County of Ventura COVID-19 update for July 9 — Let’s #MaskUp Ventura County

VENTURA COUNTY — Good Afternoon, Here’s your County of Ventura COVID-19 Update.

110 new cases

1,385 new people tested

76,692 total people tested

2,256 recovered cases

74 hospitalizations

29 in the ICU

53 deaths (two additional deaths: 1, 96 year old female with co-morbidity and 82 year old male with comorbidity)

 

Let’s #MaskUp Ventura County: Coronavirus spreads when an infected person speaks, sneezes, or coughs within 6 feet of others. You may have the virus and spread it even if you feel well. So it’s important to cover your nose and mouth when outside your home. Wearing a mask or cloth face covering can slow the spread of COVID-19 by limiting the release of virus into the air. It also reinforces physical distancing, and shows you care about the health of others. Public health officials now require people in California to wear masks or face coverings in most settings outside the home. Read the guidelines here.  

Who needs a mask?

  • Anyone going outside their home
  • Workers in customer-facing industries
  • Workers in offices, factories, or any group setting
  • Doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals
  • Other workers, as dictated by industry guidance

Who shouldn’t wear a mask?

  • Children under 2 years old
  • Anyone with respiratory issues where it would impede their breathing
  • Anyone unable to remove the mask without help
  • Anyone with a medical condition, mental health condition, or disability that does not allow them to wear a mask

See a complete list of who should not wear a mask.

When should you wear a mask?

You should wear a mask or face covering whenever you’ll be around someone you don’t live with, including:

  • In any indoor public space
  • When waiting in line
  • When getting health care
  • On public transportation or when ride-sharing
  • At work, when near others or moving through common areas
  • Outdoors, if you can’t stay 6 feet away from others

When can I take my mask off in these settings?

There are times when it’s okay to take your mask or face covering off, such as:

  • When eating or drinking
  • If a hearing-impaired person needs to read your lips
  • If wearing a face covering imposes a risk to you at work – for example, if it could get caught in machinery
  • When you’re not sharing a common area, room or enclosed space with others
  • When you are getting a service to the nose or face
  • When outdoors in public and can stay six feet from others

You should replace the mask as soon as you can after these activities to reduce the risk of infection.

Kinds of masks: There are many kinds of masks, but cloth, surgical and N95s are the common 3.

Cloth mask or face covering: This is cloth used to cover the nose and mouth, tied behind the head, or secured over the ears with elastic loops. It is made of cotton, silk, linen, or neoprene, and can be machine-made or hand-sewn. A homemade version can be improvised from a scarf or t-shirt. It should be made of tightly woven fabric. Most people should wear a cloth mask. This is so there can be enough surgical masks and N95 respirator masks for medical personnel. Wearing a cloth face covering doesn’t take the place of physical distancing. It is effective when combined with keeping a 6-foot distance from others. Use and care: Wear a clean mask every time you go out. Wash in the laundry or by hand between uses. See more mask care instructions from the California Department of Public Health. Where to find: Many online sellers now offer masks in a variety of materials. You can also make your own. Read how in this cloth mask guidance from the CDC.

Surgical mask: This is a manufactured disposable mask, often used in surgery. Medical personnel wear them for protection against fluid splashes.

Some non-medical workers also wear surgical masks for disposability and fluid protection. They include those who work in:

  • Manufacturing
  • Food processing
  • Community/social services
  • Social work
  • In-home day care
  • Law enforcement/public safety
  • Schools

Please don’t buy surgical masks for personal use. They are part of PPE needed by medical professionals.Use and care: Start with a new mask every day. Replace and dispose of it according to your workplace guidelines. Where to find: If you are in one of the above industries, your employer should provide surgical masks at work. If you’re a frontline employer and need to order them for your workers, see how to Request PPE.

N95 respirator mask: This is a mask with a respirator that blocks 95% of particles that are otherwise inhaled. Medical personnel need them the most, but they’re used by some workers in other industries. They are part of PPE needed by medical professionals. Use and care: Start with a new mask every day. Replace and dispose of it according to your workplace guidelines. Where to find: If an N95 respirator mask is required for your job, your employer should provide them at work.

If you’re a frontline employer who needs them for your workers, see how to Request PPE.

See this chart of the various types of masks (PDF) for more details.

