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Nevada County records 2 more COVID-19 deaths

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UPDATE DEC. 9:

Nevada County on Tuesday recorded two more COVID-19-related deaths.

The deaths came on the same day the county’s total number of coronavirus cases reached 1,811, an increase of 35 from the prior day.

Western county had 1,200 cases, and eastern county had 611. There were 541 active cases on Tuesday, a drop of 41 from the day before. There have been 1,251 people released from isolation, and 19 deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county, and have undergone a sharp rise recently. There were 733 cases on Nov. 10. That reached 929 on Nov. 17, and 1,163 on Nov. 24. There were 1,414 on Dec. 1.

Eighteen people were hospitalized locally Tuesday with COVID-19.

Of the 30,380 tests performed locally, 6% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 14,823,129 total cases, and 282,785 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE for Dec. 4

Nevada County had another COVID-19 death on Friday — a day after recording five deaths — bringing its new total to 16.

The total number of coronavirus cases reached 1,569 on Friday, an increase of 52 from the day before.

Western county had 1,047 cases, and eastern county had 522. There were 450 active cases on Friday, an increase of 42 from the prior day. There have been 1,103 people released from isolation.

Cases have continued to climb in the county, and have undergone a sharp rise recently. There were 672 cases on Nov. 3, and 733 on Nov. 10. That reached 929 on Nov. 17, and 1,163 on Nov. 24.

Eighteen people were hospitalized locally Friday with COVID-19.

Of the 28,805 tests performed locally, 5.4% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 14,041,436 total cases, and 275,386 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE for Dec. 3

Nevada County on Thursday recorded five deaths linked to COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths to 15.

The county’s coronavirus case total hit 1,517 on Thursday, an increase of 62 from the prior day.

Western county had 1,012 cases, and eastern county had 505. There were 408 active cases on Thursday, a rise of 37 from the day before. There have been 1,094 people released from isolation.

Cases have continued to climb in the county, and have undergone a sharp rise recently. There were 672 cases on Nov. 3, and 733 on Nov. 10. That reached 929 on Nov. 17, and 1,163 on Nov. 24.

Seventeen people were hospitalized locally Thursday with COVID-19.

Of the 28,805 tests performed locally, 5.3% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 13,822,249 total cases, and 272,525 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE for Dec. 2

Nevada County recorded its 1,455 coronavirus case on Wednesday, a rise of 41 from the day before.

Western county had 956 cases, and eastern county had 499. There were 371 active cases on Wednesday, a drop of 10 from the prior day. There have been 1,074 people released from isolation, and 10 deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county, and have undergone a sharp rise recently. There were 672 cases on Nov. 3, and 733 on Nov. 10. That reached 929 on Nov. 17, and 1,163 on Nov. 24.

Seventeen people were hospitalized locally Wednesday with COVID-19.

Of the 28,805 tests performed locally, 5.1% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 13,626,022 total cases, and 269,763 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE for Dec. 1

The county on Tuesday recorded its 10th death from COVID-19.

A county official said the deceased was elderly and connected to a senior nursing facility.

The death came on the same day the county’s coronavirus case load jumped to 1,414, a rise of 66 from the day before.

Western county had 933 cases, and eastern county had 481. There were 381 active cases on Tuesday, a drop of 14 from the prior day. There have been 1,023 people released from isolation.

Cases have continued to climb in the county, and have undergone a sharp rise recently. There were 672 cases on Nov. 3, and 733 on Nov. 10. That reached 929 on Nov. 17, and 1,163 on Nov. 24.

Twenty people were hospitalized locally Tuesday with COVID-19.

Of the 28,805 tests performed locally, 4.9% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 13,447,627 total cases, and 267,302 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE for Nov. 30

The county’s total number of coronavirus cases soared to 1,348 on Monday, an increase of 165 since last Wednesday.

Western county had 880 cases, and eastern county had 468. There were 395 active cases on Monday, a rise of 88 since Wednesday. There have been 944 people released from isolation, and nine deaths.



The county last updated its coronavirus dashboard on Wednesday.

Cases have continued to climb in the county, and have undergone a sharp rise recently. There were 672 cases on Nov. 3, and 733 on Nov. 10. That reached 929 on Nov. 17, and 1,163 on Nov. 24.



Twenty people were hospitalized locally Monday with COVID-19.

Of the 28,805 tests performed locally, 4.7% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 13,295,605 total cases, and 266,051 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE for Nov. 25

Nevada County’s total coronavirus case load reached 1,183 on Wednesday, a rise of 20 from the prior day

Western county had 754 cases, and eastern county had 429. There were 307 active cases on Wednesday, a decrease of 21 from the day before. There have been 867 people released from isolation, and nine deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county, and have undergone a sharp rise recently. There were 623 cases on Oct. 26, and 672 on Nov. 3. There were 733 on Nov. 10. That reached 929 on Nov. 17.

Thirteen people were hospitalized locally Wednesday with COVID-19.

Of the 27,339 tests performed locally, 4.3% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 12,498,734 total cases, and 259,005 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE for Nov. 24

The total number of coronavirus cases in Nevada County climbed to 1,163 on Tuesday, an increase of 32 from the day before.

Western county had 742 cases, and eastern county had 421. There were 328 active cases on Tuesday, a rise of 14 from the prior day. There have been 826 people released from isolation, and nine deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county, and have undergone a sharp rise recently. There were 623 cases on Oct. 26, and 672 on Nov. 3. There were 733 on Nov. 10. That reached 929 on Nov. 17.

Ten people were hospitalized locally Tuesday with COVID-19.

Of the 27,339 tests performed locally, 4.3% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 12,333,452 total cases, and 257,016 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE for Nov. 23

Local COVID-19 cases leaped to 1,131 over the weekend, an increase of 116 since Friday.

Western county had 720 cases, and eastern county had 411. There were 314 active cases on Monday, a rise of 75 from last week. There have been 808 people released from isolation, and nine deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county, and have undergone a sharp rise recently. There were 623 cases on Oct. 26, and 672 on Nov. 3. There were 733 on Nov. 10. That reached 929 on Nov. 17.

Ten people were hospitalized locally Monday with COVID-19.

Of the 27,339 tests performed locally, 4.1% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 12,175,921 total cases, and 255,958 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE for Nov. 20

Nevada County’s total coronavirus cases soared Friday to 1,015, a rise of 67 from the prior day.

Western county had 639 cases, and eastern county had 376. There were 239 active cases on Friday, an increase of 38 from the day before. There have been 767 people released from isolation, and nine deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county, and have undergone a sharp rise recently. There were 598 cases on Oct. 20. That rose to 623 on Oct. 26, and 672 on Nov. 3. There were 733 on Nov. 10.

Thirteen people were hospitalized locally Friday with COVID-19.

Of the 25,766 tests performed locally, 3.9% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 11,650,817 total cases, and 251,715 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE for Nov. 19

The county’s coronavirus case totals reached 948 on Thursday, a rise of 14 from the day before.

Western county had 599 cases, and eastern county had 349. There were 201 active cases on Thursday, an increase of three from the prior day. There have been 738 people released from isolation, and nine deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county, and have undergone a sharp rise recently. There were 598 cases on Oct. 20. That rose to 623 on Oct. 26, and 672 on Nov. 3. There were 733 on Nov. 10.

Eight people were hospitalized locally Thursday with COVID-19.

Of the 25,766 tests performed locally, 3.7% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 11,465,722 total cases, and 249,670 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE for Nov. 18

Nevada County’s COVID-19 case total reached 934 on Wednesday, an increase of five from the prior day.

Western county had 591 cases, and eastern county had 342. Specifics about one other case, including whether it’s east or west county, remained unknown Wednesday.

