https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/06/25/alameda-contra-costa-counties-combine-for-18-coronavirus-deaths-in-2-days/ > East Bay counties have marked grim new single-day highs in case counts this week along with a spike in deaths. Both indicators signal that the coronavirus remains prevalent in the region as officials prepare to lift more rules on public gatherings. > Contra Costa County announced five new deaths from the virus on both Wednesday and Thursday. Alameda County announced six new deaths Thursday after noting two on Wednesday.