California's coronavirus test result data may be flawed, says top health official

  • 📰 L.A. Times Health
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 38 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 18%
  • Publisher: 59%

United States Headlines News

United States Latest News,United States Headlines

Newsom may have relied on faulty numbers when announcing a steep decline in infection rates.

may not be accurate, according to the state’s top public health official who said Tuesday that the state’s data system used to process COVID-19 test results is marred with technical issues.

On Tuesday, Los Angeles County public health officials reported an additional 1,901 coronavirus cases and 57 related deaths. In a statement, the health department said it learned of new technical issues related to the collection of test results during an emergency meeting Monday night with state officials.

The update follows the county’s warning last week that it was expecting a backlog in cases “due to previous reporting delays in the state electronic lab system.” The following day, the county reported highs of. Other counties, including Sacramento, Placer and Orange — which reported 263 additional cases Tuesday and two deaths — have recently included a warning on their dashboards that case counts may not be accurate.

 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 364. in US

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

California Coronavirus Update: Governor Gavin Newsom Warns COVID Could Impact Labor Day, Halloween And The HolidaysCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom held a coronavirus press conference on Monday and highlighted some good news. He also issued a warning about the state’s future with respect to COVID-19. News… Of course it will..Opening too soon does that.. Duh! It will be regular flu season by then🤷‍♀️ This guy just out here stating the obvious. He gonna tell the people something they didnt already know?
Source: DEADLINE - 🏆 109. / 63 Read more »

California has the most coronavirus cases of any state, but there are signs of hope, Newsom saysCalifornia has seen an average of 121 deaths per day over the last two weeks. But the number of people hospitalized statewide has fallen about 10% over two weeks, and admissions to intensive-care units have fallen by 5%. Time to update California's poop maps. The problem is obvious between people like newsom and garcetti obviously care more about money than life no one really wants to hear the reality I've had to get rid of this even though it's true it's time the fall examples like Australia and go to a level four & shut us down now I wonder how all those who have passed because of this virus will vote this year.
Source: latimes - 🏆 11. / 82 Read more »

'We Have Made Mistakes': Norway Cruise Company Reports COVID-19 OutbreakHealth officials worry the ship may have spread the coronavirus along Norway's coastline, according to reports. Well, how could you or anyone possibly have known in advance? Oh, wait! 😡 & this is news!!! It’s all about the almighty$$$$$$$!!! tomwlsn31 😳😳😳
Source: NPRHealth - 🏆 144. / 63 Read more »

Dr. Anthony Fauci starting to see 'insidious' rise in rate of positive coronavirus cases in some statesWhite House coronavirus advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci said Monday that U.S. health officials are beginning to see early signs of a new coronavirus surge in some states. Probably but he forgot to mention most people who get Covid-19 will be fine The only insidious thing is the continued fascination of the paranoid idiots that continue to give this Fauci any a platform of credibility? Must rank amongst the most gullible in the world!
Source: CNBC - 🏆 12. / 72 Read more »

Some California elementary schools could reopen if they meet state waiver rulesUnder a waiver procedure outlined Monday by state officials, some California schools may be able to reopen with coronavirus protocols in place Why are teachers posting on Nextdoor that they are teaching kids in pods for $100 an hour per kid? You get a waiver for being a leftist and making sure you assimilate your children in to their collective group think which embraces racist ideology backed by a fabricated history. Sounds like a hard pass for me. God save us all. Don’t open school yet, let it be safe first before allow the student in
Source: L.A. Times Health - 🏆 364. / 59 Read more »

90-minute tests that detect Covid-19 and other viruses to be rolled out in UKThe British government has procured 'millions' of two separate coronavirus tests that can detect not only coronavirus but several other viruses common in autumn, winter and spring, the UK's Department of Health said Monday. Does everyone test positive for all those too? We should wear masks and vote for Trump in 2020 both do more good than harm Other viruses detected: Trump Virus
Source: CNN - 🏆 4. / 95 Read more »