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More than half of the people who died lived in either the South Bay, City Heights, or Southeast San Diego — the most ethnically diverse areas in the county. -
KPBS Midday EditionSan Diego County public health officials have reported 283 new COVID-19 cases, the fewest new daily cases since July 7. -
Earlier this month, Gov. Gavin Newsom banned all indoor dining, closed bars and barred indoor religious services, gyms and salons in much of the state in an attempt to limit the spread of the virus. -
There were more than 1,000 deaths in the U.S. for the fifth consecutive day Saturday. -
San Diego County public health officials reported 603 new COVID-19 cases and nine additional deaths today, raising the region's totals to 26,701 cases and 533 deaths. -
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the state must do more to protect essential workers, many of whom are Latino, from the economic and health harms of the coronavirus. -
Three new community outbreak was identified Friday, bringing the total in the past seven days to 13. The new outbreaks were reported in a restaurant/bar, a gym and a church. -
Those who work from home are taking more nonessential trips by car, and are generating more vehicle travel through the use of home delivery services, according to the San Diego Association of Governments. -
The candle test is one way to assess (roughly) the effectiveness of a mask. If your mask passes the test, you can help it do an even better job with some simple hacks. -
A recent surge pushes California to the top of the list for new COVID-19 cases, local parents form learning pods to help their kids' virtual education, and how uneven funding in the public justice system creates an advantage for prosecutors.
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