What to Know for Sept. 18 Out of 10,235 tests reported to the county on Sept. 17, 388 new cases were confirmed including three new deaths.

As of right now, San Diego’ County is headed for demotion to the most restrictive tier due to its state-calculated, unadjusted case rate of 7.9 (7-day average of daily new cases per 100,000 residents).

Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state won't exclude SDSU's caseload from the county's data when considering what tier to assign the county to come next Tuesday, but county officials said they will keep pushing

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COVID-19 Patients in San Diego County

San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) officials confirmed there have been 44,007 total positive COVID-19 cases and 757 deaths since Feb. 14, 2020.

As testing capacity increases in San Diego County, the ratio of positive cases to the total amount of people being tested will change but any increase in the number of positive cases as a percentage of total tests would indicate an increase in spread. Before mid-June, the county had a 14-day rolling average between 2% to 3% of positive cases, according to the county.

The county is consistently beating its goal of providing more than 6,700 tests a day to anyone who wants one. This allows health officials to better track the disease, particularly among residents who may not show symptoms of COVID-19 but can just as easily spread the disease.

Other Data: COVID-19 case totals by age and gender; Map of case totals by city of residence; Case totals by race/ethnicity; Tests reported by day; Statistics regarding hospitalized patients; Statistics regarding deceased patients.

August, once again, was a month of change for San Diego County in the ongoing fight against the novel coronavirus. The county's case rate significantly improved, paving the way for San Diego to be taken off the state's COVID-19 monitoring list. Another round of business reopenings began at the end of the month, and many local school districts began their 2020-2021 school year -- virtually.

To catch up on what happened in August, day-by-day, in San Diego County during the pandemic, click here.

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Coronavirus Pandemic: September Updates

Sept. 18

Cases, Deaths: San Diego County health officials reported 388 new COVID-19 cases out of a batch of 10,235 tests, for a positive rate of 4%. The region's total number of cases is now at 44,007. Three new COVID-19 deaths were reported bringing the total to 757. Their ages ranged between the mid-70s to the mid-90s. All had underlying medical conditions.

SDSU Cases: 32 of the 388 new COVID-19 cases are connected to San Diego State University. SDSU is aware of 753 confirmed cases and 32 probable cases among students since the fall semester started on Aug. 24.

State Metrics: As of right now, San Diego’ County is headed for demotion to the most restrictive tier due to its state-calculated, unadjusted case rate of 7.9 (7-day average of daily new cases per 100,000 residents). The California Department of Public Health will assess counties on a weekly basis, with the next report scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 22.

Community Outbreaks: Three new community outbreaks were confirmed on Sept. 17: One in a business, one is a resturant/bar setting, and one in a grocery setting. In the past seven days, 22 community outbreaks were confirmed. The number of community setting outbreaks remains above the trigger of seven or more in seven days.

Sept.17

Cases, Deaths: San Diego County health officials reported 174 new COVID-19 cases out of 9,495 tests for a 2% positive rate. The region's total of cases is now 43, 619. Six new COVID-19 deaths were reported bringing the total to 754. Four men and two men died between Sept. 11 and 15. Their ages ranged from the early 60s to the mid-90s. All had underlying medical conditions.

SDSU Cases: 17 of the 174 new cases reported on Sept. 17 are connected to San Diego State University. SDSU is aware of 721 confirmed cases among students and 28 probable cases.

State Metrics: As of right now, San Diego’ County is headed for demotion to the most restrictive tier due to its state-calculated, unadjusted case rate of 7.9 (7-day average of daily new cases per 100,000 residents). The California Department of Public Health will assess counties on a weekly basis, with the next report scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 22.

Community Outbreaks: Six new community outbreaks were confirmed on Sept. 16: Two in business settings, one in a restaurant, one in a food processing setting, one in a residence and one in a grocery setting. In the past seven days, 20 community outbreaks were confirmed. The number of community outbreaks remains above the trigger of seven or more in seven days.

Sept. 16

Cases, Deaths

San Diego County reported 264 new coronavirus cases (3%) among a batch of 8,644 tests, bringing the region's total to 43,445. Our 7-day testing average as of Wednesday is 7,838 tests per day, and the 7-day daily positivity rate is 4.4%

County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher said San Diego County is closing in on 1 million reported tests.

