FDA ok's sequencing-based COVID-19 test5:59 PM, Jun 11, 2020SAN DIEGO (KGTV)-- A San Diego-based genetics company received the FDA's Emergency Use Authorization for its revolutionary type of COVID-19 testing. The new test not only provides a positive or negative reading, but it also provides vital genetic information that can help create a vaccine.From concept to the FDA's emergency use authorization, the San Diego-based team at Illumina worked at warp speed."The idea came 58 days ago," Susan Tousi, Sr. VP. of Production and Development at Illumina said. "It took a village of all of us in...…FDA ok's sequencing-based COVID-19 test5:59 PM, Jun 11, 2020SAN DIEGO (KGTV)-- A San Diego-based genetics company received the FDA's Emergency Use Authorization for its revolutionary type of COVID-19 testing. The new test not only provides a positive or negative reading, but it also provides vital genetic information that can help create a vaccine.From concept to the FDA's emergency use authorization, the San Diego-based team at Illumina worked at warp speed."The idea came 58 days ago," Susan Tousi, Sr. VP. of Production and Development at Illumina said. "It took a village of all of us in...WW…

San Diego Theme parks unveil reopening plans5:37 PM, May 06, 2020SAN DIEGO (KGTV)-- We've got the beach back, and now San Diego theme parks are setting their sights on a return. Representing Legoland, Seaworld, San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, and the Midway Museum, the San Diego Tourism Authority shared their plans for their eventual re-opening. San Diego's unique theme parks always draw big crowds, and because of that, they are all closed during the coronavirus pandemic. "It's just a numbers game," Epidemiologist and National University Professor, Dr. Tyler Smith said. "The more people that...…San Diego Theme parks unveil reopening plans5:37 PM, May 06, 2020SAN DIEGO (KGTV)-- We've got the beach back, and now San Diego theme parks are setting their sights on a return. Representing Legoland, Seaworld, San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, and the Midway Museum, the San Diego Tourism Authority shared their plans for their eventual re-opening. San Diego's unique theme parks always draw big crowds, and because of that, they are all closed during the coronavirus pandemic. "It's just a numbers game," Epidemiologist and National University Professor, Dr. Tyler Smith said. "The more people that...WW…

Face coverings now required in San Diego County.SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Due to the coronavirus pandemic, San Diego County is requiring people to wear facial coverings when in public. The order says residents are required to wear a face covering (coverings include a mask, bandanna, scarf or even a T-shirt) in public settings and within six feet of other people who are not a part of their household when: Instances facial coverings will not be required include: The county adds that businesses must require their workers to wear face coverings at the workplace and when performing work off-site,...…Face coverings now required in San Diego County.SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Due to the coronavirus pandemic, San Diego County is requiring people to wear facial coverings when in public. The order says residents are required to wear a face covering (coverings include a mask, bandanna, scarf or even a T-shirt) in public settings and within six feet of other people who are not a part of their household when: Instances facial coverings will not be required include: The county adds that businesses must require their workers to wear face coverings at the workplace and when performing work off-site,...WW…

Woman believes she may be target of a hate crimeDrink hurled at Carmel Valley jogger; possible hate crime7:07 PM, Jan 27, 2021SAN DIEGO (KGTV) -- A young woman in Carmel Valley shared her experience of having a drink hurled at her from a moving car. Many others said she was not the only one and explained she might be a target of a hate crime.On Monday afternoon, a young woman was going on her usual jog in Carmel Valley when suddenly, she saw a black car slowing down beside her. She said inside were two teens or young men, up to no good."He slowed down just a bit in front of me, they roll...…Woman believes she may be target of a hate crimeDrink hurled at Carmel Valley jogger; possible hate crime7:07 PM, Jan 27, 2021SAN DIEGO (KGTV) -- A young woman in Carmel Valley shared her experience of having a drink hurled at her from a moving car. Many others said she was not the only one and explained she might be a target of a hate crime.On Monday afternoon, a young woman was going on her usual jog in Carmel Valley when suddenly, she saw a black car slowing down beside her. She said inside were two teens or young men, up to no good."He slowed down just a bit in front of me, they roll...WW…