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CDC Study Reports Bivalent Boosters Protect Against COVID-19 Variants

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A new study released this week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that the new bivalent COVID-19 boosters add protection against the new variants of the virus. Another study showed that the bivalent vaccine also protects against severe disease.

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Active Tuberculosis Reported at Boys & Girls Club National City

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Students and staff at Boys & Girls Club’s National City location and some Boys & Girl Club summer camp sites may have been exposed to tuberculosis, the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) announced today.

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VIDEO: County and Local Law Enforcement Hand Out Naloxone Kits to Save Lives

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The County and Sheriff’s department announced the expansion of a partnership for the distribution of naloxone as part of a Comprehensive Harm Reduction Plan to help fight the illicit fentanyl crisis.

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Eligible San Diegans Urged to Join the 540,000 Already Protected with Bivalent COVID-19 Booster 

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More than 540,000 San Diegans have protected themselves, their family and friends by getting a bivalent COVID-19 booster since it became available in September 2022.

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Community Input Sought for Display Honoring Tubman-Chavez Community Center at New Southeastern Live Well Center

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A community input tour to help select between two concepts to honor the Tubman Chavez Community Center is planned from January 14 through February 4. During tour stops, community members are invited to share their thoughts on a planned new display that will spotlight the rich history of the Tubman Chavez.

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State Closing Some Testing Sites, Still Plenty Testing and Treatment Available

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Two state COVID-19 testing and treatment sites in San Diego County are scheduled to close in the next two weeks, and the state plans to close the remaining four here by Feb. 25 because of declining demand. However, County public health officials said there are still plenty of places and options for San Diegans to get testing and treatment.