County Reports 1,095 New COVID Cases As Majority Of Hospitalized Patients Are Unvaccinated

San Diego CA

17 August, 2021

11:47 AM

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By Elizabeth Ireland, Times of San Diego August 16, 2021 San Diego County public health officials reported 1,095 new COVID-19 cases and one additional hospitalization, but no new virus-related deaths. A total of 15,095 tests were reported Monday, and the percentage of new positive tests over the past week was 8.6%. In the last 30 days, 92% of all COVID-19 cases have occurred in those not fully vaccinated. Of the remaining 8%, San Diego County Chief Medical Officer Eric McDonald said, few are showing symptoms and those which are showing are relatively mild. One additional patient was in intensive care as a result of the virus, according to the county Health and Human Services Agency. Of all those hospitalized in the past 30 days, 98% are unvaccinated, with 13 people fully vaccinated sent to a hospital and 521 of those without the jab have been hospitalized. Meanwhile, 72.8% of all eligible residents in the county are vaccinated — more than 2 million people. A full list of available vaccination sites and more information can be found at www.coronavirus-sd.com/vaccine. Monday's data brings the county's total case count to 315,348 since the pandemic began. The death toll remained at 3,824. City News Service contributed to this report. 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.