(COVID update released)...The numbers were released by the Public Health Department.

According to the new numbers, there are currently 190 active COVID 19 cases in Imperial County. That is down from the over 200 cases reported Tuesday. The latest state Tier Metrics for Imperial County indicate new cases per day per 100,000 population is at 7.80 with a positivity rate of 8.7%. The COVID emergency in California ended on February 28th. That means mandates are being eliminated. Today, Friday, is the last day for the COVID 19 mobile testing service in the Imperial Valley. It is recommended residents obtain the home test kits to use whenever suspicious symptoms arose.