County COVID-19 cases rise to 849, five more die from the illness
REGION — San Diego County health officials announced Wednesday five COVID-19 deaths — the deadliest day locally since the global pandemic began — and 115...
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Feeding San Diego ramps up meal distribution efforts
REGION — With the spread of COVID-19 resulting in thousands of layoffs throughout the county, Feeding San Diego is making “dramatic changes” to ensure San...
Jewish Community Center organizes book drive for Oceanside children, families
OCEANSIDE — The Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center this month announced a book drive to support children and families within the Boys and Girls Club...
Parks in Vista close to encourage social distancing amid COVID-19 pandemic
REGION — Parks in Vista will be closed starting today in an attempt to limit the spread of coronavirus by encouraging social distancing. The North...
UCLA: Study reveals time period COVID-19 remains in air, on surfaces
REGION — A new study shows that COVID-19 remains for several hours to days on surfaces and in aerosols, and suggests that people may acquire...
United Way of San Diego County announces emergency fund for local workers
REGION — United Way of San Diego County announced today it is offering emergency assistance for low-wage workers across the county who need help paying...
Officials limit restaurants, close bars as COVID-19 cases rise
REGION — New public health orders took effect today in San Diego County including a ban on gatherings larger than 50 people, the closure of...
Encinitas patient tests ‘presumptive positive’ for COVID-19
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article has been updated with information about Scripps Health coronavirus nurse hotline. ENCINITAS — A male patient in his 50s with a...
Coronavirus Roundup: North County responds to health pandemic
REGION — The San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted on March 10 to continue the recently declared local health emergency in response to...
Carlsbad authorities respond to coronavirus pandemic
CARLSBAD — Coronavirus has taken a grip over the country and world, leading to 4,589 deaths, 66,702 recoveries and 124,910 reported cases as of March...
Hit the Road: Traveling (or not) in these uncertain days of the coronavirus
Many potential travelers are debating whether to cancel plans, make any new ones or just hunker down at home until…well, no one knows....