San Diego County COVID-19 Update – 11-17-2020
Nov. 17, 2020 | 5:58 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Here is today’s COVID-19 update from the County Health and Human Services Agency with data through Nov. 16.
Health
COVID-19 Fatigue Causing Cases to Skyrocket
Nov. 16, 2020 | 5:52 PMReading Time: 4 minutes
Over the last seven days, the number of COVID-19 cases skyrocketed, reaching a record 1,087 cases Nov. 14 and followed by 833 cases Nov. 15.
Purple Tier Restrictions in Effect at Midnight Saturday
Nov. 13, 2020 | 6:00 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Beginning tomorrow, Tier 1, or Purple Tier restrictions will be in effect in San Diego County.
More San Diegans Dying Because of Meth
Nov. 13, 2020 | 2:08 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Record numbers of San Diegans are dying because of meth, according to new figures that show the highly addictive drug’s increasingly harmful impact on the region.
County Awarded Grant for Bicycle, Pedestrian Safety Education
Nov. 13, 2020 | 9:28 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
The County Health & Human Services Agency has received a $125,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to improve the safety of bicyclists, pedestrians, and scooter riders.
County Launches COVID-19 Case Rate Map as Cases Set Record
Nov. 12, 2020 | 4:19 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
The County is launching a COVID-19 case rate map that shows how cities and communities are being impacted by the novel coronavirus.
County Gets Grant for Child Safety Seat Education Program
Nov. 12, 2020 | 1:07 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
The $225,000, one-year grant will pay for a car seat education program that encourages the proper installation and use of child safety seats.