San Diegans Urged to Not Go to Emergency Departments for COVID-19 Testing
Jan. 5, 2022 | 6:11 PMCounty health officials are urging San Diegans not to go to local emergency departments for COVID-19 testing.
Credit: PhotoSpin Flu Activity Slows with COVID-19 Preventative Measures in Place
Jan. 5, 2022 | 12:07 PMWhile influenza activity in the region is currently lower compared to other recent seasons, cases for this season are higher than last, and County health officials continue to urge San Diegans to get vaccinated to prevent getting sick with the flu.
Credit: CDC Tuberculosis Case Reported at Sycuan Casino
Jan. 3, 2022 | 5:35 PMA person at Sycuan Casino was recently diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) and may have exposed patrons and employees, the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
Increasing COVID-19 Cases Reported; Public Urged to Avoid Large New Year’s Celebrations
Dec. 30, 2021 | 4:01 PMAs we approach the new year, San Diego County has continued to see a rise in cases. A total of 5,976 COVID-19 cases was reported Dec. 29, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
County Reports Over 3,600 New COVID-19 Cases
Dec. 29, 2021 | 6:44 PMThe County Health and Human Services Agency is reporting a sharp increase in new COVID-19 cases, adding 3,653 new cases in a single day today.
Need Recommendations? Check Out the County Library’s Top 10 Borrowed Lists for 2021
Dec. 29, 2021 | 3:24 PMEntertainment and education can be yours at no cost with a library card. The San Diego County Library system has got it all from books to e-books to audiobooks in just about every genre. Plus, they also have movies and music to loan.
Season’s First Flu Death Reported
Dec. 29, 2021 | 11:18 AMA 42-year-old man from the North Central region of the county is the first influenza death reported in San Diego this season, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
COVID-19 Isolation Guidance Shortened from 10 to 5 Days
Dec. 28, 2021 | 12:59 PMMost San Diegans who test positive for COVID-19 only have to isolate for five days, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
Credit: Shutterstock County Offices to Close for New Year’s Holiday
Dec. 27, 2021 | 12:59 PMCounty offices, family resource centers, libraries and animal shelters will be closed to the public Friday, Dec. 31 for the New Year’s holiday.
COVID-19 Oral Treatment Available in San Diego in Coming Days
Dec. 23, 2021 | 1:31 PMMedical providers in San Diego County will soon have a new option for treating COVID-19 patients after the Food and Drug Administration issued emergency use authorizations for two new oral antiviral medications.