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First coronavirus case in San Diego County
The Health and Human Services Agency announces that a San Diego County woman in her 50s is the first presumptive positive case of COVID-19 in the region. -
First California school closure
The Elk Grove Unified School District, the largest in Northern California, is the first to close in the state after a student tests positive. -
President Trump signs coronavirus relief bill
President Donald Trump signs an $8.3 billion coronavirus relief bill. The bill provides money to assist in the development of a vaccine and treatment, loans for small businesses and cash for state and local governments. -
Governor Newsom declares state of emergency
Following numerous emergency declarations at the local level and positive cases increases by the day, California Governor Gavin Newsom declares a state of emergency. The declaration institutes anti-price gouging measures and allows for out-of-state health care workers to assist California hospitals. -
San Diego County begins COVID-19 testing
Health and Human Services Agency announces that San Diego County Public Health Laboratory is now able to test for the novel coronavirus, the cause of the respiratory disease COVID-19. -
San Diego local health emergency ratified
San Diego Board of Supervisors votes to ratify the County’s declaration of a local health emergency and proclamation a local emergency to deal with the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. -
Diamond Princess crew and passengers to Travis Air Force Base
Some American passengers and crew members from the Diamond Princess, a cruise ship quarantined in Japan, are flown to Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, California, where they will be quarantined for 14 days. Over 700 passengers aboard the cruise ship eventually test positive for coronavirus. -
San Diego declares local health emergency
San Diego County declares a local health emergency. Two people within the county have tested positive for COVID-19, both of whom were returning from China, according to the LA Times. -
First COVID-19 death in United States
An individual in Santa Clara dies of causes related to the coronavirus. It is the first such death in the United States, although this won’t become known until late April. -
International travelers quarantined at Travis Air Force Base.
International travelers who may have come into contact with COVID-19 may be quarantined at the Travis Air Force Base (Solano County) and and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar (San Diego County). -
200 Americans land at March Air Reserve Base.
Escaping the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, China, around 200 Americans land at the March Air Reserve Base in Riverside County, where they are to be held for three days. -
First confirmed COVID-19 case in California
A man in Orange County tests positive for the novel coronavirus — also known as COVID-19 — according to the county health care agency, becoming the first confirmed case in the state. -
"Tengo Ansiedad, mom"
Feelings of a 21-year old Mexican-American in quarantine.Tags Student reflections -
Darkness and Light
The collage is intended as a tribute to the multitude of heroes who sustained us and brought us together as one people during the COVID-19 pandemic. It features healthcare professionals and many other essential workers from across the globe who took care of our physical and emotional needs during a grim period of escalating sickness, death, and intense social isolation.
The new coronavirus had no discrimination. It attacked the rich as well as the poor, people of all races, creeds and politics, in over two hundred countries. But it disproportionally harmed the most vulnerable among us: the elderly, the poor, and people of color.
Cities across the globe were deserted. Yet doctors and nurses worked tirelessly to save multitudes of lives and held the hands of dying patients unable to be with their loved ones. With protective equipment scarce, some nurses improvised scrubs from plastic trash bags.
Paramedics, police, firemen and other first responders continued to safeguard us. Grocery workers, farm workers, delivery people, caretakers, and janitors continued to provide essential services, regardless of the risk to their own lives. Volunteers cared for the hungry, manning food banks and handing out food to the homeless. Hungry families lined up in their cars to receive food packages at parking lots.
Musicians improvised ways to lift our spirits. To support frontline healthcare workers, the Global Citizen organization gathered together musicians from around the world to broadcast and stream a two-hour concert into our homes. The historic “One World: Together at Home” concert was the source of many of the photographs in this collage.
This is a small representation of those who helped us, some risking, even losing their lives to save us. May they inspire us to link our hands together around the world in unity.
