San Diego County reports 3,493 new COVID-19 cases
and last updated 2020-12-21 21:43:13-05
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - San Diego County public health officials reported 3,252 COVID-19 infections today, while virus-related hospitalizations continued to increase as the first batch of Moderna vaccines arrived in the area.
The number of daily infections reported Monday marked the third- highest daily increase since the pandemic began, following only Friday s 3,611 and Saturday s 3,493. Together with Wednesday s 2,807 cases and Thursday s 2,604, the top five-highest daily case counts have all occurred in the past week.
Monday s total also marked the third time the number of daily infections has surpassed 3,000 and the 21st consecutive day with more than 1,000 cases. It was also the 14th day overall with more than 2,000 new cases.
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Regional hospitals that received the new COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine Tuesday administered their first shots Wednesday. Author: Alicia Summers (Reporter) Updated: 8:21 PM PST December 16, 2020
SAN DIEGO UC San Diego Health received 2,925 doses Tuesday and administered the first doses Wednesday.
Kaiser Permanente administered vaccines at the Zion campus Wednesday afternoon.
Palomar health began administering the first doses to consenting frontline staff Wednesday morning.
In total, San Diego County received 28,000 doses and each individual will need to receive two vaccinations administered about one month apart.
California has prioritized frontline workers at hospitals, as well as residents and staff at skilled nursing communities and assisted living communities.
Updated: 4:23 PM PST December 16, 2020
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. San Diego County public health officials reported 2,807 new COVID-19 infections the second-highest daily total and 23 deaths on Wednesday as the number of intensive care patients continues to climb.
Wednesday s reported cases are second only to Friday s 2,867 and follow Monday s 1,863 cases. Wednesday marks the 16th consecutive day with more than 1,000 cases.
The county s cumulative case total rose to 114,248 and the death toll increased to 1,217. The national death toll crossed 300,000 on Wednesday.
A jump of 39 hospitalizations and five newly-admitted ICU patients has officials concerned. With 301 COVID-19-positive patients in area ICUs Wednesday, that number passed the total patients without the virus 282 for the first time in the pandemic.
SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – San Diego County public health officials reported 2,807 new COVID-19 infections the second highest daily total and 23 deaths Wednesday.
Wednesday’s reported cases are second only to Friday’s 2,867 and follow Monday’s 1,863 cases. Wednesday marks the 16th consecutive day with more than 1,000 cases, despite the most restrictive health orders since the beginning of the pandemic.
The county’s cumulative case total rose to 114,248 and the death toll increased to 1,217. The national death toll crossed 300,000 on Wednesday.
A jump of 39 hospitalizations and five newly-admitted ICU patients has officials concerned. With 301 COVID-19-positive patients in area ICUs Wednesday, that number passed the total patients without the virus 282 for the first time in the pandemic.