Rapid coronavirus testing at Scripps Health
A laboratory technician uses Abbott’s ID NOW to rapidly test for coronavirus at Scripps Health. Image from video

The number of coronavirus cases in San Diego County grew by 55 but no new deaths were reported Sunday by the county Health and Human Services Agency.

The agency reported cumulative totals of 2,268 cases, 71 deaths and 32,594 tests.

Of the total cases, approximately 24% have required hospitalization and 8% have needed intensive care, the agency said.

Increases in cases over the past three days were 55 on Saturday, 71 on Friday and 75 on Thursday.

Daily media briefings by county officials amid the pandemic will resume on Monday.

Chris Jennewein is founder and senior editor of Times of San Diego.