There were279 new COVID-19 cases announced for Monterey County, bringing the total up to 38,713 with 13 more people in the hospital and 13 more deaths. Nationwide, there were 151,616 new cases for a total of 25.5 million, while deaths rose by 4,023 to 427,215. In California, there were 21,784 new cases for a cume total of 3.2 million, while deaths rose by 738 (+2%) to 38,295. These numbers are depressing, please stay home and stay safe.
