Health
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County Confirms First Case of Human West Nile Virus in 2024

| 3:47 PM

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County public health officials report that a 71-year-old man tested positive for West Nile virus. This is the first human case of West Nile virus reported in the county this year.    

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Board Approves State Funding to Improve the Health of African-American Babies

| 5:48 PM

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The Board of Supervisors today approved $484,310 from the State to improve health outcomes for African-American babies.  

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County Invites Community to Unite for National Recovery Month 

| 10:12 AM

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September is National Recovery Month and County Behavioral Health Services (BHS)is inviting community members and organizations to come together in support of the recovery community.  

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More Grant Funds to Help County Predict and Prepare for Disease Outbreaks

| 4:19 PM

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More grant money is heading to San Diego County to help anticipate and prepare for future disease outbreaks.  

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County Reports Three Non-Connected TB Exposures

| 2:54 PM

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The County’s Tuberculosis Control Program is working in close collaboration with the University of California San Diego, Sweetwater Union High School District and the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office to notify people who have been potentially exposed to tuberculosis (TB) in unrelated potential exposures at different sites during different time periods. 

Housing
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County Unveils New Affordable Housing Mapping Tool 

| 3:50 PM

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The County has a new tool to help people find affordable housing.  An interactive website and map is now available to search for affordable housing developments built with the help of County funds.