San Diego County Coronavirus: 3 Days Without Deaths

SAN DIEGO COUNTY — No deaths resulting from the new coronavirus have been reported in three days in San Diego County, officials said Tuesday in a news conference. A total of 249 deaths have been reported to date.

As of Tuesday, 6,882 positive cases of the virus have been reported in the county, up 85 from Monday, officials said.

The county has tested a total of 140,566 residents, up 3,908. It has also investigated 8,299 possible exposures to the virus.

In the conference, District 1 supervisor Greg Cox said houses of worship are now allowed to reopen in San Digeo County as long as some restrictions are followed.

As of Tuesday, churches and houses of worship in San Diego County are required to limit their attendance to 25 percent of the building's capacity, or to 100 people, whichever number is smaller.

Currently, churches are asked to refrain from certain practices that might increase the spread of the virus including singing, sharing items or having physical contact with others.

Nathan Fletcher, District 4 supervisor, acknowledged Gov. Gavin Newsom's statewide order Tuesday allowing salons and barber shops to reopen.

Fletcher reiterated Newsom's requirements for face coverings, temperature checks, hand washing and physical distancing in salons and barber shops.

Before salons and barber shops reopen, they are required to complete San Diego County's Safe Reopening Plan, share that plan with employees and post guidelines for customers to see.

The reopening does not apply to nail salons or to salon services that require the removal of masks; eyelash implants, brow waxing and threading, facials and shaves are prohibited.

Officials said the county is now allowing one-on-one instruction for sports activities when physical distancing can be followed.