As we head into the Fourth of July weekend, I would like to start by thanking you yet again for helping get us to this point, where most of the health restrictions have been lifted, vaccines are widely available, and we can enjoy traditional celebrations with friends and family. If you think of where we were this time last year, it’s remarkable how far we have come!
COVID updates
Most of the COVID-19 news over the past week has included headlines that sound scary at first, but less so once you dig into the details.
The first topic making headlines relates to so called “breakthrough” cases of COVID. This refers to COVID-19 cases among people who are fully vaccinated. This can happen, but the likelihood of serious illness or death is very rare.
The other news that’s been making headlines is the spread of the Delta variant (previously referred to as the India variant). All along health officials have said variants are common and will continue to emerge. Some variants, including the Delta variant, are more easily spread, but all evidence shows current vaccines are effective.
San Diego County puts out a weekly update on variant cases. It shows fewer than 20 cases of the Delta variant have been identified here so far.
