Streamlined reporting adds to the tally of tests for the novel coronavirus conducted in California - but results are still pending for tens of thousands of them.
Health officials didn't disclose any details about the death of the second COVID-19 victim, but said the county now has 135 cases, up from 112 reported yesterday.
Alameda County's case numbers jump and include first reported death; law enforcement officials test positive; certain public buildings, Sonoma parks close; and more
Gov. Gavin Newsom has said that if as many coronavirus patients as feared need hospitalization, surge capacity could be outstripped by up to 10,000 beds.
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