State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts
Date: March 5, 2021
Number: NR21-076
Contact: CDPHpress@cdph.ca.gov
More than 10 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Administered in California
SACRAMENTO ā Today, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released the most recent statistics on COVID-19 and updates to the state's COVID-19 response.
As of today, the state has administered more than 10 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine, less than three months after the first shot was administered in the state. With access to three highly effective vaccines, the state remains focused on equitable distribution to those individuals and communities most at risk of serious outcomes from COVID-19. More information on the state's vaccine program can be found on the COVID19.ca.gov Vaccines web page.
Additionally, CDPH announced updates to the state's Blueprint for a Safer Economy reopening framework focused on activities that can be conducted outdoors with consistent masking, two factors that are scientifically shown to reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread. The updates allow outdoor ballparks, stadiums and theme parks to open with significantly reduced capacity, mandatory masking and other public health precautions. These changes take effect April 1.
Statewide COVID-19 Data as of Today
- California has 3,493,126 confirmed cases to date. Numbers may not represent true day-over-day change as reporting of test results can be delayed.
- There were 4,659 newly recorded confirmed cases Thursday.
- The 7-day positivity rate is 2.1% and the 14-day positivity rate is 2.4%.
- There have been 49,294,503 tests conducted in California. This represents an increase of 146,818 during the prior 24-hour reporting period.
- As case numbers continue to rise in California, the total number of individuals who will have serious outcomes will also increase. There have been 53,448 COVID-19 deaths since the start of the pandemic.
- As of March 5, providers have reported administering a total of 10,003,942 vaccine doses statewide. The CDC reports that 13,069,780 doses have been delivered to entities within the state, and 13,376,865 vaccine doses, which includes the first and second dose, have been shipped. Numbers do not represent true day-to-day change as reporting may be delayed.
Tracking Variants
Multiple variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 have been identified globally during the COVID-19 pandemic. These genetic mutations are expected, and some emerge and then disappear, while others persist or become common. Most variants do not have a meaningful impact. Public health becomes concerned about a variant when it affects COVID-19 transmission, severity, testing, treatment or vaccine effectiveness. Get more information on the variants CDPH is currently monitoring.
Blueprint for a Safer Economy
With the Regional Stay at Home Order rescinded statewide as of January 25, all counties are now under the rules and framework of the Blueprint for a Safer Economy and color-coded tiers that indicate which activities and businesses are open based on local case rates and test positivity.
Blueprint Summary (as of March 2)
- 40 counties in the Purple (widespread) Tier
- 16 counties in the Red (substantial) Tier
- 2 counties in Orange (moderate) Tier
Blueprint tiers are updated weekly on Tuesdays. Find the status of activities in specific counties.
ADDITIONAL DATA & UPDATES
Tracking COVID-19 in California
State Dashboard ā Daily COVID-19 data
County Map ā Local data, including tier status and ICU capacity
Data and Tools ā Models and dashboards for researchers, scientists and the public
Blueprint for a Safer Economy ā Data for establishing tier status
COVID-19 Race & Ethnicity Data ā Weekly updated Race & Ethnicity data
Cases and Deaths by Age Group ā Weekly updated Deaths by Age Group data
Health Equity Dashboard ā See how COVID-19 highlights existing inequities in health
Vaccinate All 58
In order to increase the pace of COVID-19 vaccine distribution to those at greatest risk, the state is prioritizing individuals 65 and older to receive the vaccine as demand subsides among health care workers. This effort will help to reduce hospitalizations and safe lives. To sign up for a notification when you're eligible for a vaccine, please visit myturn.ca.gov. For more information on the vaccine effort, visit the Vaccinate All 58 webpage.
Safe Schools for All
Governor Gavin Newsom launched the Safe Schools for All Hub as a one-stop shop for information about safe in-person instruction. For more information on the transparency, accountability and assistance measures related to California's Safe Schools for All plan, visit the Safe Schools for All Hub.
Travel Advisory
CDPH has issued an updated travel advisory. Postponing travel and staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. Non-essential travelers from other states or countries are strongly discouraged from entering California and should adhere to the state's self-quarantine procedures for 10 days.
Health Care Workers
As of March 4, local health departments have reported 96,938 confirmed positive cases in health care workers and 404 deaths statewide.
Testing Turnaround Time
The testing turnaround time dashboard reports how long California patients are waiting for COVID-19 test results. During the week of February 21 to February 27, the average time patients waited for test results was 1.2 days. During this same time period, 78% of patients received test results in one day and 94% received them within two days.
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
As of March 1, 331 cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) have been reported statewide. MIS-C is a rare inflammatory condition associated with COVID-19 that can damage multiple organ systems. MIS-C can require hospitalization and be life threatening.
Your Actions Save Lives
Protect yourself, family, friends and your community by following these prevention measures:
- If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle or body aches), call your health care provider.
- If you believe you have been exposed, get tested. Free, confidential testing is available statewide.
- Get vaccinated when it's your turn.
- Limit interactions to people who live in your household and follow state and local public health guidance.
- Wear a cloth face mask when out in public.
- Avoid non-essential travel and stay close to home; self-quarantine for 10 days after arrival if you leave the state.
- Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick and stay home from work, school and other people if you feel ill.
- Add your phone to the fight by signing up for COVID-19 exposure notifications from CA Notify.
- Answer the call or text if a contact tracer from the CA COVID Team or your local health department tries to connect.