Stay Cool in the Ongoing Heat Wave
Sep. 6, 2022 | 12:51 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The hot temperatures are here to stay for a few more days and the County is reminding San Diegans that close to 100 Cool Zones are available throughout the region.
Health
Stay Cool This Holiday Weekend and Out of the ER
Sep. 2, 2022 | 3:58 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Extreme heat is expected at the coast and inland valleys of San Diego County this Labor Day weekend and into early next week. The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued an excessive heat warning calling for triple digits temperatures in some inland areas and the deserts through Tuesday, Sept. 6.
New COVID-19 Boosters That Target Multiple Strains Expected To Be Available Next Week
Sep. 1, 2022 | 6:44 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County of San Diego anticipates receiving the new COVID-19 bivalent boosters early next week and beginning vaccinations shortly thereafter.
Credit: CDC Tuberculosis Case Reported In Transit Rider
Sep. 1, 2022 | 2:25 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
A passenger using the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) has been diagnosed with infectious pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) according to San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA).
County’s Homeless Solutions and Equitable Communities Gives Board Update
Aug. 30, 2022 | 4:39 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
A new County department reported Tuesday that in its first year it secured $30 million to address homelessness; provided housing options for over 4,400 people; held or took part in hundreds of community events to create equitable communities; and worked to support immigrants and refugees.
How to Stay Cool in the Prolonged Heat Wave
Aug. 30, 2022 | 3:33 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Higher than normal temperatures building through the week are expected at the coast and inland valleys of San Diego County starting Tuesday through the holiday weekend.
Two County-Sponsored Mpox Vaccination Events This Week
Aug. 29, 2022 | 2:14 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County of San Diego is holding two Mpox (Jynneos) vaccination events this week in the South County in addition to providing 250 vaccinations throughout the week at County clinics.