East Mesa Reentry Facility in Otay Mesa. Photo credit: sdsheriff.gov San Diego County’s Tuberculosis Control Program on Thursday was tracking three unrelated cases of tuberculosis, including one involving the San Diego County…
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‘Shine Bright with Pride’: County Officials Celebrate LGBTQ+ Community
Supervisors came together to celebrate the Shine Bright With Pride event. Photo via @SupNoraVargas X San Diego County government leaders came together Tuesday night to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community with an event…
County Health Officials Urge Residents to Get Vaccinated as Mpox Cases Rise
The JYNNEOS vaccine. County News Center photo The number of local Mpox cases are on the rise, prompting San Diego County public health officials Tuesday to encourage the public to get vaccinated…
Second Measles Case This Year Confirmed in San Diego County: Officials
Face of boy with measles on the third day of rash. Courtesy CDC Officials with the County of San Diego have confirmed a second case of measles in 2024. The 47-year-old resident…
County Health Officials Report 17% Increase in Tuberculosis Cases
An x-ray of a patient’s chest, who was diagnosed with bilateral pulmonary tuberculosis. The x-ray revealed the disease was “far-advanced.” Photo: CDC Public health officials Tuesday reported a 17% increase in active…
Health Officials Warn Residents to Avoid Ocean Water Due to Runoff
Authorities closed a stretch of beaches near the border because of sewage contamination from the Tijuana River. Photo courtesy of County News Center San Diego County residents were being urged Saturday to…
Avoid All Oysters Imported from Mexico, Health Officials Warn, as Norovirus Cases Spread
Oysters. Photo credit: Yung-pin Pao from Pixabay San Diego County public health officials Thursday announced they are expanding an investigation into oyster-linked illnesses to include all oysters harvested from Mexico. Health officials…