County to Open New COVID-19 Testing Site at Border
Aug. 11, 2020 | 6:18 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
A new COVID-19 testing site will begin operating Wednesday at the San Ysidro Port of Entry PedEast crossing.
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‘Promotoras’ Working in Latino Communities to Prevent Spread of COVID-19
Aug. 5, 2020 | 6:49 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
Community health workers known as promotoras started working in local Latino communities earlier this week to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Promotoras are long-time and trusted residents of the communities they serve.
Credit: Shutterstock Image Board Creates Compliance Hotline, Allocates CARES Act Funds
Aug. 5, 2020 | 9:16 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County Board of Supervisors today received an update on the County’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and took a number of actions that will facilitate enforcement against businesses and individuals violating the local public health order.
Two COVID-19 Triggers Improving; Community Outbreaks Continue to Increase
Aug. 3, 2020 | 6:16 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
Since early July, the County has been on the state’s Monitoring List because of a case rate above 100 cases per 100,000 population, causing additional restrictions on some local businesses. A second County trigger resulted in the hiring of more case investigators and a third, related to outbreaks, continues to be elevated.
6 in 10 Adult San Diegans Face Severe Impacts If They Contract COVID-19
Jul. 29, 2020 | 4:55 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Six out of every 10 adult San Diegans are at extra risk for severe illness should they contract the novel coronavirus.
No COVID-19 Testing Required Before Employees Can Go Back to Work
Jul. 27, 2020 | 5:06 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
Based on new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is no longer recommended that employers require employees who tested positive for COVID-19 to be tested again before they can return to work.
County COVID-19 Deaths Surpass 500, Cases Over 25K
Jul. 22, 2020 | 6:22 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
A record number of COVID-19 deaths were reported in San Diego, bringing the region’s total to 505, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.