The number of positive COVID-19 cases in Imperial County continues to rise.

The County Health Department updated the coronavirus numbers on Tuesday morning. There are 1,798 positive cases reported with 837 considered active. So far 932 individuals have recovered from the virus. The death toll remains at 29. The number of positive cases from Calexico is now 585 while El Centro has accounted for 499 cases. 

A second OptumServ testing site is to open Wednesday at the Imperial Veterans Hall in Imperial while the other OptumServ site has been moved to the Calexico Community Center. Residents may go on line at the County Health department website and make an appointment to be tested. A physician referral is not necessary and there is no cost.