Date: May 25, 2021
Number: NR21-170
Contact: CDPHpress@cdph.ca.gov

SACRAMENTO – Today, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released the most recent statistics on COVID-19, including updated data and tiers for reducing COVID-19 in the state under the Blueprint for a Safer Economy.

Blueprint Tier Assignments

Four counties are moving to a less restrictive tier, although local public health departments may implement policies that are more restrictive than the state. From Red (substantial) to Orange (moderate): Merced and Placer. From Orange (moderate) to Yellow (minimal): Inyo and Mariposa. No counties moved to a more restrictive tier. No counties remain in the Purple (widespread) tier, 8 remain in the Red (substantial) tier, 35 in the Orange (moderate) tier and 15 are in the Yellow (minimal) tier.

Statewide COVID-19 Data as of Today

• California has 3,674,662 confirmed cases to date. Numbers may not represent true day-over-day change as reporting of test results can be delayed.
  

• There were 618 newly recorded confirmed cases Monday.
  

• The 7-day positivity rate is 0.8%.
  

• There have been 64,709,483 tests conducted in California. This represents an increase of 132,776 during the prior 24-hour reporting period.
  

• There have been 61,770 COVID-19 deaths since the start of the pandemic.
  

• As of May 25, providers have reported administering a total of 36,511,557 vaccine doses statewide. The CDC reports that 45,372,990 doses have been delivered to entities within the state. Numbers do not represent true day-to-day change as reporting may be delayed. For more vaccination data, visit the COVID-19 Vaccine Data Dashboard.
  

Blueprint tiers are updated weekly on Tuesdays. Find the status of activities in specific counties.

Health Care Workers

As of May 24, local health departments have reported 110,838 confirmed positive cases in health care workers and 461 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 May 9 to May 15, the average time patients waited for test results was under one day. During this same time period, 86% of patients received test results in one day and 97% received them within two days.

Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)

As of May 24, there have been 527 cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) 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:

• Get vaccinated, it's your turn now! Californians age 12+ are eligible to make appointments or go to a walk-in site for vaccination.

• 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.
  

• Keep gatherings small and outdoors and follow state and local public health guidance.

• Wear a mask. Regardless of vaccination status, face coverings are required indoors with a few exceptions. Read the latest face covering guidance.

• Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

• Delay non-essential travel outside of California until you are fully vaccinated. Follow California's travel advisory.

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick and stay home from work and school 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.