San Diego, CA
Weekly reported COVID cases up 40% in San Diego County
SAN DIEGO (CNS) – The San Diego County Well being and Human Providers Company reported 1,579 new COVID-19 infections Thursday, probably the most since early February and half of a bigger pattern as infections proceed to extend.
A complete of seven,008 circumstances have been reported in the course of the previous week in comparison with 4,996 circumstances recognized the earlier week, a 40% improve. These are solely the circumstances reported to county or hospital websites. Because the proliferation of at-home checks has elevated, the precise variety of infections is probably going a significantly larger quantity.
As well as, the HHSA reported 5 deaths Thursday, growing the county’s cumulative totals to 775,369 infections and 5,282 deaths.
Pending approval from the Western States committee, booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine might quickly be accessible for San Diego youngsters ages 5 via 11, the HHSA introduced on Thursday.
The COVID-19 Pfizer boosters must be given 5 months after receiving the ultimate dose of the first vaccine collection.
“Some mother and father have been anxiously ready to offer their youngsters additional safety towards COVID-19 and the pictures could also be lastly authorized,” stated Dr. Wilma J. Wooten, San Diego County Public Well being Officer. “COVID-19 boosters for everybody who’s eligible are straightforward to get as a result of we’ve got loads of vaccine accessible within the area.”
Moreover, , the Omicron variants have been making extra San Diego youngsters sick, the HHSA reported, with some requiring hospitalization and others creating multisystem inflammatory syndrome or MIS-C. From November 27, 2021 to Could 7, 2022, 90% of the pediatric hospitalizations for the syndrome occurred in not-fully-vaccinated youngsters.
Because the pandemic started, there have been 98 MIS-C circumstances within the county. Of these, 53% have been reported in youngsters ages 5 to 11 and 60%- have been Hispanic.
In keeping with the Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention, “MIS-C is a uncommon, however severe, postinfectious hyperinflammatory situation occurring about 2 to six weeks after an infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus.”
Signs of MIS-C embody fever, belly ache, diarrhea, pores and skin rash, irritation and multiorgan dysfunction. In extreme circumstances, youngsters can expertise hypotension (low blood stress) and shock. Roughly 60-80% of the early circumstances of MIS-C sufferers required intensive care admission.
“MIS-C can usually be so extreme that youngsters require life-saving interventions,” Wooten stated. “Mother and father ought to contact their physician instantly if their little one develops any of those signs. One of the best factor mother and father can do is get all of the really helpful doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for themselves and their youngsters.”
Greater than 2.96 million or 94% of San Diegans age 5 and older are at the very least partially vaccinated, whereas greater than 2.62 million or 83.3% are absolutely vaccinated. A complete of 1,323,824 or 58.5% of two,264,730 eligible San Diegans have acquired a booster shot.
A complete of 9,611 checks have been reported to the county on Could 14, and the proportion of recent optimistic circumstances was 7.3%. The 14-day rolling share of optimistic circumstances, amongst checks reported via Could 14, is 5.8%.
The variety of individuals hospitalized with a coronavirus an infection in San Diego County elevated by 14 to 134, as soon as once more surpassing Santa Clara County for the second highest hospitalization numbers within the state, based on the most recent state information.
Of these sufferers hospitalized as of Thursday, 24 have been being handled in intensive care, two greater than. The variety of accessible hospital beds was 219.
The county solely stories COVID-19 information on Mondays and Thursdays.
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San Diego, CA
Mountain West men’s basketball power rankings: Utah State, San Diego State, Boise State lead the way
In what will be the biggest day of the Mountain West men’s basketball season to date, Saturday looms large for all six of the conference’s top contenders.
The action-packed day begins with New Mexico (13-3, 5-0) hosting San Diego State (10-3, 3-1) at 11 a.m. Mountain time. UNLV (9-6, 3-1) and Colorado State (9-6, 3-1) will meet in Fort Collins at 2 p.m. with Boise State (12-4, 4-1) and No. 25 Utah State (15-1, 5-0) closing the night at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum.
In the latest NCAA Tournament projection from ESPN’s Joe Lunardi, the MWC remained a two-bid league with Utah State (seven seed) and San Diego State (eight seed) earning spots. New Mexico was listed among Lunardi’s first eight out.
Here is a look at our midseason Mountain West power rankings.
Last result: 85-78 win at San Jose State (Tuesday)
Season record: 15-1, 5-0
Analysis: Utah State finally cracked the AP top 25 in the latest poll. Other than a 75-73 loss to Big West-leading UC San Diego, the Aggies have been perfect this season under first-year head coach Jared Calhoun.
Up next: Saturday vs. Boise State, 7 p.m., CBS Sports Network
Last result: 67-38 home win over Air Force (Wednesday)
Season record: 10-3, 3-1
Analysis: The Aztecs held a seven-point lead over Utah State with 90 seconds remaining before losing on a late Tucker Anderson 3-pointer. San Diego State has bounced back nicely with convincing wins over Boise State and Air Force.
Up next: Saturday at New Mexico, 11 a.m., CBS
Last result: 81-59 home win over UNLV (Tuesday)
Season record: 12-4, 4-1
Analysis: Boise State played arguably its best game of the season against UNLV, shutting down Dedan Thomas Jr. while getting strong offensive contributions from seven different players. When the Broncos’ offense is clicking, few MWC teams can match their firepower.
Up next: Saturday at Utah State, 7 p.m., CBS Sports Network
Last result: 61-53 win at Wyoming (Tuesday)
Season record: 13-3, 5-0
Analysis: Despite a strong body of work, the Lobos sit way down at No. 67 in the NET Rankings. A victory over San Diego State would provide a major boost to New Mexico’s NCAA Tournament resume.
