There were 1,149 new COVID-19 cases announced for Monterey County for the last two days, bringing the total up to 38,434 with 13 more people in the hospital and two new deaths. Nationwide, there were 155,677 new cases for a total of 25.4 million, while deaths rose by 2,971 to 423,192. In California, there were 15,434 cases for a cume total of 3.2 million, while deaths rose by 208 to 37,557. These numbers are stark, please stay home and stay safe.