Six new deaths were reported, bringing that total to 748.

SDSU Cases

Thirty-seven of the newest coronavirus cases involved SDSU students living on and off-campus, with the majority of those 37 involving students living "within blocks of the university," County Director of Epidemiology Dr. Eric McDonald said.

The university's positive case total now stands at 722.

State Metrics

County officials said Tuesday they would petition the state to exclude SDSU's caseload when determining San Diego County's case rate (7-day average of daily new cases per 100,000 county residents) in an effort to keep it under 7 and stave off a demotion to the most restrictive tier (Tier 1/Purple/Widespread) of California's reopening schedule.

County Public Health Officer Dr. Wilma Wooten has said the county's case rate would be safely in the 4 to 7 red tier (tier 2/Substantial) range if it weren't for the surge in cases coming from SDSU.

"We're not asking for preferential treatment, but we are asking for consideration of the situation," Dr. Wooten said.

"You can't isolate as if it's on an island, a campus community that is part of a larger community, so the answer is 'No,'" Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday, referring to special exemption requests.

Board of Supervisors President Greg Cox said he was preparing to double down on the request via a letter to the governor, and Supervisor Kristin Gaspar said the board would keep pushing for the exemption until next Tuesday, Sept. 22, when the state will assess the county's updated case metrics and assign the county to the appropriate tier.

Gov. Gavin Newsom and Dr. Mark Ghaly explain why the state will not approve San Diego County's request to remove SDSU's COVID-19 cases from the county's case rate.

Community Outbreaks

Five new community outbreaks were reported Wednesday; one traced back to grocery/retail, two at businesses, one at a faith-based organization and one in a residence. There have been 17 outbreaks identified in the last week, which is more than double the threshold of seven in seven days.

Sept. 15

Cases, Deaths

San Diego County reported 294 new COVID-19 cases out of a batch of 5,696 test, or 4.9%. The 14-day rolling average percentage of positive cases sits at 4.4%, and the 7-day testing average is 7,254. There have been a total of 43,181 positive cases in the region.

Nine new COVID-19 deaths were reported in San Diego County bringing the region’s total to 742 (A previously reported decedent thought to be a San Diego County resident was found to be a resident of another California county).

The latest deaths included six men and three women whose ages ranged from their early 50s to mid-90s. All had underlying medical conditions.

SDSU Cases

Twenty-three of the newest cases reported are among students at San Diego State University. The total there, which includes students living on and off campus, stands at 667 as of Tuesday.

The university announced it was requiring student testing, with exception to some groups.

Dr. Mark Ghaly of the state Health and Human Services Agency discussed the reason for the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in San Diego. He said, in part, "SDSU has had a number of confirmed positive cases ... We don't yet have enough evidence that it can be attributed to the businesses that have already begun to increase their operations."

Dr. Mark Ghaly discusses the possible reasons for a recent increase in COVID-19 cases in San Diego.

State Metrics

San Diego's case rate of 7.9 will push the county into the state's most restrictive tier (Tier 1/Purple/Widespread) if it holds up for another week. County Public Health Official Dr. Wilma Wooten said the case rate would safely fall in Tier 2 (Red/Substantial) range if SDSU's cluster were excluded from the rest of the county's case data.

If San Diego is demoted to the Purple Tier, all newly reopened indoor operations would be forced to shutter except for barbershops and hair salons. Indoor retail and shopping centers may also remain open but their capacity would be limited to 25%, with food courts closing down again.

The county's 7-day positivity rate (7-day average of daily tests returned positive) of 4.5% remains low enough to qualify for Tier 3 (Orange/Moderate) but both case rate and positivity rate must qualify for an improved tier for 14 days before the county can advance.

Community Outbreaks

Four new community outbreaks were reported, bringing the county's 7-day total to 15 which is more than double the threshold of seven in a week's time.



Sept. 14

State Metrics: San Diego’s state-calculated, unadjusted case rate is 6.9. The testing positivity percentage is 4.2%.

Community Outbreaks: No new community outbreaks were confirmed on Sept. 13. In the past seven days (Sept. 7 through Sept. 13), 14 community outbreaks were confirmed. The number of community outbreaks remains above the trigger of seven or more in seven days. No deaths were reported on Sept. 13.

