SCRIPPS RANCH WEEKEND
County urges use of masks
Community outbreaks of COVID-19 are one of 13 triggers San Diego County is closely monitoring to determine whether to stop or dial back the reopening of the local economy. With seven or more outbreaks over a seven-day period, the County is forced to modify the local Health Officer Order and take additional measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. An outbreak consists of three or more cases.
Over the past seven days, eight outbreaks have been traced back to community settings, such as people’s homes, food manufacturers, churches and restaurants. The County is contacting anyone at those locations identified as close contacts of positive cases.
County health officials are asking the public and local businesses to adhere to the local public health guidance to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks.
- If you’re sick, stay home and isolate yourself from others.
- If you need to be in public, you must use a face covering if you are close to people outside your household. The coverings help prevent asymptomatic carriers of the virus from spreading it.
- Maintain physical distance from others.
- Avoid crowded places to decrease your risk of exposure.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, throw it away and wash your hands.
- Wash your hands properly and regularly or use a hand sanitizer.
- If you’re out and about and notice that a business is not following the health guidance, report them to your local police department by calling the non-emergency number (https://211sandiego.org/publichealthorder).
State says “I do” to weddings
The state has lifted its restriction on weddings, and they can now occur provided they follow the state guidance. No wedding receptions are permitted. Indoor weddings are not to exceed 25 percent of a facility’s capacity or 100 people and participants must wear a face covering and maintain physical distancing. Face coverings and social distancing are required for outdoor weddings.
—José A. Álvarez
County of San Diego Communications Office
COVID-19 cases in 92131
The County of San Diego reported cases of coronavirus in the 92131 ZIP Code area of Scripps Ranch has increased to 26 cases – three more than last week. Cases in Mira Mesa are up to 125, 11 more than last week. Poway has 58 cases, also an increase of 11 over the last week. San Diego County reports the cases, broken down by residence listed for each patient.
Activities with students will begin in the fall and community wide events will take place through the month of April 2021. Local partners for this project include San Diego Public Library, The Book Catapult, Playwright’s Project, San Diego Writers INK, Vocabulary Boutique, Juvenile Court Schools, San Diego Unified School District and other schools throughout the county.
Cheetah cub is thriving
In between eating her morning meal, a 7-week-old cheetah cub played and pounced in an indoor nursery area at the Ione and Paul Harter Animal Care Center, at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. The curious little feline hasn’t yet been named, and weighs just over 5 pounds. Since the cub arrived at the nursery at 2 days old, wildlife care specialists have been bottle-feeding her a formula specifically designed for cheetahs, weighing her daily to monitor her health and simulating the grooming she would normally receive from her mother. As she has grown, the bottle feedings have become less frequent and the cub is now primarily eating formula mixed with meat. She recently moved from the nursery to a larger area so she has more room to run and play as she grows larger.
The female cub was born April 29 to first-time mother Mary Jane, at the Safari Park’s Cheetah Breeding Center. The youngster will remain at the Safari Park for about three months and then will move to the San Diego Zoo, joining other cheetahs and becoming an ambassador for her species.
Padres and Blood Bank collect more than 300 units
More than 350 units of blood were collected over three days this week at the fourth annual Padres Summer Blood Drive, presented by Sycuan Casino. The drive began June 16 at Petco Park’s Lexus Premier Parking lot. Every year, the Padres Sumer Blood Drive kicks off San Diego Blood Bank’s appeal to the community to donate during the summer months. This drive marked the first time community bloodmobiles were in the community since the onset of COVID-19. Supplies are always low during summer with schools out of session. This summer is particularly challenging as many partners are not able to host blood drives due to work from home policies.
To be eligible to donate blood, you must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 114 pounds, and be in general good health. Eligible blood donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment at SanDiegoBloodBank.org or calling 1-800-4-MY-SDBB (1-800-469-7322).
Monday, June 22 is National Chocolate Eclair Day and National Onion Rings Day.
Tuesday, June 23 is National Hydration Day, National Pink Day and National Pecan Sandies Day.
Wednesday, June 24 is National Pralines Day and National Parchment Day.
Thursday, June 25 is National Strawberry Parfait Day, National Catfish Day and National Handshake Day.
Friday, June 26 is National Coconut Day, National Beautician’s Day, National Chocolate Pudding Day and Take Your Dog to Work Day.
Saturday, June 27 is National Onion Day, National HIV Testing Day, National Ice Cream Cake Day, National Sunglasses Day, National Orange Blossom Day, National PTSD Awareness Day and Summersgiving.