City News Service

Influenza in San Diego County remains relatively low, with 34 new lab-confirmed cases reported in the past week, eight more than the week previous.

The centers can treat people with sotrovimab, a monoclonal antibody touted as effective against the omicron variant of the coronavirus.

Effective Wednesday, the San Diego Unified School District will update its outdoor masking policy.

The previous San Diego County record high was $4.725 set Oct. 8, 2012.

A total of 9,386 new tests were reported Tuesday with a positivity rate over the past seven days of 9.9%.

Effective Wednesday, the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) will update its outdoor masking policy and lift restrictions on field trips, allowing students, staff and others on SDUSD school grounds the option of no longer wearing masks outdoors.

The announcement comes after a judge struck down San Diego's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, saying only the state can make that a requirement.

Earlier this month, supervisors unanimously voted to oppose any further placements of sexually violent predators until local jurisdictions are able to fully participate in the placement process, including having full veto authority.