San Diego State: As of Sept. 13, San Diego State University reported 627 probable and confirmed cases of COVID-19 among students, a surge that led it to pause in-person instruction two weeks ago.

Deaths: No new COVID-19 deaths were reported in San Diego County on Sept. 13. The region’s total remains at 734.

Sept. 13

SDSU Cases: San Diego State University reported 29 new student cases of COVID-19 Sunday, bringing the total number of cases to 623 since the fall semester began Aug. 24.

Cases, Deaths: San Diego County officials confirmed 265 new COVID-19 cases out of 8,281 tests, for a 3% positive rate. Bringing the total for the region to 42,679 positive cases. No new COVID-19 deaths were reported. The total remains at 734.

State Metrics: San Diego County remains in Tier 2 (Red/Substantial) of the state's reopening schedule based on its case rate (6.9 per 100,000 residents) and positivity rate (4.2%). The case rate will have to fall below 3.9 and the positivity rate will have to stay below 4.9% for 14 straight days before the county can advance to Tier 3 (Orange/Moderate).

The state will assess counties on a weekly basis, with the next report scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 15.

Community Outbreaks: Five new community outbreaks were confirmed on Sept. 12. Three were in restaurants, one in a restaurant/bar and one in a business. In the past seven days, 16 community outbreaks were confirmed. The number of community outbreaks remains above the trigger of seven or more in seven days.

Sept. 12

Cases, Deaths: San Diego County health officials reported 445 new COVID-19 cases out of 8,531 tests, for a 5% positive rate. This brings the county's total to 42,414 cases. Thirty-two of the 445 new cases are connected to San Diego State University students, bringing the total to 594 confirmed cases among students and four probable cases among students.

Four new COVID-19 deaths were reported in San Diego County bringing the total to 734. Two women and two men died, their ages ranged from the mid-50s to the late 80s. All had underlying medical conditions.

State Metrics: San Diego County remains in Tier 2 (Red/Substantial) of the state's reopening schedule based on its case rate (6.9 per 100,000 residents) and positivity rate (4.2%). The case rate will have to fall below 3.9 and the positivity rate will have to stay below 4.9% for 14 straight days before the county can advance to Tier 3 (Orange/Moderate).

The state will assess counties on a weekly basis, with the next report scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 15.

Community Setting Outbreaks: No new outbreaks were confirmed on Sept. 11 making it the second consecutive day with no new outbreaks reported. In the past seven days, 13 community outbreaks were confirmed. The number of community outbreaks remains above the trigger of seven or more in seven days.

Sept. 11

Cases, Deaths: San Diego County reported 361 new COVID-19 cases out of a batch of 9,208 tests, or 3.9%. The region's total now stands at 41,969.

Of the latest 361 cases, 53 are connected to on and off-campus students at San Diego State University. The total number of confirmed cases among the student population is now 562.

The first 64 cases of the SDSU cluster were reported Sept. 2. when the university announced it was pausing all in-person classes for at least four weeks. Since the announcement, at least 85 students have decided to move out of on-campus housing, the university said. Around 2,400 students remain living on campus.

The county's 14-day rolling average percentage of positive cases is 4.4% and the 7-day, daily average of tests is 6,472. So far, 3,266 or 7.8% of cases have required hospitalization, and 775, or 1.8% of all cases and 23.7% of hospitalized cases, had to be admitted to an intensive care unit.

Five new COVID-19 deaths were reported bringing the total to 730. Their ages ranged from early 60s to late 80s and all had underlying medical conditions.

State Metrics: San Diego County remains in Tier 2 (Red/Substantial) of the state's reopening schedule based on its case rate (6.9 per 100,000 residents) and positivity rate (4.2%). The case rate will have to fall below 3.9 and the positivity rate will have to stay below 4.9% for 14 straight days before the county can advance to Tier 3 (Orange/Moderate).

Community Setting Outbreaks: No new community outbreaks were reported Friday, but the 17 identified over the last seven days are still well outside of the county's threshold of seven in seven days.

A community setting outbreak is defined as three or more COVID-19 cases in a setting and in people of different households over the past 14 days.

Sept. 10

Cases, Deaths: 284 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed out of 8,311 tests, for a 3% positive rate. The region's total now stands at 41,608.

