https://www.covid19.ca.gov/ Skip to main content California Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Search Translate Coronavirus (COVID-19) in California COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It's caused by a virus called coronavirus. Last updated April 1, 2020 at 12:42 PM Stay home except for essential needs Everyone is required to stay home except to get food, care for a relative or friend, get necessary health care, or go to an essential job. If you go out, keep at least 6 feet of distance. Stay home order Orden de quedarse en casa What you can do Know symptoms and risks Get testing and treatment Get financial help Get help for small businesses How you can help Join the California Health Corps Volunteer in your community Support a nonprofit Do: Stay home Avoid people outside your household Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces Maintain a safe social distance of 6 feet whenever outside of the house Don’t: Leave the house except for essential activities Shake hands Touch your face Go to the doctor if you aren’t sick Stockpile masks or gloves California is working around the clock to respond to COVID-19 Directed Californians to stay at home to slow the spread of the virus Made testing free for most Californians who are medically eligible for testing Ensured students continue to learn and get meals even when schools physically close Deployed the California National Guard to work at food banks Distributed millions of N95 masks and other protective gear to health care workers, with more to come soon Secured travel trailers and hotels to house people experiencing homelessness See CA State actions Latest numbers NEW- Find COVID-19 Data and dashboards As of 2pm March 30, 2020 there are 6,932 positive cases and 150 deaths in California. Approximately 86,100 tests had been conducted. This includes the latest numbers California has received from commercial and private labs. At least 28,704 results have been received and another 57,400 are pending. See the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for the latest data. Latest news March 31, 2020 at 4:50 PM Tomorrow at Noon: Governor Newsom to Provide Update on State’s COVID-19 Response SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom will provide an update tomorrow on the state’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The update will be streamed at the @CAgovernor Twitter page and California Governor Facebook page. **NO... March 31, 2020 at 12:57 PM Governor Newsom Launches Campaign to Protect Health and Well-Being of Older Californians During COVID-19 Pandemic To combat social isolation, ‘Stay Home. Save Lives. Check In.’ campaign urges all Californians to check in on vulnerable neighbors with a call, text or physically-distanced door knock In coordination with non-profit loca... March 30, 2020 at 9:07 PM Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order Providing Relief to California Small Businesses Order provides 90-day extension in state and local taxes, including sales tax Order extends licensing deadlines and requirements for a number of industries SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive or... View more news Find services and information Education Many schools are closing campuses temporarily. Check your district for the latest. Employment and taxes Find benefits for people affected by COVID-19. State tax deadlines have been extended. Health care California is working to ensure everyone has healthcare coverage and access to testing. Public places Stay updated on recommendations to reduce further spread of coronavirus. Get local information Find and follow local public health authorities for the most updated guidance. #COVID19 toolkit We can all do our part to keep California healthy. Access our toolkit for videos and social media. Back to topNavigationHome Sections Good & Welfare