There were 198 active cases on Wednesday, a decrease of three from the day before. There have been 727 people released from isolation, and nine deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county, and have undergone a sharp rise recently. There were 598 cases on Oct. 20. That rose to 623 on Oct. 26, and 672 on Nov. 3. There were 733 on Nov. 10.

Four people were hospitalized locally Wednesday with COVID-19.

Of the 25,766 tests performed locally, 3.6% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 11,300,635 total cases, and 247,834 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE for Nov. 17

The county’s total coronavirus case count climbed 28 cases on Tuesday, bringing the new total to 929.

Western county had 591 cases, and eastern county had 337. Specifics about one other case, including whether it’s east or west county, remained unknown Tuesday.

There were 201 active cases on Tuesday, a rise of 10 from the day before. There have been 719 people released from isolation, and nine deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county, and have undergone a sharp rise recently. There were 598 cases on Oct. 20. That rose to 623 on Oct. 26, and 672 on Nov. 3. There were 733 on Nov. 10.

Four people were hospitalized locally Tuesday with COVID-19.

Of the 25,766 tests performed locally, 3.6% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 11,136,253 total cases, and 246,232 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE for Nov. 16

Nevada County’s total COVID-19 case count catapulted to 901 on Monday, an increase of 79 from last week.

Western county had 573 cases, and eastern county had 326. Specifics about two other cases, including whether they’re east or west county, remained unknown Monday.

There were 191 active cases on Monday, a rise of 63 from Friday. There have been 701 people released from isolation, and nine deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county, and have undergone a sharp rise recently. There were 598 cases on Oct. 20. That rose to 623 on Oct. 26, and 672 on Nov. 3. There were 733 on Nov. 10.

Four people were hospitalized locally Monday with COVID-19.

Of the 25,766 tests performed locally, 3.5% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 10,984,398 total cases, and 245,470 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE for Nov. 13

The county’s total coronavirus case count jumped to 822 on Friday, a rise of 43 from the prior day.

Western county had 508 cases, and eastern county had 314. There were 128 active cases on Friday, unchanged from the day before. There have been 685 people released from isolation, and nine deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county. There were 573 on Oct. 13. That rose to 598 on Oct. 20, and 623 on Oct. 26. There were 672 on Nov. 3.

Four people were hospitalized locally Friday with COVID-19.

Of the 24,611 tests performed locally, 3.3% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 10,508,864 total cases, and 242,216 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE for Thursday, Nov. 12

The total number of local coronavirus cases leaped to 779 on Thursday, an increase of 46 over two days.

Nevada County didn’t update its coronavirus dashboard on Veterans Day.

Western county had 476 cases, and eastern county had 303. There were 128 active cases on Thursday, a rise of 41 since Tuesday. There have been 642 people released from isolation, and nine deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county. There were 573 on Oct. 13. That rose to 598 on Oct. 20, and 623 on Oct. 26. There were 672 on Nov. 3.

Four people were hospitalized locally Thursday with COVID-19.

Of the 24,611 tests performed locally, 3.2% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 10,314,254 total cases, and 241,069 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE for Tuesday, Nov. 10

The county’s total coronavirus case count reached 733 on Tuesday, a climb of seven from the day before.

Western county had 453 cases, and eastern county had 280. There were 87 active cases on Tuesday, an increase of two from the prior day. There have been 637 people released from isolation, and nine deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county. There were 573 on Oct. 13. That rose to 598 on Oct. 20, and 623 on Oct. 26. There were 672 on Nov. 3.

Five people were hospitalized locally Tuesday with COVID-19.

Of the 24,611 tests performed locally, 3% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 10,036,463 total cases, and 237,731 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE for Monday, Nov. 9

Local coronavirus cases spiked over the weekend, bringing the new total to 726 — a rise of 27 from last week.

Western county had 448 cases, and eastern county had 278. There were 85 active cases on Monday, a rise of 11 from last week. There have been 632 people released from isolation, and nine deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county. There were 573 on Oct. 13. That rose to 598 on Oct. 20, and 623 on Oct. 26. There were 672 on Nov. 3.

Three people were hospitalized locally Monday with COVID-19.

Of the 24,611 tests performed locally, 3% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 9,913,553 total cases, and 237,037 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE for Friday, Nov. 6

Nevada County reached 699 total COVID-19 cases on Friday, a rise of 11 from the prior day.

Western county had 430 cases, and eastern county had 269. There were 74 active cases on Friday, an increase of one from the day before. There have been 616 people released from isolation, and nine deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county. There were 553 on Oct. 6. That rose to 573 on Oct. 13, and 598 on Oct. 20. There were 623 cases on Oct. 26.

Five people were hospitalized locally Friday with COVID-19.

Of the 23,101 tests performed locally, 3% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 9,581,770 total cases, and 234,264 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE for Nov. 5, 2020

The total number of coronavirus cases in Nevada County rose by seven on Thursday, bringing the new total to 688.

Western county had 420 cases, and eastern county had 268. There were 73 active cases on Thursday, an increase of six from the prior day. There have been 606 people released from isolation, and nine deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county. There were 553 on Oct. 6. That rose to 573 on Oct. 13, and 598 on Oct. 20. There were 623 cases on Oct. 26.

Three people were hospitalized locally Thursday with COVID-19.

Of the 23,101 tests performed locally, 3% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 9,463,782 total cases, and 233,129 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE for Nov. 4, 2020

The county’s total coronavirus caseload rose to 681 on Wednesday, a climb of nine from the prior day.

Western county had 417 cases, and eastern county had 264. There were 67 active cases on Wednesday, an increase of six from the day before. There have been 605 people released from isolation, and nine deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county. There were 553 on Oct. 6. That rose to 573 on Oct. 13, and 598 on Oct. 20. There were 623 cases on Oct. 26.

Two people were hospitalized locally Wednesday with COVID-19.

Of the 23,101 tests performed locally, 2.9% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 9,357,245 total cases, and 231,988 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE for Nov. 3, 2020

Nevada County’s COVID-19 case total hit 672 on Tuesday, a rise of eight from the day before.

Western county had 412 cases, and eastern county had 260. There were 61 active cases on Tuesday, an increase of two from the prior day. There have been 602 people released from isolation, and nine deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county. There were 553 on Oct. 6. That rose to 573 on Oct. 13, and 598 on Oct. 20. There were 623 cases on Oct. 26.

Two people were hospitalized locally Tuesday with COVID-19.

Of the 23,101 tests performed locally, 2.9% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 9,268,818 total cases, and 230,893 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE for Nov. 2, 2020

The county’s coronavirus case total jumped by 22 over the weekend, and now sits at 664.

Western county had 409 cases, and eastern county had 255. There were 59 active cases on Monday, a climb of eight from Friday. There have been 596 people released from isolation, and nine deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county. There were 553 on Oct. 6. That rose to 573 on Oct. 13, and 598 on Oct. 20. There were 623 cases on Oct. 26.

One person was hospitalized locally Monday with COVID-19.

Of the 23,101 tests performed locally, 2.9% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 9,182,628 total cases, and 230,383 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE for Oct. 30, 2020

Nevada County on Friday recorded its ninth death from COVID-19.

The elderly man lived in western Nevada County, an official said.

The total number of coronavirus cases in Nevada County jumped by seven on Friday, bringing the new total to 642.

Western county had 399 cases, and eastern county had 243. There were 51 active cases on Friday, a rise of three from the day before. There have been 582 people released from isolation.

Cases have continued to climb in the county. There were 541 on Sept. 29. That rose to 553 on Oct. 6, and 573 on Oct. 13. There were 598 cases on Oct. 20.

Two people were hospitalized locally Friday with COVID-19.