Out of those new cases, 69 are cases reported among students at San Diego State University. The university's total is now at 509 with four probable cases among students.

The 7-day, daily average of tests is 6,236, and 3,253 or 7.8% of cases have required hospitalization through Sept. 9.

Four additional deaths were reported pushing the total to 725 deaths related to COVID-19. Three women and one man died, their ages ranged from the early 60s to the late 80s. All had underlying medical conditions.

State Metrics: San Diego County remains in Tier 2 (Red/Substantial) of the state's reopening schedule based on its case rate (6.9 per 100,000 residents) and positivity rate (4.2%). The case rate will have to fall below 3.9 and the positivity rate will have to stay below 4.9% for 14 straight days before the county can advance to Tier 3 (Orange/Moderate).

Community Setting Outbreaks: Three new outbreaks were confirmed on Sept. 9. One in a business setting and two in private residences. In the past seven days, 23 community outbreaks were confirmed.

Sept. 9

Cases, Deaths: San Diego County reported 247 new coronavirus cases Wednesday out of a batch of 4,456 tests. The region's total now stands at 41,324.

The newest cases include 44 additional cases reported among the student population at SDSU. The university's student total as of Wednesday stood at 440. One student, an undergraduate, has been hospitalized, according to the county.

Health officials believe they are bending the curve among SDSU's student population, but do expect the university's case total to grow.

The county's 7-day testing average as of Wednesday stood at 6,339, which is slightly below the county's goal of 6,700 per day.

San Diego County Public Health Officer Dr. Wilma Wooten said there has been a drastic decrease in cases since public restrictions were reintroduced in mid-July, but a slight increase seen over the first two weeks of August could lead to another uptick this month due to the delayed incubation period.

Twelve new deaths were also reported Wednesday. Health officials said the number was higher because of delays in death reports over the holiday weekend.

State Metrics: San Diego County remains in Tier 2 (Red/Substantial) of the state's reopening schedule based on its case rate (6.9 per 100,000 residents) and positivity rate (4.2%). Case rate will have to fall below 3.9 and positivity rate will have to stay below 4.9% for 14 straight days before the county can advance to Tier 3 (Orange/Moderate).

The county's case rate is just 0.1% away from falling backward into Tier 1 (Purple/Widespread). If it does, and stays there for two weeks, the county will move backward into Tier one and reintroduce some public and commercial restrictions, Supervisor Nathan Fletcher said.

Community Setting Outbreaks: Community outbreaks remain the only negative trigger still activated in San Diego County. In the last seven days, there have been 22 outbreaks identified. The trigger threshold is seven in a week's time.

Since March, the top three community outbreaks settings are restaurants/bars (82), businesses (75), and healthcare settings (22).

Sept. 8

Cases, Deaths: San Diego did not provide a coronavirus update on Labor Day. The county reported 216 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, and 211 from Monday, bringing the region's case total to 41,077.

The county's reported cases from Monday and Tuesday include 110 new COVID-19 cases among students at San Diego State University. The university's case total since the fall semester started Aug. 24 is 396.

Of the region's total, 3,232 or 7.9% have required hospitalization, and 779, or 1.9% of all cases and 24.1% of hospitalized cases, had to be admitted to an intensive care unit.

Two new deaths -- a woman in her mid-90s and a man in his late 80s, both of whom had underlying medical conditions -- brought the region’s total to 709.

State Metrics: San Diego County remains in Tier 2 (Red/Substantial) of the state's reopening schedule based on its case rate (6.9 per 100,000 residents) and positivity rate (4.2%). Case rate will have to fall below 3.9 and positivity rate will have to stay below 4.9% for 14 straight days before the county can advance to Tier 3 (Orange/Moderate).

Community Setting Outbreaks: Three new outbreaks were confirmed Tuesday. In the past seven days, 22 community outbreaks were confirmed. The number of community outbreaks remains above the trigger of seven or more in seven days.

Sept. 6

Cases, Deaths: San Diego County reported 308 new cases of COVID-19 out of 4,271 tests for a 7% positive rate. The total number of cases in the region is now at 40,650.

Three new coronavirus-related deaths were reported in the county, increasing the death toll to 707. The deceased were described as two women and one man whose ages ranged from mid-50s to mid-90s. Two of the three had underlying conditions.

