Virus notes: August 2, 2020 -- County Public Health Department a danger to public health MERCED (BLJ) – Merced County Public Health Department on July 31 reported 4,285 cases of COVID-19 (1,478 since July 28) and 50 deaths (19 new since July 28).Tags: Merced County pandemic scandal Read more about Virus notes: August 2, 2020 -- County Public Health Department a danger to public health