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It is an understatement to say things are quite challenging as orders continue to change and the uncertainty of what is to come sweep the nation because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In San Diego County, the process of reopening has now being re-evaluated due to the recent eight... — Updated 6/30/2020

The road to recovering from all that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought is a long one, and we all continue to find a new routine. However, with things continuing to change everyday, the uncertainty remains. The United States has reached 2,386,184 cases, and the death toll rises to... — Updated 6/25/2020

A new website has been launched to help San Diego County residents locate free COVID-19 testing locations. These locations are free and available to anyone, despite not showing any symptoms. Visit 211SanDiego.org.... — Updated 6/17/2020

With the COVID-19 pandemic bringing change to the world in just a matter of months, we can only think of how long it will possibly take to recover and be able to return back to normal. The United States has reached 2,023,797 cases, 113,002 deaths, and 770,583 recoveries,... — Updated 6/10/2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has come a long way, and continues to bring everyone down with uncertainty of when we will be able to return to a normal schedule. However, with recent developments and easing restrictions, California entered Phase 2, hoping to get within spitting distance of... — Updated 5/22/2020

This lengthy lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic is a never ending thought process of when things will end or even get better. As we all struggle to grasp some sort of normalcy in reality, we can’t help but think if we will ever be safe. We continue o work to control and e... — Updated 5/22/2020

Governor Gavin Newsom announced a modified Stay-at-Home order on May 12 to allow more businesses to reopen with strict guidelines. In order to open for sit-down or dine-in service, restaurants must: - Have disposable menus or post menus online so diners can view them on their own... — Updated 5/13/2020

As the state continues to progress in the fight against the coronavirus, many are wondering how long it will be next until we reach another phase in Governor Gavin Newsom’s projected plan to re-open California. Newsom laid out the four phases on April 28 to gradually re-opening a... — Updated 5/13/2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken over the world by storm, leaving many to wonder if or when will things get back to normal. The United States now has reached 1,004,942 cases and 56,527 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University. In California, there are over 40,000 cases, with... — Updated 5/13/2020

San Diego County and California public health officials have issued orders to prevent the spread of the COVID-19. The following is the latest county order in effect, as of May 8. 1. All persons are to remain in their homes or at their place of residence, except for employees or... — Updated 5/8/2020

Our world is at a standstill, seeking a light through the madness and the struggles that follow from this COVID-19 pandemic. It sure is a time of quite uncertainty, as many look at the hopes of returning to their normal everyday lives. Borrego Springs continues to feel the negativ... — Updated 4/27/2020

The reality of the virus is now upon us... The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has spread across the globe, officially declared as a pandemic on March 11, by the World Health Organization. “We are deeply concerned both by the alarming levels of spread and severity, and by the alarming l... — Updated 4/27/2020

With the COVID-19 pandemic in full swing during April, at once across the 50 United States, up and down California, and in San Diego County, it was only a matter of time before the first confirmed case of COVID-19 infection in Borrego Springs would be announced. It came on April... — Updated 4/20/2020

As of April 15, the number of cases in the San Diego County has surpassed 2,000 for a total of 2,012. The total number of deaths is now at 60. Borrego Springs still has just one case.... — Updated 4/16/2020

It was around three months ago that no one had an idea of what COVID-19 was. What was thought to be a disease similar to the flu, has now spread around the country, infecting over 1,897,506 – 547,670 in the United States, according to Johns Hopkins University of Medicine. This pan... — Updated 4/15/2020

The fight against this COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, as it continues to worsen with the number of cases rising each day, state and nationwide. With what started out as a disease that closely resembled the flu, it has easily taken over to something even deadlier. The United... — Updated 4/10/2020

No one alive today has experienced what we’re all going through together in this Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Maintaining social distancing to stem the spread of the virus, self-isolation if infection is possible or likely, not going to work or having to work from home, s... — Updated 4/10/2020

A COVID-19 Task Force in Borrego Springs has been formed, with the goal of setting up a reliable information collection and distribution channel to provide Borrego Springs residents with information (in English and Spanish) from credible sources, so they can protect themselves... — Updated 4/10/2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending that Americans cover their faces when leaving their home, especially around other people. ------------------------------------------------- Effective April 4, employees of essential businesses who come in contact with... — Updated 4/3/2020

COVID-19, a disease caused by the novel coronavirus, which has spread across the world in a matter of days, infecting thousands, officially being declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11. A few days later on March 13, President Donald Trump addressed the... — Updated 4/3/2020

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced March 15 he is directing all bars, pubs and wineries in the state to close. He also called for new restrictions on restaurants. Restaurants would be allowed to remain open, but would be required to reduce their capacities by half, and... — Updated 4/3/2020