The update comes after public health officials reported 28 new deaths and 2,381 new COVID-19 infections on Tuesday, the fewest cases reported since Dec. 14.
Still, Tuesday’s reported cases marked the 22nd consecutive day with more than 1,000 cases. It was also the 15th day overall with more than 2,000 new cases. With 3,252 COVID-19 infections reported Monday, 3,611 Friday, 3,493 Saturday, 2,807 Wednesday and 2,604 cases Thursday. The five highest daily case counts have all occurred in the past week.
The county’s cumulative cases increased to 132,098.
The county’s death toll is now 1,311: 16 men and 12 women died between Dec. 9 and Dec. 21, and their ages ranged from the early 50s to mid-90s. All but one had underlying medical conditions.
Another 35 people were hospitalized as of Tuesday, with six additional people sent to an intensive care unit.
