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VIDEO: International Overdose Awareness Day

| 2:26 PM

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More than 1,300 purple flags lined the lawn of the County Administration building today to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day. Each flag represents a life lost in San Diego this past year to a drug overdose.

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County’s Homeless Solutions and Equitable Communities Gives Board Update

| 4:39 PM

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A new County department reported Tuesday that in its first year it secured $30 million to address homelessness; provided housing options for over 4,400 people; held or took part in hundreds of community events to create equitable communities; and worked to support immigrants and refugees.

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Two County-Sponsored Mpox Vaccination Events This Week

| 2:14 PM

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The County of San Diego is holding two Mpox (Jynneos) vaccination events this week in the South County in addition to providing 250 vaccinations throughout the week at County clinics.