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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. -
Nationwide Shortage
This work is a sculptural installation created in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. A trip to the grocery store will never be the same. Walking down aisle after aisle of empty shelves is something we have never before experienced. Panic has caused people to buy up supplies in bulk and hoard them, leaving other community members without. If only you could enter a store without wondering, will they have what I need? The food, supplies, toilet paper my family is out of? If only the shelves could stay stocked. What would you but to get you through this crisis? What our country needs, however, is something you can’t find on the store shelves.Tags Student reflections -
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. -
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. -
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). -
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. -
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. -
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 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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
COVID-19 declared a pandemic
The World Health Organization officially declares COVID-19 a pandemic. -
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. -
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. -
President Trump declares national emergency
President Donald Trump declares a national emergency, freeing billions in federal funds for disaster relief and assistance. -
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. -
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. -
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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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. -
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. -
CSUSM closes
California State University San Marcos closes on-campus operations.