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I Want to Hold Your Hand
One of six poems by Gabrielle O'Flaherty, written at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting her feelings and experiences at that time. -
The Present Will Soon Pass
One of six poems by Gabrielle O'Flaherty, written at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting her feelings and experiences at that time. -
Clouded reality
Pictured Is me in a graduation gown that I never got to wear, crying as I realize all of the things I am missing out on because of covid [sic] and how I am no longer excited about anything which is why everything around me is smeared and clouded. -
Learning to wear a mask
A family friend made masks for our family, including making a special one for Isabel Visintainer (2) and her Minnie to help her learn how to wear a mask. -
Masks at the park
While on an afternoon walk, we came upon this group having a gathering at Mulberry Park. -
Governor Newsom issues statewide stay-at-home order; requests aid
As the number of confirmed coronavirus cases continues to rise, California Governor Gavin Newsom orders people to stay home. Violation can result in a misdemeanor with up to $1,000 in fines or six months imprisonment. In addition to the stay at home order, Newsom's order prioritizes Personal protective equipment and other resources for health care workers.
The same day, Newsom also requests $1 billion in federal aid.
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Closures and reopening at O'Sullivan's Irish Pub
Signage on the door of O'Sullivan's Irish Pub addressed to patrons. The sign on the Pub reads:
"We thank you for your continued support!"
"As you know we have been ordered "shut down" three (3) times now starting with the original shut down order on March 16, 2020."
"After having to lay off our entire staff each time you can understand that you do not just turn on the switch and reponen the next day. Governor Newsom has recently reopened patio dining, and we are now setting up to do just that."
"We want it done right which includes restocking food supplies which spoiled due to the previous closures."
"With that said..... We look forward to seeing you again Febuary 8, 2021 on our repon date!!!"
"Come thirsty!"
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Outdoor drinking and reading
Outdoor drinking and reading space for Plan 9 Alehouse and Helen's Book Mark. In an effort to keep local businesses afloat, the parking lane of Grand Avenue has been closed off with concrete barriers, allowing businesses to set up outdoor dining. Businesses and artists have painted the concrete barriers, creating small outdoor murals that run along 3 or 4 blocks on both sides of the street. The center lane of Grand Avenue is now given over to parking, with traffic moving along the left lane. Despite the efforts of the city, there seem to be a number of vacant storefronts, indicating businesses that have gone under in the past year. -
Outdoor dining tents along Grand Avenue
Tents lined up for outdoor dining and drinking along the north side of Grand Avenue in Escondido. In an effort to keep local businesses afloat, the parking lane of Grand Avenue has been closed off with concrete barriers, allowing businesses to set up outdoor dining. Businesses and artists have painted the concrete barriers, creating small outdoor murals that run along 3 or 4 blocks on both sides of the street. The center lane of Grand Avenue is now given over to parking, with traffic moving along the left lane. Despite the efforts of the city, there seem to be a number of vacant s torefronts, indicating businesses that have gone under in the past year. -
Outdoor dining at Papusas Cuscatlan
Tents, tables, and patrons in the outdoor dining of Papusas Cuscatlan in Escondido. In an effort to keep local businesses afloat, the parking lane of Grand Avenue has been closed off with concrete barriers, allowing businesses to set up outdoor dining. Businesses and artists have painted the concrete barriers, creating small outdoor murals that run along 3 or 4 blocks on both sides of the street. The center lane of Grand Avenue is now given over to parking, with traffic moving along the left lane. Despite the efforts of the city, there seem to be a number of vacant storefronts, indicating businesses that have gone under in the past year. -
Good Omen Mead
The parking lane, outdoor dining/drinking space, and outdoor taproom of Good Omen Meadery in Escondido (now out of business). In an effort to keep local businesses afloat, the parking lane of Grand Avenue has been closed off with concrete barriers, allowing businesses to set up outdoor dining. Businesses and artists have painted the concrete barriers, creating small outdoor murals that run along 3 or 4 blocks on both sides of the street. The center lane of Grand Avenue is now given over to parking, with traffic moving along the left lane. Despite the efforts of the city, there seem to be a number of vacant storefronts, indicating businesses that have gone under in the past year.