County’s Two New Testing Sites Open
Apr. 27, 2020 | 10:25 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
Two new, appointment-only COVID-19 testing sites opened today in Escondido and Chula Vista, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
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2 Additional COVID-19 Deaths Reported; Face Coverings Mandatory Starting May 1
Apr. 24, 2020 | 6:45 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
The number of local COVID-19 deaths went up by two and total cases saw a record increase for a second day in a row with an additional 183 confirmed cases, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
Residents Urged to Take Precautions During Heat
Apr. 24, 2020 | 1:31 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory until 6 p.m. Saturday. County health officials are encouraging San Diegans to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses. People should especially pay close attention to children, the elderly and pets.
Two Alternate Care Facilities Ready for Patients
Apr. 24, 2020 | 12:20 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
With positive cases of COVID-19 on the rise, the County of San Diego is continuing its preparations for a potential surge of patients requiring hospitalization. The County unveiled an alternate care facility at Palomar Medical Center in Escondido Thursday.
4 New COVID-19 Deaths Reported; Testing Expanded
Apr. 23, 2020 | 5:50 PMReading Time: 4 minutes
The number of local COVID-19 deaths went up by four and total cases increased by 152, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
County COVID-19 Deaths Reach 96
Apr. 22, 2020 | 5:13 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The number of local COVID-19 deaths increased to 96 after nine additional deaths were reported in the region, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
15 New COVID-19 Deaths Reported Locally
Apr. 21, 2020 | 6:57 PMReading Time: 4 minutes
Fifteen new COVID-19 deaths were reported, bringing the region’s total to 87, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.