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.