(COVID 19 may get worse before it gets better)...County Public Health releases the latest update.

They say there are currently 176 COVID 19 patients hospitalized in Imperial County, down 9 from the previous report. The report indicates there are currently 4 ICU beds available in Imperial County. New cases per day per 100,000 population is now at 88.33. The Positivity Rate is at 31.32 percent. Deaths resulting from COVID 19 are still at 406. There are currently 1,811 active cases of COVID 19 in Imperial County. 106,616 have tested for the virus. 21,887 have tested positive. 19,670 have recovered. Health officials say another surge could hit following the holidays. Residents are urged to wear face coverings, maintain social distancing and avoid gatherings outside your household. They say that is the only way to control the spread of the virus right now.