The Imperial County Public Health Department released the updated COVID-19 numbers for Friday.

The number of COVID-related deaths increased to 308 , up from 303 reported Thursday. The number of active cases , dramatically lower this week , is now 461 , up from 450 on Thursday. Earlier in the week there were over 700 active cases reported. Total positive cases is 11,218 , up from 11,183 on Thursday. The number of individuals tested for the virus was 63,395 on Thursday and 63,865 on Friday.

Testing is still available at two OptumServe sites in the Valley. Testing is by appointment only and is available 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The OptumServe sites are at the Calexico Community Center and the Brawley Senior Center. There is no charge for COVID-19 testing.