COVID-19 drive through testing sites. No cost. No insurance needed. No appointment needed.

*Sites are for those that live or work in Ventura County.

Ford Dealership, 128 S. Hallock Dr., Santa Paula, CA 93060 M-F, 10-7

Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Rd., Moorpark, CA 93021 M-F, 10-7

Ventura College, 4667 Telegraph Rd., Ventura CA 93003, M-F, 10-7

 

Weekend testing:

Friday to Tuesday at Oxnard College, 4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard, CA 93033  10-7

 

Food Share Pop-Up Pantries

7/10, 3 pm, Santa Paula, Harding Park, 1330 E. Harvard Blvd

7/11, 12:30 pm, Moorpark, Ruben Castro Charities, 5700 Condor Drive

 

www.venturacountyrecovers.org

 

Summary #
New cases 110
Total cases (Active, Recovered, and Deaths) 4,093
Recovered Cases 2,256
Ever* hospitalizations 328
Current hospitalizations 74
Ever ICU* 105
Current ICU 29
Active Cases Under Quarantine 1,784
Deaths 53
New People Tested 1,385
Total People Tested 76,692
*Current hospitalizations does not include those from LTC facilities that no longer require acute care but are being held at the facility to protect others.  Current ICU is underreported because we do not get notification when hospitalized patients are transferred to ICU. 
Age and Sex of Confirmed Cases: Female Male %
Age 0-17 209 197 9.9%
Age 18-24 301 324 15.3%
Age 25-44 685 835 37.1%
Age 45-64 549 569 27.3%
Age 65+ 202 216 10.2%
Unknown 3 3 0.1%
Total 1,949 2,144 100.0%
% by Sex 47.6% 52.4%  
       
Race/Ethnicity** % Cases % Deaths % of Population
Latino 61.3% 39.6% 44.5%
White 24.9% 56.6% 43.2%
Asian 2.9% 1.9% 7.4%
African American/Black 0.9% 1.9% 1.7%
Multiracial 0.2% 0.0% 2.5%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 0.3% 0.0% 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 9.2% 0.0% 0.2%
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
**There are 1,073 cases not included in this analysis because of missing race/ethnicity data.
Confirmed Cases: # %
Travel Related 18 0.4%
Person-to-person acquired 1,332 32.5%
Community acquired 1,291 31.5%
Under investigation 1,452 35.5%
Total 4,093 100.0%
City/Zip*** # % of Total Population**** Rate per 100,000 pop.
91320 – Thousand Oaks/Newbury Park 140 3.4% 46,191 303.1
91360 – Thousand Oaks 136 3.3% 42,104 323.0
91361 – Thousand Oaks/Lake Sherwood/Westlake 45 1.1% 20,487 219.7
91362 – Thousand Oaks/Westlake 85 2.1% 34,056 249.6
91377 – Oak Park 37 0.9% 14,226 260.1
93001 – Ventura 141 3.4% 33,139 425.5
93003 – Ventura 168 4.1% 51,304 327.5
93004 – Ventura 73 1.8% 30,473 239.6
93010 – Camarillo 104 2.5% 44,240 235.1
93012 – Camarillo/Santa Rosa Valley 62 1.5% 37,622 164.8
93015 – Fillmore 252 6.2% 18,832 1338.1
93021 – Moorpark 194 4.7% 38,325 506.2
93022 – Oak View 13 0.3% 5,550 234.2
93023 – Ojai 27 0.7% 20,656 130.7
93030 – Oxnard 565 13.8% 62,016 911.1
93033 – Oxnard 577 14.1% 83,319 692.5
93035 – Oxnard 103 2.5% 28,321 363.7
93036 – Oxnard 214 5.2% 48,022 445.6
93040 – Piru 71 1.7% 1,831 3877.7
93041 – Port Hueneme 83 2.0% 24,129 344.0
93060 – Santa Paula 283 6.9% 34,229 826.8
93063 – Simi Valley (Santa Susana) 279 6.8% 56,563 493.3
93065 – Simi Valley 417 10.2% 74,780 557.6
93066 – Somis 24 0.6% 3,481 689.5
Total 4,093 100.0% 853,896 479.3
***25 cases provided a PO Box address that has been assigned to another zip code within the city.