Community Outbreaks: Two more outbreaks were reported in the region -- one at a business and the other in a residence. In the past week, 20 community outbreaks were identified in San Diego County.

Sept. 5

Cases, Deaths: 443 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed out of 7,445 tests for a 6% positive rate. The total number of cases has risen to 40,342; 3,199 or 7.9% of cases have required hospitalization. 768 or 1.9% of all cases and 24.0% of hospitalized cases had to be admitted to an intensive care unit.

Three new COVID-19 deaths were reported bringing the total to 704. Two women and one man died. Their ages ranged from the early 70s to the early 80s. All had underlying medical conditions.

State Metrics: San Diego County continues to be in Tier 2, also referred to as the Red Tier. The state metric is 5.8 and the testing positivity is 3.8%. The state reassesses the county's state metrics on a weekly basis.

Community Setting Outbreaks: Four new outbreaks were confirmed on Sept 4: One in a government setting, two in a restaurant setting, and one in a hotel/resort/spa setting.

In the past seven days, 20 community outbreaks were confirmed. The number of community outbreaks remains above the trigger of seven or more in seven days.

To combat the spread of the novel coronavirus amid a surge of cases in the student population, San Diego State University issued a stay-at-home order for students living on campus.

Sept. 4

San Diego State University reported an additional 120 COVID-19 cases among students since the start of the fall semester.

State Metrics: San Diego County continues to be in Tier 2, also referred to as the Red Tier. The state metric is 5.8 and the testing positivity is 3.8%. The state reassesses the county's state metrics on a weekly basis.

Cases, Deaths: Count health officials reported 453 new cases out of 7,554 tests for a 6% positive rate. The total number of cases has risen to 39,899; 3,194 or 8.0% of cases have required hospitalization; and 768 or 1.9% of all cases and 24.05% of hospitalized cases had to be admitted to an intensive care unit.

One new death was reported, a woman in her 60s who had an underlying medical condition. The region's total is now at 701.

Community Setting Outbreaks: Six new outbreaks were reported on Sept. 3: two in grocery stores, one in a restaurant, one in a business, one in a hotel/resort/spa and one in a hair salon/barber.

In the past seven days, 22 community outbreaks have been confirmed. The number of community outbreaks remains above the trigger of seven or more in seven days.

Sept. 3

State Metrics: San Diego County continues to be in Tier 2, also referred to as the Red Tier. The state metric is 5.8 and the testing positivity is 3.8%. The state reassesses county's state metrics on a weekly basis.



Cases, Deaths: County Health Officials reported 325 new COVID-19 cases out of 9,031 tests reported to the county on Sept. 2 for a 4% positive rate. The total count for the region is now at 39,446. The 14-day rolling average percentage of positive cases is 3.9%. Target is less than 8.0%. The 7-day, a daily average of tests is 7,190.

Five new COVID-19 deaths were reported. Five men died, their ages ranged from the mid-40s to the early 90s. All but one had underlying medical conditions.

Community Setting Outbreaks: Two new outbreaks were confirmed on Sept. 3: one in a business and one in a restaurant/bar setting. In the past seven days, 17 community outbreaks were confirmed.

Sept. 2

San Diego State University announced it will move all classes online for at least the next four weeks as it investigates a spike in reported COVID-19 cases since students returned to campus.

Sixty-four confirmed and probable cases among SDSU students since the semester began on Aug. 24. At least one outbreak has been confirmed among the group of positive cases, and the school and county are investigating to see if there are more.

The university has more than 130 spaces available to isolate students if need be.

The move to online classes won't impact students who live on campus, and those who wish to move out can move out, the university said.

SDSU athletics has also been paused for two weeks effective Sept. 3, according to the university.

San Diego County remains in Tier 2 (Red/Substantial) of the state's reopening schedule based on its case rate (6.2 per 100,000 residents) and positivity rate (3.2%). The case rate will have to fall below 3.9 and the positivity rate will have to stay below 4.9% for 14 straight days before the county can advance to Tier 3 (Orange/Moderate).

Officials announced 250 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday bringing the county's total to 39,121. Seven new deaths were reported, raising the county's total to 695.

Eighteen community outbreaks have been identified in the past seven days.

