Atwater and other towns across California are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Atwater, CA community.

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California COVID-19 Cases

California New Coronavirus Cases:
California Total Coronavirus Cases: 12,275,995
California New Coronavirus Deaths:
California Total Coronavirus Deaths: 102,958

U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662

Last updated June 10, 2023

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Coronavirus News for Atwater

California town bills itself as ‘sanctuary’ amid coronavirus - Los Angeles Times

Atwater in California's Central Valley has declared itself a 'sanctuary city' amid coronavirus stay-at-home orders. ... where there have been 27 cases of COVID-19 among its 30,000 residents, ... More info »

Los Angeles Times - 06/03/2020 12:00pm

Town of Atwater declares self a ‘sanctuary city for business’ amid coronavirus - The San Diego Union-Tribune

ATWATER, Calif. — The leaders of Atwater had just declared it a “sanctuary city” for businesses in defiance of California stay-at-home orders when they showed up at the future home of Jessie ... More info »

San Diego Union-Tribune - 06/04/2020 10:34am

California city declares itself a sanctuary for businesses: 'We're going to stand our ground' against draconian lockdown - Fox News

He said that they had smashed the COVID-19 curve in their city days ahead of Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom and that nurses in local hospitals are being "sent home" because ... More info »

Fox News - 05/20/2020 02:28am

As COVID cases surge, California sheriff changes tune on stay-at-home - Los Angeles Times

Atwater, in California’s Merced County, declared itself a “sanctuary city” from the state’s coronavirus stay-at-home orders. City Council members John Cale, left, Danny Ambriz, City ... More info »

Los Angeles Times - 07/07/2020 06:12am

Atwater, CA cut off from COVID-19 money after defying state | Merced Sun-Star

Creighton said he doesn’t believe Atwater would ever actually receive the full $389,000, regardless. The city incurred $64,833 during its coronavirus emergency, meaning it is the amount Atwater ... More info »

Merced Sun-Star - 07/23/2020 10:46am