County Reports Just 25 New COVID Cases— Lowest Daily Tally Since Pandemic Began

San Diego CA

25 May, 2021

5:22 PM

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By Elizabeth Ireland, Times of San Diego May 25, 2021 San Diego County public health officials reported 25 new COVID-19 cases and no additional deaths Monday, as the number of vaccinations received in the county crossed the 4 million mark. Monday's data brings the coronavirus case total to 279,714 while the death toll was reduced to 3,749 following a county audit of deaths. Two previously reported deaths were removed from the case and death counts during routine quality assurance and re-inspection because the cause was determined not to be COVID-19. Of 5,985 tests reported Monday to the county's Health and Human Services Agency Sunday, 0.4% returned positive. The 14-day rolling average is 1%. More than 4 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been received by the county, with nearly 3.56 million administered. Nearly 1.9 million San Diego County residents have received one dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, 90.3% of the way toward reaching the county's goal of vaccinating 75% of residents 12 and older, or 2,101,936 people. Around 1.46 million — or 69.7% of the county's goal — in the 12-or-older age range are fully inoculated with either two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or the single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The county reported receiving 252,610 vaccines last week. A full list of available vaccination sites can be found at www.sandiegocounty.gov. — City News Service contributed to this article Times of San Diego is an independent online news site covering the San Diego metropolitan area. Our journalists report on politics, crime, business, sports, education, arts, the military and everyday life in San Diego. No subscription is required, and you can sign up for a free daily newsletter with a summary of the latest news.