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If COVID-19 symptoms arise, don't wait to get tested
A recent analysis of San Diego County data revealed that San Diegans are waiting an average of 3.5 days after symptoms develop... — Updated 10/22/2020
How to fight the two: COVID-19 and influenza
The coronavirus and influenza are both spread from person to person, especially indoors and in crowded places. Here are some tips... — Updated 10/7/2020
3 San Diegans die daily from opioid, other drug overdoses
Since the onset of the COVID pandemic, rates of drug related overdose deaths in... — Updated 10/2/2020
Suicides dropped in San Diego County in 2019
The number of people who died from suicide in the region dropped in 2019, according to the San Diego County Suicide Prevention... — Updated 9/21/2020
County: Schools could open Sept. 1
Given that the county’s case rate for COVID-19 has been and appears likely to remain below 100 cases per every 100,000... — Updated 8/27/2020
Near-drowning incidents increase in children during pandemic
An increasing number of San Diego County children have been rescued from private... — Updated 8/26/2020
How San Diegans can help keep COVID-19 case rate down
With the San Diego County’s COVID-19 case rate continuing to decline, local health officials are urging San Diegans to keep takin... — Updated 8/26/2020
'Promotoras' work in Latino communities to prevent spread of COVID-19
Community health workers, known as “promotoras,” started working in local Latino communities throughout San Diego County... — Updated 8/13/2020
Six in 10 adult San Diegans face severe impacts if they contract COVID-19
Six out of every 10 adult San Diegans are at extra risk for severe illness should they contract the novel coronavirus. That’s... — Updated 8/6/2020
County intensifying COVID-19 outreach to Latino communities
The county is intensifying its outreach efforts to Latinos across the region because they are carrying a bigger burden of COVID-19... — Updated 7/24/2020
San Diego woman dies from vaping-related lung injury
A 76-year-old woman who died May 24 is the first local fatality of electronic... — Updated 6/18/2020
San Diegans encouraged to get tested for COVID-19
Given that people without symptoms can transmit the novel coronavirus, San Diegans should get tested for COVID-19, the San Diego... — Updated 6/11/2020 Full story
Face coverings protect others and you
Are you wearing a face covering when out and around others? If not, you should.... — Updated 6/11/2020
County, Rady Children's Hospital to test 2,000 daily for COVID-19
The County and Rady Children's Hospital have launched a new initiative to test... — Updated 6/4/2020
What to expect if a contact tracer calls you
County of San Diego Communications Office If you get a call from a number you don’t recognize, don’t automatically ignore it.... — Updated 6/4/2020
What to expect if a contact tracer calls you
County of San Diego Communications Office If you get a call from a number you don’t recognize, don’t automatically ignore it.... — Updated 6/4/2020 Full story
What's allowed, not allowed in restaurants, stores
Restaurants and stores in San Diego County can now open to serve customers in person; however, they must follow specific... — Updated 5/28/2020
Tips to maintain your mental health during COVID-19
Outbreaks of infectious diseases can be a stressful time. With additional... — Updated 5/20/2020 Full story
COVID-19 testing trends up in San Diego County
Testing for the novel coronavirus which causes COVID-19 has been increasing in San Diego County. The number of daily total tests... — Updated 5/14/2020 Full story
County recognizes FRHD for achievement in public health
During one of the most challenging public health crises in the world, the county... — Updated 5/1/2020 Full story
County's two new testing sites open
Two new, appointment-only COVID-19 testing sites are now open in Escondido and Chula Vista, the County Health and Human Services... — Updated 4/30/2020 Full story
No COVID-19 deaths reported; cases jump to 1,404
For the first time in over a week, no COVID-19 deaths were reported in San Diego April 5, but cases jumped to over 1,400 the... — Updated 4/9/2020 Full story
County restricts cruise ships with COVID-19; local cases reach 603
Health officials announced March 30 that the County is restricting the acceptance of cruise ships with COVID-19 cases and has... — Updated 4/2/2020 Full story
Flu deaths increase to 74, cases decrease in San Diego
The number of local influenza deaths increased to 74 after 11 additional fatalities were reported last week, compared to 41 at... — Updated 3/4/2020
Dozens housed under expanded program targeting homelessness
Fifty-six additional unsheltered people in the unincorporated areas of the region... — Updated 3/4/2020
