It took just half as long to go from 3,000 to 4,000. And in just ten days, this month, we went from 5,000 to 6,000 cases of covid19. Dr. Colfax says 107 coronavirus cases are in San Francisco hospitals. That is the highest number since the pandemic began. 58 people have since died. Dr. Colfax says at the current rate of spread, it is estimated more than 750 people will be hospitalized by mid pocket and there will be more than 600 deaths by the end of the year. He says we all should behave as if we have covid19 and continue to wear masks, wash our hands and avoid gatherings. With every bay area county on the monitoring list and orders to shut down businesses, what exactly does it take to get off that list and can counties even meet the guidelines any time soon . Heres abc7 news report he chris reyes. Solano county was the first to be put on the list june 29 and every county followed after. San mateo was put on the list. Dr. Grant cold fafl admitting, theyre not getting off the list any
To the watch list. Now all bay area counties and 94 of the states entire population is on that list. I honor the fact that theyre doing what they need to do to keep people safe. Does it suck . Is it hard for all the Business Owners . Yeah, it is. Reporter thats regina skinners reaction after hearing that san mateo has been put on the watch list. Her business was just getting back to normal. She reopened in june. If she gets shut down again, she said she could lose halfer beca taxed to the mall. If the county stays on the watch list for three consecutive is h salons, jill and fitness centers. Im hoping we can reverse that by everybody staying at home if you can and following the rules. We want to keep healthy. We really need to keep this economy going. Reporter the county Public Health urged businesses to prepare for shutting down by august first. The case rate has been over 100 since tend of june. Last week the county Public Health officer sent out a external warning saying social gath
Test positive for coronavirus. An effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus, 40 million californians have been told to shelter in place. That means dont go out unless you need to get some exercise or really need get Something Like going to the Grocery Store or a restaurant for food. To see how life has changed, we get a check with abc7s lauren martinez. She joins us live from what would be a normally bustling walnut creek. We dont hear or see anything behind you. Reporter no, its pretty empty. The three businesses behind me, tacos walnut creek, 54 men, and residual sugar wine bar are all dealing with this shutdown in very different ways. At 54 mint, they serve food and cafe. The owner says theyve been here for more than five years. His sons are now helping out. Theyre doing to go order only to go orders only, and theyre offering a roll of toilet paper with your order. Its one of the most in need item these days. We thought theyre giving support, we give toilet paper. Reporter now