Imperial County could move up in state coronavirus rankings

September 22, 2020 5:15 PM

Published September 22, 2020 12:24 PM

Downward trend for cases continues.

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The Imperial County Public Health Department (ICPHD) has good news for Valley residents.

ICPHD announced Tuesday, Imperial County is close to moving up to the red tier on California's coronavirus metrics.

Imperial County is currently in the purple tier. That's the lowest tier on the state's metrics.

The county has been in the purple tier for at least three weeks. Moving to the next tier could allow more local businesses open.

Today on 13 On Your Side at 4, Alexandra Rangel speaks to the county's chief health officer about the latest COVID statistics, and finds out how it will affect the communicy.

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Alexandra Rangel

Alexandra Rangel joined KSWT in March 2019 as a multimedia journalist.

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