{"id":232078,"date":"2020-10-09T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-09T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdnews.com\/news-briefs-oct-9-2020\/"},"modified":"2020-10-09T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2020-10-09T07:00:00","slug":"news-briefs-oct-9-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/news-briefs-oct-9-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"News Briefs \u2014 Oct. 9, 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"

Free flu shots<\/h3>\n

This fall, reducing the spread of respiratory illnesses, like flu, is more critical than ever. Although flu vaccination is not related to COVID-19, it is vital to minimize the impact of respiratory illnesses and resulting burdens on the healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n

Starting Oct. 4, Champions for Health (CFH) will provide free flu shot clinics across San Diego County in partnership with the County of San Diego Health & Human Services Epidemiology and Immunization Services program and United Healthcare.<\/p>\n

\u201cCOVID-19 has impacted access to general medical care and increased the number of uninsured people in our community,\u201d said Adama Dyoniziak, Champions for Health executive director. \u201cThe combination of chronic disease and complications due to COVID will put many people at a higher risk of flu complications.\u201d<\/p>\n

The CDC recommends getting a flu vaccination in September or October but getting vaccinated anytime during the flu season can help protect you. A flu vaccine may also provide several individual health benefits, including keeping you from getting sick with flu, reducing the severity of your illness if you do get flu, and reducing your risk of flu-associated hospitalization.<\/p>\n

CFH will focus efforts on the underinsured, uninsured, essential workers, those who have lost their employer’s health insurance, and anyone who may need it. CFH activates the local medical community to volunteer and assist in these events. The pop-up clinics will be a hybrid of drive-thru and walk-up, depending on the site.<\/p>\n

Everyone qualifies, ages four years and up and pregnant women, to receive a flu shot. Nasal spray and high dose vaccine will not be available. No insurance is required. A mask is required at all flu shot locations.<\/p>\n

Nearby October flu clinic locations:<\/p>\n

Oct. 10, 9 a.m.\u20131 p.m., Grossmont Healthcare District, 9001 Wakarusa Street, La Mesa, CA 91942<\/p>\n

Oct. 11, 7:30\u201311:30 a.m., Northgate Market, 5403 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105<\/p>\n

Oct. 19, 11a.m.\u20132 p.m., Grossmont College, 8800 Grossmont College Drive El Cajon, CA 92020<\/p>\n

Oct. 24, 9 a.m.\u20131 p.m., Volunteers in Medicine, 1457 E. Madison, El Cajon, CA 92019<\/p>\n

Oct. 26, 10 a.m.\u20134 p.m., Grossmont Health Occupations Center, 9368 Oakbourne Road, Santee, CA 92071<\/p>\n

Flu clinics will run October 2020 to March 2021.<\/p>\n

Additional dates and locations can be found at bit.ly\/34ANv5q<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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County expands outdoor COVID testing<\/h3>\n

El condado anunci\u00f3 el 29 de septiembre que aumentar\u00e1 la cantidad de sitios de prueba de COVID-19 en toda la regi\u00f3n para frenar la propagaci\u00f3n del nuevo coronavirus.<\/p>\n

La cantidad de sitios aumentar\u00e1 de 29 a 41 y la cantidad de pruebas disponibles para ser administradas por enfermeras de salud p\u00fablica a trav\u00e9s del contrato de laboratorio del Condado con Helix casi se duplicar\u00e1 a aproximadamente 30,000 pruebas semanales.<\/p>\n

Las pruebas de los empleados escolares del Condado se llevar\u00e1n a cabo en cuatro ubicaciones regionales que el Condado identific\u00f3 a trav\u00e9s de consultas con la Oficina de Educaci\u00f3n del Condado de San Diego. El estado recomienda evaluar a los maestros y al personal para las escuelas que se preparan para reabrir para la instrucci\u00f3n en persona.<\/p>\n

Las pruebas de COVID-19 contin\u00faan realiz\u00e1ndose principalmente en hospitales, con pruebas adicionales de laboratorios comerciales y centros de salud comunitarios.<\/p>\n

Las pruebas est\u00e1n disponibles a trav\u00e9s de su proveedor de atenci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica y los planes de salud deben cubrir el costo. Muchos sitios del condado ya no requieren una cita, pero otros s\u00ed. Para programar una cita, visite 211sandiego.org o llame al 2-1-1.<\/p>\n

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Outdoor playgrounds reopen<\/h3>\n

El estado ha publicado pautas para permitir la reapertura de \u00e1reas de juego al aire libre en parques, campamentos y otros lugares de acceso p\u00fablico.<\/p>\n

La orden de salud local del condado se actualizar\u00e1 para reflejar las nuevas pautas que entrar\u00e1n en vigencia localmente el 30 de septiembre. Incluyen:<\/p>\n

Uso de cubiertas faciales para todas las personas mayores de 2 a\u00f1os; los ni\u00f1os deben estar acompa\u00f1ados por un cuidador.<\/p>\n

Se debe mantener la distancia f\u00edsica y los ni\u00f1os deben ser del mismo hogar.<\/p>\n

No comer ni beber en el patio de recreo, para garantizar que se usen m\u00e1scaras faciales.<\/p>\n

L\u00e1vese o desinfecte las manos antes y despu\u00e9s de usar el patio de recreo.<\/p>\n

Limite la visita a 30 minutos por d\u00eda cuando haya otras personas presentes.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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