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Hawk in Ramona Tests Positive for West Nile Virus

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A dead Cooper’s hawk found in Ramona has tested positive for West Nile virus. County environmental health officials are reminding people to protect themselves from mosquitoes that can transmit the potentially deadly virus to people.

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Frozen Raspberries Recalled for Possible Hepatitis A Contamination

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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.

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County to Add Psychiatric Beds, Strengthen Behavioral Health Services

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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.