A total of 4,764 COVID-19 cases and 18 deaths were reported in the past week, increasing the county's cumulative totals to 957,586 infections and 5,626 deaths.
Travelers, some wearing masks, wait in long lines to check luggage before going through airport security on their way out of San Diego, Calif. Dec. 23, 2022.
Vaccinations for both illnesses are widely available at local pharmacies and medical providers. The county will also be offering shots throughout the holidays at its vaccination sites, a map of which can be found on the county's website. "COVID-19 remains highly prevalent in San Diego County, and we're entering January, the month historically when we've had our highest peak number of cases," she said."So please take advantage and complete your vaccinations to protect yourself, your family, and others."
A total of 4,764 COVID-19 cases and 18 deaths were reported in the past week, increasing the county's cumulative totals to 957,586 infections and 5,626 deaths.
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