Health
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County to Shift, Increase COVID Testing in Southeastern San Diego

| 4:57 PM

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The County is increasing its COVID-19 testing capabilities in Southeastern San Diego.

Health
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County Officials Encourage Businesses to Require Proof of Vaccination or Regular Testing from Employees

| 12:51 PM

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County officials Monday encouraged local businesses and employers to implement stricter COVID-19 measures amid a spike in new virus cases.

Public Safety
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County Lab, Fire Stations to Benefit from Backup Power Supply Funds

| 4:40 PM

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The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to ratify the acceptance of fiscal year 2020-2021 state community power resiliency funds, a key step in helping to improve backup energy sources for essential facilities and communications equipment as part of emergency preparedness efforts in the county.