Flu Deaths, Cases Increase Again in San Diego County
Jan. 22, 2020 | 12:05 PMThirty-two San Diegans have died from influenza this season and cases increased again last week, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
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Credit: PhotoSpin County Wants Your Input on Mental Health, Substance Use Issues
Jan. 17, 2020 | 10:32 AMThe County Health and Human Services Agency will be gathering input from the public on new behavioral health programs at community forums taking place throughout the region.
Credit: CDC TB Exposures Possible at Two Community Colleges, Bus Route
Jan. 17, 2020 | 8:29 AMTwo unrelated tuberculosis cases have been reported in the region and people may have been exposed to the bacteria at Southwestern College, San Diego City College and on Metropolitan Transit System Bus Route 12.
Credit: shutterstock Cactus Mice Test Positive for Hantavirus, First Local Detection of 2020
Jan. 15, 2020 | 1:07 PMTwo cactus mice collected separately in routine monitoring in Santee and Valley Center have tested positive for hantavirus, marking the first appearance in San Diego County in 2020 of the potentially deadly virus.
9 More San Diegans Die from Influenza, Over 2,000 Cases Reported
Jan. 15, 2020 | 11:41 AMAn additional nine influenza deaths were reported in the region last week, bringing this season’s total to 20, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
County Bans Sale of Vaping Devices, Flavored Smoking Products
Jan. 14, 2020 | 5:32 PMThe County Board of Supervisors today voted to adopt new restrictions on the sale and distribution of flavored smoking products, electronic smoking devices and smoke-free outdoor dining in unincorporated areas of the region.
County, Tri-City to Build Psychiatric Facility in Oceanside
Jan. 14, 2020 | 1:39 PMThe Board of Supervisors today voted to enter into an agreement with Tri-City Healthcare District to build a psychiatric health facility in Oceanside.