San Diego County COVID-19 Update – 11-06-2020
Nov. 6, 2020 | 4:08 PMHere is today’s COVID-19 update from the County Health and Human Services Agency with data through Nov. 5.
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Credit: Shutterstock Don’t Skip Routine Health Care Visits Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Nov. 6, 2020 | 11:10 AMThe County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency is urging San Diegans not to delay routine medical and dental care amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
County Reports 530 New Cases, Region on Brink of Purple Tier
Nov. 5, 2020 | 4:04 PMThe number of lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases continues to increase in San Diego County and health officials are urging San Diegans, especially those with any symptoms, to get tested for the virus.
Fentanyl, Prescription Drug Deaths Increase in San Diego County
Nov. 5, 2020 | 2:25 PMThe number of unintentional fentanyl deaths increased by 64% from 2018 to 2019, while at the same time prescription drug deaths rose nearly 12%.
Flu Activity Extremely Low This Season Due to COVID-19 Measures
Nov. 5, 2020 | 9:51 AMA total of 18 influenza cases have been reported in the county this season compared to 400 at the same time last year. County health officials believe this is the result of the preventive measures San Diegans are taking to fight the spread of COVID-19.
COVID-19 Case Rate Lands County in First Week of Purple Tier
Nov. 4, 2020 | 4:32 PMAfter weeks of being on the edge of entering the Purple Tier, the County’s adjusted case rate rose above 7.0 cases per 100,000, landing the region for one week in the state’s most restrictive COVID-19 level.
San Diego County COVID-19 Update – 11-03-2020
Nov. 3, 2020 | 4:09 PMHere is today’s COVID-19 update from the County Health and Human Services Agency with data through Nov. 2.