San Diego Flu Cases Up Again
Nov. 13, 2019 | 11:33 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
The number of lab-confirmed influenza cases in the region increased again last week, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
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County Gets Grant for Scooter, Bicycle, Pedestrian Safety
Nov. 13, 2019 | 8:28 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County Health & Human Services Agency, Integrative Services Division received a $75,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to fund a year-long program aimed at improving the safety of pedestrians, bicyclists and scooter riders.
Third San Diegan Dies from Flu, Weekly Cases Nearly Double
Nov. 6, 2019 | 12:21 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
An 80-year-old man from North County is the third influenza death reported in San Diego this season, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
Credit: CDC.gov Frozen Raspberries Recalled for Possible Hepatitis A Contamination
Nov. 1, 2019 | 3:34 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Frozen raspberry products recalled for possible hepatitis A contamination were sold in eight Aldi supermarkets in San Diego County and contained in yogurt parfaits served at cafeterias in the Escondido Union School District, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today. There have been no illnesses reported due to exposure to these products.
Flu Activity Steady Again This Week
Oct. 31, 2019 | 9:25 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Flu activity saw a slight decline in the County this week with 30 lab-confirmed cases, six less than the number of cases reported last week. That brings the 2019-20 flu season total to 362 cases, compared to 130 at this time last year. County public health officials continue to emphasize the importance of getting the […]
County to Add Psychiatric Beds, Strengthen Behavioral Health Services
Oct. 29, 2019 | 12:55 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
The County Board of Supervisors today got an update on and voted to take the next step in immediate and long-term strategies to support San Diegans in psychiatric crisis and to help prevent such incidents from occurring.
Mumps Cases Reported at Three Local High Schools
Oct. 29, 2019 | 9:45 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Three unrelated people at three different high school campuses in the county recently tested positive for mumps and may have exposed others to the contagious virus, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.