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California's governor says the state will have thousands of workers to track down everyone who may be infected by each person who contracts coronavirus. Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that counties will have to show they can perform so-called contact tracing as a prerequisite to reopening businesses. -
Roughly 3.5 million people have contracted the novel coronavirus around the world, including 1.2 million in the U.S. and 4,000 in San Diego County. Poor safety conditions and inadequate access to protective gear leads to an increased risk of transmission and endangers workers interacting with people suffering from COVID-19. -
The pandemic forced Mayor Kevin Faulconer to make deep cuts to city services in his proposed 2020-2021 budget. And this is just the beginning. -
KPBS Midday EditionMayor Kevin Faulconer said he'll be announcing policies and procedures on Tuesday to safely reopen businesses in San Diego. -
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the state will move into the second phase of his reopening plan as early as Friday, allowing lower-risk workplaces to resume operations with modifications to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. -
Mayor Kevin Faulconer praised Holey Donuts for donating sweet confections to San Diego's unsheltered population at the San Diego Convention Center as an example of San Diegans stepping up amid COVID-19. -
City beaches in Solana Beach, Del Mar and Carlsbad will reopen in limited fashion Monday along with state beaches in Torrey Pines and Carlsbad. -
Faced with 20,000 coronavirus deaths, the nation's nursing homes are pushing to get states to grant them emergency protection from lawsuits alleging inadequate care. -
County health officials Sunday reported 85 new COVID- 19 cases and one death, raising the county's totals to 3,927 cases and 139 deaths. -
The South Hills Church, which is located near the Paradise Hills neighborhood, handed out food, diapers and other supplies to help meet the need brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
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