Sept. 1

San Diego County remains in Tier 2 (Red/Substantial) of the state's reopening schedule based on its case rate (5.8 per 100,000 residents) and positivity rate (3.8%). Case rate will have to fall below 3.9 and the positivity rate will have to stay below 4.9% for 14 straight days before the county can advance to Tier 3 (Orange/Moderate). The county will update the public on its tier status every Tuesday.

Health officials reported 267 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, or 3.8% of a batch of 6,986 tests. The county's case total now stands at 38,871. The 14-day rolling average percentage of positive cases is 3.7%. The 7-day, daily average of tests is 6,751.

Six new COVID-19 deaths were reported Tuesday bringing the region’s total to 688. The six include four women and two men whose ages ranged from late 40s to late 80s. All had underlying medical conditions, according to the county.

One new community outbreak was identified in a restaurant/bar setting. Outbreaks identified in the last seven days remains at 16, which is more than double the county's threshold of seven in seven days. A community setting outbreak is defined as three or more COVID-19 cases in a setting and in people of different households over the past 14 days.

The Coronavirus Pandemic in San Diego County, Month by Month

For day-by-day look back at everything that happened in August 2020 in San Diego County during the coronavirus pandemic, click here.

For a look back at July 2020 in San Diego County during the pandemic, click here.

To read about what happened in June 2020 in San Diego County during the coronavirus pandemic, click here.

To read what happened in May 2020, a month that county leaders called a month of "adaptation" for San Diego County in the fight against the novel coronavirus, click here.

To read what happened in April 2020, a month that county leaders called "critical" for flattening the curve, click here.

To look back at what happened in March 2020 in San Diego County during the coronavirus pandemic, click here.

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Mid-March 2020: The Coronavirus Pandemic Reaches San Diego County

A lot happened in March 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic reached San Diego County and COVID-19 cases surged.

This included quarantine operations at a 151-room Ramada hotel in Kearny Mesa that was chosen to house quarantined patients held at MCAS Miramar (March 18).

More than 480 passengers from a coronavirus-ridden cruise ship that docked at the Port of Oakland were flown to MCAS Miramar March 10 to March 12 to complete a mandatory 14-day federal quarantine. On March 27, Dr. Eric McDonald, Medical Director with the County Epidemiology Immunization Branch said all but three of the passengers had returned home after 14-days of quarantine, including those who had been at the Ramada Hotel.

Training Support Command at Naval Base San Diego was temporarily closed on March 14 due to three Sailors testing positive for COVID-19.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued the stay-at-home order and, soon, the springtime shutdown across San Diego County began.

Schools Shut Down

On March 13, San Diego Unified School District Superintendent Cindy Marten shut down the second-largest school district in California. All other school districts in San Diego County followed suit. San Diego Bishop Robert McElroy closed all schools within the San Diego Catholic Diocese, too.

We later learned schools across the state would be closed for the remainder of the academic year.

Local colleges and universities also canceled classes and events and moved their operations online. This included: UC San Diego; San Diego State University; California State University San Marcos; Point Loma Nazarene University; University of San Diego; San Diego Community College District; Southwestern College; Palomar College; Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District.

Landmarks Shutter, Events Canceled

San Diego’s biggest tourist attractions, landmarks and events closed or were canceled. Local casinos followed, as well as gyms and fitness centers.

Church Services Canceled

As gatherings were banned, all daily and Sunday masses in the San Diego Catholic Diocese were canceled. Rock Church San Diego services were also canceled and moved to streaming online.

Beaches & Parks Closed

On March 23, San Diego’s beaches, parks, boardwalks, and other open spaces across the county were ordered to close to restrict gatherings over 10 people prohibited by state and local laws.

Restaurant Dinings Rooms & Bars Close

Bars and restaurant dining rooms were ordered to close in March, too. Shopping malls closed. Some retailers – like clothing stores Urban Outfitters and Brandy Melville USA – temporarily closed their stores, and more would follow.

Sports, On Hold

Sports agencies – both college-level and professional – suspended their games and seasons. MLB’s Opening Day – including the San Diego Padres big Home Opener at Petco Park – were scrapped, but in June, the MLB made plans to return to the field, without fans. The 2020 MLB season will return in late July.

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