Ventura County's latest numbers include three additional deaths related to COVID-19 and cases totaling 109.
Three physicians and one administrator atThe county hasto increased testing efforts, including at a public health lab, private labs and drive-through sites. So far, about 1,500 people have been tested, Bautista said. In Ventura County, residents need a referral from a doctor in order to be tested.
The rise in case numbers and deaths comes as the state tries to limit outdoor activities in public places to control the spread of the virus. On Sunday, the state closed vehicle access to all 280 state parks because of a surge of visitors. This includes Point Mugu State Park, which has more than 70 miles of hiking trails and runs along Pacific Coast Highway.County officials have also reduced animal services in an effort to keep people home.
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