More positive cases of coronavirus were reported in Santa Cruz County, Thursday evening. The County of Santa Cruz Public Health Division announced additional cases of COVID-19, for a total of seven, according to Jason Hoppin.Hoppin told KSBW that these cases are not believed to have been community spread, but health officials are treating the virus as if it is in the community. “We have shifted our efforts away from containment and towards mitigation,” Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel said. “We continue to work closely with our regional, state and national partners in our efforts to lessen the impact of COVID-19.”Santa Cruz County is considered a moderate risk community. Santa Cruz County residents are urged to take measures to protect themselves and the people around them. For local information, residents may visit www.santacruzhealth.org/coronavirus, call 211 or text “coronavirus” to 211211.

More positive cases of coronavirus were reported in Santa Cruz County, Thursday evening.

The County of Santa Cruz Public Health Division announced additional cases of COVID-19, for a total of seven, according to Jason Hoppin.


Hoppin told KSBW that these cases are not believed to have been community spread, but health officials are treating the virus as if it is in the community.

“We have shifted our efforts away from containment and towards mitigation,” Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel said. “We continue to work closely with our regional, state and national partners in our efforts to lessen the impact of COVID-19.”

Santa Cruz County is considered a moderate risk community.

Santa Cruz County residents are urged to take measures to protect themselves and the people around them. For local information, residents may visit www.santacruzhealth.org/coronavirus, call 211 or text “coronavirus” to 211211.