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Tracking COVID-19
The coronavirus, or COVID-19, has sickened more than a million people, forced millions to live under strict social distancing orders and paralyzed the global economy since its emergence in Wuhan, China at the end of last year.
Experts say the new virus is deadlier than the seasonal flu and U.S. federal officials have acknowledged that it could kill between 100,000 and 240,000 Americans.
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Live Blog: San Diego City Says Not Given Enough Notice From State To Close July Fourth Beach Parking
- July 4
- By KPBS Staff
This is a breaking news blog for all of the latest updates about the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19 In San Diego: Mapping Cases By ZIP Code
- April 6
- By Christopher Underwood
See the breakdown of coronavirus cases by neighborhood.
Coronavirus: What Your Fellow San Diegans Are Asking KPBS
- May 12
- By KPBS News
As information about the novel coronavirus and COVID-19 changes daily, KPBS will keep you up-to-date with the latest information and answers to your questions.
Veteran Re-Employment Program Soldiers On Despite Pandemic
- July 3
- By Steve Walsh
Veterans Village of San Diego received a $733,000 grant this week from the US Department of Labor to re-employ homeless veterans during the pandemic.
Protest Leaders Urge Regular COVID Tests To Minimize Spread At Demonstrations
- July 3
- By Tarryn Mento
A study involving local researchers found no evidence that racial justice protests across the US led to a surge in COVID cases.
San Diego County Placed on State's COVID-19 Monitoring List
- July 3
- By City News Service
San Diego County was placed on the state's COVID-19 monitoring list Friday afternoon, which could lead to closures or new restrictions on businesses following the Fourth of July weekend.
Big Bay Boom Canceled Due To Coronavirus Pandemic Restrictions
- July 3
- By City News Service
The decision by the Port of San Diego, the title sponsor, and event producer Sandy Purdon was made in alignment with California's stay-at-home order prohibiting large events and gatherings indefinitely.
Planning To Celebrate The 4th? What To Know About The Risks Of Parties And Bars
- July 3
- Will Stone / NPR
Alcohol makes people lose inhibitions. And maybe take off their masks, and get up close and personal. Here's why you may want to reconsider going out this weekend. Or how to stay safe if you do.
'The Data Is Headed In The Wrong Direction;' San Diego Health Care Systems React To Rising COVID-19 Cases
- July 3
- By Matt Hoffman
Local health care systems are seeing an increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations that they say could be stemming from Memorial Day Weekend.
Drill Down To County Level And The U.S. COVID-19 Outbreak Looks Even Worse
- July 3
- Nurith Aizenman / NPR
Local data reveal a deeper picture of where the current hot spots are in the United States — and where new ones could surface.
On The Brink, Rural Hospitals Brace For New Surge In COVID-19 Cases
- July 3
- Kirk Siegler / NPR
Rural "critical access" hospitals, often some of the largest employers in small towns, have been operating on razor-thin margins throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
U.S. Surpasses Global Record For New COVID-19 Cases Recorded In A Day
- July 3
- Doreen McCallister / NPR
The U.S. reported more than 55,000 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday — reaching a daily global record for the coronavirus pandemic. The previous record was set last month by Brazil.
San Diego County Crosses 15K COVID-19 Cases, Will Be On State Watchlist Friday
- July 2
- By City News Service
The number of cases has now reached 15,207, and the 584 cases reported Thursday is the sixth time in a week the number of daily cases has been more than 400.
Gov. Newsom Urges People To Avoid Holiday Gatherings
- July 2
- Kathleen Ronayne / Associated Press
Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging Californians to use common sense over the Fourth of July weekend by wearing masks and avoiding traditional gatherings with family and friends. The governor says the state won't be “going into everybody's backyard and enforcing" but people should be safe and thoughtful.
Imperial County Copes With COVID Increase
- July 2
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Pat Finn
Imperial County, as with other California counties, has seen an increase in positive tests for the coronavirus and cases of COVID-19. How is this mostly rural agricultural region coping with the pandemic?
How California Went From Success Story To Virus Hot Spot
- July 2
- Kathleen Ronayne / Associated Press
Since Memorial Day, California has gone from a coronavirus success story to a cautionary tale. Health experts say the change was a combination of a populace made complacent by positive trends, the rapid reopening of businesses and the late adoption of a mandatory mask rule.
Thousands Of Military Moves Still On Hold As Cononavirus Restrictions Remain In Place
- July 2
- By Steve Walsh
The Pentagon's original stop movement order was set to expire Tuesday, but even as restrictions open up, the backlog of delayed moves may linger into next year.
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