The Imperial County Public Health Department has explained fluctuations in the numbers of COVID-19 related deaths and positive cases being reported locally.

In an official statement The local Health Department says that they are aware the statewide disease reporting system is experiencing technical issues that are affecting the number of cases reported locally. The State is working on the issue and hopes to have it resolved as quickly as possible. The local Health Department is monitoring the data closely to ensure accuracy and to investigate any discrepancies.