The Silicon Valley region has seen a rising number of cases of novel coronavirus, reporting a total of 114 as of Monday morning.
Santa Clara County has been the epicenter of the virus in California, with officials saying 52 of those cases were a result of community spread.
“As the outbreak of COVID-19 in Santa Clara County continues to accelerate, our aggressive measures are designed to slow the spread of disease and protect critical healthcare system capacity and other essential services,” said Dr. Sara Cody, Santa Clara County public health officer, in a statement. “We recognize these actions will have a significant impact on the lives of our citizens, but we believe they are necessary to protect the well-being of our community.
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