Orange County cases are on the upswing, local reports show.
The New York Times reported on May 5 the county’s average case rate was 374 cases per 100,000 residents, a 65% increase from two weeks ago. A total of 595,487 cases have now been reported since the beginning of the pandemic. Â
With 73 hospitalizations, the county saw a 12% decrease over the past 14 days. Â
As of Wednesday, 72% of all OC residents have been vaccinated with 40% boosted. Â
While OC’s Covid case rate appears to be on the rise, it remains in better shape than nearby counties who have seen higher levels of cases. Â
As of May 4, Los Angeles County reported an increase of 94% with an average daily case rate of 2,123 per 100,000 residents. San Diego County reported an average of 584 cases per day, up 99% from two weeks ago, according to the New York Times.Â
