Health
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Flu Continues Late-Season Surge

| 11:19 AM

Reading Time: 2 minutesAn additional 205 lab-confirmed influenza cases were reported in the region last week, far exceeding the number of infections identified during the same week in previous seasons, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.

Housing

VIDEO: Construction Milestone For New Midway District Shelter

| 12:27 PM

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe County and its partners took an important step in providing housing for those experiencing homelessness. The primary support arch for the new Midway District Bridge Shelter was ceremonially raised and fixed in place this morning. Set to serve up to 150 San Diegans experiencing homelessness when it opens, the shelter will offer on-site behavioral health services 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

Health

VIDEO: Time for COVID-19 Boosters for 5-11 year olds

| 4:56 PM

Reading Time: < 1 minuteCOVID-19 cases are on the rise in our region and now is the time to get your vaccinated child, ages 5 years and up, a booster shot. COVID-19 symptoms can be less severe in children, but Omicron variants are making a greater number of children sick, some requiring hospitalization.

Health
Woman being given a COVID-19 vaccine by a nurse.

County Moves to Medium Risk in CDC’s COVID-19 Community Level

| 5:42 PM

Reading Time: 3 minutesDue to high levels of virus spread in the community, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has moved the County of San Diego to its medium-risk level for COVID-19.

Parks and Rec
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County’s Summer Movies in the Park Season Starts Saturday at Waterfront Park

| 1:15 PM

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe County of San Diego’s free “2022 Summer Movies in the Park” season starts Saturday, May 28 with a 6 p.m. event and sunset showing of Walt Disney’s animated “Encanto” at the Waterfront Park.