COVID-19

COVID-19 cases continue to rise in San Diego County. With all the different variants and vaccines, it can be a little tough to figure out what you should do. NBC 7’s Shelby Bremer has a look at what you need to know.

COVID-19 is making the rounds again, according to the most recent San Diego County Health Department data.

While the current trend is concerning, it is a much different situation than the height of the pandemic several years ago, reports NBC 7’s Jackie Crea.

An increase in COVID-19 across San Diego County has prompted one health care system to up its masking protocols, while public health officials are urging all residents to get vaccinated and tested when sick. NBC 7’s Brooke Martell reports.

According to the county Public Health Services the positivity rate for COVID-19 tests has increased to more than 14% and wastewater surveillance —able to detect the amount of virus active in the community — has risen both throughout California and in San Diego.

As new reports show the number of COVID-19 cases doubled within a month in Los Angeles County and across California, an outdated vaccine may be to blame.