Of the 22,959 tests performed locally, 2.8% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 8,924,548 total cases, and 228,100 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE for Oct. 29, 2020

The county’s total coronavius case total reached 635 on Thursday, a rise of three from the day before.

Western county had 392 cases, and eastern county had 243. There were 48 active cases on Thursday, a drop of three from the prior day. There have been 579 people released from isolation, and eight deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county. There were 541 on Sept. 29. That rose to 553 on Oct. 6, and 573 on Oct. 13. There were 598 cases on Oct. 20.

Two people were hospitalized locally Thursday with COVID-19.

Of the 22,959 tests performed locally, 2.8% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 8,834,393 total cases, and 227,045 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE for Oct. 28, 2020

The total number of COVID-19 cases rose by four on Wednesday, bringing the county’s new total to 632.

Western county had 390 cases, and eastern county had 242. There were 51 active cases on Wednesday, a decrease of seven from the prior day. There have been 573 people released from isolation, and eight deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county. There were 541 on Sept. 29. That rose to 553 on Oct. 6, and 573 on Oct. 13. There were 598 cases on Oct. 20.

One person was hospitalized locally Wednesday with COVID-19.

Of the 22,959 tests performed locally, 2.8% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 8,752,794 total cases, and 225,985 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE for Oct. 27, 2020

The county’s total coronavirus case total reached 628 on Tuesday, an increase of five from the day before.

Western county had 390 cases, and eastern county had 238. There were 58 active cases on Tuesday, an increase of three from the prior day. There have been 562 people released from isolation, and eight deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county. There were 541 on Sept. 29. That rose to 553 on Oct. 6, and 573 on Oct. 13. There were 598 cases on Oct. 20.

One person was hospitalized locally Tuesday with COVID-19.

Of the 22,959 tests performed locally, 2.7% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 8,680,611 total cases, and 225,084 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE for Oct. 26, 2020

Nevada County’s total number of COVID-19 cases jumped to 623 over the weekend, a rise of 15 from Friday.

Western county had 387, and eastern county had 236. There were 55 active cases on Monday, an increase of nine from last week. There have been 560 people released from isolation, and eight deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county. There were 541 on Sept. 29. That rose to 553 on Oct. 6, and 573 on Oct. 13. There were 598 cases on Oct. 20.

Two people were hospitalized locally Monday with COVID-19.

Of the 22,959 tests performed locally, 2.7% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 8,617,022 total cases, and 224,601 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE for Oct. 23, 2020

The county’s total number of COVID-19 cases rose to 608 on Friday, an increase of five from the day before.

Western county had 380 cases, and eastern county had 228. There were 46 active cases on Friday, an increase of two from the day before. There have been 554 people released from isolation, and eight deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county, though they’ve slowed in recent weeks. There were 525 on Sept. 22. That rose to 541 on Sept. 29, and 553 on Oct. 6. There were 573 cases on Oct. 13.

Two people were hospitalized locally Friday with COVID-19.

Of the 22,188 tests performed locally, 2.7% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 8,387,047 total cases, and 222,447 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE for Oct. 22, 2020

Nevada County’s coronavirus case count rose by two on Thursday, bringing the new total to 603.

Western county had 377 cases, and eastern county had 266. There were 44 active cases on Thursday, an increase of two from the prior day. There have been 551 people released from isolation, and eight deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county, though they’ve slowed in recent weeks. There were 525 on Sept. 22. That rose to 541 on Sept. 29, and 553 on Oct. 6. There were 573 cases on Oct. 13.

One person was hospitalized locally Thursday with COVID-19.

Of the 22,188 tests performed locally, 2.7% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 8,312,667 total cases, and 221,438 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE for Oct. 21, 2020

The county’s coronavirus case count reached 601 on Wednesday, a rise of three from the prior day.

Western county had 376 cases, and eastern county had 225. There were 42 active cases on Wednesday, an increase of two from the day before. There have been 551 people released from isolation, and eight deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county, though they’ve slowed in recent weeks. There were 525 on Sept. 22. That rose to 541 on Sept. 29, and 553 on Oct. 6. There were 573 cases on Oct. 13.

One person was hospitalized locally Wednesday with COVID-19.

Of the 22,188 tests performed locally, 2.7% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 8,249,011 total cases, and 220,362 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE for Oct. 20, 2020

Nevada County’s total coronavirus case count reached 598 on Tuesday, a rise of nine from the day before.

Western county had 375 cases, and eastern county had 223. There were 40 active cases on Tuesday, an increase of five from the prior day. There have been 550 people released from isolation, and eight deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county, though they’ve slowed in recent weeks. There were 525 on Sept. 22. That rose to 541 on Sept. 29, and 553 on Oct. 6. There were 573 cases on Oct. 13.

One person was hospitalized locally Tuesday with COVID-19.

Of the 22,188 tests performed locally, 2.7% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 8,188,585 total cases, and 219,499 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE for Oct. 19, 2020

The total number of COVID-19 cases in Nevada County reached 590 on Monday, an increase of nine from last week.

Western county had 368 cases, and eastern county had 222. There were 35 active cases on Monday, an increase of eight over last week. There have been 547 people released from isolation, and eight deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county, though they’ve slowed in recent weeks. There were 525 on Sept. 22. That rose to 541 on Sept. 29, and 553 on Oct. 6. There were 573 cases on Oct. 13.

One person was hospitalized locally Friday with COVID-19.

Of the 22,188 tests performed locally, 2.7% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 8,128,524 total cases, and 218,986 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE for Oct. 16, 2020

Nevada County’s total coronavirus case count reached 581 on Friday, a rise of two from the day before.

Western county had 361 cases, and eastern county had 220. There were 27 active cases on Friday, a rise of two from Thursday. There have been 546 people released from isolation, and eight deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county, though they’ve slowed in recent weeks. There were 496 cases on Sept. 15. That rose to 525 on Sept. 22, and 541 on Sept. 29. There were 553 on Oct. 6.

One person was hospitalized locally Friday with COVID-19.

Of the 21,487 tests performed locally, 2.7% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 7,958,254 total cases, and 216,917 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE for Oct. 15, 2020

The county’s total coronavirus case count grew to 579 on Thursday, a rise of three.

Western county had 359 cases, and eastern county had 220. There were 25 active cases on Thursday, an increase of three from the prior day. There have been 546 people released from isolation, and eight deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county, though they’ve slowed in recent weeks. There were 496 on Sept. 15. That rose to 525 on Sept. 22, and 541 on Sept. 29. There were 553 on Oct. 6.

Two people were hospitalized locally Thursday with COVID-19.

Of the 21,487 tests performed locally, 2.7% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 7,894,768 total cases, and 216,025 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE for Oct. 14, 2020

The total number of COVID-19 cases in Nevada County rose by three on Wednesday, bringing the new total to 576.

Western County had 356 cases, and eastern county had 220. There were 22 active cases on Wednesday, an increase of two from the day before. There have been 546 people released from isolation, and eight deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county, though they’ve slowed in recent weeks. There were 496 on Sept. 15. That rose to 525 on Sept. 22, and 541 on Sept. 29. There were 553 on Oct. 6.

Two people were hospitalized locally Wednesday with COVID-19.

Of the 21,487 tests performed locally, 2.7% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 7,835,007 total cases, and 215,194 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE for Oct. 13, 2020

Nevada County’s total coronavirus case count reached 573 on Tuesday, an increase of 11 from last week.

Western county had 356 cases, and eastern county had 217. There were 20 active cases on Tuesday, an increase of two from Friday. There have been 545 people released from isolation, and eight deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county, though they’ve slowed in recent weeks. There were 496 on Sept. 15. That rose to 525 on Sept. 22, and 541 on Sept. 29. There were 553 on Oct. 6.

