Concord Reports Coronavirus Death, 3 Total In County Thursday

Concord CA

06 August, 2020

8:23 PM

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CONCORD, CA — A new coronavirus death was reported Thursday in Concord, bringing the city's total to 38 since the start of the pandemic. Contra Costa County received a one-day reprieve Wednesday from coronavirus deaths, but Thursday brought word of three new deaths — one each in Concord, Danville, and Richmond. All of the deaths came outside of long-term care facilities. Previously, the county had reported new deaths every day for eight straight days. There are multiple places to get a coronavirus test, including from your doctor or a participating CVS pharmacy. In addition, the county operates the following testing sites: Antioch Brentwood Central Concord (Monument) North Concord Martinez Pinole Pittsburg Richmond San Pablo San Ramon Walnut Creek To schedule an appointment, call 844-421-0804. Health officials report that a state glitch involving the counting of coronavirus cases continues, meaning that CoCo is still stuck on the state "Watch List." The following disclaimer remains on the county coronavirus page: "The State electronic system is experiencing delays in processing test results. Consequently, case, testing and positivity rate data is temporarily incomplete. As a result, the State has postponed any movement of counties "on" or "off" the watch list until this is resolved." Here is a look at the county death toll broken down by cities — Full coronavirus coverage: Coronavirus In California: What To Know Don't miss updates about the coronavirus in California as they are announced. Sign up for Patch news alerts and newsletters. Alameda County To Pay $1,250 To Coronavirus Patients To Stay HomeContra Costa Program To Hire 'Youth Ambassadors' To Spread Covid-19 Safety MessageSeafood Supplier Starts Home Delivery To Stay Afloat: Coronavirus