--- Last updated at 11:59 pm February 21, 2021 ---
The Overall Updates in Santa Clara County:
Santa Clara County - the total number of infected individuals is 108,800, with zero new cases reported yesterday based on media reports and official stats. The pandemic has claimed the lives of 1,728 people. The current count of cases in the United States is 28,588,920, citing different sources; with 2,456,684 cases officially confirmed.
Nearby County Stats:
*Based on Media Reports*
- San Mateo County: no new cases, 38,229 in total
- Santa Cruz County: no new cases, 14,438 in total
- Alameda County: 242 new cases, 79,539 in total
News Worth Following:
- Only 59% of San Jose sworn police officers report getting COVID-19 vaccine: More than a month after becoming eligible to receive a coveted COVID-19 vaccine, only about 59% of San Jose police officers have reported to the city that they have taken a dose of the lifesaving drug. As of Friday, 637 of San Jose’s 1,075 sworn police officers have reported getting...
- Only 59% of San Jose sworn police officers report getting COVID-19 vaccine: More than a month after becoming eligible to receive a coveted COVID-19 vaccine, only about 59% of San Jose police officers have reported to the city that they have taken a dose of the lifesaving drug. As of Friday, 637 of San Jose’s 1,075 sworn police officers have reported getting...
- Expert explains how Pfizer's new advice for storing COVID-19 vaccine could impact shelf life: PALO ALTO, Calif. (KGO) -- Pfizer now says its COVID vaccine can be stored in regular lab freezers instead of the ultra-cold freezers being used right now. In addition, a new study finds that a single dose of the vaccine is 85 percent effective. Deepak Sisodiya is Stanford's Administrative Director...
Official Hotlines:
- Santa Clara County: 408-992-4900
- Project Baseline by Verily: COVID-19 Screening and Testing Support in California
- Department of Public Health: 916-558-1784
From News Break Editors:
- From CDC: steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 if you are sick.
- To all the people working in the "essential businesses and services", including doctors, nurses, truckers and couriers, we thank you for keeping our local community rolling!
- During this time of uncertainty, do you have encouraging, lighthearted news or anecdotes that would be valuable for your community to hear? Tell us what the coronavirus outbreak looks like for you. Submit your story to News Break today: start here!
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--- Last updated at 11:59 pm February 20, 2021 ---
The Overall Updates in Santa Clara County:
Santa Clara County - the total number of infected individuals is 108,800, as yesterday had 338 more confirmed cases based on media reports and official stats. The pandemic has claimed the lives of 1,728 people, after 3 patients passed away yesterday. The current count of cases in the United States is 28,511,288, citing different sources; with 2,456,684 cases officially confirmed.
Nearby County Stats:
*Based on Media Reports*
- San Mateo County: 105 new cases, 38,229 in total
- Santa Cruz County: no new cases, 14,438 in total
- Alameda County: no new cases, 79,297 in total
--- Last updated at 11:59 pm February 19, 2021 ---
The Overall Updates in Santa Clara County:
Santa Clara County - the total number of infected individuals is 108,462, as yesterday had 482 more confirmed cases based on media reports and official stats. The pandemic has claimed the lives of 1,725 people, after 43 patients passed away yesterday. The current count of cases in the United States is 28,438,873, citing different sources; with 2,456,684 cases officially confirmed.
Nearby County Stats:
*Based on Media Reports*
- San Mateo County: 88 new cases, 38,124 in total
- Santa Cruz County: 79 new cases, 14,438 in total
- Alameda County: 205 new cases, 79,297 in total