Hospitalizations and deaths are considered a lagging factor, so the above-average deaths due to the virus may be a result of the Omicron spike in December and January.
“It’s important to note that lab-confirmed cases currently only make up a portion of the actual cases in the region, as more and more people rely on home antigen tests,” said Dr.
According to the latest state data, the county’s hospitalizations from the virus decreased by 24 to 1,105.
“There is a common misconception that the Omicron variant is not as deadly as prior strains of COVID-19,” Wooten said.
A total of 1,072,823 of San Diego County residents who are fully vaccinated have received a booster shot, according to the HHSA.