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Los Angeles will close beaches and ban fireworks displays over the holiday weekend as California officials warned that further restrictions may be necessary to curb a troubling spike in coronavirus cases in much of the state. -
A spike in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in San Diego County prompted officials to pause any additional reopenings through at least August 1 and order all bars, breweries and wineries to close Tuesday at midnight. -
A medical technician at the San Diego VA died from COVID-19 Wednesday night, marking the first death of a local VA employee due to the virus. -
Since the coronavirus pandemic put a hold on naturalization ceremonies in San Diego’s Golden Hall, US Citizenship and Immigration Services had been exploring ways to safely allow people to take the oath of allegiance. They came up with a drive-thru. -
KPBS Midday EditionSome doctors and nurses with the Air Force Reserves are warning the public not to underestimate the continued threat posed by the coronavirus. They were among thousands of military personnel who deployed to New York City during the height of its pandemic. -
The San Diego Blood Bank announced Monday that from now through the end of July, it will test all blood donations for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies, the virus that causes the COVID-19. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe San Diego County COVID-19 case total rose rapidly over the weekend and health authorities have reported more than 300 new COVID-19 cases seven times in the past eight days. -
T cells are white blood cells that flare up when the body is infected with a virus. They attack the cells that are already infected and get rid of them, so the body can stay healthy. -
Los Angeles and Imperial are the only Southern California counties facing mandatory closures. Riverside is among eight others where the governor is recommending bars be closed to slow the spread of COVID-19. -
Mission Avenue Bar and Grill closed voluntarily on Tuesday after two staff members tested positive.
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