San Diego County Health Officials Report 1,419 New COVID-19 Cases, 16 Deaths

San Diego CA

20 February, 2022

9:58 AM

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By Elizabeth Ireland, Times of San Diego February 19, 2022 San Diego County reported 1,419 new COVID-19 cases and 16 additional virus-related deaths Friday. Friday's data brought San Diego County's cumulative coronavirus totals to 731,036 infections and 4,974 deaths, with a total of 648 COVID-positive patients hospitalized — a decrease of 34 from Thursday. The number of those patients in intensive care increased by one to 122 Friday, according to the latest state data. Available ICU beds decreased by 11 to 196. A total of 1,131,912 — or 53.7% — of San Diego County residents who are fully vaccinated have received a booster shot, according to the county Health and Human Services Agency. San Diego County's case rate per 100,000 residents is 73.4 for people fully vaccinated and boosted, 106.1 for fully vaccinated people and 189.5 for not fully vaccinated San Diegans. More than 2.9 million — or 92.3% — of San Diego County residents age 5 and older are at least partially vaccinated and more than 2.55 million, or 81.1%, 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.