(COVID 19 Update)....The new numbers were released Tuesday morning.

The COVID numbers are provided by the County Public Health Department. According to the latest numbers, the COVID 19 Cases in Imperial County are back up to 725. That is up from the 702 cases reported last Thursday. Health Officials have warned of a surge in COVID cases during the holidays. They are also warning in increased numbers of Flu and RSV cases. It is highly suggested residents get the COVID boost and Flu vaccine, if they have not already done so. The COVID 19 Tier Metrics for Imperial County currently indicate 27.50 new cases per day per 100,000 with a positivity rate of 18.3%. Fatalities attributed to the virus remain at 959.