People can still get free COVID-19 home tests at the county's six Public Health Centers, many local libraries — check with your library to see if they have them — and from the federal government by mail.
A total of 3,344 COVID-19 cases were reported to the county in the past seven days, compared to 4,684 the week prior. The cumulative number of cases is now 970,479.
The number of COVID-positive patients in San Diego County hospitals has decreased by 37 to 378, according to the latest state figures. COVID-19 vaccines, including bivalent boosters, and flu vaccines were widely available at local medical providers and pharmacies. The county continues to offer vaccinations throughout the region at its vaccination sites. Check online for the days and hours sites will be open.
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