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California passes New York in case count, San Diego records 505 total deaths
Governor Gavin Newsom announces the state found 12,807 new coronavirus cases, breaking the previous high recorded on July 20. California passes New York for most coronavirus cases. San Diego passes 500 deaths. -
200 protest at San Clemente pier
Approximately 200 people gather at a San Clemente pier to protest the fact that they are still expected to shelter-in-place. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department arrests four people for trespassing. -
U.S. withdraws from WHO, passes 3,000,000 cases
The same day that the United States reports 3 million COVID-19 infections, the nation begins its withdrawal from WHO, citing its response to the global pandemic. The Trump administration notifies the United Nations of its decision, which would not take effect until 2021. -
County placed on state's Monitoring List
San Diego County is placed on state's Monitoring List, triggering additional business restrictions and closures. -
United States coronavirus death toll surpasses 100,000
CDC asks that all Americans follow guidance of local and state health authorities as COVID-19 death toll passess 100,000. -
100,000 cases in California
California reports 3,215 new coronavirus cases, breaking the previous day’s record and crossing the 100,000 total cas threshold. More than half of the day's cases come from Los Angeles County. -
Californians to receive mail-in ballots for presidential election
Citing the coronavirus, California Governor Gavin Newsom signs an executive order to send Californians mail-in ballots in advance of November’s election. -
Resistance to state regulations intensifies
Protesting erupts in Sacramento over California’s continuing shelter in place orders. Hundreds of protestors — 32 of whom were arrested — protest without a permit.
Protests are coupled with resistance from local officials throughout the state. Modoc County re-opens churches and businesses, while Huntington Beach tries to fight the governor’s order to close area beaches in court. A judge orders the beach to remain closed.
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County enacts cloth face covering requirement
Beginning May 1, all San Diego County residents are required to wear cloth face coverings in public when within 6 feet of another person who is not a household contact. -
County rolls out "T3" strategy
San Diego County rolls out "T3" strategy to address three crucial areas: testing, tracing, and treatment. -
County passes 2000 cases
Nearly 28,000 tests have been administered to San Diegans. To date, 2,012 people have tested positive for COVID-19, including 82 new cases on 4/15. -
#StayHomeSD awareness campaign launched
San Diego County launches #StayHomeSD awareness campaign encouraging San Diegans to stay at home, maintain social distancing and wear facial coverings. -
FEMA funds housing of homeless in hotels and motels
The Federal Emergency Management Agency agrees to fund 75% of the cost of housing the homeless in hotels and motels. Under an initiative called “Project Roomkey,” California hopes to secure 15,000 rooms to help slow the spread of the virus. -
Local cases pass 500
San Diego County officials re-emphasize need for residents to stay at home and practices social distancing as the number of local cases pass 500. -
CARES Act passes
The United States Senate passes the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, providing $2 trillion in aid to hospitals, small businesses, and state and local governments, while including an elimination of the Medicare sequester from May 1 through December 31, 2020. -
CSUSM closes
California State University San Marcos closes on-campus operations. -
First California death of person under 18
Los Angeles County confirms the first death due to coronavirus of someone under 18. The 17-year-old Lancaster resident who was in otherwise good health, according to the Orange County Register. -
Public health order allowing beach closures issued
Wilma Wooten, San Diego County Public Health Officer, announces that the County as issued an amended COVID-19 public health order giving it the discretion to close down beaches if social distancing rules aren’t enforced. -
Social distancing, other regulations enacted
San Diego County bans gatherings of 10 or more people in one room and smaller groups must stay six feet apart to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the region. -
Texting coronavirus information begins
San Diego County residents begin receiving information about the novel coronavirus via text thanks to the County COVID-19 public information text message alert system. -
President Trump declares national emergency
President Donald Trump declares a national emergency, freeing billions in federal funds for disaster relief and assistance. -
Widespread school closures
More than 5.7 million K-12 California students, including more than nine out of 10 public school students, are sent home from school starting Monday, March 16, after coronavirus concerns move districts to close. -
Disneyland and sports closures
Disneyland closes its Southern California parks. Most major sports leagues have suspended their seasons and the National College Athletic Association has cancelled March Madness. -
COVID-19 declared a pandemic
The World Health Organization officially declares COVID-19 a pandemic. -
Newsom recommendation, benefits extension
California Governor Gavin Newsom recommends gatherings not to exceed 250 people and extends paid family leave and disability benefits to those affected by the coronavirus.