San Diego Woman Dies from Influenza
Dec. 11, 2019 | 11:16 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
An 86-year-old woman from San Diego is the latest flu death reported in the region, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
Stories by José A. Álvarez
Local Meth Deaths Set Record
Dec. 9, 2019 | 1:04 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
A total of 483 San Diegans died from meth last year, a record number for the region. That’s the key finding of the San Diego County Methamphetamine Strike Force’s latest report, which was released today at the Medical Examiner’s Office.
Credit: PhotoSpin Seven San Diegans Died from Infection Linked to Black Tar Heroin
Dec. 4, 2019 | 2:55 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Seven San Diegans died in the last two months from the bacterial infection myonecrosis, which is associated with black tar heroin use, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
Sixth Influenza Death Reported in San Diego County
Dec. 4, 2019 | 11:29 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
A 59-year-old woman from East County is the sixth influenza death reported in the region this flu season, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
Credit: CDC County Issues Advisory on Mumps
Nov. 27, 2019 | 12:43 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County Health and Human Services Agency issued a health advisory to the local medical community to be on the lookout for mumps given the unusually high number of cases being reported in the region.
Two More San Diegans Die from Influenza
Nov. 27, 2019 | 9:45 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Two additional influenza deaths were reported last week, bringing this season’s total to five, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
Finding Shelter from the Coming Rain
Nov. 26, 2019 | 10:56 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
People experiencing homelessness in the County’s unincorporated areas during the coming rainstorms can find shelter thanks to the County’s Inclement Weather Shelter Program.