County Reports Record Number of COVID-19 Cases, Hits New Trigger
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For the third day in a row, the County’s Health and Human Services Agency is reporting record-high numbers of new COVID-19 infections.
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For the third day in a row, the County’s Health and Human Services Agency is reporting record-high numbers of new COVID-19 infections.
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Community outbreaks of COVID-19 continue to be a concern for the region since this “trigger” has remained in the red for the past seven days.
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Three additional COVID-19 community outbreaks were reported today, bringing the region’s total to 10 over the past seven days. Also, more than 300 positive cases have been reported two days in a row.
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If seven or more outbreaks occur over a seven-day period, the County would be forced to modify the local Health Officer Order and take additional measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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The County has launched a new website that will make it easier for San Diegans to get a COVID-19 test.
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Contact tracing is part of a 3-tiered strategy the County is using to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. It requires outreach, usually a phone call, to those who have been in close contact with a COVID-positive patient. This early notification of exposure can significantly cut down on the spread of the virus and keep San Diegans healthy.
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If people don’t wear a face covering and maintain physical distance, a surge of COVID-19 could occur, forcing the County to slow, stop or dial back the reopening of the local economy.