Outbreaks in community settings have been increasing, prompting County health officials to remind San Diegans to take precautions to slow the spread of the virus.
Five new community outbreaks were confirmed July 7, bringing the seven-day total to 24, the highest number over the seven-day period. The new outbreaks represent 137 cases, but since the outbreaks are still active, the figure might increase.
The great majority of community outbreaks have been reported in restaurants with bars. The five newest outbreaks were confirmed in a restaurant, a healthcare setting, a gym, a day care and a resort/spa.
An outbreak in a community setting is defined as three or more COVID-19 cases in people of different households. One of the County’s “triggers,” or metrics that could lead to additional restrictions, is that there be no more than seven outbreaks over a seven-day period. That measure has been mostly in the red since it was hit June 17th.
On Wednesday, the county reported 264 new positive cases and seven new deaths bringing the total to 406 since the beginning of the pandemic in March.
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