One person was hospitalized locally Tuesday with COVID-19.

Of the 21,487 tests performed locally, 2.7% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 7,787,548 total cases, and 214,446 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE for Oct. 8, 2020

Nevada County recorded its eighth coronavirus death on Thursday.

The county had 557 total coronavirus cases on Thursday, an increase of three from the day before.

Western county had 347 and eastern county had 210. There were 18 active cases on Thursday, a rise of three from the prior day. There have been 531 people released from isolation.

Cases have continued to climb in the county, though they’ve slowed recently. There were 463 on Sept. 8. That rose to 496 on Sept. 15, and 525 on Sept. 22. There were 541 on Sept. 29.

Two people were hospitalized locally Thursday with COVID-19.

Of the 20,735 tests performed locally, 2.7% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 7,528,313 total cases, and 211,132 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE for Oct. 7, 2020

The total number of local COVID-19 cases rose by one on Wednesday, bringing the new total to 554.

Western county had 344 cases, and eastern county had 210. There were 15 active cases on Wednesday, a drop of 17 from the day before. There have been 532 people released from isolation, and seven deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county, though they’ve slowed recently. There were 463 on Sept. 8. That rose to 496 on Sept. 15, and 525 on Sept. 22. There were 541 on Sept. 29.

Three people were hospitalized locally Wednesday with COVID-19.

Of the 20,735 tests performed locally, 2.7% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 7,475,262 total cases, and 210,232 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE for Oct. 6, 2020

Nevada County’s total coronavirus case number hit 553 on Tuesday, a rise of three from the day before.

Western county had 343 cases, and eastern county had 210. There were 32 active cases on Tuesday, an increase of one from the prior day. There have been 514 people released from isolation, and seven deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county, though they’ve slowed recently. There were 463 on Sept. 8. That rose to 496 on Sept. 15, and 525 on Sept. 22. There were 541 on Sept. 29.

Four people were hospitalized locally Tuesday with COVID-19.

Of the 20,735 tests performed locally, 2.7% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 7,436,278 total cases, and 209,560 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE for Oct. 2, 2020

Nevada County on Friday revised its total coronavirus case number, dropping it by one to 543.

County officials said it had no new cases on Friday. Instead, officials determined that a case is outside of the county.

Western county had 337 cases, and eastern county had 206. There were 30 active cases on Friday, a drop of two from the day before. There have been 506 people released from isolation, and seven deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county. There were 449 cases on Sept. 1. They climbed to 463 on Sept. 8, and 496 on Sept. 15. There were 525 on Sept. 22.

Three people were hospitalized locally Friday with COVID-19.

Of the 20,054 tests performed locally, 2.7% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 7,260,465 total cases, and 207,302 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE on Oct. 1, 2020

The total number of coronavirus cases for Nevada County rose by one on Thursday, bringing the new total to 544.

There were 338 cases in western county, and 206 in eastern county. There were 32 active cases on Thursday, a decrease of one from the previous day. There have been 505 people released from isolation, and seven deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county. There were 449 cases on Sept. 1. They climbed to 463 on Sept. 8, and 496 on Sept. 15. There were 525 on Sept. 22.

Three people were hospitalized locally Thursday with COVID-19.

Of the 20,054 tests performed locally, 2.7% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 7,213,419 total cases, and 206,402 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE on Sept. 30, 2020

New coronavirus cases for Nevada County have slowed in recent days, with the new total reaching 543 on Wednesday, an increase of two from the day before.

Western county had 337 cases, and eastern county had 206. There were 33 active cases on Wednesday, a drop of one from the prior day. There have been 503 people released from isolation, and seven deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county. There were 449 cases on Sept. 1. They climbed to 463 on Sept. 8, and 496 on Sept. 15. There were 525 on Sept. 22.

Three people were hospitalized locally Wednesday with COVID-19.

Of the 20,054 tests performed locally, 2.7% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 7,168,077 total cases, and 205,372 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE on Sept. 29, 2020

The total number of cororavirus cases in Nevada County crept up by one on Tuesday, bringing the new total to 541.

Western county had 335 cases, and eastern county had 206. There were 34 active cases on Tuesday, a drop of three from the day before. There have been 500 people released from isolation, and seven deaths.

Cases continue to climb in the county. There were 449 cases on Sept. 1. They climbed to 463 on Sept. 8, and 496 on Sept. 15. There were 525 on Sept. 22.

Two people were hospitalized locally Tuesday with COVID-19.

Of the 20,054 tests performed locally, 2.7% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 7,129,313 total cases, and 204,598 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE on Sept. 25, 2020

The total number of coronavirus cases in Nevada County climbed by two on Friday, reaching 533.

Western county had 330 cases, and eastern county had 203. There were 38 active cases on Friday, a drop of nine from the prior day. There have been 488 people released from isolation, and seven deaths.

Cases continue to climb in the county. There were 424 cases on Aug. 25. They reached 449 on Sept. 1, and 463 on Sept. 8. The number hit 496 on Sept. 15.

Two people were hospitalized locally Friday with COVID-19.

Of the 19,209 tests performed locally, 2.8% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 6,958,632 total cases, and 202,329 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE on Sept. 24, 2020

Nevada County on Thursday recorded its seventh death from COVID-19.

The total number of coronavirus cases rose Thursday to 531, an increase of three from the previous day. Western county had 328 cases, and eastern county had 203. There were 47 active cases on Wednesday, a rise of seven from the day before. There have been 477 people released from isolation.

Cases continue to climb in the county. There were 424 cases on Aug. 25. They reached 449 on Sept. 1, and 463 on Sept. 8. The number hit 496 on Sept. 15.

Two people were hospitalized locally Wednesday with COVID-19.

Of the 19,209 tests performed locally, 2.8% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 6,916,292 total cases, and 201,411 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE on Sept. 23, 2020

Nevada County reached a total of 528 total coronavirus cases on Wednesday, an increase of three from the day before.

Western county had 325 cases, and eastern county had 203. There were 40 active cases on Wednesday — no change from the prior day. There have been 482 people released from isolation, and six deaths.

Cases continue to climb in the county. There were 424 cases on Aug. 25. They reached 449 on Sept. 1, and 463 on Sept. 8. The number hit 496 on Sept. 15.

Three people were hospitalized locally Wednesday with COVID-19.

Of the 19,209 tests performed locally, 2.7% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 6,874,982 total cases, and 200,275 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE on Sept. 22, 2020

The county’s total coronavirus cases climbed by one on Tuesday, rising to 525.

Western county had 323 cases, and eastern county had 202. There were 40 active cases on Tuesday, a drop of seven from the prior day. There have been 479 recoveries, and six deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county. There were 424 cases on Aug. 25. They reached 449 on Sept. 1, and 463 on Sept. 8. The number hit 496 on Sept. 15.

Three people were hospitalized locally Tuesday with COVID-19.

Of the 19,209 tests performed locally, 2.7% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 6,825,697 total cases, and 199,462 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE on Sept. 18, 2020

Nevada County has surpassed 500 confirmed COVID-19 cases, with Thursday afternoon’s update announcing a total of 503, 31 of which are active cases.

Five people have died, 467 are considered recovered. Three patients are currently hospitalized.

Of the total case count, 308 are in western Nevada County, with another 195 in eastern Nevada County.

The reported number of tests conducted remained at 18,556 at the Nevada County coronavirus dashboard.

UPDATE on Sept. 16, 2020

The county’s total number of coronavirus cases inched up one on Wednesday, making the new total 497.

