COVID numbers remain steady, San Diego County prepares for holiday-influenced surge
SAN DIEGO — The number of new COVID-19 cases remained fairly steady in the past week, but county officials warned Friday an influx from holiday gatherings was likely in coming days.
Wooten reminded San Diegans to take caution over the winter months during indoor gatherings, including masking, washing hands often, staying home when sick and home testing. The COVID vaccines do not necessarily prevent people from contracting or transmitting the virus, but health officials say they offer protections against serious symptoms and possible death.
The number of COVID-positive patients in San Diego County hospitals increased by 23 to 461, according to the latest state figures.
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