Because then, what do you do?”Over the past two weeks, California has reported a quarter of a million positive virus cases.
The seven-day average for newly reported virus cases on Monday neared 22,000, a 50% increase over the prior week, state data shows.
Hospitals are limited by staff shortages following a spike in virus cases around Halloween, she said.
While the Orange County Sheriff has said he won’t send deputies to enforce the state’s virus rules, Santa Clara County recently had firefighters help ensure compliance at area businesses.
But Los Angeles Unified School District, the nation's second-largest, on Monday announced the suspension of all school-based instructional and childcare programs and conditioning programs for student athletes due to the record number of virus cases.