Monday, April 20, 2020 - 10:18am By The Leader Staff

April 20: Kings health officials report two more COVID-19 cases. State reports 1,166 fatalities

The Kings County Department of Public Health (KCDPH) has confirmed two additional cases of a resident diagnosed with the Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). KCDPH has determined that one of the new cases contracted the disease through close contact with a confirmed case.

The exposure of the second additional case is still under investigation. Three cases are in isolation, and all others quarantined.

The following list depicts the current situation in Kings County:

Total Cases: 30

2 (Travel Related)
22 (Close Contact)
2 (Community Transmission)
4 (Under Investigation)

Total Deaths: 1

Recovered: 4

KCDPH is currently conducting communicable disease investigations to identify any persons who may have had close personal contact with these individuals, including any friends, family members, or health care professionals, to assess and monitor them for signs and symptoms of illness. Due to privacy laws, no specific information regarding any of the thirty cases can be shared with the public.

Kings County residents are encouraged to continue following the recommendations from the California Department of Public Health, the Centers of Disease Control, and the KCDPH to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Kings County and protect themselves and others from respiratory illnesses:

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unclean hands.
Stay in your home as much as possible. The only exceptions should be for getting food and/or necessary household supplies, medications, and medical treatments.
Wear a face mask or covering, and practice social distancing of at least six feet if it is necessary to leave your home.
Limit close contact, like kissing and sharing cups or utensils, with people who are sick.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or your elbow.

Visit www.kingscovidinfo.com for current information and guidance.

California COVID-19 Updates

As of April 19, California health officials report that the state now has 30,333 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 1,166 deaths. Local health departments also report that as of April 18, their departments have reported 3,523 confirmed positive cases in health care workers. Health officials have tested more than 280,900 persons. At least 273,721 results have been received, and another 7,200 are pending.

California COVID-19 Total Cases

Ages of confirmed cases

0-17 550
18-49 14,408
50-64 8,232
65+ 7,0761
Unknown/missing: 72

Fatalities 1,166