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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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.
Housing
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One hundred more affordable housing units for low-income people and families are coming to San Marcos, thanks to the County and Affirmed Housing.
Health
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Recently released research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that COVID-19 vaccine boosters prevent severe illness and hospitalizations. Despite that, only 1,021,730 or 49.9% of San Diegans who are fully vaccinated have received a booster.
Health
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Influenza cases continued to decrease last week, though County health officials still recommend people get their flu shot for best protection.
Health
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With no new cases in more than a month, the shigella outbreak declared in October 2021 among people experiencing homelessness is over, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
Health
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Now that COVID-19 vaccine boosters are available for fully vaccinated people age 12 and up, County health officials are urging eligible San Diegans to get all the recommended doses.