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COVID cases and hospitalizations are escalating and that has renewed demand for COVID-19 testing. Primary healthcare providers, community health clinics, pharmacies and the County all offer testing. Now the County is reopening some of its former large testing sites, like at San Diego State University, to ease crowds and make access as convenient as possible.
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There is no mistaking the positive impact vaccines have had in the battle against COVID-19. As the region continues to break out of the pandemic bubble, the County is focused on providing easy vaccine access, especially in hard-hit and hesitant communities. Veterans and military families in East County don’t have many vaccination options in their […]
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A COVID-19 related spike in overdose deaths in San Diego County has fueled a behavioral health crisis. In 2020, the County reported 457 fentanyl-related overdose deaths. This is a 202% increase in one year, from 151 recorded deaths in 2019.
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After a year of missing out on their favorite activities, San Diego teens are ready to make up for lost time. The County of San Diego is offering COVID-19 vaccinations to teenagers as young as 12 years old. Local teens jumped at the chance to talk about getting their shots and their plans once fully vaccinated.
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In recognition of National Nurses Month, the County would like to celebrate its 892 nurses and thank them for their commitment and dedication to delivering exceptional healthcare to the region.
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Beginning today, all County-hosted COVID-19 vaccine sites are open for walk-up, no-appointment-required vaccinations.
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San Diegans now have an additional option to access a treatment that significantly reduces symptoms for COVID-19 patients, with the opening of a Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Center (MARC) in Chula Vista today.