Western county had 300 cases, and eastern county had 197. There were 47 active cases on Wednesday, a decrease of one from the prior day. There have been 445 recoveries, and five deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county. There were 392 on Aug. 18. They’d grown to 424 by Aug. 25, and hit 449 on Sept. 1. There were 463 cases on Sept. 8.

Three people were hospitalized locally Wednesday with COVID-19.

Of the 18,556 tests performed locally, 2.7% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 6,571,867 total cases, and 195,053 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE on Sept. 15, 2020

The total number of coronavirus cases in Nevada County grew by two on Tuesday, bringing the new total to 496.

Western county had 300 cases, and eastern county had 196. There were 48 active cases on Tuesday, a drop of one from the day before. There have been 443 recoveries, and five deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county. There were 392 on Aug. 18. They’d grown to 424 by Aug. 25, and hit 449 on Sept. 1. There were 463 cases on Sept. 8.

Four people were hospitalized locally Tuesday with COVID-19.

Of the 18,556 tests performed locally, 2.7% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 6,537,627 total cases, and 194,092 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE on Sept. 14, 2020

Nevada County’s total coronavirus cases climbed to 494 on Monday, a rise of 12 from last week.

Western county had 299 cases, and eastern county had 195. There were 49 active cases on Monday, a drop of nine from Friday. There have been 440 recoveries, and five deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county. There were 392 on Aug. 18. They’d grown to 424 by Aug. 25, and hit 449 on Sept. 1. There were 463 cases on Sept. 8.

Four people were hospitalized locally Monday with COVID-19.

Of the 18,556 tests performed locally, 2.7% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 6,503,030 total cases, and 193,705 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE on Sept. 11, 2020

The number of total coronavirus cases climbed to 482 on Friday, an increase of four from the day before.

Western county had 290 cases, and eastern county had 192. There were 58 active cases on Friday, a drop of three from the day before. There have been 419 recoveries, and five deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county. There were 357 on Aug. 11. By Aug. 18 they had grown to 392, and reached 424 by Aug. 25. They’d hit 449 on Sept. 1.

Three people were hospitalized locally Friday with COVID-19.

Of the 17,969 tests performed locally, 2.7% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 6,381,013 total cases, and 191,353 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE on Sept. 10, 2020

Nevada County’s total coronavirus cases reached 478 on Thursday, a rise of two from the prior day.

Western county had 288 cases, and eastern county had 190. There were 61 active cases on Thursday, a decrease of 13 from the day before. There have been 412 recoveries, and five deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county. There were 357 on Aug. 11. By Aug. 18 they had grown to 392, and reached 424 by Aug. 25. They’d hit 449 on Sept. 1.

Two people were hospitalized locally Thursday with COVID-19.

Of the 17,969 tests performed locally, 2.7% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 6,343,562 total cases, and 190,262 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE Sept. 11, 2020:

The total number of COVID-19 cases in Nevada County hit 478 on Friday, an increase of two cases.

Western county had 288 cases and eastern county had 190. There were 61 active cases on Friday, a decrease from 74. There have been 412 recoveries, and five deaths and there are two active hospitalizations as of Friday.

UPDATE on Sept. 9, 2020

The total number of COVID-19 cases in Nevada County hit 476 on Wednesday, an increase of 13 from the day before.

Western county had 286 cases, and eastern county had 190. There were 74 active cases on Wednesday, a rise of eight from the prior day. There have been 397 recoveries, and five deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county. There were 357 on Aug. 11. By Aug. 18 they had grown to 392, and reached 424 by Aug. 25. They’d hit 449 on Sept. 1.

Two people were hospitalized locally Wednesday with COVID-19.

Of the 17,969 tests performed locally, 2.6% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 6,310,663 total cases, and 189,147 deaths, the CDC states.

Afternoon UPDATE on Sept. 8, 2020

Total coronavirus cases for Nevada County reached 463 on Tuesday, a rise of seven from last week.

Western county had 276, and eastern county had 187. There were 66 active cases on Tuesday, an increase of one from last Friday. There have been 392 recoveries, and five deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county. There were 357 on Aug. 11. By Aug. 18 they had grown to 392, and 424 by Aug. 25. They’d reached 449 on Sept. 1.

Two people were hospitalized locally Tuesday with COVID-19.

Of the 17,969 tests performed locally, 2.6% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 6,287,362 total cases, and 188,688 deaths, the CDC states.


UPDATE on Sept. 8, 2020

Nevada County’s total coronavirus cases rose to 456 on Moday, as it reported six new cases of COVID-19.

All six new cases were in western county, which has 272 cases . Eastern county’s cases remained at 184. There were 65 active cases on Monday, an increase of seven from the prior day. There have been 386 recoveries, down one from the previous update, and five deaths.

One person is currently hospitalized in Nevada County due to COVID-19.

UPDATE on Sept. 3, 2020

Nevada County’s total coronavirus cases held at 450 on Thursday, as it reported no new cases of COVID-19.

Western county had 266 cases on Thursday, a change from the 268 it reported the day before. Eastern county’s cases rose to 184 from 182. There were 58 active cases on Thursday, a decrease of eight from the prior day. There have been 387 recoveries, and five deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county. There were 316 on Aug. 4. By Aug. 11 they had grown to 357. They reached 392 on Aug. 18, and 424 on Aug. 25.

One person was hospitalized locally Thursday with COVID-19.

Of the 17,376 tests performed locally, 2.6% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 6,087,403 total cases, and 185,092 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE on Sept. 2, 2020

Nevada County reached a total of 450 coronavirus cases on Wednesday, a rise of one from the prior day.

Western county had 268 cases, and eastern county had 182. There were 65 active cases on Wednesday, an increase of one from the day before. There have been 380 recoveries, and five deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county. There were 316 on Aug. 4. By Aug. 11 they had grown to 357. They reached 392 on Aug. 18, and 424 on Aug. 25.

One person was hospitalized locally Wednesday with COVID-19.

Of the 17,376 tests performed locally, 2.6% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 6,047,692 total cases, and 184,083 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE on Sept. 1, 2020

The county’s total number of coronavirus cases reached 449 on Tuesday, an increase of three from the day before.

Western county had 267 cases, and eastern county had 182. There were 64 active cases on Tuesday, an increase of three from the prior day. There have been 380 recoveries, and five deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county. There were 285 cases on July 28, growing to 316 by Aug. 4. By Aug. 11 they had grown to 357. They reached 392 on Aug. 18, and 424 on Aug. 25.

Two people were hospitalized locally Tuesday with COVID-19.

Of the 17,376 tests performed locally, 2.6% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 6,004,443 total cases, and 183,050 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE on Aug. 31, 2020

Nevada County on Monday reached 446 total coronavirus cases, an increase of 11 from last week.

Western county had 264, and eastern county had 182. There were 61 active cases on Monday, an increase of three from Friday. There have been 380 recoveries, and five deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county. There were 285 cases on July 28, growing to 316 by Aug. 4. By Aug. 11 they had grown to 357. They had reached 392 on Aug. 18, and 424 on Aug. 25.

Two people were hospitalized locally Monday with COVID-19.

Of the 17,376 tests performed locally, 2.6% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 5,972,356 total cases, and 182,622 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE on Aug. 28, 2020

The total number of coronavirus cases for the county climbed to 435 on Friday, an increase of five from the previous day.

Western county had 254 cases, and eastern county had 181. There were 58 active cases on Friday, a drop of seven from the day before. There have been 372 recoveries, and five deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county. There were 285 cases on July 28, growing to 316 by Aug. 4. By Aug. 11 they had grown to 357. They had reached 392 on Aug. 18.

Two people were hospitalized locally Friday with COVID-19.

Of the 16,751 tests performed locally, 2.6% of people have tested positive.

