Now, just six weeks after crossing that milestone, the state is on the cusp of surpassing 2 million. AdvertisementThere are now 1.93 million confirmed coronavirus cases in California, according to data compiled by the Los Angeles Times. That includes 62,661 new cases reported Monday — by far the most confirmed in a single day since the pandemic began. California averaged nearly 45,000 new coronavirus cases a day over the past week — more than seven times the comparable figure from six weeks ago. “It is true that some counties, or some regions, may begin to exceed their existing stated hospital capacity — not just ICU capacity — by the end of the month and early in January,” Ghaly said.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 22, 2020 19:21 UTC