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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
San Diego County monitors potential COVID-19 cases
The local medical community has been working with San Diego County health... — Updated 3/4/2020
San Diego County monitors potential COVID-19 cases
The local medical community has been working with San Diego County health officials on monitoring potential cases of the new... — Updated 3/4/2020
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
Six more flu deaths reported, cases increase in San Diego
Six additional influenza deaths were reported recently, bringing this season’s total to 63, compared to 35 at this time last... — Updated 2/28/2020
County board ratifies COVID-19 emergency declaration
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted Feb. 19 to ratify the county's... — Updated 2/28/2020
County stands to get nearly $10 million to address homelessness
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday, Feb. 11, to let the coun... — Updated 2/21/2020
San Diego flu deaths increase, cases continue to decline
Eleven additional deaths were reported in San Diego last week, bringing this season’s total to 50, the County Health and Human... — Updated 2/12/2020
Board takes new steps to address homelessness in unincorporated area
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted Wednesday, Jan. 28, to adopt several measures, including sheltering options and... — Updated 2/6/2020 Full story
Flu deaths, cases increase again in San Diego County
Thirty-two San Diegans have died from influenza this season, compared to 24 at this time last season, and cases increased again las... — Updated 2/2/2020
County, Tri-City to build psychiatric facility in Oceanside
The San Diego Board of Supervisors voted Jan. 15 to enter into an agreement with Tri-City Healthcare District to build a... — Updated 1/25/2020
Have you been affected by or are concerned about mental illness or substance use?
Have you been affected by or are concerned about mental illness or substance... — Updated 1/25/2020
County bans sale of vaping devices, flavored smoking products
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday, Jan. 14, to adopt new... — Updated 1/25/2020
Top baby names in San Diego County in 2019 and past decade
The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency records all births in the... — Updated 1/20/2020
New case of vaping-related lung injury confirmed in San Diego
A new local case of vaping-associated lung injury was confirmed Jan. 8, by the Co... — Updated 1/18/2020
11th San Diego flu death, over 1,600 new cases reported
San Diego County Communications Office Influenza-related deaths in the region rose to 11 last week and more than 1,600 flu cases... — Updated 1/18/2020
Eighth San Diego flu death reported; cases jump again
An additional influenza death was reported in the San Diego region, bringing this season’s total to eight, the County Health and... — Updated 1/2/2020
Local meth deaths set record
A total of 483 San Diegans died from meth last year, a record number for the... — Updated 12/20/2019
San Diego County gets $1.7 million to house people with disabilities
San Diego County Communications Office The San Diego County Health and Human... — Updated 12/6/2019
County receives grant for scooter, bicycle and pedestrian safety
San Diego County Communications Office - San Diego County’s Health and Human Services Agency, Integrative Services Division... — Updated 12/6/2019
Finding shelter from the coming rain
County of San Diego Communications Office People experiencing homelessness in... — Updated 12/6/2019
