By Jondi Gumz
For those seeking testing, a new state-sponsored site opened Dec. 21 at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 Church St., Santa Cruz. No walk-ins are allowed. To make an appointment, go to lhi.care/covidtesting. Hours are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m
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County COVID Deaths
As of Dec. 22
Age
90 and up: 29
80 to 89: 20
70 to 79: 11
60 to 69: 10
50 to 59: 2
40 to 49: 1
Race/Ethnicity
White: 37
Latinx: 27
Asian: 5
Black: 1
Other: 1
Unknown: 2
Underlying Conditions
Yes: 54
No: 19
Skilled Nursing/Residential Care
Santa Cruz Post Acute: 19
Watsonville Post Acute: 16
Pacific Coast Manor: 11
Hearts & Hands Post Acute: 3
Montecito Manor: 1
Maple House II: 1
Total: 51
Gender
Male: 34
Female: 39
Source: Santa Cruz County Public Health
Editor’s Note: Would you like to share your family’s story with COVID-19? Email jondi@timespublishinggroup.com