The change will result in fewer case investigations and contact tracing as the new target populations only represent about 10% of the total number of cases being reported, the county statement read.
San Diego County officially announced Thursday that it will follow the national recommendation to focus COVID-19 case investigations on people who are at higher risk of developing serious complications from the disease, such as those 65 and older and those living in congregate care facilities.
The change will result in fewer case investigations and contact tracing since the new target populations only represent about 10% of the total number of cases being reported, the county statement read. According to Wednesday's state data, the number of San Diego County patients rose to 313, from 294 on Tuesday. The number of those patients in intensive care increased by three to 60 as of Wednesday.
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