The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the coronavirus presents a lower risk of severe disease, hospitalization, and death than it did since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020. As a result, they have updated its guidance for the virus on August 11. This updated gui... — Updated 8/19/2022

Indoor mask mandates are knocking slowly at our doors once again, as the number of COVID cases and hospitalizations continue to rise. Health officials are recommending people to wear masks indoors, as the Centers for Disease Control said the risk of transmitting COVID-19 in San... — Updated 8/1/2022

From the COVID-19 Task Force... During the past three weeks, new cases of COVID-19 have decreased to much lower levels than we experienced after the holidays. Cases are expected to remain fairly low through this coming summer. Approximately one-third of our population remains... — Updated 3/24/2022

During the past four weeks, new cases of COVID-19 have decreased significantly in Borrego Springs. The post-holiday surge of Omicron appears to be ending. Cases will likely remain low in Borrego Springs, especially after the seasonal residents leave, fewer tourists visit, and perm... — Updated 3/24/2022

Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Feb. 28 that the statewide school mask mandate will expire on March 11, 11:59 p.m. Masks will still be strongly recommended in schools, and local jurisdictions may add additional requirements. Starting March 1, masks will no longer be required... — Updated 3/7/2022

As many continue to grapple with mask wearing and vaccinations, it is clear that all would like to move forward for the better. In a step toward getting back on the path to normalcy, the State of California has ended its indoor mask mandate, for some, on Feb. 15. However, those... — Updated 2/25/2022

The coronavirus and its variants continue to loom across the country, and many are wondering when will it ever end? The state of California has proposed two bills that are getting some resistance. The state would allow children age 12 and up to be vaccinated without their... — Updated 2/11/2022

From the Borrego Springs COVID-19 Task Force During the last two weeks, the County reported 66 new COVID-19 cases in Borrego Springs. That is more new cases among our residents than the County reported in any previous two-week period of the pandemic. (Site to see the dramatic... — Updated 2/2/2022

As many gear into the new year and hope for a better year compared to 2020 and 2021, a curve ball continues to be thrown in the midst. The state of California has extended its statewide indoor mask mandate. The mandate was set to be re-evaluated on January 15, but has been pushed... — Updated 1/27/2022

The California mask mandate has been extended to Feb. 15. The mandate was set to be lifted on Jan. 15. However, due to the increase of cases and the new "flurona" officials decided to extend the indoor mask mandate for all, regardless of vaccination status.... — Updated 1/14/2022

Nearly six months ago, we were finding the way back to normality. As vaccines were being administered, restrictions loosened, all felt right again, and the coronavirus was a thing of the past. However, headlines are beginning to look similar once again. Yes, the mask mandate is... — Updated 12/21/2021

We have been experiencing another wave of COVID that has been infecting many more unvaccinated people than vaccinated people throughout the U.S. Last week, the County reported 14 new cases of COVID in Borrego Springs – the most we’ve had since a couple of weeks after Tha... — Updated 12/21/2021

Many are gearing up for the holiday season and preparing for a new year. Will it be the same, or will the same woes continue? As more information is unearthed and variants are making its way, many are hoping that 2022 will be the end of it all and it is back to normality. As more... — Updated 12/9/2021

We can enjoy this Thanksgiving with few restrictions and fewer worries than last year. We have a lot to be thankful for. But we are not out of the woods with COVID. In the last month, Borrego has had eight new cases, for which the delta variant was probably responsible. Four... — Updated 12/7/2021

All Adults are now Eligible for Covid Boosters The media is full of speculation about the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron. We don’t know and won’t know for several weeks whether the new variant, Omicron, is more infectious, causes more serious illness and/or can fully or par... — Updated 12/2/2021

We can enjoy this Thanksgiving with few restrictions and fewer worries than last year. We have a lot to be thankful for. But we are not out of the woods with COVID. In the last month, Borrego has had eight new cases, for which the delta variant was probably responsible. Four... — Updated 11/19/2021

We are approaching the holiday season and the end of 2021 is near. With many things ever so changing, the coronavirus and its variants are still looming. Of those changes, it includes new mandates, and the expansion of who can receive the COVID-19 vaccine. However, it is not all... — Updated 11/15/2021

As the holiday season goes into full gear in the coming weeks, the coronavirus and its variants are not going away any time soon. Many are still encouraged to take the proper precautions, to mask up or to get vaccinated. In comparison with being locked up last holiday season and... — Updated 10/29/2021

Dear Seasonal Residents, We so look forward to your return to Borrego Springs. The weather is becoming very hospitable and, as you know, Borrego Springs is a wonderful place to spend the winter season. Ours is a vibrant town with many events and activities that are more fun when e... — Updated 10/15/2021

With more disarray and disagreements or support for the vaccine and the mandates, changes continue. On Oct. 5, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted to approve a vaccine mandate. Back in August, the county required employees to either be fully vaccinated or take weekly C... — Updated 10/15/2021

It is official. As of Sept. 24, the COVID-19 Pfizer booster shots were approved. These are not the same as third shot of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines approved last month for people with severe underlying health issues. Who is eligible for the Pfizer booster shot? - Adults 65 ye... — Updated 10/4/2021

Changes are happening… With many things going around in the world, the coronavirus continue to wreck havoc as things continue to change. The Food and Drug Administration authorized the emergency use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster on Sept. 22 for people over 65, younger adults wit... — Updated 10/1/2021

Here we go again... The numbers are surging and new cases of the coronavirus and its variant are at a level not seen since January of this year. The average daily level of cases has reached to at least 148,000.However, even as many hospitals are under strain and the reporting... — Updated 9/16/2021

As COVID-19 cases surge, the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency has reopened testing sites across the county. Fast Facts - Testing sites are managed by the California Department of Public Health and the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency. - The... — Updated 9/7/2021