UPDATE on Aug. 27, 2020

Nevada County on Thursday reached a total of 430 coronavirus cases, a rise of four from the day before.

Western county had 250 cases, and eastern county had 180. There were 65 active cases on Thursday, an increase of two from the prior day. There have been 360 recoveries, and five deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county. There were 285 cases on July 28, growing to 316 by Aug. 4. By Aug. 11 they had grown to 357. They had reached 392 on Aug. 18.

One person was hospitalized locally Thursday with COVID-19.

Of the 16,751 tests performed locally, 2.6% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 5,799,046 total cases, and 178,998 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE on Aug. 26, 2020

The county’s total coronavirus case number reached 426 on Wednesday, an increase of two from the prior day.

Western county had 247 cases, and eastern county had 179. There were 63 active cases on Wednesday, a rise of one from the day before. There have been 358 recoveries, and five deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county. There were 285 cases on July 28, growing to 316 by Aug. 4. By Aug. 11 they had grown to 357. They had reached 392 on Aug. 18.

Two people were hospitalized locally Wednesday with COVID-19.

Of the 16,571 tests performed locally, 2.6% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 5,752,653 total cases, and 177,759 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE on Aug. 25, 2020

Nevada County on Tuesday attributed two new deaths to the coronavirus, bringing the total in the county to five.

Both people were elderly and in western county, an official said.

“Similar to our last COVID death, both were associated with an outbreak in an assisted living facility,” said Taylor Wolfe, county administrative analyst, in a message.

Wolfe added that public health officials want to remind people to adjust their behavior to protect vulnerable people in their lives.

The total number of COVID-19 cases in the county reached 424 on Tuesday, an increase of one from the day before. Western county had 246 cases, and eastern county had 178. There were 62 active cases on Tuesday, a drop of seven from the prior day. There have been 357 recoveries.

Three people were hospitalized locally on Tuesday with COVID-19.

Of the 16,571 tests performed locally, 2.6% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 5,715,567 total cases, and 176,617 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE on Aug. 24, 2020

The number of COVID-19 cases in Nevada County jumped to 423 over the weekend, an increase of 19 from Friday.

Western county had 246 cases, and eastern county had 177. There were 69 active cases on Monday, an increase of five from Friday. There have been 351 recoveries, and three deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county. There were 285 cases on July 28, growing to 316 by Aug. 4. By Aug. 11 they had grown to 357. They had reached 392 on Aug. 18.

Three people were hospitalized locally Monday with the coronavirus.

Of the 16,571 tests performed locally, 2.6% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 5,682,491 total cases, and 176,223 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE on Aug. 21, 2020

The total number of coronavirus cases in Nevada County reached 404 on Friday, an increase of five from the day before.

Western county had 233 cases, and eastern county had 171. There were 64 active cases on Friday, unchanged from the prior day. There have been 337 recoveries, and three deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county. There were 231 cases on July 21, growing to 285 by July 28. Aug. 4 had 316 cases. By Aug. 11 they had grown to 357. They had reached 392 on Tuesday.

Two people were hospitalized locally with the coronavirus on Friday.

Of the 15,644 tests performed locally, 2.6% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 5,551,793 total cases, and 173,490 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE on Aug. 19, 2020

There were 394 total COVID-19 cases in Nevada County on Wednesday, an increase of two from the day before.

Western county had 225, and eastern county had 169. There were 60 active cases on Wednesday, an increase of two from the prior day. There have been 332 recoveries, and two deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county. There were 231 cases on July 21, growing to 285 by July 28. Aug. 4 had 316 cases. By Aug. 11 they had grown to 357.

No one was hospitalized locally Wednesday with the coronavirus, records show.

Of the 15,644 tests performed locally, 2.5% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 5,460,429 total cases, and 171,012 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE on Aug. 18, 2020

Nevada County reached a total of 392 coronavirus cases on Tuesday, an increase of seven from the prior day.

Western county had 223 cases, and eastern county had 169. There were 58 active cases on Tuesday, a rise of two from the day before. There have been 332 recoveries, and two deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county. There were 231 cases on July 21, growing to 285 by July 28. Aug. 4 had 316 cases. By Aug. 11 they had grown to 357.

One person was hospitalized locally Tuesday with COVID-19, records show.

Of the 15,644 tests performed locally, 2.5% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 5,422,242 total cases, and 169,870 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE on Aug. 17, 2020

The total number of coronavirus cases in Nevada County reached 385 on Monday, an increase of 13 from the week before.

Western county had 217 cases, and eastern county had 168. There were 56 active cases on Monday, a decrease of one from Friday. There have been 327 recoveries, and two deaths.

Cases have continued to climb in the county. There were 231 cases on July 21, growing to 285 by July 28. Aug. 4 had 316 cases. By Aug. 11 they had grown to 357.

Records show one person was hospitalized locally Monday with the coronavirus.

Of the 15,644 tests performed locally, 2.5% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 5,382,125 total cases, and 169,350 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE on Aug. 14, 2020

A second person has died from COVID-19 in Nevada County, local officials said Friday.

The deceased was an elderly, western county resident who recently became ill. The death isn’t linked to a skilled nursing or assisted living facility. The county’s first death happened months ago.

The total number of coronavirus cases reached 372 on Friday, an increase of 10 from the prior day. Western county had 203 cases, and eastern county had 169. There were 57 active cases on Friday, an increase of four from the day before. There have been 313 recoveries.

Records show three people were hospitalized locally Friday with COVID-19.
Of the 14,259 tests performed locally, 2.6% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 5,228,817 total cases, and 166,317 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE on Aug. 13, 2020

The county’s total coronvirus cases climbed to 362 on Thursday, a rise of seven from the day before.

Western county had 197 cases, and eastern county had 165. There were 53 active cases on Thursday, an increase of seven from the prior day. There have been 308 recoveries, and one death.

The county on Wednesday made an adjustment to its numbers, which happens when it determines a positive case doesn’t live in the county.

Cases have continued to climb in the county. There were 231 cases on July 21, growing to 285 by July 28. Aug. 4 had 316 cases. By Tuesday they had grown to 357.

Records show six people were hospitalized locally Thursday with COVID-19.

Of the 14,259 tests performed locally, 2.5% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 5,176,018 total cases, and 165,148 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE on Aug. 12, 2020

Nevada County on Wednesday revised its number of total coronavirus cases, stating it’s reached 355, a decrease of two from the prior day.

It was unclear Wednesday exactly how many cases were in western and eastern county. County officials said that case count revisions can happen when they determine someone who tested positive doesn’t live in Nevada County.

There were 45 active cases on Wednesday, a decrease of five from the day before. There have been 309 recoveries, and one death.

Cases have grown sharply in the past few weeks. There were 183 cases on July 14, growing to 231 cases on July 21. July 28 saw 285. Aug. 4 had 316.

Records show two people were hospitalized Wednesday with the coronavirus.

Of the 14,259 tests performed locally, 2.5% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 5,119,711 total cases, and 163,651 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE on Aug. 11, 2020

Nevada County reported no new coronavirus cases on Tuesday.

The county had 357 cases on Monday, with no change on Tuesday. Of those, 197 are in western county and 160 are in eastern county. There were 50 active cases on Tuesday, a decrease of five from the day before. There have been 306 recoveries, and one death.

Cases have grown sharply in the past few weeks. There were 183 cases on July 14, growing to 231 cases on July 21. July 28 saw 285. Aug. 4 had 316.

Records show that four people were hospitalized locally on Tuesday with COVID-19.

Of the 14,259 tests performed locally, 2.5% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 5,064,171 total cases, and 162,407 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE on Aug. 10, 2020

Nevada County’s coronavirus cases leaped over the weekend, bringing the new total to 357, an increase of 35 from Friday.

Western county had 197 cases, and eastern county had 160. There were 55 active cases on Monday, a rise of 34 from Friday. There have been 301 recoveries, and one death.

New cases had slowed last week before the weekend’s jump. There were 183 cases on July 14, growing to 231 cases on July 21. July 28 saw 285. Aug. 4 had 316.

Records show three people were hospitalized locally on Monday with the coronavirus.

Of the 14,259 tests performed locally, 2.5% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 5,023,649 total cases, and 161,842 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE on Aug. 7, 2020

The total number of coronavirus cases in Nevada County grew by one on Friday, bringing it to 322.

Western county had 166 cases, and eastern county had 156. There were 21 active cases on Friday, an increase of one from the day before. There have been 300 recoveries, and one death.

New cases have slowed this week, though they’ve continued to rise in the county. There were 183 cases on July 14, growing to 231 cases on July 21. July 28 saw 285. Tuesday had 316.

Records show that two people were hospitalized locally on Friday with COVID-19.

Of the 13,183 tests performed locally, 2.4% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 4,858,596 total cases, and 158,887 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE on Aug. 6, 2020

Nevada County reached a total of 321 coronavirus cases on Thursday, a rise of four from the previous day.

Western county had 165 cases, and eastern county had 156. The county had 20 active cases on Thursday, a decrease of 10 from Wednesday. There have been 300 recoveries, and one death.

Cases have continued to rise in the county, though they’ve slowed this week. There were 183 cases on July 14, growing to 231 cases on July 21. July 28 saw 285. Tuesday had 316.

County records show one person was hospitalized Thursday with the virus.

Of the 13,183 tests performed locally, 2.4% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 4,802,491 cases, and 157,631 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE on Aug. 5, 2020

The total number of Nevada County’s coronavirus cases reached 317 on Wednesday, an increase of one from the day before.

Western county had a total of 161 cases, and eastern county had 156. The county had 30 active cases on Wednesday, a drop of 31 from the prior day. There have been 286 recoveries, and one death.

Cases have risen sharply in the county over the past few weeks. There were 183 cases on July 14, growing to 231 cases on July 21. July 28 saw 285. Tuesday had 316.

County records show one person was hospitalized Wednesday with the coronavirus.

Of the 13,183 tests performed locally, 2.4% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 4,748,806 total coronavirus cases, and 156,311 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE on Aug. 4, 2020

Nevada County on Tuesday reached a total of 316 coronavirus cases, an increase of four from the prior day.

Western county has maintained its lead of cases over eastern county, 161 to 155. It had 61 active cases on Tuesday, an increase of four from Monday. There have been 254 recoveries, and one death.

Cases continue to rise in the county. There were 151 on July 7, and 183 by July 14. They had grown to 231 cases on July 21. July 28 saw 285.

County records show no one was hospitalized Monday with the coronavirus.

Of the 13,183 tests performed locally, 2.4% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there have been 4,698,818 COVID-19 cases, and 155,204 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE on Aug. 3, 2020

For the first time, western county has exceeded the eastern side in the number of COVID-19 cases for Nevada County.

Western county had a total of 158 cases on Monday. Eastern county had 154, for a countywide total of 312 — an increase of 13 from Friday.

There were 57 active cases on Monday, an increase of 13 from the prior week. There have been 254 recoveries, and one death.

Cases have kept rising in the county. There were 151 on July 7, and 183 by July 14. They had grown to 231 cases on July 21. July 28 saw 285.

County records show no one was hospitalized Monday with the coronavirus.

Of the 13,183 tests performed locally, 2.4% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, coronavirus cases have reached 4,649,102. There have been 154,471 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE on July 31, 2020

Nevada County reached 299 total coronavirus cases on Friday, a rise of six from the day before.

Western county had 149 cases, and eastern county has 150. There were 44 active actives on Friday, an increase of six from the day before. There have been 254 recoveries, and one death.

Cases have kept rising in the county. There were 151 on July 7, and 183 by July 14. They had grown to 231 cases on July 21. Tuesday saw 285.

County records show one person hospitalized Friday with COVID-19.

Of the 12,346 tests performed locally, 2.4% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, coronavirus cases have reached 4,473,974. There have been 151,499 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE on July 30, 2020

Nevada County’s total number of COVID-19 cases rose to 293 on Thursday, an increase of five from the previous day.

Western county has 143 cases, and eastern county has 150. There were 38 active cases on Thursday, an increase of three from the day before. There have been 254 recoveries, and one death.

Cases have kept rising in the county. There were 116 on June 30, growing to 151 by July 7 and 183 by July 14. There were 231 cases on July 21.

County records show one person hospitalized Thursday with the virus.

Of the 12,346 tests performed locally, 2.4% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, coronavirus cases have reached 4,405,932. There have been 150,283 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE on July 29, 2020

The county’s total number of coronavirus cases climbed to 288 on Wednesday, an increase of three from the prior day.

Western county has 140 cases, and eastern county has 148. There were 35 active cases on Wednesday, a decrease of six from the day before. There have been 252 recoveries, and one death.

Cases have kept rising in the county. There were 116 on June 30, growing to 151 by July 7 and 183 by July 14. There were 231 cases on July 21.

County records show one person hospitalized Wednesday with the coronavirus.

Of the 12,346 tests performed locally, 2.3% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, COVID-19 cases have reached 4,339,997. There have been 148,866 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE on July 28, 2020

Nevada County’s total number of COVID-19 cases reached 285 on Tuesday, an increase of 12 from the day before.

Western county has 139 cases, and eastern county has 146. There were 41 active cases on Tuesday, a decrease of one from the prior day. There have been 243 recoveries, and one death.

Cases have kept rising in the county. There were 116 on June 30, growing to 151 by July 7 and 183 by July 14. There were 231 cases on July 21.

County records state that one person was hospitalized Tuesday with the coronavirus.

Of the 12,346 tests performed locally, 2.3% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, coronavirus cases have reached 4,280,135. There have been 147,672 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE on July 27, 2020

The total number of Nevada County coronavirus cases jumped to 273 on Monday, an increase of 18 from the prior week.

Western county has 128 cases, and eastern county has 145. There were 42 active cases on Monday, a climb of one from Friday. There have been 230 recoveries, and one death.

Cases continue to climb in Nevada County. There were 116 on June 30, growing to 151 by July 7 and 183 by July 14. There were 231 cases on July 21.

County records show one person was hospitalized Monday with COVID-19.

Of the 12,346 tests performed locally, 2.2% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, coronavirus cases have reached 4,225,687. There have been 146,546 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE on July 24, 2020

Nevada County reached a total of 255 coronavirus cases on Friday, a rise of four from the previous day.

Western county has 116 cases, and eastern county has 139. There were 41 active cases on Friday, a rise of three from the prior day. There have been 213 recoveries, and one death.

Cases have continued to climb locally. There were 116 on June 30, growing to 151 by July 7 and 183 by July 14. Tuesday saw 231 cases.

County records show two people are hospitalized locally with the coronavirus.

Of the 11,373 tests performed locally, 2.2% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, COVID-19 cases have reached 4,024,492. There have been 143,868 deaths.

UPDATE on July 23, 2020

Nevada County’s coronavirus case number reached 251 on Thursday, a climb of nine from the day before.

Western county has 112 cases, and eastern county has 139. There are 38 active cases in the county, a drop of 45 from the previous day. There have been 212 recoveries, and one death.

Cases continue to climb locally. There were 116 on June 30, growing to 151 by July 7 and 183 by July 14. Tuesday saw 231 cases.

County records show two people are hospitalized locally with COVID-19.

