21 new cases (11,817 total).
4 missing cases were also added to yesterday's data, making that total 14.
We've had 117 cases in the last 7 days. This time last week, the 7-day count was 137.
13 new probable (rapid antigen testing) cases (1,894 total).
Hospitalizations are up, new cases in schools and skilled nursing facilities, and we have some news to cover. Let's dig in.
The CDC advisory committee is now recommending Pfizer for ages 12-15. There's still some steps required before it's available locally, but it sounds like that's close.
https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2021/05/12/996185305/federal-panel-recommends-coronavirus-vaccines-for-adolescents-aged-12-15
California is likely dropping the current, broad mask mandate on June 15th. They will still require or recommend masks in certain situations.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/health/article/California-likely-to-end-most-mask-requirements-16170984.php
The county put out an update today that's worth watching. Please note that when you hear the vaccination percentage numbers, these are based on those eligible for vaccination, and not total population (my numbers are always total population, for historical tracking).