3 new COVID-19 deaths in Santa Clara County, 202 additional cases reported

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Santa Clara County reported three more deaths from the novel coronavirus and 202 additional confirmed cases Monday.

The previous count was 25 deaths and 646 confirmed cases of the COVID-19 disease, but by Monday, the county had confirmed 28 deaths and 848 cases, the largest surge in confirmed cases to date.

 County officials said Monday's surge in confirmed cases was because of delayed reporting.

The county sent a notice to reporters Monday afternoon following an update to its cases and death counts the same day.

The data had not been updated since 5 p.m. Saturday. 

Bay City News contributed to this story.