Recoveries outpace new coronavirus cases in Imperial County
New statistics also show decline in active cases
EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - New numbers from the Imperial County Public Health Department (ICPHD) once again show more recoveries than active cases.
Health officials did report 120 more new cases in the county Tuesday. However, they also confirmed 149 new recoveries.
More good news, the number of active cases went down, while the number of tests conducted rose.
Here's a look at the latest statistics from ICPHD:
Coronavirus in Imperial County - Tuesday, June 9, 2020
| Overview of Cases | Patients | Increase/Decrease |
|---|---|---|
| Positive Cases | 3,133 | +120 |
| Patients Tested | 17,191 | +1,208 |
| Active Cases | 729 | -29 |
| Recovered | 2,366 | +149 |
| Deaths | 33 | --- |
California now has more than 130,000 cases of coronavirus. The illness is blamed for more than 4,600 deaths, including 33 in Imperial County.
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