San Diegans Urged to Not Go to Emergency Departments for COVID-19 Testing
Jan. 5, 2022 | 6:11 PMReading Time: 4 minutes
County health officials are urging San Diegans not to go to local emergency departments for COVID-19 testing.
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Credit: PhotoSpin Flu Activity Slows with COVID-19 Preventative Measures in Place
Jan. 5, 2022 | 12:07 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
While influenza activity in the region is currently lower compared to other recent seasons, cases for this season are higher than last, and County health officials continue to urge San Diegans to get vaccinated to prevent getting sick with the flu.
Credit: CDC Tuberculosis Case Reported at Sycuan Casino
Jan. 3, 2022 | 5:35 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
A person at Sycuan Casino was recently diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) and may have exposed patrons and employees, the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
Increasing COVID-19 Cases Reported; Public Urged to Avoid Large New Year’s Celebrations
Dec. 30, 2021 | 4:01 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
As we approach the new year, San Diego County has continued to see a rise in cases. A total of 5,976 COVID-19 cases was reported Dec. 29, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
County Reports Over 3,600 New COVID-19 Cases
Dec. 29, 2021 | 6:44 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
The County Health and Human Services Agency is reporting a sharp increase in new COVID-19 cases, adding 3,653 new cases in a single day today.
Season’s First Flu Death Reported
Dec. 29, 2021 | 11:18 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
A 42-year-old man from the North Central region of the county is the first influenza death reported in San Diego this season, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
COVID-19 Isolation Guidance Shortened from 10 to 5 Days
Dec. 28, 2021 | 12:59 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Most San Diegans who test positive for COVID-19 only have to isolate for five days, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.