COVID-19 deaths, hospitalizations continue to climb in Riverside County
RIVERSIDE (CNS) - The coronavirus death toll and hospitalizations continue to rise in Riverside County, where an additional 5,121 cases were confirmed Wednesday.The aggregate number of COVID-19 cases recorded since the pandemic began in early March rose to 156,834, compared to 151,713 on Tuesday, according to the Riverside University Health System.The number of deaths stemming from virus-related complications stands at 1,805, an increase of 16, officials said. Those figures are trailing indicators because of delays certifying death certificates coded as COVID-19, according to health officials. Reporting periods can go back several weeks.COVID-19 hospitalizations countywide were at 1,322, up 44 from the previous day, according to RUHS. That includes 247 intensive care unit patie