San Diego County Remains in High-Risk COVID Level
Aug. 4, 2022 | 5:58 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
COVID-19 activity remains high in the region, the County Health and Human Services Agency reported today.
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County Declares Monkeypox Local Health Emergency
Aug. 2, 2022 | 5:11 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
The action does not indicate that San Diegans are at higher risk of contracting the virus, but it is meant to reassure the public that local health authorities are proactively working to stay ahead of any challenges that may arise.
County Health Officials Report Love Your Heart Screened More Than 46,000 People
Aug. 2, 2022 | 3:02 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County’s new Love Your Heart report shows the February blood-pressure screening campaign alerted 473 people they were in imminent medical danger and warned nearly 22,000 others they could be vulnerable to serious illness and death from heart disease, stroke and COVID-19.
County Launches Monkeypox Text Message Alert System
Jul. 29, 2022 | 8:46 AMReading Time: 3 minutes
The system allows County health officials to send real-time information about monkeypox in the region. To sign up to receive the messages, text COSD MONKEYPOX to 468-311.
New COVID-19 Vaccine to Be Available for San Diego Adults
Jul. 28, 2022 | 4:39 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
San Diego County adults looking for a more traditional vaccine against COVID-19 will soon be able to get Novavax, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
County Getting Ready to Install Naloxone Vending Machines
Jul. 28, 2022 | 2:27 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County of San Diego is readying a new tool to help fight the growing number of opioid overdoses in the region.
It’s VAX to school time!
Jul. 27, 2022 | 4:22 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
The start of August means summer break is coming to an end, and it is time to get the kids ready to go back to school.