Health
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Given that COVID-19 Omicron cases and hospitalizations have significantly decreased across the state, including San Diego County, the indoor mask mandate established by the California Department of Public Health nearly two months ago will expire Feb. 15.
Health
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The County Health and Human Services Agency is reporting 26 new lab-confirmed influenza cases.
Public Safety
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The San Diego County Board of Supervisors will consider interim County Sheriff applicants for appointment for the 10-month remainder of Sheriff Bill Gore’s term following his retirement on Feb. 3.
Government
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Microbusinesses across San Diego County hurt by COVID-19 could soon be getting $2,500 boosts after County supervisors approved a grant program Tuesday funded in part by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate.
Government
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Public participation in upcoming County Board of Supervisors meetings will continue to be virtual due to high numbers of COVID-19 cases and current public health guidance. The board’s next meetings are Tuesday, Feb. 8 and Wednesday, Feb. 9.
Health
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New lab-confirmed COVID-19 infections are beginning to decline in the region, but actual case counts may be higher due to the increasing popularity and availability of home antigen tests, results of which are not reported to the County.
Health
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While the number of influenza cases was unusually high last week, the great majority of those are earlier infections that were just reported, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.