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California Covid-19 death rate continues to decline

Tatiana Prophet
Covid-19

By STAFF REPORTS

The second half of July began with a Covid-19 positivity rate in California of 7.5 percent, still below the desirable 8 percent the state was aiming for. It remains to be seen whether the positivity rate will stay below 8 percent going forward.

Deaths continued to remain steady, hovering around 100-150 per day, with the death rate (deaths versus positive cases) declining to as little as 0.2 percent on July 18 and then going back up to 0.5 percent the next day.

Following are a few snapshots of the current situation in California and elsewhere.

Perspective: The swine flu pandemic of 2009

Perspective: The swine flu pandemic of 2009

Tatiana Prophet
Public Health

NOTICE: We recommend that all U.S. residents (and residents of other countries) follow the guidelines of the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control. Follow the orders of your state and local government, wear protective gear and socially distance from others. Remain calm and continue to monitor this changing situation, taking great caution and care to keep yourself and others safe.