Here is a list of the major developments in the coronavirus epidemic facing San Diego County, updated at 9:25 p.m. on Saturday.
• There were 11 presumptive positive cases of coronavirus disease in San Diego County as of Friday. On Saturday, six more cases were reported. So far, there have been no deaths. Across California there have been 247 cases and 5 deaths as of Friday.
• Chula Vista City Councilman Steve Padilla, who also chairs the California Coastal Commission, reports that he has tested positive for coronavirus and is in isolation at his home.
• A study-abroad student returning to San Diego State University from virus-wracked Italy tested positive for coronavirus and was quarantined Saturday. The university said the student did not attend classes and there is limited risk to the general campus population.
• A second Marine at Miramar tested positive for coronavirus and is receiving medical care at the base.
• The Navy reports the first case of coronavirus at a base in California. A sailor at Naval Base San Diego is now under quarantine.
• Two workers at UC San Diego Health tested positive for the virus, and officials say they were exposed in the community. Efforts are underway to identify anyone else who was exposed.
• San Diegans experienced long lines and empty shelves as they stocked up for possible quarantine.
• The Diocese of San Diego will offer Mass in three languages online beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday. Mass in churches across San Diego County is canceled beginning Monday.
• The Museum of Man and Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park will close beginning Monday, as will the New Children’s Museum downtown.
• The House of Hospitality, which houses the Balboa Park Visitors Center, The Prado restaurant, and Prado Perk coffee cart, plans to stay open during the current public health crisis to provide park visitors with clean and safe amenities.
• The Blind Community Center of San Diego has closed until April 13.
• Sen. Toni Atkins announced the state Senate has canceled all scheduled legislative hearings next week in order to focus on coronavirus reponse.
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