787 COVID-19 Cases, 20 Deaths Reported In San Diego County

San Diego CA

15 February, 2022

10:06 AM

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SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — San Diego County reported 787 new COVID-19 cases and 20 deaths in its latest data. Monday's data increased San Diego County's cumulative 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. The county has more than 400 vaccination sites including pharmacies, medical providers, clinics and county locations. Appointments can be made and sites can be found by calling 833-422-4255 or visiting the MyTurn or coronavirus-sd.com websites. 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