Human Smuggling Attempts; COVID-19 Testing In Schools: Patch PM

San Diego CA

15 December, 2020

9:29 PM

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SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – Missed today's headlines? Here are the Patch stories from San Diego County that people are talking about today: First COVID-19 Vaccines Administered In San Diego County Health officials reported 1,863 COVID-19 infections Tuesday and 32 deaths, as the first doses of vaccine for the virus were administered. 17-Year-Old Arrested In Slaying Of Woman On Carlsbad Hiking Trail The teen was booked into juvenile hall on suspicion of murder in connection with the slaying of Lisa Thorborg at Hosp Grove Park. Bicyclist Fatally Struck By Vehicle At Santee Intersection A bicyclist was killed in a collision with a vehicle near Carlton Oaks Country Club in Santee, authorities said Tuesday. Couple Found Shot To Death In Home Near La Mesa A man and woman were found shot to death inside of a home in an unincorporated area near LaMesa. Agents Rescue Mom, Toddler From Remote Area Of San Diego County The mom and her 3-year-old daughter were becoming dehydrated and having difficulty hiking out of the canyon, Border Patrol officials said. 19 Arrested In East County Smuggling Attempt Agents arrested 19 people in East County after three SUVs were spotted smuggling dozens of people across the border, officials said. 28 Arrested From 2 Human Smuggling Attempts Near San Diego The arrests were made following reports of vessels spotted in the waters off Coronado and downtown San Diego, officials said. Latinas Bear Disproportionate Burden During COVID-19: SANDAG Latinas in particular have faced increased job losses and threats of economic insecurity, according to nonprofit MANA de San Diego. UC San Diego Health Receives Nearly 3,000 COVID-19 Vaccines Another 2,925 of Pfizer's long-awaited COVID-19 vaccines arrived at UC San Diego Health for front line healthcare workers Tuesday morning. San Diego Unified Begins COVID-19 Testing In 10 Schools The goal is to test every student and staff member every two weeks, starting with those on campus for the first phase of school reopening. CA Ups Order Of Body Bags, Reminding That COVID-19 Remains Deadly The state has ordered 5,000 more body bags for distribution to morgues in three counties, including San Diego. Coronavirus Vaccine: Most In CA Want, But Many Have Concerns Over 52 percent of respondents to a Patch survey said they were willing to take the coronavirus vaccine as soon as it's available. Who's Getting The Coronavirus Vaccine First In California? The vaccine is here. Plus, Gov. Newsom announced Tuesday how many more doses are already on the way. What to know: