SAN DIEGO
A massive fire dooms a warship in San Diego’s waterfront. Training accidents kill 11 in San Clemente Island. Some long deployments come to an end as others are just beginning.
These are a few of the stories affecting the San Diego military community in 2020.
Underpinning it all is the coronavirus pandemic, which sickened many and strained local military forces as they tried to maintain regular operations.
The pandemic tested military leaders and changed day-to-day operations. Sailors endured weeks-long quarantines before going to sea. and Marine recruits isolated in hotels before starting boot camp.
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Before the virus reached US shores, the year began with tensions escalating into violence between the United States and Iran, as both countries sought to exert influence in Iraq.
The cases reported on Wednesday mark the 23rd consecutive day with more than 1,000 cases. Author: CBS News 8 Team, City News Service Published: 6:25 AM PST December 24, 2020 Updated: 11:13 AM PST December 24, 2020
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. San Diego County public health officials are urging residents to avoid large Christmas and New Year s gatherings amid a report of 2,598 new COVID-19 infections and 39 deaths resulting from the virus.
The cases reported on Wednesday mark the 23rd consecutive day with more than 1,000 cases. It also was the 16th day overall with more than 2,000 new cases.
County Supervisors Nathan Fletcher and Greg Cox pointed to a massive uptick in cases after Thanksgiving including the region s highest daily total coming three weeks after the holiday with 3,611 cases reported last Friday.
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On the 16th day with over 2K cases, 134,696 residents have contracted coronavirus since March San Diego officials plead for all to stay at home. (Shutterstock)
SAN DIEGO, CA San Diego County public health officials reported 39 new deaths and 2,598 new COVID-19 infections Wednesday. It was the 16th day overall with more than 2,000 new cases.
The county s cumulative cases increased to 134,696 infected residents.
The county s death toll is now 1,311: 16 men and 12 women died between Dec. 9 and Dec. 21, and their ages ranged from the early 50s to mid-90s. All but one had underlying medical conditions.
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In San Diego County, 5,492 residents are currently hospitalized. Of those, 1,155 are currently admitted into the intensive care units.
Tuesday s reported cases mark the 22nd consecutive day with more than 1,000 cases. Author: City News Service Updated: 7:24 PM PST December 22, 2020
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, California San Diego County public health officials today reported 28 new deaths and 2,381 new COVID-19 infections, the fewest reported since Dec. 14.
Tuesday s reported cases mark the 22nd consecutive day with more than 1,000 cases. It was also the 15th day overall with more than 2,000 new cases. With 3,252 COVID-19 infections reported Monday, 3,611 Friday, 3,493 Saturday, 2,807 Wednesday and 2,604 cases Thursday, the five highest daily case counts have all occurred in the past week.
The county s cumulative cases increased to 132,098.
The county s death toll is now 1,311: 16 men and 12 women died between Dec. 9 and Dec. 21, and their ages ranged from early 50s to mid-90s. All but one had underlying medical conditions.
County officials urge caution around holidays as another 2,598 COVID cases are reported
San Diego County s ICU bed numbers reflect a little space, with 19% availability, but officials say finding staff to tend to the beds is where the issue lies. Author: CBS News 8 Team, Richard Allyn (Reporter) Published: 1:48 PM PST December 23, 2020 Updated: 10:36 PM PST December 23, 2020
San Diego County public health officials urged residents to avoid large holiday gatherings as they reported 2,598 new COVID-19 infections and 39 deaths from the virus.
County Supervisors Nathan Fletcher and Greg Cox pointed to a massive uptick in cases after Thanksgiving including the region s highest daily total coming three weeks after the holiday with 3,611 cases reported Friday.