Of the 11,373 tests performed here, 2.2% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, virus cases have reached 3,952,273. There have been 142,755 deaths.

UPDATE on July 22, 2020

Nevada County on Wednesday reached a total of 242 coronavirus cases, a rise of 11 from the previous day.

Western county has now hit 107 total cases. Eastern county has 135. There are 83 active cases in the county, a climb of 10 from the day before. There have been 158 recoveries, and one death.

Cases continue to rise in the county. There were 116 on June 30, growing to 151 by July 7 and 183 by July 14.

County records show one person is hospitalized locally with COVID-19.

Of the 11,373 tests performed here, 2.13% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, virus cases have reached 3,882,167. There have been 141,677 deaths.

UPDATE on July 21, 2020

The total number of coronavirus cases in Nevada County rose to 231 on Tuesday, a climb of three from the day before.

The total number of western county cases has reached 101. There are 130 cases in eastern county. There are now 73 active cases in the county, a rise of three from the previous day. There have been 157 recoveries, and one death.

Cases have continued to rise this month. There were 116 cases on June 30. That grew to 151 by July 7 and 183 by July 14.

County records show one person is hospitalized locally with the coronavirus.

Of the 11,373 tests performed locally, 2% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there have been 3,819,139 virus cases. There have been 140,630 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE on July 20, 2020

Nevada County coronavirus cases jumped to 228 over the weekend, an increase of 24 since Friday.

The total number of western county cases is now 100. Eastern county has reached 128 cases. There are now 70 active cases in the county, a rise of 4 from Friday. There have been 157 recoveries, and one death.

Cases have continued to climb over the past few weeks. There were 116 cases on June 30. That grew to 151 by July 7 and 183 by July 14.

County records show one person hospitalized locally with the coronavirus.

Of the 11,371 tests performed here, 2% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 3,761,362 cases as of Monday, and 140,157 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE on July 17, 2020

The total number of COVID-19 cases in Nevada County reached 204 on Friday, a rise of seven from the previous day.

The total number of western county cases has reached 88. There are 116 in eastern county. There were 66 active cases on Friday, a rise of three from the day before. The county has seen 137 people recover. There’s been one death.

Cases have been rapidly climbing over the past few weeks. There were 116 cases on June 30. That grew to 151 by July 7 and 183 by Tuesday.

County records show that no one is hospitalized locally with the coronavirus.

Of the 10,477 tests performed here, 1.95% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 3,555,877 cases as of Friday, and 137,864 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE on July 16, 2020

Nevada County coronavirus cases jumped to 197 on Thursday, an increase of 12 from the day before.

The total number of cases in western county is 84. Eastern county has 113. There were 63 active cases on Thursday, a climb of 12 from the prior day. The county has had 133 people recover. There’s been one death.

Cases have been rapidly climbing over the past few weeks. There were 116 cases on June 30. That grew to 151 by July 7 and 183 by Tuesday.

County records show there are no people hospitalized because of the coronavirus.

Of 8,340 tests recorded by the county, 2.36% have tested positive.

Nationwide, there were 3,483,832 cases as of Thursday, and 136,938 deaths, according to the CDC.

UPDATE on July 15, 2020

Coronavirus cases in Nevada County grew to 185 on Wednesday, an increase of two from the previous day.

The county has totaled 75 cases in western county, and 110 in eastern county. There were 51 active cases on Wednesday, an increase of one from Tuesday. The county has counted 133 recoveries. There’s been one death.

State records show two people are hospitalized locally, with none of them in the intensive care unit. However, only 20% of the county’s ICU beds are listed as available, and 93% of its ventilators are open.

There have been 10,477 tests performed locally. Of those, 1.8% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there are 3,416,428 cases of the coronavirus. There have been 135,991 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE on July 14, 2020

Nevada County’s number of coronavirus cases climbed to 183 on Tuesday, an increase of three from the day before.

The county has 74 cases in western county, and 109 in eastern county. There were 50 active cases on Tuesday, a drop of 14 from the day before. The county has 132 recoveries. There’s been one death.

State records show three people are hospitalized locally, though none are in the intensive care unit. The county has 42% of its ICU beds available, and 92% of its ventilators open.

There have been 10,477 tests conducted locally. Of those, 1.75% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there are 3,355,457 cases of COVID-19. There have been 135,235 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE on July 13, 2020

Nevada County’s total number of COVID-19 cases grew to 180 on Monday, a climb of 17 from Friday.

The county has recorded 72 cases in western county, and 108 in eastern county. There are 64 active cases, a rise of 12 from Friday. The county has seen 115 recoveries. There has been one death.

State records show there is one person hospitalized locally, and no one in the intensive care unit. Forty-two percent of the county’s ICU beds are available, and 96% of its ventilators are open.

There have been 10,477 tests conducted locally. Of those, 1.7% have tested positive.

Nationwide, there are 3,296,599 cases. There have been 134,884 deaths, the CDC states.

UPDATE on July 10, 2020

The number of Nevada County’s COVID-19 cases grew to 163 on Friday, an increase of four from the previous day.

Of the cases, 61 are from western county and 102 are from eastern. There are 52 active cases. The county has seen 110 recoveries. There has been one death.

Three people are in the hospital, one of whom is in the intensive care unit. Thirty percent of the county’s ICU beds are available, and 97% of its ventilators are open, state records show.

There have been 8,340 tests conducted locally. Of those tests, 1.95% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there are 3,106,931 cases. There have been 132,855 deaths, according to the CDC.

UPDATE on July 7, 2020

Coronavirus cases in Nevada County climbed to 151 on Tuesday, a rise of six from the previous day.

Fifty-six of the cases are in western county, and 95 are in eastern county. There are 53 active cases. Ninety-seven people have recovered. There has been one death.

Six people are currently hospitalized in the county because of the coronavirus, with one of them in the intensive care unit. Sixty percent of the county’s ICU beds are available, and 100% of its ventilators are available.

There are 273,662 cases in the state, and 6,460 deaths.

Nationwide, there are 2,948,397 cases and 130,430 deaths.

UPDATE on July 8, 2020

COVID-19 cases in Nevada County grew by four on Wednesday, bringing the new total here to 155.

Sixty of the cases are in western county, with 95 in eastern county. There are 57 active cases. Ninety-seven people have recovered. There has been one death.

Two people were hospitalized Wednesday because of the coronavirus, with one of those in the intensive care unit. The county had 60% of its ICU beds available, and 100% of its ventilators available.

The state has 288,212 COVID-19 cases, and 6,659 deaths.

Nationwide, there are 3,046,351 cases and 132,195 deaths.

UPDATE on July 9, 2020

The total number of coronavirus cases in Nevada County reached 159 on Thursday, a climb of four from the day before.

Of those cases, 60 are in western county and 99 are in eastern. There are 48 active cases. Recoveries total 110. There has been one death.

State records show two people are hospitalized locally, one of whom is in the intensive care unit. Fifty percent of ICU beds are available, and 97% of ventilators are open.

There have been 8,340 tests performed in Nevada County. Out of those tests, 1.9% of people have tested positive.

UPDATE on July 10, 2020

The number of Nevada County’s COVID-19 cases grew to 163 on Friday, an increase of four from the previous day.

Of the cases, 61 are from western county and 102 are from eastern. There are 52 active cases. The county has seen 110 recoveries. There has been one death.

Three people are in the hospital, one of whom is in the intensive care unit. Thirty percent of the county’s ICU beds are available, and 97% of its ventilators are open, state records show.

There have been 8,340 tests conducted locally. Of those tests, 1.95% of people have tested positive.

Nationwide, there are 3,106,931 cases. There have been 132,855 deaths, according to the CDC.

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