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San Diego County crosses 30,000 COVID-19 cases as rate of illness decreases - CBS News 8

San Diego County crosses 30,000 COVID-19 cases as rate of illness decreases - CBS News 8

San Diego County crosses 30,000 COVID-19 cases as rate of illness decreases - CBS News 8
Aug 03, 2020 46 secs

SAN DIEGO — San Diego County public health officials on Monday reported the number of total COVID-19 cases in the region has crossed 30,000, even as other numbers appear to be improving.

A total of 343 new cases Monday raises the county total to 30,226.

The percentage of people testing positive for the illness who are contacted by a county contact tracer in the first 48 hours has increased from a dismal 9% in late July to more than 48% now.

According to county data, 57% of adult San Diego County residents have underlying medical conditions such as high blood pressure, heart and lung disease, cancer, diabetes and obesity.

The highest age group testing positive for the illness are those 20-29, and that group is also least likely to take precautionary measures to avoid spreading the illness, a county statement said.

County residents ages 20-29 have accounted for 25.5% percent of COVID- 19 cases thus far, the highest of any age group, according to county data.

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