The first case relating to the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. state of California was confirmed on January 26.[1] A state of emergency has been in place in the state since March 4. A mandatory statewide stay-at-home order was issued on March 19. As of May 12, 2020, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) reported 71,141 confirmed cases and 2,934 deaths in the state.[2]