Number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Monterey County jump to 7

A report from Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System on Friday, March 20 states that two more people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Monterey County which brings the total number of positive cases in the County to 7. SVMHS said that both people tested positive for COVID-19 and added that they have sent 50 lab swabs to the Monterey County Health Department for testing and 5 have come back positive, while two more positive cases have come from other medical facilities. The first two cases were announced Tuesday, March 17, two more were reported on Thursday, March 19 and a fifth case was reported on Friday, March 20 before the 6th and 7th cases came down late on Friday night, March 20. Of those cases, 4 were travel-related and the fifth was from person-to-person spread. Personal information about the patients will not be released due to privacy laws. On Tuesday, March 17 the Monterey County issued a Shelter in Place order and Governor Newsom issued a stay at home order on Thursday, March 19.

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Suspect Vehicle in King City Quadruple Homicide on March 3 Has Been Located

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, on behalf of the King City Police Department is informing the community that the suspect vehicle involved in a quadruple homicide that occurred Sunday, March 3 on the 200 block of North Second Street in King City, has been located and recovered. The vehicle was located in an unincorporated area of South Monterey County. The King City Police Department is receiving assistance from multiple local and federal law enforcement partners in this investigation. Based on the nature of this investigation, no further details regarding the recovery of this vehicle are being released at this time. The Monterey County Sheriff's Office and the King City PD are asking the community for their assistance in reporting any information they may know regarding this incident which tragically left 4 people dead and 7 people injured, two with critical injuries. Information can be provided by contacting the following: King City Detective Sergeant Josh Partida 831-3

3 Vehicle Accident on Highway 101 in Soledad on December 7

A 3 vehicle crash ocurred on Highway 101 Southbound near the Front Street exit in Soledad at 4:01 pm on Thursday afternoon, December 7. Minor injuries were reported as a result of the collision.

1 Vehicle Rollover Outside of King City on October 20

1 vehicle overturned off of County Road 18 and Frudden Road outside of King City at 2:34 pm on Friday afternoon, October 20. 1 occupant received injuries as a result of the crash and ended up being transported to Natividad Medical Center in Salinas to be treated. The cause of the wreck is unknown.

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