Haven't Left The House in 3 Days, So Here's Another Picture of Tikka On The Catio (9.23.2020) |
Today's Governor's briefing was pretty long-winded but addressed the climate crisis. He signed an executive order that ends sales of internal-combustion cars effective 2035, but also included a number of initiatives regarding fracking, e-bikes and scooters, public transit, and infrastructure. I may read through the thing at some point but not today. The County Supervisors briefing, on the other hand, was pretty short because Fletch wasn't present and the phone lines weren't working so they just took a few media questions via text. I have got to get that number!!
Anyway, Nova stayed home sick from school yesterday, so we've been laying low to keep an eye and we're pretty sure it was because she ate too much pepperoni too early in the day and it just didn't agree with her stomach. So, we'll get back in the world. She's gonna do derby right now and I'm gonna go shopping to pick up a few things we need and then we'll get her and tonight feels like a speakeasy night for sure. I keep saying that and falling asleep by 9pm. Not that that is a bad thing, but I purposefully slept in so I can go all night.
- California COVID-19 Stats:
- 3,146 New Cases/787,470 Total Cases (0.4% increase)
- 133 New Deaths/15,204 Total Deaths (0.9% increase)
- 3.1% 14-day test positivity rate
- San Diego County Media Briefing
- San Diego is red but still a threat to move back to purple
- County voted to support Wilma Wooten in her efforts to challenge state metrics and adjudication of our numbers
- County to Remain in Red Tier - County News Center (9.22.2020)
- County hit a new milestone: 1,000,000 tests have been conducted
- Get a flu vaccine!
- State Data:
- 222 New Cases/45,149 Total Cases
- 5 Deaths/765 Total Deaths
- 6.9 cases/100k population (Based on week ending 9/5, Assessed on 9/15. State uses Adjusted Case Rate Using Linear Adjustment)
- 3.8% Test Positivity (Based on week ending 9/5, Assessed on 9/15)
- County Data:
- 278 New Cases/45,425 Total Cases
- 2 New Daily Deaths/767 Total Deaths
- 5% Daily Test Positivity/4% (7-day avg after 7-day lag)/3.6% Test Positivity (14-day average)
- 6.8 cases/100k population (Based on week ending 9/12, As assessed on 9/22. County is reporting unadjusted case rate per 100,000 excluding prisons)
- Case Investigation is 97%
- 0 New/13 Community Outbreaks (7-day)
- Case Rate & Testing positivity have been County metrics all along. The calculation is different with the adjustment factor. County feels three other things should be considered: hospitalizations, contact tracing, and access of testing in vulnerable populations
- Labor Day cases would've already been seen, but could still be more
- Gatherings & Alcohol Consumption cause people to lose their inhibitions and let their guards down. County supports state guidance for now sports audiences.
- No need to release outbreak information so long as all contacts have been able to be traced.
- Community Outbreak definitions is prescribed by
- COVID-19 is currently the 6th leading cause of death in the County
- Universities:
- SDSU COVID-19:
- As of Sept. 21 at 6 p.m., 874 confirmed cases and 40 probable cases have been reported for a total of 914 cases. (Today's update has not yet posted)
- 19 of today's cases County cases were from SDSU students
- Check other stats: UCSD COVID-19, USD COVID-19, CSU San Marcos, PLNU
- COVID-19 News:
- The Metropolitan Opera will remain closed another year, in a chilling sign for America’s Broadway theaters, concert halls and comedy clubs. - New York Times (9.23.2020)
- CDC Publishes Holiday Guidance (but will probably delete it)
- People with 'Silent' COVID-19 Have As Much Coronavirus As Those With Symptoms - EurekAlerts (9.22.2020)
- A Failure of Empathy Led to 200,000 Deaths. It Has Deep Roots. One giant psychology experiment explains why many people seem like they don’t care about the deaths of the elderly. - The Atlantic (9.22.2020)
- FDA poised to announce tougher standards for a covid-19 vaccine that make it unlikely one will be cleared by Election Day. The guidance is part of an effort to boost transparency and public trust as polls show many are skeptical a vaccine will be safe and effective. - Washington Post (9.22.2020)
- At around 5pm PST, NYT Breaking News said: President Trump undercut government scientists on new F.D.A. guidelines for approving a coronavirus vaccine, suggesting the plan might be political. To which I tweeted: Is the FDA fucking with the pres? They announced forthcoming stricter vaccine guidelines, and he literally walked right into it by saying he won't sign off on tighter restrictions. Maybe the @US_FDA is trying to make voters open their eyes to the anti-science menace he is?? Sometimes you just have to drop the rage and enjoy the comedy of political theater.
- Other News:
- I Never Thought I'd Say It, But We Need More Nathan Fletchers. Yesterday was another special session for the County Board of Supervisors. I covered the proceedings here, but I wanted to highlight two segments of the video that are worth watching.
- Nathan Fletcher supports conversion of hotel to long-term housing for the unhoused.
- Nathan Fletcher discusses how we should be dealing with COVID-19.
- Yesterday was National Voter Registration Day, but now that everyone has double and triple checked that they're registered, it's time to start educating ourselves about the State Propositions. Bookmark CalMatters and get studying!!
- Here's where I stand right now: Yes on 14, Yes on 15, Yes on 16, Yes on 17, Yes on 18, Yes on 19, Undecided on 20, Yes on 21, No on 22, Undecided on 23, Yes on 24, Undecided on 25
- California will stop selling new gas powered cars and trucks by 2035. Gov. Newsom hopes the move will cut greenhouse gas emissions by 35% in the nation’s most populous state. - KPBS (9.23.2020)
- Additionally, Governor will put an end to fracking in the state a priority with legislature in new session which starts January
- San Diego needs to STOP BUILDING LUXURY HOUSING. This whole article is so infuriating. If you recall, the "Ketchup" and "Mustard" buildings downtown provided some low income units and wanted to disallow those residents from using the on-site pool. San Diego needs to get serious like Vancouver, BC, which has minimum rental periods and fines property owners for having vacant housing. Barcelona does it, too. ‘They Come To Party’: Vacation Rentals Cause Problems At Downtown San Diego High-Rise - KPBS (9.22.2020)
- Related: Faulconer Says Padres Are Winner of Tailgate Park Development - KPBS (9.23.2020)
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