Health
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State Closing Some Testing Sites, Still Plenty Testing and Treatment Available

| 6:32 PM

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Two state COVID-19 testing and treatment sites in San Diego County are scheduled to close in the next two weeks, and the state plans to close the remaining four here by Feb. 25 because of declining demand. However, County public health officials said there are still plenty of places and options for San Diegans to get testing and treatment. 

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COVID-19, Affordable Housing Among Top 10 CNC stories in 2022

| 12:14 PM

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A lot happened in San Diego County in 2022, from the continuing fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, to working to end homelessness, create more affordable housing and the 2022 elections. Here’s a glimpse of the Top 10 most viewed topics and stories from our County News Center website over the past year.

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New Year Brings Reminder to Get Vaccinated

| 5:33 PM

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The County Health and Human Services Agency is continuing to urge San Diegans to get tested if they develop COVID-19 symptoms and to get vaccinated with the bivalent booster if they haven’t already as the region enters the first week of 2023.

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County Urges People to Get the Best Gift Available-Vaccinations!

| 6:23 PM

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The County Health and Human Services Agency is urging people to give themselves, their family and friends the best gift available this holiday season―vaccinations to protect against COVID-19 and the flu.

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Bivalent COVID Boosters Approved, Available for 6 Months and Older

| 5:16 PM

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Bivalent COVID-19 vaccination boosters are now approved and available in San Diego County for children as young as six months of age. The County Health and Human Services Agency is urging parents to protect their children, and themselves, by getting vaccinated with the new booster. 

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Sleigh Bells Ring; You Recycling?

| 8:35 AM

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Santa Claus, jingle bells, gifts, packages and — recycling? Yes! The holidays are a great time of the year to put your recycling skills to work, from all that wrapping paper to gift boxes and even our Christmas trees—if you are using a real tree.

Government

Supervisors Approve Program to Promote Native Plants

| 3:05 PM

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County supervisors approved developing a program to promote the use of native plants Wednesday, to preserve the county’s natural environmental character and unique plant life, reduce water use, stormwater pollution and protect animals from the effects of climate change.