frequently with soap and water, or alcohol-based hand rub.
  • Wash hands after coughing or sneezing; when caring for the sick; before, during and after food preparation; before eating; after using the toilet; when hands are visibly dirty; and after handling animals or waste.
  • Maintain at least 1 meter (3 feet) distance from anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
  • Avoid touching your hands, nose and mouth. Do not spit in public.
  • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or bent elbow when coughing or sneezing. Discard the tissue immediately and clean your hands.

Medical advice

  • Avoid close contact with others if you have any symptoms.
  • Stay at home if you feel unwell, even with mild symptoms such as headache and runny nose, to avoid potential spread of the disease to medical facilities and other people.
  • If you develop serious symptoms (fever, cough, difficulty breathing) seek medical care early and contact local health authorities in advance.
  • Note any recent contact with others and travel details to provide to authorities who can trace and prevent spread of the disease.
  • Stay up to date on COVID-19 developments issued by health authorities and follow their guidance.

Mask and glove usage

  • Healthy individuals only need to wear a mask if taking care of a sick person.
  • Wear a mask if you are coughing or sneezing.
  • Masks are effective when used in combination with frequent hand cleaning.
  • Do not touch the mask while wearing it. Clean hands if you touch the mask.
  • Learn how to properly put on, remove and dispose of masks. Clean hands after disposing of the mask.
  • Do not reuse single-use masks.
  • Regularly washing bare hands is more effective against catching COVID-19 than wearing rubber gloves.
  • The COVID-19 virus can still be picked up on rubber gloves and transmitted by touching your face.

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