Scripps Health Launches Rapid COVID-19 Testing at its Hospitals
Courtesy of Scripps Health, which recently announced the launch of the fastest available molecular point-of-care test for detecting the novel coronavirus at its five hospital […]
Community Health
From Northern Division SDPD : Community Update from Captain Novak re COVID-19
Courtesy of Northern Division Captain Matt Novak, San Diego Police Department : Community Members, I hope this message finds you healthy and safe. I just […]
County COVID-19 Deaths Increase to 36; All Gatherings Now Prohibited as of 04/09/2020
San Diego County’s Elizabeth Bustos, Community Development Liaison, Community and Faith-Based Organization Sector Lead 04/08/2020 : The County Wednesday expanded its Health Order to prohibit gatherings […]
Economic Assistance for San Diego Businesses Affected by COVID-19
From the City of San Diego : To ensure the resiliency of local businesses and assist in job retention, the City of San Diego established a […]
UC Talks : Listen to the April University City News; no special equipment needed
UC Talks is a hyper-local podcast that features conversations, interviews, and news of University City. It’s managed by the University City Community Association (UCCA). To […]
By the numbers 04/07/2020 : COVID-19 Deaths Increase to 31, Cases Reach 1,454
From County of San Diego Communications Office, April 7, 2020 : Twelve additional COVID-19 deaths have been reported, bringing the region’s total to 31, the […]
Assemblymember Gloria : Telephone Town Hall – Pet Safety during COVID-19
From Assemblymember Todd Gloria: You might have seen recent news reports raising questions about how #COVID19 might affect your pets. Wednesday, April 8, at 11:00 […]
By the numbers 04/06/2020 : SD County announces COVID-19 cases increase to 1,404; begins reporting ethnic breakdown
As reported by the SD County News Center, April 6, 2020 : Through April 6, a total of 1,404 COVID-19 cases have been reported in […]
SD County COVID-19 Health Order : Stay home (except for essential needs) to “flatten the curve”
From the County News : San Diego County and California public health officials have issued orders to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus disease, […]
CDC : How to make and use cloth face coverings to help slow the spread of COVID-19
From the Centers for Disease Control : CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain […]
Prevent spread of COVID-19 – Cover nose and mouth when in public
San Diego County News Center : To prevent the spread of the virus and potential future deaths, San Diegans who are out in public are […]
Open for Business – takeout, delivery and/or drive-thru – restaurants in University City
Compiled by University City News editor Jemma Samala: Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, the following restaurants in south University City are open for takeout only, […]
April 2020 University City News is now online!
Please note: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there is no home delivery available for the April 2020 University City News. The good news is that our […]
By the Numbers : Coronavirus (COVID-19) in San Diego
The County of San Diego is working closely with federal and state agencies and the local healthcare community to monitor and test for the COVID-19 […]
COVID-19 Update : Mayor Signs Executive Order Declaring 11,000 City Employees Disaster Workers
As published on March 30, 2020: Continuing the aggressive approach to protect public safety and provide relief to San Diegans amid COVID-19, today Mayor Kevin […]
COVID-19 : What’s the story and meaning behind ‘Flatten the Curve’?
The story behind ‘flattening the curve,’ the defining chart of the coronavirus; as published by Mark Wilson, Fast Company on March 13, 2020 : With […]
Maintaining mental health and wellness: tips from San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency
All of us are impacted by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the feelings of fear and uncertainty around this developing situation. We all feel […]
Scripps Health : Complacency is the Enemy; Stop the Spread of this Virus While We Still Can
As published by Scripps Health on March 27, 2020 : Scripps Health today released the following statement from its President and CEO Chris Van Gorder […]
SD County launches new resource site : Live Well @ Home
San Diego County and Live Well San Diego have launched Live Well @ Home, a collection of free resources aimed at helping San Diegans in […]
SD County announces : Stay at Home Public Health Order Extended Indefinitely
As announced March 28, 2020 : San Diego County has extended its existing public health order. The order was set to expire on March 31 […]