SD County COVID-19 hospitalizations dropping, but vaccine access still an issue

SAN DIEGO (CNS) - While COVID-19 hospitalizations in San Diego County continue to decline, health officials say the number of vaccines continues to be insufficient for demand.

The news came Wednesday as the county reported 968 new coronavirus infections and 54 new virus-related deaths.

It was the second straight day the county reported fewer than 1,000 new cases. Prior to Tuesday, the county had logged at least that many every day since Nov. 30.

County Board of Supervisors Chairman Nathan Fletcher praised the work county staff has done in getting vaccine infrastructure running, but admitted th...