San Diego County Reports 787 New COVID-19 Cases, 20 More Deaths

San Diego CA

15 February, 2022

6:35 PM

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By Elizabeth Ireland, Times of San Diego February 14, 2022 San Diego County reported 787 new COVID-19 cases and 20 deaths Monday. Monday's data increased San Diego County's cumulative coronavirus totals to 726,267 infections and 4,914 deaths, with hospitalizations decreasing by an additional 23 patients for a total of 728 COVID-positive patients currently hospitalized. The number of those patients in intensive care decreased by five to 144 Monday, according to the latest state data. Available ICU beds increased by 12 to 188. A total of 29,149 new tests were reported Friday with a positivity rate of 12.1%, down from 14.6% on Tuesday. The county reports this statistic every Tuesday and Friday. A total of 1,111,400 — or 53.2% — of San Diego County residents who are fully vaccinated have received a booster shot, according to the county Health and Human Services Agency. Boosters are available for everyone 12 years and older. More than 2.89 million — or 91.9% — of San Diego County residents age 5 and older are at least partially vaccinated and more than 2.54 million, or 80.8%, are fully vaccinated. 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.