The Latest: Santa Clara outbreak linked to basketball event

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- An outbreak of 77 coronavirus cases in Santa Clara County has been traced to an illegal youth basketball tournament held last month in Placer County.

Officials say those who tested positive attended the event Nov. 7 and 8 at Courtside Basketball Center in Rocklin. They included 39 middle- and high school players, three coaches and 35 additional contacts.

An additional 17 cases outside Santa Clara County also have been traced to the tournament.

The California Department of Public Health has initiated an enforcement investigation involving the tournament operator.

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