The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency Wednesday reported its second pediatric death from COVID-19, a 15-year-old girl who died Feb. 3.
"Pediatric deaths are very tragic and unfortunate. Our condolences go out to the family and friends of this young girl," said Dr. Wilma Wooten, county public health officer."This unfortunate death reminds us that COVID-19 can impact anyone, regardless of age or gender, and we must do everything to protect ourselves and our loved ones."
In San Diego County, 94% of residents eligible — age 5 and older — have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Around 84% of those 12- 17 have gotten at least one dose. The percentage drops to about 43% for those between the ages of 5 and 11. The California Department of Public Health has randomly selected about 45,000 San Diego households to participate in the study.
Each participant will receive a $20 gift card for completing the survey and a $20 gift card for returning the blood test sample.
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