Up next: Saturday vs. San Diego State, 11 a.m., CBS
Last result: 91-64 home win over Fresno State (Tuesday)
Season record: 9-6, 3-1
Analysis: The Rams have feasted on the bottom of the conference with victories over winless Fresno State, Nevada and San Jose State. Senior swingman Nique Clifford remains one of the MWC’s top players and is averaging a double-double at 16.6 points, 10.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists.
Up next: Saturday vs. UNLV, 2 p.m., Mountain West Network
Last result: 81-59 loss at Boise State (Tuesday)
Season record: 9-6, 3-1
Analysis: UNLV took a step back Tuesday in a non-competitive loss at Boise State. The Rebels have one of the conference’s best players in Dedan Thomas Jr., but the sophomore point guard needs more help.
Up next: Saturday at Colorado State, 2 p.m., Mountain West Network
Last result: 82-81 overtime loss at New Mexico (Jan. 4)
Season record: 8-7, 0-4
Analysis: It’s been a nightmare start to MWC play for the Wolf Pack, who have lost their four conference games by 11 combined points. With upcoming games against Fresno State, Air Force and San Jose State, Nevada has a chance to get its season back on track.
Up next: Saturday at Fresno State, 5 p.m., Mountain West Network
Last result: 61-53 home loss to New Mexico (Tuesday)
Season record: 9-7, 2-3
Analysis: The Cowboys were outscored 43-21 after halftime in Tuesday’s loss to New Mexico. Wyoming does hold a three-point win over Nevada, but the Cowboys are staring at a tough upcoming schedule with a home game against Colorado State sandwiched between road trips to Boise and Las Vegas.
Up next: Jan. 14 at Boise State, 7 p.m., Mountain West Network
Last result: 85-78 home loss to Utah State
Season record: 7-10, 0-5
Analysis: Unlike the MWC’s bottom two teams, the Spartans have been quite competitive this season with single-digit losses to New Mexico, Boise State, UNLV and Utah State. Senior guard Josh Uduj, a Utah State transfer, is averaging 16.8 points per game for San Jose State.
Up next: Saturday at Air Force, 1 p.m., Mountain West Network
Last result: 91-64 loss at Colorado State (Tuesday)
Season record: 4-12, 0-5
Analysis: The Bulldogs have dropped 10 of their last 11 games following a 3-2 start to the season. First-year head coach Vance Walberg has his work cut out for him.
Up next: Saturday host Nevada, 5 p.m., Mountain West Network
Last result: 67-38 loss at San Diego State (Tuesday)
Season record: 3-12, 0-4
Analysis: Air Force was the victim of a 44-4 scoring run during Tuesday’s loss. That is … not good.
Up next: Saturday vs. San Jose State, 1 p.m., Mountain West Network
San Diego, CA
Annie Crowell Kuzminsky
Annie Crowell Kuzminsky
OBITUARY
Anne (Annie) Kuzminsky, beloved wife, mother, and sister passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 63.
Annie is survived by her husband Larry, her son Steven, her daughter Charlotte, her son Jack (Alex), her siblings Steven (Liz) Crowell of Houston, Texas; her brother Richard (Allison) Crowell of Pacific Palisades, California; her sister Karen (Gary) Wagner of Manhattan Beach, California; and her sister Catherine Crowell of Omaha, Nebraska.
Annie was born in Altadena, CA to James and Alice Crowell and grew up in San Mareno, CA. She attended college at Santa Clara University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Annie then moved to San Diego, CA where she met and married Larry Kuzminsky in 1989.
While residing in San Diego, Annie worked for several years with the accounting firm of KPMG and obtained her CPA. She next worked for First National Bank for several years before leaving to spend more time with her children and work part time for 20 years as a consultant for Madison Square Properties. Annie was not tempted by the corporate ladder and received satisfaction from her work relationships and doing her job well.
Annie loved being a mom and raising her three children. She helped out at the elementary school, and later enjoyed going to the many soccer games, baseball games, and track meets they participated in. Annie also loved animals. As a teenager she talked her parents into having a dog (Mitsy) and cats (Spido and Dido). More recently Annie enjoyed fostering kittens which inevitably led to the adoption of several of them. Aside from pets, one of her more memorable experiences was a safari trip to Africa.
Annie’s favorite place was the family house at Capistrano Beach. She had many fond memories of get togethers there with college, work and neighborhood friends. During family trips, she enjoyed watching the kids play, walking on the beach looking for glass, and seeing the beautiful sunsets. It was a great place to relax.
Annie had a great laugh and was one of a kind in the best way. Her moral compass was set to “true north” of caring and doing right. Annie was always her authentic self and her friends and family loved her for it. She was a realist but had a knack for looking on the bright side. That was her strength, but the cancer took all she had. She has earned her rest but will be greatly missed.
San Diego, CA
Gonzaga’s Michael Ajayi ruled out vs. San Diego
The Gonzaga men’s basketball team will be without two players for Wednesday night’s matchup against San Diego at the McCarthey Athletic Center.
Michael Ajayi and Jun Seok Yeo were ruled out for the game against the Toreros due to illness, per the school.
Ajayi is coming off a 15-point outing in the Bulldogs’ 96-68 win over Loyola Marymount last Saturday. The 6-foot-7 senior is averaging 6.6 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. Ajayi made 12 consecutive starts before coming off the bench against Portland and LMU.
Yeo, a 6-foot-8 junior, has appeared in eight games this season, averaging 3.9 minutes in those contests. He scored a season-high eight points in Gonzaga’s 113-54 victory over UMass-Lowell. Yeo also scored five points in just three minutes against Bucknell.
Gonzaga hopes to be fully healthy for an impending matchup against Washington State set for this Saturday at the Kennel (6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET).
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