SAN DIEGO–A mosquito caught in routine trapping in the Black Mountain Ranch area has tested positive for West Nile virus, the first appearance of the virus in San Diego County in 2020. County environmental health officials reminded people to protect themselves from mosquitoes that can potentially transmit disease by following the County’s “Prevent, Protect, Report” […]

SAN DIEGO–Given that people without symptoms can transmit the novel coronavirus, San Diegans should get tested for COVID-19, the County Health and Human Services Agency said Thursday. “Since we can’t be sure who is contagious, people should get tested even if they’re asymptomatic to make sure they’re not positive and infecting others,” said Wilma Wooten, […]

SAN DIEGO–Thirteen is the number of triggers the County will be monitoring to make sure it is OK to continue a further reopening of the local economy. On their own, any of the following criteria – community outbreaks, limited intensive care unit capacity, and supply of personal protective equipment  – would indicate a worsening of […]

SAN DIEGO–In a unanimous vote Tuesday, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors moved to support three DA-sponsored bills that will strengthen state laws in support of sexual assault victims, senior citizens and consumers buying supplies during a state of emergency.   Each bill was drafted with input from experts in the San Diego County District […]

SAN DIEGO–The Sheriff’s Department and all law enforcement agencies in San Diego county Sunday issued a curfew order Sunday to restore safety in the communities. The order was issued after demonstrations against the police killing of George Floyd turned violent in La Mesa and San Diego. Last weekend, protesters smashed windows and doors, and burned […]

SAN DIEGO–About 4,300 COVID-19 tests were reported to the county Friday, and 145 or 3% were positive new cases, according to the County Health and Human Services Agency. San Diego county resident total cases are now at 7,385, an increase from Friday of 145. Public health officials report 1,314 or 17.8% of cases have required […]

SAN DIEGO–The County and Rady Children’s Hospital Wednesday launched a new initiative to test up to 2,000 children and their families daily for COVID-19 over the next six months. Developed with the support of the County’s T3 Strategy of test, trace and treat, the COVID Collaborative for Children will include testing at Rady hospital, clinics, […]

SAN DIEGO–Houses of worship, hair salons and barbershops can all resume services, but they must implement a variety of safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today. All must complete and post the County’s Safe Reopening Plan before opening. Places of worship will have to limit […]