Weekly Update: How Coronavirus Is Affecting Santee Area Nursing Homes

The federal government is tracking the decline of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes, including in the Santee area.

Vaccine Appointments Delayed Due To Weather, Supply Chain Issues

A supply-chain issue and the winter storm impacting much of the country has put a damper on some COVID-19 vaccine appointments.

San Diego County To Expand COVID-19 Vaccine Pool In March

The county now has five vaccine super stations and 15 neighborhood distribution sites, according to the Health and Human Services Agency.

Delayed COVID-19 Vaccine Shipment Arrives In San Diego County

The vaccine shortage affected the county's largest vaccination site, the UC San Diego Health Petco Park Super Station.

Delayed COVID-19 Vaccine Shipment Expected To Arrive Tuesday

The vaccine shortage forced some vaccination sites to dramatically slow the pace of inoculations or reschedule appointments altogether.

How Coronavirus Is Affecting Santee Nursing Homes: Weekly Update

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Santee.

1,113 COVID-19 Cases, 51 Deaths Reported In San Diego County

The latest numbers bring the number of cases since the start of the pandemic to just shy of 250,000 and the death toll to 2,955.

810 COVID-19 Cases, 51 Deaths Reported In San Diego County

The percentage of positive tests and hospitalizations continued to decline, good indicators the pandemic may finally be on the wane.

789 COVID-19 Cases, 32 Deaths Reported In San Diego County

Tuesday's numbers raise the total number of cases in the county throughout the pandemic to 248,051, while the death toll increased to 2,853.

Hospital Capacity In Santee Area: Weekly Update

See how the COVID-19 epidemic is affecting hospital and ICU capacity in San Diego County and across CA.

698 COVID-19 Cases — Fewest Since Nov. 13 — Reported In County

The new infections are the fewest reported in a single day since Nov. 13, when 611 were reported.

Here’s How Coronavirus Is Affecting Santee Nursing Homes

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Santee.

1,598 New COVID-19 Cases, 55 Deaths Reported In San Diego County

The county has had 242,616 COVID-19 cases and 2,738 deaths since the pandemic started, according to the Health and Human Services Agency.

CVS To Administer COVID-19 Vaccines Near Santee

Select CVS Pharmacies in San Diego County will administer COVID-19 vaccines starting Feb. 11.

First Flu Death Reported This Season In San Diego County

A 65-year-old man from East County is the first flu death reported in San Diego County this season. He also had COVID-19, officials said.

Here's How Close Santee Area Hospitals Are To Capacity: Weekly Update

Here is the latest federal data on hospital capacity, including ICUs, in San Diego County.

Weekly Update: See Which Santee Area Hospitals Are Nearing Capacity

See how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospital capacity in San Diego County and across California.

Here's How Close Santee Area Hospitals Are To Capacity

New data from the federal government shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in the Santee area.

See Which Santee Area Hospitals Near Capacity Amid Coronavirus Surge

New data provided by the federal government shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in San Diego County.

Hantavirus Found In Mouse Captured Along Santee, San Diego Border

Hantavirus can potentially cause deadly infections in people and there is no vaccine or cure.

See Your Coronavirus Exposure Risk Indoors In Santee

A tool developed by researchers from several universities lets you see your risk of being exposed to the coronavirus indoors.

Free Flu Shots Available In East County

Six clinics throughout the San Diego region will provide free flu shots for adults and children ages 6 months and up.

Salmonella Recall: Frozen Shrimp Sold At Santee Costco

Kirkland and other brand-name frozen shrimp distributed here and nationwide recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.

Salmonella Sickens Hundreds: Onions Recalled, Santee

Yellow, white, red and sweet yellow onions have all been recalled, along with prepared foods made with onions.

Scripps Health​ Reopens Outpatient Clinic In Santee

Scripps is also resuming time-critical surgeries​ in its five hospitals and outpatient surgery centers in San Diego County.

Barona Resort & Casino To Begin Reopening Wednesday

Barona Resort and Casino in Lakeside announced a phased reopening plan, with patrons welcomed back Wednesday after a two-month closure.

San Diego Archdiocese Seeks In-Person Masses By June

Some 1.3 million Roman Catholics in San Diego County are being invited to attend in-person Masses as early June 8, officials said this week.

Coronavirus Cases In Santee, San Diego County

There have been 5,065 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in San Diego County.

Coronavirus In San Diego County: 36 Confirmed Cases In Santee

There have been 3,927 COVID-19 cases and 139​ deaths​ in San Diego County.

Coronavirus In San Diego County: 29 Cases In Santee

There are now 3,043 confirmed COVID-19 cases in San Diego County.

Inmates Make Masks At Las Colinas Jail ​In Santee: Coronavirus

The completed masks are washed in hypoallergenic detergent before being packaged for delivery to San Diego County's seven jails.

Coronavirus In San Diego County: 24 Cases In Santee

There are now 2,325 confirmed COVID-19 cases in San Diego County.

Santee Nursing Home Among 11 In County With Coronavirus Outbreaks

Edgemoor Hospital in Santee is among 11 nursing homes in San Diego County with a coronavirus outbreak, according to new state information.

Coronavirus In San Diego County: Now 1,693 Cases And 44 Deaths

Doctors say half of the coronavirus-related deaths have been from assisted living homes and nursing homes.

Nurse At Las Colinas​ In Santee Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Nine employees of a women's detention facility in Santee are self-quarantining after a nurse at the facility tested positive for COVID-19.

Coronavirus: Scripps Health To Temporarily Close Santee Clinic

Scripps Health will temporarily close three of its clinics by the end of the week to provide a safe environment amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

6 San Diego State Students Diagnosed With Mumps

"These six mumps cases represent a small outbreak of this highly contagious viral disease," said the county's public health officer.

Flu Death Total Rises To 39 In San Diego County

"Influenza remains widespread in the region and people should continue taking the recommended precautions to avoid getting sick."

TB Case Reported At Las Colinas Detention Facility In Santee

A person tested positive for tuberculosis and may have exposed other people​ at the women's jail in Santee.

Tuberculosis Case Reported At Las Colinas Women’s Jail In Santee

A person tested positive for tuberculosis and may have exposed other people at Las Colinas Detention and Reentry Facility in Santee.