Coronavirus: Contra Costa COVID-19 cases continue to rise

The outbreak of coronavirus in Contra Costa County rose higher Wednesday, as the county logged more than two dozen additional COVID-19 positive patients.

In an update Wednesday afternoon, the Contra Costa Health Services Department said a total of 250 residents have tested positive for the virus.

The number went up by 28 in a 24-hour span from the announced count of 222 on Tuesday afternoon, which saw the biggest one-day increase in positive patients confirmed in the county since the outbreak of COVID-19 started.

Officials had said 187 residents tested positive Monday, and 175 on Sunday. Last Friday, the county had logged 147 cases, an increase of just over a hundred from March 20.

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California, Oregon governors lift restrictions for Pac-12 teams Health officials from seven Bay Area counties released an order March 17 requiring residents to shelter-in-place at residences unless seeking or providing essential services for at least three weeks. This week, that order was extended through May 3 with additional restrictions.

County residents with general inquiries may call 844-729-8410 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.. For more information from the county health department, visit https://coronavirus.cchealth.org.

Contact George Kelly at 408-859-5180.

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