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A sign warns people to practice social distancing and to wear a mask at the Imperial Beach pier, Sept. 14, 2020.

San Diego County Will Remain In Red COVID-19 Tier

San Diego County will remain in the red tier of the state's COVID-19 reopening plan for at least one more week, according to state officials.

The U.S. hit a tragic milestone Tuesday, recording more than 200,000 coronavirus deaths. Here, Chris Duncan, whose 75-year-old mother, Constance, died from COVID-19 on her birthday, visits a COVID Memorial Project installation of 20,000 U.S. flags on the National Mall. The flags are on the grounds of the Washington Monument, facing the White House.

'Enormous And Tragic': U.S. Has Lost More Than 200,000 People To COVID-19

The U.S. death toll has doubled since May. Some experts predict it could nearly double again before 2020 ends. "We are experiencing a tremendous amount of unnecessary suffering," one researcher says.

The U.S. hit a tragic milestone Tuesday, recording more than 200,000 coronavirus deaths. Here, Chris Duncan, whose mother, Constance, 75, died from COVID-19 on her birthday, visits a COVID Memorial Project installation of 20,000 American flags on the National Mall. The flags are on the grounds of the Washington Monument, facing the White House.

'Enormous And Tragic': U.S. Has Lost More Than 200,000 People To COVID-19

The U.S. death toll has doubled since May. Some experts predict it could nearly double again before 2020 ends. "We are experiencing a tremendous amount of unnecessary suffering," one researcher says.

Supervisor Jim Desmond, business owners and supporters rally in front of the San Diego County Administration Center on Sept. 21, 2020, calling for more local control over businesses reopening during the pandemic and rejecting Gov. Gavin Newsom's color-coded four-tier reopening plan.

No Action From County Board As San Diego Waits For State Data

San Diego County awaits data from the state Tuesday which could potentially place San Diego in the "purple tier," the state's most restrictive.

Patrons talk to an artist at the Sculptors Guild at Spanish Village Art Center in Balboa Park on Aug. 30, 2020, as a sign at the entrance tells visitors to keep 6 feet apart and wear their facial coverings to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

San Diego County Reports 284 New COVID-19 Cases As It Considers Suing State

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors will meet in closed session Monday to consider taking legal action against the state to prevent potentially sliding back into the most restrictive tier on Tuesday.

A coronavirus safety advisory sign at the Plaza de Panama in Balboa Park on Aug. 30, 2020.

SD County Reports 286 New COVID-19 Cases As It Considers Suing State

San Diego County health officials have reported 286 new COVID-19 infections and three deaths tied to the illness, as the county considers taking legal action against the state should reopenings for some still-closed businesses be rolled back this week.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, shown here last month in Brooklyn, says that he and employees in his office will take furloughs to reduce costs.

New York City Delays School Reopening; Campus Lockdowns Grow

Our roundup of education stories looks at the turmoil following Mayor Bill de Blasio's latest delay announcement; and the continuing struggles on campus to control COVID outbreaks.

A hostess at Union Kitchen and Tap checks a customer's temperature before seating them, Sept. 16, 2020.

San Diego Reports 388 New COVID-19 Cases As County Considers Suing State

San Diego County health officials reported 388 new COVID-19 infections and three deaths tied to the illness Friday, raising the region's totals to 44,007 cases and 757 deaths as the county considers taking legal action against the state should reopenings for some still-closed businesses be rolled back next week.

Ginsburg acknowledges applause at the 45th commencement at Brandeis University, where she received an honorary law degree in May 1996.

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Champion Of Gender Equality, Dies At 87

Ginsburg, the second woman to serve on the Supreme Court, died from complications from cancer. Her death will set in motion what promises to be a tumultuous political battle over who will succeed her.

Air passengers wearing practically full-body coveralls at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in India.

Coronavirus FAQ: I See People Wearing Disposable Coveralls On Planes. Good Idea?

Some passengers don a disposable suit over their clothes to help shield themselves from the coronavirus. Is that helpful? What about gloves, face shields and goggles? Also: A blanket idea!

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