More than 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 were reported during the two day period of July 3rd & 4th and San Diego County remains on the state's monitoring list.
County health officials say there were 468 new cases reported Friday and another 582 cases were reported on Saturday. That brings the total number of cases of the coronavirus to 16,726. Of the 7,321 tests reported to the County on July 3, 6% were positive new cases. Of the 8,095 tests reported July 4, 7% were positive new cases. The 14-day rolling average percentage of positive tests is 5.6%. There were no new deaths reported over the two days.
Due to the county remaining on the state's watch list, it is expected to result in the County placing new restrictions on additional businesses this, as early as Tuesday.. County officials say businesses on the state’s watch list should prepare to close or modify their operations since new restrictions could be effective as early as July 7 and would last for three weeks.
Indoor activities could be restricted on the following businesses:
- Dine-in restaurants (outdoor, pick up or drive-through can occur)
- Wineries and tasting rooms
- Movie theaters, family entertainment centers and cardrooms
- Museums and zoos
SEE DAILY COUNTY CORONAVIRUS REPORT for latest statistics.
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