【《We Chinese in America》Media Editor Tang Zhao May 18, 2022】Per County of San Diego Communications Office, the San Diego County Public Defender Office is again looking to recognize teens for their accomplishments or contributions to the community. Anyone may nominate a teen through Sept. 15 for consideration in the fourth annual 25 Most Remarkable Teens. (The 25 Most Remarkable Teens were honored in 2021 image from County of San Diego Communications Office)

An online application lists 25 categories including activism, civic involvement, commitment to personal excellence and courage to overcome adversity. All San Diego County area youth from 13 to 19 years old are eligible for nomination.

All nominees will receive a certificate of recognition for the honor of being nominated. The 25 teens who are selected for the award will be featured on County News Center.

The completed nomination form can be emailed to 该Email地址已收到反垃圾邮件插件保护。要显示它您需要在浏览器中启用JavaScript。 or can be mailed to Connie Howard, San Diego County Public Defender Youth Council, 451 A St., Suite 1480, San Diego, CA 92101.

For some examples of what the selection committee is looking for, check out last year’s Most Remarkable Teens.

(Source: County of San Diego Communications Office)

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【《We Chinese in America》Media Editor Tang Zhao, May 16, 2022】Per County of San Diego Communications Office, throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, older adults and those with compromised immune systems have been at the greatest risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19. New data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now shows that these high-risk populations have a better survival chance when they are both vaccinated and boosted. (Image from San Diego Communications Office)

The CDC report evaluated vaccination and infection data from close to 15,000 skilled nursing facilities during the height of the Omicron variant earlier this year. The data indicates that booster COVID-19 vaccine doses provided greater protection against Omicron than just the primary series of the two-dose Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

Boosters are currently available for everyone age 12 and older. Anyone 50 and older, and those who are severely immunocompromised, can get an additional dose four months after their initial booster.

More than 600,000 County residents ages 50 and older are currently eligible to receive a second booster, but so far, less than one in five in that group has taken advantage of the additional shot.

County health officials recommend that all immunocompromised San Diegans, especially those in skilled nursing facilities, get their booster doses when eligible.

“The majority of our local deaths have been in unvaccinated San Diegans, or those who did not receive the recommended booster doses,” said Wilma J. Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County public health officer. “As infection cases are beginning to trend up again in the region, I encourage anyone who is eligible for a booster to get it as soon as possible.”

Vaccination Progress:

• Received at least one shot: More than 2.95 million or 93.8% of San Diegans age 5 and older are at least partially vaccinated.
• Fully vaccinated: Close to 2.62 million or 83.1%.
• Boosters administered: 1,316,265 or 58.3% of 2,256,074 eligible San Diegans.
• More vaccination information can be found at coronavirus-sd.com/vaccine.

Deaths:

• 27 additional deaths were reported since the last report on May 4. The region’s total is 5,271.
• Of those 27 additional deaths, 13 were women and 14 were men. They died between Aug. 4, 2021 and April 6, 2022.
• The majority of the newly-reported deaths were older cases discovered during the County’s routine quality assurance process.
• 17 of the people who died were 80 years or older, five were in their 70s, one was in their 60s, two were in their 50s, one was in their 40s and one was in their 20s.
• 22 of the people who died were fully vaccinated and five were not fully vaccinated.
• 26 had underlying medical conditions and one has medical history pending.

Cases, Case Rates, Hospitalizations and Testing:

• 2,236 COVID-19 cases were reported to the County in the past three days (May 9-11, 2022). The region’s total is now 768,368.
• 4,995 cases were reported in the past week (May 5-May 11) compared to 4,110 infections identified the previous week (April 28-May 4).
• San Diego County’s case rate per 100,000 residents 12 years of age and older is 11.69 for people fully vaccinated and boosted, 6.98 for fully vaccinated people and 23.56 for not fully vaccinated San Diegans.
• 8,306 tests were reported to the County on May 8, and the percentage of new positive cases was 6.2% (Data through May 8).
• The 14-day rolling percentage of positive cases, among tests reported through May 8, is 4.9%.

(Source: County of San Diego Communications Office)

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【《We Chinese in America》Media Editor Tang Zhao, May 17, 2022】  Per County of San Diego Communications Office, it is National Nurses Month, and the County would like to recognize the hundreds of County nurses who are devoted to caring for people throughout the region’s hospitals, neighborhoods and homes.

County nurses deliver compassionate, trauma-informed care, often in challenging circumstances. They meet people where they are to provide person-centered service with special attention to inclusion, diversity and equity.

Throughout the pandemic, County nurses committed countless hours to the frontlines of the COVID-19 response, offering exceptional care and courageous leadership. They interacted with vulnerable populations including older adults, children and people experiencing homelessness. They ensured a rapid and equitable response in high-risk communities. They adapted to changing protocols and solved problems with innovation and perseverance.

The efforts of County nurses played a big part in the region reaching nearly 94% of its population having received at least one COVID-19 vaccination, placing San Diego among the top 10 counties in California.

The County thanks its nurses for their unwavering commitment to the public’s health and well-being, for their hard work and compassion for all, and for their mission to ensure a healthier tomorrow.

(Source: County of San Diego Communications Office)

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【《We Chinese in America》Media Editor Tang Zhao, May 15, 2022】Per County of San Diego Communications Office， County of San Diego wants to hear from you on how to increase awareness about access and accessibility to County services, programs, and activities by persons with disabilities. (Image from County of San Diego Communications Office)

Three virtual Accessibility Awareness community engagement sessions will be held in May. Join a session to hear about current County of San Diego resources and accommodations, and provide input on how to increase awareness about accessibility for people with disabilities to County services, programs and activities.

Virtual sessions will be livestreamed with American Sign Language and Spanish interpreters.

For language or accessibility assistance attending, contact 该Email地址已收到反垃圾邮件插件保护。要显示它您需要在浏览器中启用JavaScript。 or 619-531-5174 with your request at least two business days in advance.

When:

• Monday, May 16, 1 to 2 p.m.
• Monday, May 16, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 18, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Join the Webinar online at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85991971219 or by

• telephone +1 669 900 6833 with webinar ID 859 9197 1219:
• one tap mobile: US: +16699006833,,85991971219# or +14086380968,,85991971219#

Sessions will be recorded and made available on the Accessibility Awareness Community Engagement webpage after the meeting.

(Source: County of San Diego Communications Office)

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