Tracking the coronavirus in California hospitals
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The Times is tracking hospitalizations and capacity issues at 161 hospitals across California as they struggle to cope with the coronavirus pandemic. This page will update daily with the latest figures from the California Department of Public Health and the federal government.
The latest totals
As of Wednesday, there were 8,559 patients in California hospitals with a confirmed case of COVID-19, an increase of 567.6% from two weeks ago. Another 4,202 patients are suspected to have the disease.
Over the past seven days, the number of patients with a confirmed case has increased by an average of 1053 each day.
Tracking the coronavirus outbreak
Follow the latest data on the spread of COVID-19 in California with our coronavirus tracker.
The burden on hospitals
The flood of COVID patients has filled up hospital beds, commanded the attention of staff and complicated the treatment of other patients.
During the seven-day period starting June 2, 2.7% of patients hospitalized in California had a confirmed case of COVID-19. The numbers vary by region, county and hospital. In the latest data, Southern California has the highest proportion.
This metric can be used to identify the areas and hospitals that are under the greatest strain. Here are the latest numbers from across the state.
U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesThe numbers above are daily averages over the latest seven-day reporting period. Total COVID patients include both adult and pediatric patients.Track coronavirus vaccinations in California
Explore the data tracking the state’s COVID-19 vaccine supply to see how and where it has been distributed so far.
ICU availability
The epidemic has strained the 236 intensive care units in the state, where the most severe patients go to receive critical care. Unadjusted data from the federal government offer a more detailed view of where ICU beds are in use.
Statewide, 69.8% of intensive care beds were occupied in the seven-day period beginning June 2.
The numbers above are daily averages over the latest seven-day reporting period. Hospitals without an intensive care unit or that did not report having any staffed beds for the week are not included. Data about pediatric patients in intensive care is not available. U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesLives lost to COVID-19
Learn more about those we've lost by reading Times obituaries of Californians who have died from COVID-19.