The latest developments around the region related to the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, as of Thursday afternoon include:
- The California Department of Public Health issued new public health guidelines Thursday, requiring Californians to wear face coverings when in public spaces that have a high risk of spreading the COVID-19 coronavirus.
- Santa Clara County Superior Court announced Thursday that jury service and trials will resume this week with modifications due to the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. People entering the courthouse will be required to wear a face covering in all public areas and should avoid making any unnecessary physical contact. People in the courthouse should also maintain at least 6 feet of distance between each other and follow markings placed on the floor to properly practice physical distancing.
- Starting Wednesday, sidewalk dining and walk-up windows is being allowed on some downtown Walnut Creek streets as a city program to help businesses recover from COVID-19-driven restrictions and closures ramps up. The Walnut Creek Rebound program includes expedited city approvals for creative measures — extending dining and retail onto sidewalks, curbside parking spaces and other open areas — to expand their businesses ahead of complete reopenings.
- As of Thursday at 3 p.m., officials have confirmed the following number of cases around the greater Bay Area region (“+” number added since last check Wed., June 17):
- Alameda County: 4,638 cases (+105), 117 deaths (+1)
- Contra Costa County: 2,111 cases (+40), 55 deaths (+5)
- Marin County: 842 cases (+37), 18 deaths
- Monterey County: 1,121 cases (+36), 12 deaths
- Napa County: 206 cases (+4), 4 deaths (+1)
- San Francisco County: 3,020 cases (+38), 47 deaths
- San Mateo County: 2,678 cases (+25), 99 deaths
- Santa Clara County: 3,363 cases (+75), 152 deaths (+1)
- Santa Cruz County: 273 cases (+4), 2 deaths
- Solano County: 792 cases (+105), 23 deaths
- Sonoma County: 803 cases (+26), 4 deaths
- Statewide: 161,099 cases (+4,084), 5,290 deaths (+82)